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Police release man arrested after boy, 3, ends up in UK zoo's crocodile enclosure

Michael Holden, Reuters  |  Posted June 19 - 10:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

British police said on Friday they released a man who had been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a 3-year-old ‌boy ended up in a zoo's crocodile enclosure.

UN agencies launch $1 million project to contain screwworm outbreak

Sybille de La Hamaide, Reuters  |  Posted June 19 - 9:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

The International Atomic Energy Agency and the U.N. ​food agency have launched a $1 million research project to help contain the screwworm outbreak in the ‌Americas.

Amid World Cup hype, Real Salt Lake readies for 2nd half of successful (so far) MLS season

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted June 19 - 9:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

The club that sits third in the Western Conference returned to the training grounds Wednesday, looking to prepare for the second half of the 2026 MLS season following the men's World Cup break.

Morgan camp helps foster teens build confidence through outdoors

Tyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted June 19 - 8:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

A group of foster teens is spending part of their summer in Morgan learning leadership skills through outdoor adventure, with help from Utah's first lady, Abby Cox.

Former child actor Daveigh Chase, 'The Ring' villain and Lilo voice, dies at 35

The Associated Press  |  Updated June 19 - 8:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

Former child actor Daveigh Chase, known for her youthful voice in Disney's "Lilo & Stitch" and her villainous performance in the thriller "The Ring," has died. She was 35.

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Meet the nutrition dream team: 6 dairy products working harder than you think

Dairy West  |  Posted June 19 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

This June Dairy Month, we're introducing dairy's dream team — a lineup of familiar foods that each bring something unique to the table.

Utah charter school director pleads guilty in federal, state courts to child sex crimes

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted June 19 - 7:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

The director of a Utah charter school in northern Utah who has pleaded guilty to both state and federal child sex crimes will not serve any additional prison time for his state charges.

The ultimate guide for your kids' summer lemonade stand

Emily Walker, Deseret News  |  Posted June 19 - 7:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Nothing tastes better than a cold glass of lemonade on a hot summer day, especially after several long hours of selling it under the sun (or more likely, helping your kids do it).

Just how sound is TikTok money advice? New study finds much of it is misleading, risky

Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted June 18 - 10:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new report card finds much of the money advice in viral TikTok videos to be incomplete and risky. But it's not all bad. Here's what to watch for before you put stock into a viral tip.

Juneteenth: The history behind America's second Independence Day

Emma Neff, Deseret News  |  Posted June 18 - 10:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

From traditional foods and local festivals to books and museum exhibits, here is how communities are celebrating Juneteenth.

Trump says 'we should stop' Utah mail-in voting

Jasper Ward, Reuters  |  Updated June 18 - 9:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump said on Thursday that something should ​be done to stop mail-in voting in Utah ahead of the state's primaries next week.

San Juan County assessor resigns after allegations of being 'unfit' for office

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted June 18 - 9:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

The San Juan County assessor has resigned partway through his second term, following a recommendation that he be removed from office.

Utah regulators place strict restrictions on Provo Canyon School license

Joe Wirthlin, KSL  |  Posted June 18 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Department of Health and Human Services has placed immediate conditions on the license of the Provo campus of the Provo Canyon School after the state found "severe safety failures."

Dog owner shoots dogs after they entered his home, killed his dog in West Jordan, police say

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted June 18 - 8:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two dogs were killed and another was injured in a West Jordan attack on Thursday, police said.

Activities slated to mark World Refugee Day, celebrate mariachi music

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted June 18 - 8:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A celebration is set for Friday to mark World Refugee Day while this year's installment of the Mariachi Festival is to be held Saturday.

Trump administration may alter slavery exhibit at Philadelphia site, court says

Nate Raymond, Reuters  |  Updated June 18 - 7:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal appeals court overturned a judge's ruling that prevented the Trump Administration from ​replacing a slavery exhibit in Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia.

New report finds catalytic converter thefts surging nationwide; why SLC is going against the trend

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted June 18 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Catalytic converter thefts are down a significant 40% year-over-year in Salt Lake City, police said.

Another Salt Lake City restaurant shuts down, but industry still sees life downtown

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted June 18 - 6:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

A second fine-dining pioneer in Utah's capital city is set to close its doors.

Obama Center's opening draws former presidents, music legends and A-list celebrities

Scott Bauer, Associated Press  |  Updated June 18 - 5:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former President Barack Obama celebrated the opening of his presidential museum in Chicago in an event that brought together former world leaders, A-list celebrities, athletes and others.

AI deepfake media can sway public opinion as effectively as real media, UVU study finds

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Updated June 18 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A study from Utah Valley University's Gary R. Herbert Institute for Public Policy released Thursday found that deepfake media can sway public opinion just as effectively as real media, impacting elections at every scale.

Proposed immigrant detention center site in Salt Lake City to be offloaded, newspaper reports

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Updated June 18 - 4:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

The proposed site for an immigrant detention center in Salt Lake City is one of seven around the country federal officials plan to get rid of, The New York Times reports.

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Here are summer's biggest upcoming concerts in Utah for 2026

Kathleen Clove, KSL  |  Posted June 18 - 4:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

The summer concert lineup is here. See which of your favorites — old and new — are on the Utah concert schedule for the 2026 season.

Trump endorses Republican incumbents ahead of Utah's congressional primaries

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Updated June 18 - 4:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump endorsed all three incumbent Republicans running for Congress in Utah ahead of next week's primary election.