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Big Pharma pays up: Utah to get millions in opioid settlement

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted July 10 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah will receive a share of a settlement of approximately $720 million against some of the nation's largest opioid manufacturers, the Utah Attorney General's Office announced Thursday.

Moderna gets full approval for COVID shot in at-risk children 6 months and older

Bhanvi Satija and Sriparna Roy, Reuters  |  Updated July 10 - 9:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Food and Drug Administration Thursday granted full approval for Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine, Spikevax, in children aged 6 months to 11 years who have an increased risk of the disease.

East-west travel returns to major Salt Lake County roadway as new Bangerter interchange opens

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted July 10 - 9:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

The key east-west connection route at 4700 South and Bangerter Highway is reopening after about a year of construction.

PBS and NPR might be saved from Trump's push for spending cuts

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted July 10 - 8:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Public broadcasting could be saved from drastic cuts being proposed by the Trump administration as some Senate Republicans warn about the effects of withdrawing funds from smaller, rural outlets.

Ballet West Academy's Park City campus relocating after outgrowing current space

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted July 10 - 8:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ballet West is relocating its Park City academy to an expanded facility in Silver Summit over an increase in demand.

Utah State University to open veteran housing center in Cache Valley

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted July 10 - 7:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah State University's Veterans Resource Office, Cache Valley entrepreneur Nathan Ruben and USA Project Valor are teaming up to open a dedicated housing complex for student veterans in Hyde Park.

Is the rest of the US catching up to Utah in terms of civic engagement?

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted July 10 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah has lost ground compared to the rest of the nation in terms of civic engagement in recent years, according to a new report from the Utah Foundation.

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Beat the heat with a luxury vacation in Park City (and a deal for locals)

Stein Eriksen Residences  |  Posted July 10 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

For those looking to experience the season in elevated style, Stein Eriksen Residences offers a luxury mountain getaway — with exclusive savings for Utah residents.

US weekly jobless claims fall unexpectedly in latest week

Reuters  |  Updated July 10 - 6:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

The number of Americans filing new applications for jobless benefits unexpectedly fell last week, suggesting employers may be holding on to workers despite other indications of a cooling labor market.

Brazil's Lula pledges retaliation to Trump tariffs but keeps diplomacy open

Fabio Teixeira, Ricardo Brito and Luciana Magalhaes, Reuters  |  Updated July 10 - 6:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Thursday he wants a diplomatic solution to President Donald Trump's threat of new tariffs, but vowed retaliation if they took effect on Aug. 1.

Diego Luna, RSL both in better places as USMNT star makes return from Gold Cup

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted July 10 - 6:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Diego Luna made his first appearance in front of Utah media after a Gold Cup run that turned the 21-year-old into a household name among American soccer fans.

Native American culture to be featured at Native Market Days in Orem

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted July 10 - 6:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Native American dancing, artwork and fashion will be featured at Native Market Days at the Utah Valley University campus in Orem on Friday and Saturday.

Texas officials are trying to figure out who's really missing from the floods

Ed White, Associated Press  |  Updated July 10 - 5:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

This week in Texas, estimates put the number of people still missing from the Hill Country floods at 161, a daunting figure atop at least 120 deaths confirmed by authorities.

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Humane Society of Utah's 65th birthday, sponsored by KSL

Kathleen Clove, KSL Classifieds  |  Posted July 10 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Celebrate 65 years of helping Utah's animal community at a free birthday bash on July 12.

An emblem makeover? University of Utah unveils new institutional logo

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted July 10 - 4:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The University of Utah is celebrating its 175th birthday and has, in recent months, announced plans to relocate the storied Jon M. Huntsman Center as part of a major campus makeover even while rolling out a new strategic plan dubbed "Impact 2030."

Stability, outdoors and quest for another Stanley Cup brought Nate Schmidt to Utah Mammoth

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted July 10 - 4:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

The left-handed defenseman is days removed from winning the Stanley Cup with Florida, which he described as a "euphoric" feeling that he "cannot wait for another chance at."

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11 free or budget-friendly activities to do in Cedar City

Visit Cedar City  |  Posted July 10 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The historic Southern Utah town is packed with affordable fun, scenic beauty, and small-town charm that will leave you with lasting memories.

Section of Jordan River trail to reopen after 'cartel activity,' other issues led to closure

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted July 10 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A section of the Jordan River Parkway trail is set to reopen months after Salt Lake City closed it amid several concerns, including crime.

Ford recalls over 850,000 cars in the US due to potential fuel pump failure

Associated Press  |  Posted July 10 - 2:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ford is recalling more than 850,000 of its cars across the U.S. because the low-pressure fuel pump inside the vehicles may fail — and potentially cause an engine stall while driving, increasing crash risks.

X Games says its Salt Lake event delivered big numbers, served as a 'turning point'

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted July 10 - 1:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

X Games Salt Lake City welcomed in tens of thousands of people to Utah State Fairpark and may have also been a "turning point" for the action sports giant.

Man accused of killing 4 people appears in court

Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted July 10 - 1:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Benjamin Roy Naylor, 56, is charged with four counts of first-degree murder after he allegedly killed four people in Cassia and Minidoka counties.

Judge blocks Trump's birthright citizenship order after Supreme Court ruling

Nate Raymond, Reuters  |  Posted July 10 - 12:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge on Thursday again barred President Donald Trump's administration from denying citizenship to some babies born in the U.S., making use of an exception to overcome the U.S. Supreme Court's recent ruling.

17-year-old dies in Summit County motorcycle crash

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted July 10 - 12:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 17-year-old boy is dead after a motorcycle crash in Summit County on Wednesday.