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Cox unveils 'Utah Elevated' plan to guide state's economic growth over the next decade

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Updated May 22 - 9:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox said Utah is in a competition with other states and nations for investment and talent, and introduced a new plan to help the state better reach its economic goals.

Single-family housing starts tumble in April

Reuters  |  Updated May 22 - 8:49 a.m.  |  Save Story

Single-family homebuilding dropped sharply in April and permits for future construction fell, suggesting ​the housing market could remain subdued for a while.

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Built America tough: Ford's 123-year legacy of moving the country forward

Jason Bell  |  Posted May 22 - 8:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, Ford's history offers a unique look at how mobility, work and innovation helped shape modern American life.

Hill Air Force Base gets $6.5M boost for F-35 repair facility in new spending bill

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted May 22 - 8:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

Northern Utah's Hill Air Force Base could see a $6.5 million boost bolstering its F-35 repair capabilities thanks to a new military bill making its way through Congress.

12-year-old to graduate California college as valedictorian

Frances Wang, KGO  |  Updated May 22 - 7:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

Phung-Hieu Diep, 12, of California will graduate from Evergreen Valley College with an associate degree in mathematics, a perfect 4.0 GPA and valedictorian honors.

Potential spread of Ebola 'warrants serious concern,' WHO chief says

Billy Stockwell, Sana Noor Haq and Jonny Hallam, CNN  |  Updated May 22 - 6:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

The head of the World Health Organization said Tuesday the scale and speed of the deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda "warrants serious concern."

Major TRAX delays are expected for a month beginning this weekend

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted May 21 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

A construction project may cause major delays for blue, green and red line TRAX riders between Sunday and June 20, Utah transit officials warn.

Crews train in Utah foothills as state braces for intense wildfire season

Debbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted May 21 - 10:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Fire crews nationwide are bracing for what could be an intense wildfire season, and in Utah, two dozen firefighters spent the day in the foothills sharpening the skills they'll rely on.

Atlantic hurricane season to be milder thanks to El Niño — but the Pacific's will be busy

Seth Borenstein, Associated Press  |  Posted May 21 - 9:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A developing El Niño that is forecast to get quite strong will likely dampen the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season, but it won't make the deadly storms disappear — especially in the Pacific.

New poll shows Utahns have soured on Box Elder data center as anti-AI sentiment grows

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted May 21 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The massive changes needed to support an artificial intelligence revolution have polarized the nation, and Utah, turning the debate over AI infrastructure into a political powder keg.

St. George man pleads guilty to 9 attempted murder charges from shootout with police

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted May 21 - 8:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

A St. George man admitted to exchanging gunfire with police officers last summer, pleading guilty and mentally ill to 28 felony charges.

Utah Gov. pushes back on federal red tape slowing energy projects

Eva Terry , Deseret News  |  Posted May 21 - 8:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah and Wyoming governors critiqued the federal permitting system for increasing costs, slowing infrastructure development and discouraging investment.

Republican revolt over Trump 'weaponization' fund stalls ICE funding vote

Richard Cowan, David Morgan, Bo Erickson and Jacob Bogage, Reuters  |  Posted May 21 - 7:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Senate Republicans abandoned plans to vote on an ICE funding bill on Thursday in an act ​of revolt over a $1.8 billion fund for victims of government "weaponization."

Salt Lake man 'deeply sorry' for strangling wife sentenced to prison

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted May 21 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Larry Johnson was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison on Thursday after admitting to strangling his wife while affected by a mental illness.

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5 tips to help anyone mix flooring types like an expert

Giant Carpet One  |  Posted May 21 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Professional designers frequently combine materials like hardwood, tile and carpet to create visual contrast, separate open concept spaces, and match the right flooring with the needs of the space.

Artist JR, the 'French Banksy' creates a 'cave' installation over Paris' oldest bridge

Thomas Adamson, Associated Press  |  Posted May 21 - 6:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

The oldest bridge in Paris looked Thursday as if it had been swallowed by a mountain. That transformation is the work of JR, the street artist known as the "French Banksy."

West Valley boy in coma after being hit by car; family, neighbors want safety improvements

Garna Mejia, KSL  |  Posted May 21 - 5:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

A West Valley boy remains in a coma a week after he was struck by a car while walking to school, leaving his family devastated and neighbors calling for urgent safety changes.

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List and sell faster on the KSL Classifieds app using the AI-assist feature

Kathleen Clove, KSL  |  Posted May 21 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Listing your items on KSL is now even easier! Use AI-assist to fill in the details so you can put your stuff online quicker.

Measles infections detected at 2 Heber City schools as Utah cases continue to rise

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted May 21 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Health officials urge caution as measles infections hit two schools in Heber City.

2-time NASCAR champ Kyle Busch dies at 41 after being hospitalized with 'severe illness'

Steve Reed, Associated Press  |  Updated May 21 - 4:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion who won more races than anyone across NASCAR's three national series, has died at 41. No cause of death was given.

Why'd you steal my package? A restitution payment finally arrives a decade later

Mike Headrick, KSL  |  Posted May 21 - 4:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nearly 11 years ago, KSL Investigators set up a sting operation targeting porch pirates. A person was caught and ordered to pay restitution. Years later, a payment arrived.

Mountainland, Bridgerland technical college presidents step down on same day

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted May 21 - 4:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Mountainland and Bridgerland technical colleges will both be searching for new leaders after both of the schools' presidents stepped down on Wednesday.

Have You Seen This? Nevada woman teaches how to bring whimsy into your life

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted May 21 - 3:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

One woman on social media is showing how wonderful life is when you add whimsy into your daily routine.