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Romney, Secretary of State Antony Blinken explore progress in Middle East, Ukraine, China

Romney, Secretary of State Antony Blinken explore progress in Middle East, Ukraine, China

Suzanne Bates, Deseret News  |  Posted May 5 - 7:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

Israelis and Palestinians have both been "absolutely traumatized" by the subsequent war in Gaza, Secretary of State Antony Blinken told Utah Sen. Mitt Romney Friday.
Officials identify 18-year-old who drowned at Sand Hollow State Park

Officials identify 18-year-old who drowned at Sand Hollow State Park

Sicily Stanton, KSL.com  |  Updated May 5 - 6:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

An 18-year-old man drowned Saturday at Sand Hollow State Park, according to authorities.
4.3-magnitude earthquake hits northern Utah

4.3-magnitude earthquake hits northern Utah

Sicily Stanton, KSL.com  |  Posted May 5 - 6:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

An earthquake measuring in at a 4.3 magnitude was recorded near Thatcher in Box Elder County Saturday evening.
Semi driver fled, then turned around and hit, killed Santaquin officer, police say

Semi driver fled, then turned around and hit, killed Santaquin officer, police say

Emily Ashcraft and Ashley Imlay, KSL.com  |  Updated May 5 - 4:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police arrested the driver of a semitruck Sunday after they say he hit and killed a Santaquin police officer trying the pull him over. The man was arrested following a large manhunt.
Why Colorado River basin states are split on long-term plan to manage its water

Why Colorado River basin states are split on long-term plan to manage its water

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 5 - 12:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Upper and Lower basin states are split on a long-term plan to manage Lake Powell and Lake Mead, but meetings between the two sides are expected to pick up this month.
Eagle Mountain fire destroys two homes, damages two others

Eagle Mountain fire destroys two homes, damages two others

Jenny Rollins for KSL.com  |  Posted May 5 - 11:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

A residential fire destroyed two Eagle Mountain homes early Sunday, Unified Fire Authority officials said.
If you want to preserve religious freedom, teach your kids to value it, family panel says

If you want to preserve religious freedom, teach your kids to value it, family panel says

Hanna Seariac, Deseret News  |  Posted May 5 - 10:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

Social science research shows religious beliefs and community, when done in a healthy manner, have positive associations with the health of families, an expert says.
Discover the desert: Chase waterfalls at this stunning southern Utah state park

Discover the desert: Chase waterfalls at this stunning southern Utah state park

Alysha Lundgren, St. George News  |  Posted May 5 - 8:58 a.m.  |  Save Story

Southern Utahns chasing waterfalls this spring are in luck as Gunlock State Park's "unpredictable" falls are flowing.
NHL looking to hire people to work Utah hockey club games

NHL looking to hire people to work Utah hockey club games

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted May 5 - 8:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

While the players will be working on the ice, the National Hockey League is looking for people to work off the ice during the Utah hockey club's upcoming season in Salt Lake City.
Who gets to choose? Republicans brewing battle over the future of Utah's caucus system

Who gets to choose? Republicans brewing battle over the future of Utah's caucus system

Hanna Seariac, Deseret News  |  Posted May 4 - 10:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Delegates to the state convention made national news this week when they rejected several Republican incumbents who faced challengers, including Gov. Spencer Cox, who saw his opponent, state Rep. Phil Lyman, win the party's nomination to the primary ballot.
Salt Lake bar owner who touted ban on 'Zionists' arrested twice in 2 days after demonstrations

Salt Lake bar owner who touted ban on 'Zionists' arrested twice in 2 days after demonstrations

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted May 4 - 9:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Michael Valentine says he is being politically targeted by Mayor Erin Mendenhall, after he was booked into the Salt Lake County Jail twice after his involvement in pro-Palestine demonstrations.
Program that helps feed Utah children loses major funding after donation pull

Program that helps feed Utah children loses major funding after donation pull

Mike Anderson, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 4 - 7:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A program that feeds nearly 20,000 kids in northern Utah needs local help after a major donator pulled a $300,000 donation.
Utah County family gifted SUV after father died saving kids from crash

Utah County family gifted SUV after father died saving kids from crash

Lauren Steinbrecher, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 4 - 6:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah County family received a heartwarming surprise Friday despite experiencing tragedy. After losing their father when he tried to save his children following a crash, the community came together to give the family one less thing to worry about.
Person hit, killed by FrontRunner train

Person hit, killed by FrontRunner train

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Updated May 4 - 4:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

A person was hit and killed by a FrontRunner train in a suspected suicide on Saturday, the Utah Transit Authority said.
How Salt Lake's newest development turned 'blight into great beauty'

How Salt Lake's newest development turned 'blight into great beauty'

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 4 - 4:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Post District in Salt Lake City is now complete after six years of planning and construction. Its developers say they hope it sets up a blueprint for the city's growth.
Body cameras capture sudden struggle in Tooele with alleged Proud Boys fugitive

Body cameras capture sudden struggle in Tooele with alleged Proud Boys fugitive

Andrew Adams, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 4 - 11:49 a.m.  |  Save Story

During a recent search for a fugitive inside a home on East Bench, police said they suddenly found themselves in a potentially dangerous struggle with someone else. It was a wanted fugitive from out-of-state they had no idea was in town.
NetChoice files updated complaint against Utah social media law

NetChoice files updated complaint against Utah social media law

Hanna Seariac, Deseret News  |  Posted May 4 - 11:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah changed its social media law that is scheduled to go into effect on Oct. 1. It may face more challenges in the courts.
Phil Lyman names new running mate after first pick found ineligible

Phil Lyman names new running mate after first pick found ineligible

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted May 4 - 10:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

State Rep. Phil Lyman, a gubernatorial candidate, named Natalie Clawson his running mate on Saturday after his earlier pick was found ineligible.
Southern Utah ranchers express frustration over USDA's electronic tag mandate

Southern Utah ranchers express frustration over USDA's electronic tag mandate

Tracie Sullivan, St. George News  |  Posted May 4 - 9:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

Southern Utah's ranchers are grappling with frustration over a recent U.S. Department of Agriculture mandate. The rule states that all sexually intact cattle and bison transported across state lines must bear electronically readable tags.