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John Curtis says virtues like respect, charity are essential to protect religious freedom

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted July 6 - 4:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sen. John Curtis said virtues such as respect, civility and charity are essential to protecting religious liberty in a speech on the Senate floor last month ahead of the nation's 250th anniversary.

Woman accuses Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner of sexual assault: report

Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press  |  Updated July 6 - 4:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman who previously dated Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner said he drunkenly forced her to have sex after she told him to stop, according to a Politico report released Monday.

Integrity of World Cup is questioned as Trump, FIFA defend actions surrounding Balogun suspension

Graham Dunbar, Associated Press  |  Updated July 6 - 4:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

With the integrity of FIFA and the World Cup under attack from European soccer leaders, FIFA President Gianni Infantino acknowledged taking a call from President Donald Trump before U.S. forward Folarin Balogun was cleared to play against Belgium later Monday. Balogun was issued a red card in the U.S. match vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina last week, resulting in a suspension for the Belgium contest. Trump called Infantino after the game with Bosnia to plead his case to overturn the call, and FIFA lifted the suspension on Sunday. That prompted a day of off-field furor at the World Cup.

Man hit in back by suspected stray bullet at Fourth of July celebration, police say

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Updated July 6 - 3:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man was hit by a bullet that police believe was shot into the air somewhere nearby in Lehi on Saturday.

Have You Seen This? Mom shows what a '90s summer' is really like

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted July 6 - 3:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A mom shows what a "90s summer" is really like.

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What makes the perfect cheeseburger? Utah gets to decide

Dairy West  |  Posted July 6 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Before you cast your vote, here's a look at what makes a truly great cheeseburger

Ex-Ogden police officer charged in weekend crash that pinned, injured 11-year-old girl

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Updated July 6 - 2:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

A former Ogden police officer faces several felony counts in a crash that injured four people in a parking lot where they and others had gathered to watch a fireworks show.

State forester defends Utah's wildfire mitigation efforts amid destructive fire season

Heather Peterson, KSL  |  Posted July 6 - 2:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Some recent wildfire victims in Utah blame the U.S. Forest Service for inadequate forest management. The state forester says no amount of extra mitigation could have prevented this season's fires.

Rocky Mountain Power proposes settlement in Utah rate conflict

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted July 6 - 1:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rocky Mountain Power last week proposed a settlement with the Utah Public Service Commission to add a 4.2% rate hike on top of the 4.7% increase commissioners approved last year.

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Your best KSL Classifieds find could be our next story

Kathleen Clove, KSL  |  Posted July 6 - 1:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

From the perfect deal to a new family pet, share your sweet experiences for a chance to win.

BYU lands 6 preseason All-Big 12 honors, led by returning RB LJ Martin

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted July 6 - 1:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

Reigning Big 12 offensive player of the Year LJ Martin was named preseason offensive player of the year Monday in a vote of media that cover the league. He was one of six Cougars named to the All-Big 12 preseason team, along with Utah's Mana Carvalho.

Microsoft joins AI-driven tech layoff wave with 4,800 job cuts

Reuters  |  Posted July 6 - 1:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

Microsoft is cutting about 2.1% of its workforce, or roughly 4,800 jobs, as the Windows maker restructures parts of its commercial and Xbox businesses, ​joining other tech titans in a wave of layoffs.

Watch Live: Tyler Robinson preliminary hearing underway

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated July 6 - 12:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

Erika Kirk and Donald Trump Jr. are in the courtroom for Day 1 of Tyler Robinson's preliminary hearing.

Nation's new largest active fire is also burning in Utah

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated July 6 - 12:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A fire burning in southeast Utah has now surpassed the Cottonwood Fire in Beaver County as the state's largest fire this season and the largest active fire burning in the U.S.

Hamas dissolves its government in Gaza to transfer power to a UN-backed committee

Wafaa Shurafa and Samy Magdy, Associated Press  |  Updated July 6 - 11:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

Hamas says it has dissolved its government in Gaza and is preparing to transfer power to a U.N.-backed technical committee.

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By the power vested in me: How I married 468 couples as a part-time job

Mallory Mailloux, Deseret News  |  Posted July 6 - 11:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Forget Las Vegas. Utah County is America's real wedding capital. Here's what I learned as a teenage wedding officiant.

New partnership touts nuclear-powered AI with minimal water use

Eva Terry, Deseret News  |  Updated July 6 - 10:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Valar Atomics, an advanced nuclear power startup, announced a collaboration with Nvidia on Wednesday afternoon to explore the development of artificial intelligence data centers in Utah.

Utah Venezuelans mark Independence Day while mourning earthquake victims

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Updated July 6 - 9:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Several Venezuelans living in Utah gathered to pray, sing and reflect after two massive earthquakes in the South American nation took the lives of more than 3,300 citizens.

US futures rise as oil weighed by supply while earnings loom

Wayne Cole and Harry Robertson, Reuters  |  Updated July 6 - 9:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. futures ticked higher and European stocks traded near record highs on Monday as the potential for increased energy ​supplies pulled down oil prices, while investors awaited a crucial earnings season for the AI sector.

Netflix nods to nostalgia with new 'Little House on the Prairie' TV series

Matt Silverstein and Danielle Broadway, Reuters  |  Updated July 6 - 8:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

For Australian actor Luke Bracey, joining Netflix's 2026 adaptation ​of the classic 1935 book "Little House on the Prairie" represents the return of a story that resonates across generations.

Is AI ready to take over your prescriptions? Doctors are wary of Utah's automated refill program

Matthew Perrone, Associated Press  |  Posted July 6 - 8:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

An AI program in the state of Utah has sparked a vigorous debate about the role of the technology in health care. Utah is the first state in the nation to allow AI to renew prescriptions for patients.

Utah's specialty license plates receive a colorful new glow-up

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted July 6 - 8:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah has ditched its standard white background specialty license plate design for more black plates, along with various other colors and even picturesque scenes.

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Visit Switzerland for $3,999 — including airfare out of SLC

Jensen McKay Tours  |  Posted July 6 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Here's everything you need to know about the Jensen McKay Tours' Switzerland tour.