June heat was near record-breaking in parts of Utah. What's in the Fourth of July forecast?

Judge dismisses lawsuit from former Marine against OUR founder Tim Ballard

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted July 1 - 3:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

A judge dismissed a lawsuit against former Operation Underground Railroad CEO Tim Ballard brought by a former Marine, finding that a liability waiver precludes filing suit.

After messy debate, voters want Biden replaced on Dem ticket

Samuel Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted July 1 - 2:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Well before Thursday's presidential debate, voters harbored concerns about President Joe Biden's fitness for office. The first batch of post-debate polling is out — and it shows an electorate even more concerned.

USDA investing over $1M in clean energy projects in Utah's rural reaches

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted July 1 - 2:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

The rural reaches of the Beehive State are slowly becoming a hotbed for clean energy with the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Friday announcing a $1.1 million investment in 11 clean energy projects across the state.

US to criminally charge Boeing, seek guilty plea, sources say

Mike Spector and Chris Prentice, Reuters  |  Posted July 1 - 2:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Justice Department will criminally charge Boeing with fraud over two fatal crashes and ask the planemaker to plead guilty or face a trial, two people familiar with the matter said on Sunday.

80-year-old hiker found dead in Big Cottonwood Canyon

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Updated July 1 - 2:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

An 80-year-old hiker was found dead in Big Cottonwood Canyon on Monday morning.

Trump immunity ruling hands big decisions to district judge

Andrew Goudsward, Reuters  |  Updated July 1 - 1:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Supreme Court's presidential immunity ruling on Monday sends the federal case accusing Donald Trump of attempting to overturn his 2020 defeat back to Judge Tanya Chutkan for critical decisions that will shape the future of the historic prosecution.

Why political disagreements are healthy, essential for a strong nation

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted July 1 - 12:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

Discussing politics can be unnerving, but smiling broadly and listening politely is important to the discourse, even if people disagree.

US court allows part of Biden student debt relief plan to resume

Nate Raymond, Reuters  |  Updated July 1 - 12:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

A U.S. appeals court allowed President Joe Biden's administration to move forward with implementing a key part of a new student debt relief plan designed to lower monthly payments for millions of Americans.

RSL has multiple MLS All-Stars for first time since 2015 with Arango, Glad selections

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted July 1 - 11:58 a.m.  |  Save Story

Forward Chicho Arango and defender Justen Glad were named 2024 MLS All-Stars for the exhibition match against the Liga MX All-Stars on July 24 in Columbus, Ohio.

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The troubling rise of the child-free wedding

Jim Dalrymple II, Deseret News  |  Posted July 1 - 11:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

Marriage ceremonies are not just photo shoots and adult celebrations. They are rituals that represent the creation of new families and the joining of disparate tribes. Perhaps most critically, they help younger generations understand a family's values.

Why Salt Lake City is weighing a decision that other 'big four' sports cities are facing

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted July 1 - 11:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

As Salt Lake City prepares to vote on a Delta Center plan, experts explain why state and local governments may consider offering public funds for massive projects.

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Low cost MRI for $399 available without a doctor's order and without insurance

Taylormed MRI  |  Posted July 1 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Getting an MRI can be costly and take weeks to get after visiting a doctor. One walk-in MRI clinic is hoping to disrupt this tedious process.

US Supreme Court in Trump ruling declares ex-presidents have immunity for official acts

John Kruzel, Reuters  |  Updated July 1 - 11:08 a.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Supreme Court found on Monday that Donald Trump cannot be prosecuted for any actions that were within his constitutional powers as president, but can for private acts, in a landmark ruling.

Supreme Court throws out rulings on state laws regulating social media

John Kruzel, Reuters  |  Updated July 1 - 11:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Supreme Court on Monday directed lower appeals courts to reconsider their decisions regarding 2021 state laws authorizing Florida and Texas to regulate the content-moderation practices of large social media platforms.

Warhola pleads guilty to killing her 2 kids as part of agreement, awaits sentencing

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted July 1 - 10:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

Sun Cha Warhola pled guilty last month in the 2010 killing her two kids and appeared by video in court Monday as part of the sentencing process, which continues.

Top Democrats rule out replacing Biden amid calls for him to quit 2024 race

David Morgan and Jarrett Renshaw, Reuters  |  Posted July 1 - 10:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

Top Democrats on Sunday ruled out the possibility of replacing President Joe Biden as the Democratic nominee after a feeble debate performance and called on party members to focus instead on the consequences of a second Donald Trump presidency.

Beryl makes landfall as Category 4 hurricane on Grenadine island

DÁnica Coto, Associated Press  |  Updated July 1 - 9:57 a.m.  |  Save Story

Hurricane Beryl has made landfall on the Caribbean island of Carriacou after becoming the earliest storm of that strength to form in the Atlantic, fueled by record warm waters.

Morgan Scalley named 'coach in waiting' to Utes head coach Kyle Whittingham

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted July 1 - 9:54 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah football has a future plan and it involves Morgan Scalley.

Grill it yourself to put the chill on hot Fourth of July food prices

Art Raymond, Deseret News  |  Posted July 1 - 9:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. food prices have been on an absolute tear over the past few years, jumping nearly 10% in 2022, up another 5.8% in 2023. Overall pricing on food continues to rise.