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Military officials identify all 8 victims of fiery B-52 crash at California Air Force base
Christopher Weber, Claire Rush And Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press | Updated June 17 - 5:45 p.m. | Save Story
Military officials have identified all eight people killed in this week's fiery crash of a B-52 during a test flight at Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California.

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Man arrested in connection to West Point shooting that killed 71-year-old veteran
Curtis Booker, KSL | Updated June 17 - 5:30 p.m. | Save Story
A man suspected of shooting and killing a 71-year-old man in West Point last month has been arrested, officials said.

Panel to discuss future of Moe's Valley to be held at St. George Town Hall tonight
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted June 17 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
The future of the greater Moe's Valley area will be the topic of a panel discussion at St. George Town Hall tonight at 5:30 p.m. Organizers say this is an event to discuss the area's future, not the legal battle surrounding it.

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Luigi Mangione will assert psychiatric defense in murder case in UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing
Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press | Updated June 17 - 4:49 p.m. | Save Story
Luigi Mangione will assert a psychiatric defense at his state murder trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a judge said Wednesday.
The 14-point US-Iran pact, as read by US official
Reuters | Updated June 17 - 4:30 p.m. | Save Story
The United States on Wednesday read out the text of the interim U.S.-Iran agreement to halt the war in Iran and open the Strait of Hormuz.

Woman hit by vehicle in Lehi crosswalk
Joe Wirthlin, KSL | Posted June 17 - 4:00 p.m. | Save Story
A woman crossing a street in Lehi was hit while she was in the crosswalk on Wednesday.

Have You Seen This? Parisians join forces, pull fearful pup from river
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted June 17 - 3:27 p.m. | Save Story
When a dog found itself in the Seine River in Paris, unable to get out, a contingent of passersby joined forces to help the scared animal.

Reports: Walker Kessler turned down five-year, $140-million offer from Utah Jazz
Chandler Holt, KSL | Posted June 17 - 2:44 p.m. | Save Story
One of the biggest storylines surrounding the Utah Jazz this offseason just got a little more interesting.

Rex Heuermann is sentenced to life in prison for New York's Gilgo Beach serial killings
Philip Marcelo, Associated Press | Posted June 17 - 2:16 p.m. | Save Story
Rex Heuermann, a Long Island architect who lived a secret life as the Gilgo Beach serial killer, has been sentenced to to life in prison without parole.

Increased safety protocols planned for this year's WestFest celebration
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted June 17 - 1:34 p.m. | Save Story
West Valley City officials say enhanced safety protocols will be in place for WestFest 2026.

Wildfire grows to 1,100 acres in Iron County; some evacuations remain in place
Curtis Booker, KSL | Updated June 17 - 1:07 p.m. | Save Story
A new wildfire in Iron County is causing evacuations, officials said Tuesday.
Fed begins Warsh era by keeping rates on hold, sees one hike later this year
Howard Schneider, Reuters | Updated June 17 - 1:05 p.m. | Save Story
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, but policymakers expect a rate hike later this year amid growing ​concerns about inflation.

Challenger with same name as Sen. Dan Sullivan is ineligible for Alaska ballot, official says
Becky Bohrer, Associated Press | Posted June 17 - 12:47 p.m. | Save Story
A top Alaska elections official on Monday ruled that a U.S. Senate candidate with the same name and party affiliation as Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan is ineligible to appear on the state's August primary ballot.

Nebo School District sued over allegations of failing to protect student from bullying, assault
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted June 17 - 12:03 p.m. | Save Story
Two Utah County parents are suing Nebo School District and two of its employees, alleging their child was assaulted and officials failed to act on a pattern of anti-LGBTQ bullying.

12 victims identified in one of deadliest US skydiving incidents in decades
Cindy Von Quednow, Holly Yan, Julianna Bragg, CNN | Posted June 17 - 11:36 a.m. | Save Story
Officials have released the names of the pilot and 11 passengers killed Sunday when a skydiving plane crashed moments after takeoff Sunday.

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Don't be a jerk about religion, Latter-day Saint leader says
Tad Walch, Deseret News | Posted June 17 - 11:11 a.m. | Save Story
If believers want to protect the future freedom to worship, they must carry a welcoming spirit of friendship now, Latter-day Saint leader says.

Utah congressional debate exposes GOP fractures over Trump's national AI strategy
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted June 17 - 11:04 a.m. | Save Story
Utah Republican candidates for Congress diverged on one of the top issues dividing the state, and disrupting the Trump administration, during a debate Tuesday night.

State audit highlights confusion around spending for Utah's off-highway vehicle program
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted June 17 - 10:02 a.m. | Save Story
A lack of communication and expense tracking in the Department of Natural Resources has led to concerns about how money for the off-highway vehicle program is spent.

German motorcyclist killed after hitting guardrail in Wayne County
Joe Wirthlin, KSL | Posted June 17 - 9:29 a.m. | Save Story
A motorcyclist from Germany was killed on Tuesday in Wayne County after failing to take a turn and striking a guardrail.

Judge refuses plea terms, gives former school janitor harsher sentence for molesting girl
Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted June 17 - 9:26 a.m. | Save Story
An Idaho judge refused to abide by a plea agreement's prison sentence recommendation for a 44-year-old former school district employee who pleaded guilty to sexually abusing a young girl.

UDOT, UHP launch campaign to boost understanding of express lane use
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted June 17 - 9:01 a.m. | Save Story
The Utah Highway Patrol and Utah Department of Transportation are teaming up for a new campaign aimed at educating drivers about how to legally use Utah's express lanes.

Audit: 'Ghost students' cost Utah's higher education system over $840K last year
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted June 17 - 8:08 a.m. | Save Story
A legislative audit released Tuesday found Utah's higher education landscape has experienced a surge in enrollment fraud.

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Reports: Walker Kessler turned down five-year, $140-million offer from Utah Jazz
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- Big 12-Texas Tech crisis resolved as Brendan Sorsby opts for NFL, but the damage will linger in Lubbock
- Sorsby won't play for Texas Tech after unprecedented legal fight over his eligibility for gambling
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Panel to discuss future of Moe's Valley to be held at St. George Town Hall tonight
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Military officials identify all 8 victims of fiery B-52 crash at California Air Force base
- All detainees from immigration facility 'Alligator Alcatraz' have been transferred, DHS says
- Luigi Mangione will assert psychiatric defense in murder case in UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing
- Sabrina Carpenter gets 5-year restraining order against man who kept trying to enter her home
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The Osmonds announced a concert venue in Provo Canyon. Will it actually happen?
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