Associated Press staff
Liberia agrees to take 1,200 deportees from the United States
Liberia has agreed to accept up to 1,200 third-country deportees from the United States, authorities in the West African country said Tuesday.4 hours ago
Eric Tucker and Alanna Durkini Richer, Associated Press
Whistleblower alleges political pressure, lack of evidence in antisemitism probes targeting schools
A whistleblower complaint alleges that an investigations into some of the most prestigious academic institutions in the US involving alleged antisemitism at the schools, were designed to strong-arm the schools into cutting deals.5 hours ago
Logan Stefanich, KSL
‘State-sponsored propaganda’: Environmental groups file FTC complaint over Utah nuclear ads
Advocacy groups filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission on Monday accusing Utah energy officials of producing misleading ads promoting nuclear energy.8 hours ago
David Shepardson, Reuters
Disney, ABC sue FCC over threats to broadcast licenses
Disney and its ABC unit sued the Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday to block an early review of licenses for eight ABC stations.9 hours ago
Kennedy Camarena and Sarah Earnshaw, KSL
Black bear euthanized after being spotted in Logan
A black bear was tranquilized, evaluated and then eventually euthanized after it was spotted running around a highway on the south side of Logan on Saturday.1 day ago
Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press
Supreme Court again rebuffs Trump’s push to toss out $5 million verdict in E. Jean Carroll case
The Supreme Court on Monday again rebuffed President Trump’s push to throw out a jury’s $5 million finding that he sexually abused the writer E. Jean Carroll and later defamed her.1 day ago
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News
Poll: Utahns weigh in on voter ID and elections
Utah voters overwhelmingly support providing ID or proof of citizenship and a form of voter ID when casting a ballot in elections.1 day ago
Daniella Rivera, KSL
Utah changes birth certificate policy after KSL Investigators uncover records issue
Utah updated its birth certificate policy after KSL Investigators exposed record issues. Now, the new policy allows use of original birth certificates for amendments.2 days ago
Carter Williams, KSL
Developer earns tax credits after preserving 64-year-old building in new housing project
A new mixed-use housing development east of downtown Salt Lake City has now received tax credits for preserving a historic building within its design.2 days ago
Carter Williams, KSL
New documents reveal more about Intermountain’s LDS Hospital ‘replacement’ plans
Intermountain Health revealed more details about its planned hospital near Salt Lake City's downtown core, nearly two years after securing a landmark rezone at the site of the city's old Sears location.2 days ago
Logan Stefanich, KSL
2 Utah County school districts sign 3-year agreement to jointly manage student transportation
Timpanogos School District signed an agreement with Aspen Peaks School District to collaboratively manage student transportation needs ahead of the districts becoming operational in 2027.3 days ago
Daniel Woodruff, KSL
Group cites ‘striking’ Weber County data on Flock cameras as reason for lawmakers to act
A Utah group is calling on lawmakers to enact tougher regulations on cameras that automatically track license plates.3 days ago
Collin Binkley, Associated Press
Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit alleging antisemitism at Harvard University
A federal judge in Boston dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit accusing Harvard University of turning a blind eye to harassment of Jewish students.5 days ago
Sam Metz and Aref Tufaha, Associated Press
Israeli settlers’ siege of Palestinian homes draws a sharp US rebuke
For five nights, Israeli settlers surrounded three Palestinian homes on the outskirts of a town in the occupied West Bank.5 days ago
Steven Sloan, Associated Press
Kennedy Center votes to restore Trump’s name and close for 2 years, challenging a judge’s order
President Trump's allies on the Kennedy Center board took new steps to commemorate him with physical changes to the iconic performing arts institution that could defy a federal court order.5 days ago
Lauren Irwin, Deseret News
Utah teen named winner in Trump’s Patriot Games, receives 6-figure prize
Sixteen-year-old Rockwell Myers on Tuesday evening was named the winner among the male athletes who participated in the Patriot Games,5 days ago
Don Brinkerhoff, KSL
Coal’s economic impact on Carbon and Emery counties
Carbon and Emery counties would be economically devastated if the Hunter and Huntington coal-powered plants were to shut down, a review by the University of Utah and the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute found.6 days ago
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News
Mike Lee says migrants are exploiting children to cross the border. His new bill wants to change that
Utah Sen. Mike Lee is seeking ways to close what he views as loopholes in federal immigration law that allow adults to take advantage of children to enter the United States illegally.6 days ago
Adam Small, KSL
Great Salt Lake not expected to hit new low in 2026; but what if it does in the future?
At 4,190.4 feet above sea level, Utah's Great Salt Lake is quickly approaching its second-lowest level ever recorded. But on the brighter side, water officials say we'd have already h it a record low if not for the work done by Utahns to conserve.6 days ago
Eric Cabrera
Data centers could initially lower some Utah property taxes – then create a ‘boomerang effect’
A new analysis shows that a multibillion-dollar data center moving into a Utah community could initially lower property taxes for existing property owners. But that relief may not last.8 days ago
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News
Senate leaves for 5-week recess without passing Mike Lee’s election bill
The Senate adjourned for its annual August recess Saturday morning, leaving town without making headway on a number of bills it initially teed up for consideration.8 days ago
Matthew Perrone, AP Health Writer
Trump officials propose new requirements for food additives and ingredients
U.S. health officials want a rule change requiring food manufacturers to notify regulators before introducing new ingredients or additives into processed food.8 days ago
Eva Terry, Deseret News
Can we keep AI from risking national security?
Utah Rep. Celeste Maloy has entered the AI regulatory battle, as many Americans continue to ask who wields ultimate power: the government or artificial intelligence.11 days ago
