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Latter-day Saints gathered Sunday to witness Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles dedicate the Layton Utah Temple.
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Little Twist wildfire, southeast of Beaver, is now 2,250 acres in size
Mark Jones, KSL-TV|Updated June 16 - 9:28 p.m. | Save Story
The Little Twist wildfire grew to 2,250 acres Sunday, according to a news release from the Central Utah Fire Interagency.
Skydiver in critical condition after main parachute didn't open
Sicily Stanton, KSL.com|Updated June 16 - 9:24 p.m. | Save Story
A skydiver in Tooele County is in critical condition after hitting a roof on a dive Sunday.
More traffic headaches coming to 2100 South reconstruction project in Sugar House
Carter Williams, KSL.com|Posted June 16 - 9:03 p.m. | Save Story
Eastbound 2100 South traffic will be closed from 900 East to 1100 East in Salt Lake City beginning on Monday, as a major project to improve infrastructure continues.
Chaotic weather around US with high temperatures in Southwest, Midwest; snow in Rockies
Anita Snow, Associated Press|Posted June 16 - 8:50 p.m. | Save Story
Extreme weather that ranged from triple digit temperatures in the Southwest to unseasonable cold in the Pacific Northwest was forecast over the U.S. into the early week.
Building on Utah's pioneer-era ties with Iceland
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV|Posted June 16 - 8:26 p.m. | Save Story
While the Utah delegation explored the state's potential of using geothermal energy in Iceland, a pioneer-era connection grew the bond between the two.
Rep. Blake Moore endorses Derek Brown for Utah attorney general
Hanna Seariac, Deseret News|Posted June 16 - 7:42 p.m. | Save Story
Rep. Blake Moore has endorsed Derek Brown in the Utah attorney general race. Moore is the first member of Utah's House congressional delegation to make an endorsem*nt in the 2024 attorney general primary election.
Digital wellness movement sees Utah as 'testing ground.' Cox declares 'Phone-Free Fridays'
Emma Everett Johnson, KSL.com|Posted June 16 - 7:04 p.m. | Save Story
Half The Story, a movement that teaches teens how to navigate digital spaces, sees potential for change in the Beehive State.
Sundance offers free film festival screenings to Utah audiences in July
Larry D. Curtis, KSL-TV|Posted June 16 - 6:28 p.m. | Save Story
Many associate the Sundance Film Festival with snowy streets, but Utahns will have a chance to see free screenings, including outdoors, in July.
5 juveniles injured in Bangerter Highway crash
Sicily Stanton, KSL.com|Posted June 16 - 6:02 p.m. | Save Story
Five juveniles were hospitalized Sunday morning after crashing through a fence onto Bangerter Highway near 10200 South.
7 ways to enjoy Bryce Canyon as it enters its second century
Grant Olsen for KSL.com|Posted June 16 - 5:50 p.m. | Save Story
While the centennial celebrations of 2023 have passed, there are plenty of great ways to experience the park as it ushers the next 100 years.
Sculptures for Heber Valley's future Christ in America park will be unveiled in Provo this summer
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com|Posted June 16 - 5:14 p.m. | Save Story
This summer, some sculptures for the future Christ in America Garden in Heber Valley will be shown in Provo, and a benefit concert will be held for the nonprofit building the park.
Lloyd Newell bids farewell after 34 years of bringing inspiration from the Crossroads of the West
Hanna Seariac, Deseret News|Posted June 16 - 4:05 p.m. | Save Story
'Music & the Spoken Word,' the world's longest-running broadcast, is in a historic era of transition.
Who do Utah Republicans want to replace Mitt Romney?
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News|Posted June 16 - 3:33 p.m. | Save Story
The heavily Republican state of Utah will likely decide its next U.S. senator on June 25 in the hotly contested primary election to replace Sen. Mitt Romney.
Utah auditor's office creates 'hotline form' for reports of alleged violations of diversity law
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com|Posted June 16 - 12:19 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Office of the State Auditor has created a "hotline form" to allow the public to report alleged violations of the state's new law targeting diversity programs at public entities.
This man's Father's Day will be filled with heartfelt meaning
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News|Posted June 16 - 11:23 a.m. | Save Story
Brody Lambert was a new dad, a young husband and suddenly a very sick man when, at age 24, he learned that what he thought was pneumonia was in reality congestive heart failure.
