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Orem dentist accused of abusing high school intern
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted June 24 - 6:00 p.m. | Save Story
A longtime dentist in Orem is accused of sexually abusing a high school senior by giving her a physical examination he was not licensed to perform.
Cottonwood Fire might set cost records after destroying southern Utah resort, Cox says
Carter Williams and Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Updated June 24 - 5:32 p.m. | Save Story
The Cottonwood Fire continued to spread Wednesday after taking down Eagle Point Resort, a ski resort in southern Utah.
How a data center helped topple one of Utah's most powerful lawmakers
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted June 24 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
The data center project in Box Elder County figured big in primary elections, factoring in the defeat of Senate President Stuart Adams and two Box Elder County commissioners.
Mike Allred aims for 'needed' changes in Box Elder sheriff race
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted June 24 - 4:00 p.m. | Save Story
Watching early election results come in with family Tuesday night, Mike Allred said he's hopeful for positive changes within the Box Elder County Sheriff's Office.
Utah's largest solar, battery farm now online in Emery County
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted June 24 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
Utah on Monday became home to one of the largest solar power and energy storage projects in the nation when Salt Lake City-based rPlus Energies kicked off operations in Emery County.
Man sentenced to prison for killing Springville newlywed 'hero' in fatal DUI crash
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted June 24 - 2:31 p.m. | Save Story
A man who drove his truck onto a Springville sidewalk, killing a pedestrian while under the influence was sentenced to prison on Tuesday.
Pilot dies in plane crash in Box Elder County
Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Posted June 24 - 12:41 p.m. | Save Story
Responders found a 44-year-old pilot dead on Tuesday after he crashed his plane in Box Elder County.
Lisa Moon named interim president of Bridgerland Technical College
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted June 24 - 12:32 p.m. | Save Story
Lisa Moon is set to assume the role of interim president at Bridgerland Technical College after being appointed by the Utah Board of Higher Education on Tuesday.
Celebration of IOC's Olympic Day includes a workout for Salt Lake kids
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Updated June 24 - 10:56 a.m. | Save Story
Nine-year-old Eevie Sayana shyly acknowledged how much fun it was to win a round of Simon Says played with a pair of Olympians Tuesday to mark the internationally celebrated Olympic Day.
18-year-old arrested following high-speed chase, claims long history of fleeing
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted June 24 - 8:34 a.m. | Save Story
An 18-year-old driving a Ford Mustang was arrested following a high speed chase late Tuesday. The man claims he's fled from police about 40 times.
Appeals court says presidents aren't beyond review in monument disputes
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted June 24 - 8:09 a.m. | Save Story
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit reversed a lower court ruling on monument designations by reviving a thrown-out case against the federal government on Tuesday.
Wildfire smoke brings falling ash, worsens air quality as summer rodeos, events go on
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted June 24 - 7:37 a.m. | Save Story
Reports of ash falling from the sky and hazy conditions across parts of Utah are raising concerns about air quality and outdoor events as wildfire smoke drifts into populated areas.
2 critically injured in early-morning crash near Utah Capitol
Mary Culbertson, KSL | Posted June 24 - 7:14 a.m. | Save Story
Two people were hospitalized after a single-car crash near Utah's Capitol early Wednesday.
Sen. Curtis renews vow not to fund Iran military operations without formal declaration of war
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted June 24 - 6:18 a.m. | Save Story
Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, reiterated his commitment not to approve funding for military operations in Iran without giving Congress an opportunity to weigh in.
GOP incumbents Moore, Maloy fend off challengers; McAdams wins Democratic primary
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Updated June 24 - 12:12 a.m. | Save Story
Ben McAdams will win Utah's Democratic primary for the 1st Congressional District, while Reps. Blake Moore and Celeste Maloy both fend off GOP challengers.
AI cybersecurity flaw: How hackers can fool AI chatbots into handing over sensitive info
Matt Gephardt, KSL | Posted June 23 - 11:14 p.m. | Save Story
We're used to hearing warnings about AI fooling people. But what happens when people fool AI chatbots?
Stuart Adams, Trevor Lee, Dan McCay lose reelection bids in Utah Legislature
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Updated June 23 - 10:49 p.m. | Save Story
Multiple prominent Republicans in the Utah Legislature have lost their bids for reelection, including one of the most powerful politicians in the state.
Box Elder County commissioners who voted for data center project trailing in primary voting
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted June 23 - 10:36 p.m. | Save Story
Two Box Elder County commissioners who voted for a controversial data center project are trailing in primary voting in their reelection bids, according to early returns.
Co-owners of drug treatment facility accused of defrauding Utah Medicaid
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted June 23 - 10:33 p.m. | Save Story
Three men have been charged under the Utah False Claims Act on the accusation that they billed Medicaid for drug treatment services never rendered.
Business & Tech »
IRS did better than expected in tax season after slashing staff, except on the phone, watchdog says
Environment »
Utah's largest solar, battery farm now online in Emery County
- Appeals court says presidents aren't beyond review in monument disputes
- A highly infectious disease has been found in Utah's wild rabbit population again
- 'We knew that this was coming': Smoke fills Utah's skies as fires continue to blaze
- Summer just started, and we already have 70 major wildfires in the US. What's next?
Police & Courts »
'It's devastating': Cabin owner describes losses caused by Cottonwood Fire
- Orem dentist accused of abusing high school intern
- Cottonwood Fire might set cost records after destroying southern Utah resort, Cox says
- 'Are we sure this isn't Travis [Kelce]?' NH police seek purse theft suspect they say looks like the NFL star
- Mike Allred aims for 'needed' changes in Box Elder sheriff race
Religion »
Camp Mystic in Texas files for bankruptcy after catastrophic floods killed 28 people
- Salt Lake Temple marks milestone with reinstallation of east temple doors
- Supreme Court rules Rastafari man can't sue Louisiana prison officials who cut his dreadlocks
- Tabernacle Choir makes historic return to Hollywood Bowl, benefiting charities worldwide
- Consistent religious involvement has a positive impact on mental, physical and social health
Science »
A seismic event bounced off Earth's core and shifted an island country
- AI cybersecurity flaw: How hackers can fool AI chatbots into handing over sensitive info
- University of Utah trustees greenlight creation of state's first AI bachelor's degree
- Pregnant teen murdered in 1975 identified as Cheryl Edwards of Illinois thanks to DNA genealogy
- Kids are talking to AI more than ever. John Curtis wants rules to ensure their safety
