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Newsom accuses Trump of directing politically-motivated investigation

Costas Pitas and Ryan Patrick Jones, Reuters  |  Updated June 15 - 4:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has accused President Donald Trump of directing the Justice ​Department to investigate the governor and his wife due to his consideration of running for president.

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2 dead after BASE jumping incident in Grand County

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Updated June 15 - 4:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two people died on Sunday after the Grand County Sheriff's Office said a BASE jump went wrong in a remote area of the Mineral Bottom area.

Ogden Valley suing Utah tax officials over right to implement property tax hike

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted June 15 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Officials in Ogden Valley, the new Weber County city, are suing the Utah State Tax Commission, arguing they should be able to implement a property tax hike.

Have You Seen This? Lone bagpiper serenades World Cup crowd

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted June 15 - 3:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

World Cup season is here, which also apparently can double as play-your-bagpipe-in-other-people's-ears season.

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A night to remember: What makes Hale Centre Theatre a beloved tradition

Hale Center Theatre  |  Posted June 15 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Located in Sandy, the theatre operates three distinct performance venues, offering audiences a wide variety of productions throughout the year.

Church of Jesus Christ opens application for Salt Lake Temple Celebration volunteers

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Updated June 15 - 2:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints opened applications on Monday for anyone to help and/or perform at the Salt Lake Temple Celebration next year,

What to know about alpha-gal syndrome, the life-threatening meat allergy caused by tick bites

Matthew Perrone, Associated Press  |  Posted June 15 - 1:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

It's common knowledge that ticks can spread infections that cause serious illnesses, including Lyme disease. Now health officials are trying to raise awareness of a lesser-known problem: a life-threatening allergy to meat triggered by tick bites.

Utah Supreme Court nominee faces tough questioning about his residency

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted June 15 - 1:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah Senate committee has endorsed two new nominees for the state Supreme Court, sending their nominations to the full Senate for a vote later this week.

UFC boss Dana White says 'never again' to another White House fight night

Dan Gelston, Associated Press  |  Posted June 15 - 12:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Justin Gaethje won the UFC lightweight title at the White House's Freedom 250 event, which UFC CEO Dana White said was a one-time spectacle due to its cost and logistical challenges.

Wildland fire town hall helps to prepare Salt Lake County residents

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted June 15 - 12:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

With fire danger increasing, Unified Fire Authority firefighters and Salt Lake County emergency managers hosted their first-ever Wildland Fire Town Hall Thursday evening.

Filming of the final season of popular series 'The Chosen' has returned to Utah

Carole Mikita, KSL  |  Posted June 15 - 12:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Filming of the final season of the popular series "The Chosen" has returned to Utah.

Utah AG, Gov. Cox back Big 12 in Texas Tech-Brendan Sorsby dispute

Mitch Harper, KSL  |  Posted June 15 - 12:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah officials are the latest state to publicly express support for the Big 12 Conference amid a dispute involving Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby.

Some people are making guns with 3D printers. A new law seeks to cancel their print jobs

David A. Lieb, Associated Press  |  Posted June 15 - 11:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

Legislation in two of the nation's most populous states could force 3D printers to come equipped with technology blocking them from making guns.

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60-year secret: How the adopted son of a BYU football legend found his birth parents

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted June 15 - 11:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

BYU football star Marion Probert died in a plane crash in 1965. His adopted son finally met his biological father, who didn't know he existed.

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Hidden dangers of ants and spiders in Utah homes: Why prevention matters more than you think

Preventive Pest Control  |  Posted June 15 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

The reality is that many pests live quietly in walls, crawl spaces and around a home's foundation, lurking just beneath the surface.

Gen Zers are more risk-averse. Experts say it's ruining their dating lives

Avni Trivedi, CNN  |  Posted June 15 - 11:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

Gen Z's fear of rejection, public embarrassment, and emotional instability—amplified by social media and a risk-averse culture—is making dating and relationships harder to pursue, despite a strong desire for connection and intimacy.

Man accused of assaulting young girl in exchange for ride

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted June 15 - 10:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man is facing felony charges for the alleged sexual assault of a young girl in exchange for a ride.

Are Utah laws at fault? Defense attorney responds to 'Reckless Ben' charges in Lego saga

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted June 15 - 10:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah defense attorney and advocate talks about what police officers might have done wrong and where fault could actually lie with Utah laws in viral "Reckless Ben" videos.

Man convicted of previous terroristic threat now arrested for alleged mass shooting threat

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted June 15 - 9:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man convicted in February of making a threat of terrorism is now accused of threatening to shoot members of a religious denomination at a school.

Tyra Banks sues Netflix over 'America's Next Top Model' documentary, alleging defamation

Associated Press  |  Posted June 15 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Tyra Banks has filed a defamation lawsuit against Netflix and the directors of its docuseries "Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model," alleging that the producers stripped down hours of interview footage to construct a false narrative.

Surge in teens seeking and paying for summer service experience

Deanie Wimmer, KSL  |  Posted June 15 - 8:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

Thousands of teens are pursuing a nontraditional summer experience: They're working hard labor for strangers in another country, and actually paying for the opportunity.

Iran, US agree to halt war and reopen Hormuz, sending oil prices tumbling

Parisa Hafezi, Yomna Ehab and Humeyra Pamuk, Reuters  |  Posted June 15 - 8:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. and Iran said they had agreed terms to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, news that brought relief to markets although the pact may hinge on an end ​to hostilities in Lebanon and defers talks on Tehran's nuclear program.

How a Utah company is aiding the fight against Ebola

Mallory Mailloux, Deseret News  |  Posted June 15 - 8:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah-based company is shipping test panels to Africa that can detect Ebola strains, including Bundibugyo.