Salt Lake building fire prompts partial closure of 1700 South to Jordan River
Ashley Fredde, KSL.com|Posted June 16 - 11:04 a.m. | Save Story
The Salt Lake City Fire Department responded to a large building fire near 1075 W. 1700 South early Sunday.
1 dead, another injured after motorcyclists collide in Blacksmith Fork Canyon
Ashley Fredde, KSL.com|Posted June 16 - 10:41 a.m. | Save Story
One man is dead and another was injured after colliding their motorcycles while traveling Blacksmith Fork Canyon on Saturday.
Farmington neighbors file notice to sue 7 months after sewer flooding
Collin Leonard, KSL.com|Posted June 16 - 10:11 a.m. | Save Story
A neighborhood in Farmington has been caught between dueling insurance claims after a water park drained its lazy river last November, flooding the sewer system and 11 houses.
No more taking phones from students: Granger High School considering new policy this fall
Erin Cox, KSL-TV|Posted June 16 - 7:56 a.m. | Save Story
Teachers at Utah's largest high school are done taking away cellphones from students. They're considering something new in the fall, and if they're successful, other schools might do the same.
More traffic headaches coming to 2100 South reconstruction project in Sugar House
- The Larry H. Miller Company just bought another movie theater
- 'What am I going to do?': Redwood Swap Meet vendors lament possible property redevelopment
- Utah has an NHL team. Will people go to the games?
- Salt Lake City's newest apartment tower intentionally sticks out in the city
Education »
Digital wellness movement sees Utah as 'testing ground.' Cox declares 'Phone-Free Fridays'- Utah auditor's office creates 'hotline form' for reports of alleged violations of diversity law
- No more taking phones from students: Granger High School considering new policy this fall
- Biden administration loses bid to revive legal directive for LGBTQ students
- Utah State School Board weighs what to do with library books deemed indecent, p*rnographic
Environment »
Irrigation pipe fixed after failure that left some Weber County farmers without water for days- Iceland facilities excite Utah delegation about geothermal possibilities
- You can now track Salt Lake County's less-visible air quality
- SLC issues summer pollution warning, which experts say is more difficult to escape than the heat
- Utah is looking to Iceland to map the state's geothermal potential
Health »
This man's Father's Day will be filled with heartfelt meaning- Here's how you can improve your health by stopping negativity and embracing optimism
- 'Seconds matter': Intermountain Health is lowering stroke response times at emergency rooms
- Utah lawmakers push feds to crack down on teen vaping, illegal e-cigarettes
- Intermountain Health unveils what it wants to do with old Salt Lake Sears block
Little Twist wildfire, southeast of Beaver, is now 2,250 acres in size
- Skydiver in critical condition after main parachute didn't open
- 5 juveniles injured in Bangerter Highway crash
- Man accused of kidnapping 13-year-old and running over her brother with a car
- Salt Lake building fire prompts partial closure of 1700 South to Jordan River
Politics »
Rep. Blake Moore endorses Derek Brown for Utah attorney general- Who do Utah Republicans want to replace Mitt Romney?
- Utah auditor's office creates 'hotline form' for reports of alleged violations of diversity law
- Trump challenges Biden to a cognitive test but confuses the name of the doctor who tested him
- 'What am I going to do?': Redwood Swap Meet vendors lament possible property redevelopment
Religion »
AP Poll: Republicans wary of immigration from Middle East- Mormon church backs religious liberty after Trump comments
- Legal experts agree: Trump's proposal unconstitutional
- Cache school district approves land swap with LDS church
- Man accused of stealing human remains held on $100,000 bail
Science »
Movie theaters, for now, stay open nationwide- On the heels of Italy, Spain to go drastic in battling virus
- Employers navigate virus pandemic without firm guidelines
- Boston Marathon postponed until Sept. 14 amid virus concerns
- 7 commandments for better sleep on World Sleep Day
Utah Counties »
Elder Bednar dedicates Church of Jesus Christ's Layton Utah Temple- Skydiver in critical condition after main parachute didn't open
- More traffic headaches coming to 2100 South reconstruction project in Sugar House
- 5 juveniles injured in Bangerter Highway crash
- Sculptures for Heber Valley's future Christ in America park will be unveiled in Provo this summer
