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Trump, Putin reiterate positions on Ukraine war in phone call, Kremlin aide says

Dmitry Antonov, Gram Slattery and Dan Peleschuk, Reuters  |  Posted July 3 - 7:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump pushed for a quick halt to the Ukraine war in a Thursday phone call with Vladimir Putin, while a Kremlin aide said the Russian president reiterated that Moscow would keep pushing to solve the conflict's "root causes."

US Supreme Court to decide legality of transgender school sports bans

Andrew Chung, Reuters  |  Posted July 3 - 6:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Supreme Court agreed on Thursday to hear a bid by Idaho and West Virginia to enforce their state laws banning transgender athletes from female sports teams at public schools.

Salt Lake pedicab driver accused of drugging, assaulting women for years

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted July 3 - 6:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Salt Lake pedicab driver is accused of drugging and sexually assaulting six women since 2019. But investigators fear there are additional victims from the past 15 years.

North Ogden Canyon Road now open after dump truck rollover closed the road

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Updated July 3 - 5:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

North Ogden Canyon Road has reopened in both directions after a dump truck rolled over and crashed Thursday.

Unlicensed contractor charged with abandoning projects in Highland, Alpine

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted July 3 - 5:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

The owner of a landscaping and concrete business is facing charges accusing him of taking money from Highland and Alpine residents and not completing the work.

Drive-by shooting kills 4 and wounds 14 others after a party at a Chicago restaurant

Laura Bargfeld and Christine Fernando, Associated Press  |  Updated July 3 - 5:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

The mood in a Chicago neighborhood known for its restaurants and nightlife turned to horror late Wednesday as shots were fired at a crowd from a vehicle, killing four people.

Spending bill to restart, expand compensation for Utahns exposed to nuclear fallout

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted July 3 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Downwinders from across Utah are on track to receive compensation for illnesses caused by radiation from nuclear testing as part of the Republicans' massive tax and spending package approved by the House on Thursday.

Magna man charged with kidnapping teen girl with autism

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted July 3 - 4:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Magna man was charged with kidnapping on Thursday after allegedly picking up a teenage girl who has autism and taking her to his home.

University of Utah cracks the top 7% of world's best universities in report

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted July 3 - 4:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

Coming in at No. 141, the University of Utah is counted among the top 7% of the 2,250 "top universities" ranked in 2025's U.S. News and World Report's "Best Global Universities."

Advisory issued at Lake Powell over harmful algae blooms

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted July 3 - 2:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lake Powell's lower water levels aren't the only concern this Fourth of July weekend.

Davis County controller to step down, prompting search for replacement

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted July 3 - 2:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Davis County Controller Curtis Koch, finishing his third term, is to step down, and GOP leaders will meet to tab a replacement.

Trump's sweeping tax-cut and spending bill wins congressional approval

Bo Erickson, Richard Cowan and David Morgan, Reuters  |  Updated July 3 - 2:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump's tax-cut package cleared its final hurdle in the U.S. Congress on Thursday, as the Republican-controlled House of Representatives narrowly approved the massive bill and sent it to him to sign into law.

'End of an era': Washington County's Community Education Channel goes off air after 30 years

Mori Kessler, St. George News  |  Posted July 3 - 1:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Community Education Channel's 30 years of serving southern Utah through broadcasting meetings, local news, and sports ended Monday due to diminishing funds.

South Jordan officers found legally justified in shooting, killing man with knife

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated July 3 - 1:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two South Jordan police officers were legally justified in shooting and killing a man armed with a knife in 2024, the distinct attorney announced Friday.

Respecting and helping veterans with 'invisible wounds' this Fourth of July

Brynn Carnesecca, KSL.com  |  Posted July 3 - 1:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

The holiday can be stressful for many veterans. Mental health expert Roger Rivera gives strategies and perspective on how to support and help.

Jusuf Nurkic embraces role as Jazz veteran: '30 is now old?'

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted July 3 - 12:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

The new Jazz center said he "fits perfectly" in Utah.

Soda spilled: Semi loaded with Dr Pepper Zero tips, loses cargo on I-15 near Cove Fort

Jeff Richards, St. George News  |  Posted July 3 - 12:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A semitruck loaded with aluminum cans of Dr Pepper Zero tipped over and crashed in northern Beaver County on Wednesday afternoon, authorities said.

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How a BYU basketball player's desire to serve is changing lives

Jackson Payne, Deseret News  |  Posted July 3 - 12:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Through his "Name of the Game" project, Jared McGregor has visited with and served families in need the night before every Cougars game.

Utah now the only US state with unwanted drought situation

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted July 3 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Virtually all of Utah is now in drought for the first time in nearly three years, and it stands out, nationally.

Driver going 133 mph on I-15 'just wanted to,' UHP says

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted July 3 - 11:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 19-year-old man was arrested in Utah County early Thursday after troopers say he was driving 133 mph on I-15.

Garden City fireworks only legal at Heritage Park parking lots

Mike Anderson, KSL-TV  |  Posted July 3 - 11:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Garden City fire chief announced purchased fireworks can only be used in areas near the Garden City Heritage Park within specific timeframes and on specific dates.

Man arrested for exploiting children after posing as teen boy online, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted July 3 - 10:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man who police say was posing as a teen boy online has been arrested in Utah County for allegedly collecting and trading child sex abuse material.

Provo couple arrested, accused of abusing their children

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted July 3 - 10:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Provo couple was arrested Wednesday and accused of hitting, stabbing and locking their children in a room.