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DNA expert ties slain 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez to blood stains found in D4vd's garage

Andrew Dalton, Associated Press  |  Posted July 23 - 8:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A DNA expert testified Thursday that evidence recovered from apparent blood stains in the garage of D4vd's Hollywood home was a strong DNA match for 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, the girl he is charged with stabbing to death.

Avian flu impacting milk production at Weber County dairies, officials declare emergency

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted July 23 - 7:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

The spread of avian influenza in Weber County has hampered milk production at several dairies, which prompted officials to declare an emergency.

Here's what Salt Lake County plans to do with child care sites after funding cuts

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Updated July 23 - 7:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake County officials announced several new partnerships to provide childcare for low-income families and youth programming after the council voted last year to end funding for county-subsidized childcare programs.

Tropical Storm Bertha strikes Gulf Coast near the Texas-Louisiana line in second landfall

Russ Bynum, Associated Press  |  Posted July 23 - 6:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tropical Storm Bertha has made a second landfall near the Texas-Louisiana state line, ending its slow crawl across the Gulf Coast.

From Salt Lake City to the Senate: Curtis leads tribute honoring Pioneer Day

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted July 23 - 6:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A journey that began more than 175 years ago on the wagon trails of the West had a moment of glory in the U.S. Senate on Thursday.

Utah women's state amateur: Westminster's Ashley Lam holds off 6-time champ Kelsey Chugg for title

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted July 23 - 5:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

The rising junior at Westminster pitched her approach shot 104 yards within 5 feet of the hole to clinch her first Utah women's state amateur championship, 1 up over six-time champion Kelsey Chugg at Oakridge Country Club.

First criminal trial scheduled for Provo OB-GYN accused of sexually abusing patients

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted July 23 - 5:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

A doctor hundreds of women have claimed sexually assaulted or abused them during medical appointments was scheduled for his first jury trial next year — stretching from September to November.

Troopers identify 28-year-old killed in Taylorsville semitruck collision

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted July 23 - 4:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Highway Patrol identified the driver killed earlier this week when a semitruck collided into a stopped car that was experiencing a hood malfunction.

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Heading back to college? Find everything you need on KSL Classifieds

Kathleen Clove, KSL  |  Posted July 23 - 4:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

Registering for classes, finding housing, buying textbooks — prepping for college can feel a little overwhelming. Shop for everything you need on KSL Classifieds, the site for local deals in Utah.

Arkansas police officer died saving fiancée hours after proposing, her mother says

Abner Sosa, KHBS  |  Posted July 23 - 4:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Arkansas police officer proposed to his girlfriend hours before he died while trying to save her from drowning, according to the woman's mother.

St. John's Lutheran Church to hand out water during Days of '47 Parade

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted July 23 - 4:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Members of the St. John's Lutheran Church in Salt Lake City will hand out water to passing paradegoers, some for the 16th year in a row.

Utah's Muslim community, advocates gather as show of solidarity after attack on man at mall

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Updated July 23 - 3:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Members of Utah's Muslim community and their advocates gathered to push for more efforts to counter Islamophobia after an attack last week on a Muslim man.

Have You Seen This? The unluckiest fan in the bleachers

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted July 23 - 3:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

A fan thought he caught a home run ball only to have it taken away.

Church of Jesus Christ announces 10 hymns to be included in 'Hymns for Home and Church'

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted July 23 - 3:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released 10 new hymns that will be included in its new hymnbook as part of a phased rollout for "Hymns for Home and Church."

Taylor Farms temporarily shuts Mexico facility as US cyclosporiasis cases rise, source says

Siddhi Mahatole, Reuters  |  Posted July 23 - 2:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Taylor Farms has temporarily shut down the central Mexico processing facility that health officials have ​linked to an ongoing multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak, an industry source said Thursday.

Man accused of multiple RSL burglaries at stadium

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted July 23 - 2:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who police believe broke into America First Field multiple times and took a jersey, laptop, keys and others items, has been arrested.

Man who killed Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman sentenced to life; family describes loss

Ellen Schmidt and Claudia Lauer, Associated Press  |  Updated July 23 - 2:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Vance Boelter, the Minnesota man who killed Democratic state lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, has been sentenced to spend the rest of his life in prison.

STEM Action Center honors winners of Utah 3D coin design contest

Madi Vollmer, KSL  |  Updated July 23 - 1:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

The STEM Action Center recognized winners of the America250 Utah 3D Coin Design Contest, highlighting 3D-printed designs that celebrate Utah's history, culture and landmarks.

Google rolls out new selfie video sign-in feature

Rashika Singh, Reuters  |  Updated July 23 - 1:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Google on Thursday launched a new selfie video sign-in feature, allowing ​users another option to log in to their accounts or recover them in case they are locked out.

Road washout closes section of Butterfield Canyon

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted July 23 - 12:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

A major link between Tooele and Salt Lake counties is now partially closed after flash flooding washed out some of the roadway, making it impassable, authorities say.

Utah, 40 other states reach $18M settlement with 23andMe after data breach, bankruptcy

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted July 23 - 12:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah and over 40 other states on Wednesday announced a $18 million settlement agreement with genetic information company 23andMe after the company filed for bankruptcy in March 2025.

House again OKs resolution seeking to halt military action in Iran, but Senate rejects similar one

Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press  |  Updated July 23 - 11:49 a.m.  |  Save Story

The House on Thursday narrowly passed a resolution to halt military action in Iran, sending a warning to President Donald Trump for the second time, though the Senate rejected its own.

Rain offers relief, but little help for reservoirs during drought

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Updated July 23 - 11:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's recent storms are bringing much-needed rain to drought-stricken areas, but water experts say the precipitation is doing little to replenish the state's reservoirs.