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Roosevelt Elementary in Weber County still on track to open this fall despite vandalism damage

Mike Anderson, KSL-TV  |  Posted June 7 - 9:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

A spokesman for the Weber School District said the new Roosevelt Elementary School is still set to open in time for the coming school year, despite thousands of dollars in damage caused by vandals.

Utah's relationship with Ute Indian Tribe shows a different approach to Trump-New York mascot debate

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted June 7 - 9:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

A mutually beneficial agreement between the Ute Indian Tribe and the University of Utah has proven elemental in the state's flagship university retaining its official nickname.

Trump says Musk relationship over, warns of 'serious consequences' if he funds Democrats

Nandita Bose, Reuters  |  Posted June 7 - 8:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump said he cut ties with Elon Musk Saturday and warned Musk against funding Democratic challengers to Republicans who support Trump's tax-cut bill.

'For the sake of the kids': St. George mothers turn personal tragedy into safe space for families

Jessi Bang, St. George News  |  Posted June 7 - 7:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two St. George women, shaped by shared experiences of kidnapping, custody battles and family tragedy, have joined forces to start a nonprofit aimed at making a lasting difference.

Lifetime achievement: This man swam 10,000 miles and counting

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted June 7 - 5:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

At nearly age 71, Joe Horton has swum past the 10,000-mile mark, a significant physical and mental accomplishment.

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Ukraine's drone strike on Russia spurs global military rethink, raises US preparedness concerns

Lauren Irwin, Deseret News   |  Posted June 7 - 5:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former Utah Rep. Chris Stewart, who served in the Air Force as a fighter pilot, says the U.S. isn't prepared for this change in modern warfare.

Price man arrested, accused of kidnapping, threatening men for allegedly sleeping with his wife

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted June 7 - 4:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 52-year-old man was arrested Friday in Price and accused of holding multiple people hostage and threatening to kill them over claims they slept with his wife.

'Every turn reveals something new': Hiking Southern Utah's stunning slot canyons

Erika Oreskovich, CNN  |  Posted June 7 - 4:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

At first glance, the desert landscape of Southern Utah seems like a sweeping, sun-baked canvas. But tucked deep within its sandstone folds are narrow slivers of magic.

Have You Seen This? Rope swing's drop is a bit extreme

Grant Olsen for KSL.com  |  Posted June 7 - 3:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

I don't think I'd be able to hold onto the handle knowing what was coming at the end of my swing into the abyss.

National Trails Day is this weekend: Here's how you can help support Utah's trails

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted June 7 - 2:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Saturday is National Trails Day, a day for people to give back to and support their local trails. And there is plenty to do for the trails in Utah.

AI analysis of ancient handwriting gives new age estimates for Dead Sea Scrolls

Jacopo Prisco, CNN  |  Posted June 7 - 2:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Many of the Dead Sea Scrolls, some of the most widely known archaeological finds of all time, may be older than once thought, according to a new study.

101 dogs living in packed, filthy conditions removed from North Carolina home

The Associated Press  |  Posted June 7 - 12:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dozens of dogs found living in unhealthy conditions were rescued from a home in Raleigh, N.C., after animal control officers responding to a complaint discovered them Wednesday.

Why prostate cancer screenings matter — what Utah men should know

Brynn Carnesecca, KSL.com  |  Posted June 7 - 12:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

World Prostate Cancer Day encourages individuals to receive regular screenings and research their family history.

Search expands for former Army soldier accused of killing 3 young daughters in Washington state

Gene Johnson, Associated Press  |  Posted June 7 - 11:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

Authorities have closed a wide swath of popular campgrounds and backpacking areas along the Pacific Crest Trail in Washington as they search for a former Army soldier wanted in the deaths of his three young daughters.

North Korea hit by major internet outage, likely due to internal cause

Josh Smith and Jack Kim, Reuters  |  Posted June 7 - 10:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

North Korea's internet was hit by a major outage that lasted several hours on Saturday, severing the reclusive country from cyberspace.

From basement to booming: 5 Utah companies that took off

Brooke Nally for KSL.com  |  Posted June 7 - 10:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Here are five companies that started right here in Utah — and went on to change their industries.

What dog owners need to know about foxtail this summer

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted June 7 - 9:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

Bringing pets along for the walk just adds energy to any outdoor adventure. Foxtail may seem like a harmless grass most of the time, but its seedhead can be devastating for dogs and other pets.

Soldier gets 23 years for killing pregnant wife with a machete and dumping her in the trash

Associated Press  |  Posted June 7 - 8:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Hawaii-based Army soldier was sentenced Thursday to 23 years in prison for killing his wife and unborn child last summer and attempting to cover up the crime.

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A playground, restaurant and co-working space: The Big Green brings something new to Saratoga Springs

The Big Green  |  Posted June 7 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Big Green includes a thoughtfully designed playground, a full-service restaurant and a productive co-working hub all wrapped into one stunning space.

2 weeks after getting electricity for first time, home of Navajo Nation man lost in fire

Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV  |  Posted June 7 - 7:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Tonalea Chapter of the Navajo Nation is rallying around 94-year-old Chee Secody after he lost his home in a fire, two weeks after Secody got electricity for the first time.

Kids falling behind as parents treat 'iPads as pacifiers'

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted June 7 - 7:11 a.m.  |  Save Story

If Tami Larsen could go back in time, the preschool teacher of 20 years said she'd have fiercer limits on her own children's screen time.

Family urges CPR training after near-drowning of 12-year-old

Garna Mejia, KSL-TV  |  Posted June 6 - 9:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 12-year-old Eagle Mountain boy is home and recovering after a terrifying near-drowning incident that nearly claimed his life.

Mozingo hot streak not enough for Utah Royals in 3-2 Louisville loss

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted June 6 - 9:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Brecken Mozingo can't stop scoring goals. But unfortunately for the Royals, it wasn't enough Friday.