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Taylor Swift's 'Toy Story 5' song is a return to pop country

Taylor Swift's 'Toy Story 5' song is a return to pop country

Maria Sherman, Associated Press  |  Posted June 5 - 5:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

Taylor Swift's new song, "I Knew It, I Knew You," released on Friday for the Disney and Pixar's forthcoming "Toy Story 5," is here.
Actor Anthony Head, known for 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' has died at 72

Actor Anthony Head, known for 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' has died at 72

Jill Lawless and Brian Melley, Associated Press  |  Posted June 5 - 4:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Actor Anthony Head, known for his roles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Ted Lasso," has died at 72, his family announced Friday.
Have You Seen This? Mama bear walks along parkway guardrail

Have You Seen This? Mama bear walks along parkway guardrail

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted June 5 - 3:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

A mother bear balanced on a guardrail as she walked her two cubs along the Blue Ridge Parkway in Asheville, North Carolina.
America 250 'Music and the Spoken Word' to feature Kansas City Chiefs Coach Andy Reid

America 250 'Music and the Spoken Word' to feature Kansas City Chiefs Coach Andy Reid

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted June 5 - 3:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kansas City Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid will join the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square as guest narrator for a special America 250 program on July 5.
Utah, feds expand fire restrictions as extreme drought continues to grip state

Utah, feds expand fire restrictions as extreme drought continues to grip state

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated June 5 - 2:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Fire restrictions are extending across more parts of Utah, as drought conditions remain severe and extreme in the state.
3 hikers rescued off Mt. Olympus by helicopter during early morning hours Thursday

3 hikers rescued off Mt. Olympus by helicopter during early morning hours Thursday

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted June 5 - 1:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Search and rescue crews from the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office were deployed Thursday after a group of three college-aged hikers got lost while hiking Mt. Olympus.
Phoebe Bridgers to bring her less-secretive tour to Utah

Phoebe Bridgers to bring her less-secretive tour to Utah

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted June 5 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

The four-time Grammy-winning singer-songwriter is being less stealthy with her latest tour plans, which includes a stop in Salt Lake City this fall.
Miraculous survival high on Everest as Sherpa guide missing for a week found alive

Miraculous survival high on Everest as Sherpa guide missing for a week found alive

Helen Regan, CNN  |  Posted June 5 - 10:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Sherpa climbing guide who was believed to have died high on Mount Everest was found crawling back to Base Camp after spending almost a week on the mountain with no food or bottled oxygen.
Kennedy Center to remove Trump name after court decision

Kennedy Center to remove Trump name after court decision

Bo Erickson and Ryan Patrick Jones, Reuters  |  Posted June 4 - 9:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Kennedy Center in Washington on Thursday ordered staff ​to remove President Donald Trump's name from the institution to comply with a federal court ruling.
Viral Lego theft claims lead Utah company to close franchise, part ways with its owners

Viral Lego theft claims lead Utah company to close franchise, part ways with its owners

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Updated June 4 - 6:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

Bricks and Minifigs announced it has parted ways with two managers and closed the location at the center of a viral YouTube video series around an alleged Lego theft.
Utah could receive another northern lights show from latest geomagnetic storm

Utah could receive another northern lights show from latest geomagnetic storm

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted June 4 - 6:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah and other parts of the West could see another heavenly show Thursday and Friday nights.
50 years after Teton dam failure, Rexburg celebrates legacy of service

50 years after Teton dam failure, Rexburg celebrates legacy of service

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted June 4 - 5:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

On June 5, 1976, the Teton Dam came apart during its inaugural fill. About 80 billion gallons of water spread across the area.
Iranian-French cartoonist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi, author of 'Persepolis,' dies at 56

Iranian-French cartoonist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi, author of 'Persepolis,' dies at 56

The Associated Press  |  Posted June 4 - 4:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Acclaimed Iranian-French cartoonist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi, a prominent advocate for women's rights and author of "Persepolis," has died at 56, the French presidency said Thursday.
Have You Seen This? A visit from the world's friendliest skunk

Have You Seen This? A visit from the world's friendliest skunk

Grant Olsen for KSL  |  Posted June 4 - 3:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

Scenes like this are disheartening for friendly skunks. All they want to do is meet new animals and have fun, but they're continually greeted by frightened shrieks.
A new look and new names to fill in as Utah's largest farmers market returns

A new look and new names to fill in as Utah's largest farmers market returns

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted June 4 - 3:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Despite Pioneer Park's partial closure, the Salt Lake City Downtown Farmers Market will fill open spaces when it returns Saturday, as well as parts of the street next to it.
University of Utah climbing team wins national championship fifth consecutive year

University of Utah climbing team wins national championship fifth consecutive year

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted June 4 - 11:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

The University of Utah climbing team can safely be considered a dynasty after winning the USA Climbing Collegiate National Championships for the fifth year in a row.
Utah girl named national Children's Miracle Network champion after lifetime of health challenges

Utah girl named national Children's Miracle Network champion after lifetime of health challenges

Debbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted June 4 - 10:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

What began as an ordinary school assembly turned into a moment 11-year-old Kendalyn Illu will never forget.
Utah canyon section to be preserved through piece of $80M round of federal funds

Utah canyon section to be preserved through piece of $80M round of federal funds

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted June 4 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

A section of a cherished canyon is poised to receive permanent protection after receiving a slice of an $80 million round of federal funding.
Olympians and Paralympians surprise South Jordan elementary students during field day

Olympians and Paralympians surprise South Jordan elementary students during field day

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted June 3 - 10:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Fourteen Olympians and Paralympians visited students at South Jordan Elementary as they participated in field day on Wednesday.