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Utah Sen. Curtis frames climate change through faith and stewardship

Eva Terry, Deseret News  |  Posted May 6 - 9:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

After greeting his audience backed by the sound of birds chirping, Utah Sen. John Curtis described his journey toward realizing the influence humans have on the climate.

Vineyard park listed for auction due to unpaid property taxes

Garna Mejia, KSL  |  Posted May 6 - 9:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Failure on the part of Vineyard's previous mayor, as well as Sunset Beach Park's previous owner, led to five years of unpaid taxes.

Man released from jail after 2 years following dismissed murder charge

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted May 6 - 8:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Prosecutors moved to dismiss charges against Brandon James Hooks, who was accused of killing his roommate at a residential care facility following a dispute about mayonnaise.

CNN founder Ted Turner, a pioneer of cable TV news, dies at 87

Brian Stelter and Ann O’Neill, CNN  |  Posted May 6 - 8:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

Ted Turner, the media maverick and philanthropist who founded CNN, a pioneering 24-hour network that revolutionized television news, died Wednesday, according to a news release. He was 87.

3 patients are being evacuated to Europe from cruise ship with hantavirus outbreak

Annie Risemberg, Jamey Keaten, Chinedu Asadu and Gerald Imray, Associated Press  |  Updated May 6 - 8:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

The U.N. health agency says three patients on a cruise ship with suspected hantavirus infections are being flown to the Netherlands.

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From backyard to birdie: How indoor golf simulators are revolutionizing the game for homeowners

Backyard Office Utah  |  Posted May 6 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Without ever leaving home, you can take real swings at a screen that mirrors an actual course.

Frontier Airlines forecasts bigger-than-expected quarterly loss amid soaring fuel prices

Reuters  |  Updated May 6 - 7:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Frontier Group, the parent of low-cost carrier Frontier, forecast a bigger-than-expected second-quarter loss on Tuesday, ​as the war in Iran drives jet fuel prices higher and erodes margins.

Bear wanders through a Los Angeles neighborhood

Julie Sharp, KCAL via CNN  |  Updated May 6 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

A bear meandered through a California neighborhood near the Hansen Dam in Pacoima on Monday morning, scaling fences and snooping in backyards before it was tranquilized.

Man charged with sexually abusing Utah ride-share driver

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted May 6 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 22-year-old man who said he is in Utah on vacation from work is facing charges of kidnapping and forcible sexual abuse accusing him of abusing his ride-share driver.

US and Iran closing in on memorandum to end war, sources say

Ariba Shahid, Steve Holland and Alexander Cornwell, Reuters  |  Posted May 6 - 6:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

The United States and Iran are closing in on an agreement on a one-page memorandum to end the war in the Gulf, a source from mediator Pakistan and another source briefed on the ​mediation said.

First-generation farmers hope to give the next generation 'the Farm' experience

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted May 6 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Payton and Katie Fisher are first-generation farmers in Hurricane, with an approach that will allow the next generation to have a peek into farm life through educational experiences.

Salt Lake City approves new name for 500 South after removing Cesar Chavez's name

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted May 5 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

500 South has a new honorary street name through the heart of Salt Lake City.

Tanner Horner sentenced to death for 2022 kidnapping, murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand

Briauna Brown, KTVT via CNN  |  Updated May 5 - 9:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Tarrant County jury has sentenced Tanner Horner to death in the 2022 kidnapping and murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand on Tuesday.

Lake Mountain School District acquires 100 acres for joint education campus

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted May 5 - 9:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lake Mountain School District has approved the acquisition of a 100-acre site in Eagle Mountain to develop a joint campus with Mountainland Technical College and UVU.

Weber students restore bicycles, delivering opportunity through 'Gearing Up for Good'

Debbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted May 5 - 8:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

A group of Weber School District students is gaining hands‑on experience while giving back to their community through a growing service program now in its third year.

Cedar City woman sentenced to jail for stealing payments for Iron County building permits

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted May 5 - 8:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

Chelsea Boxwell was ordered to spend 270 days in jail, complete 100 hours of community service and pay back over $260,000 after admitting to taking money from Iron County and another employer.

'The Lost Boys' and 'Schmigadoon!' earn 12 Tony nominations each to lead the field

Mark Kennedy, Associated Press  |  Posted May 5 - 7:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Twenty-four shows earned at least one nomination, while "The Lost Boys" and "Schmigadoon!" each earned a leading 12 Tony Award nominations on Tuesday.

'Not a choice we made lightly': Salt Lake City seeks 12.5% property tax increase

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted May 5 - 7:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's capital city isn't immune to rising costs that have plagued residents since 2020, and it's now seeking to raise taxes, which it says can help meet demands.

Utah's warm winter leaves extra funds for homeless services

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted May 5 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's new homeless services initiative will have a bit more funding to work with after the state recorded its warmest winter on record, leaving some winter shelter money unspent.

2 killed, 3 injured in back-to-back shootings north of Dallas, police say

Jamie Stengle and Kendria Lafleur, Associated Press  |  Updated May 5 - 7:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Texas police say a man shot five people, killing two, in back-to-back shootings Tuesday near Dallas because he was angry over business dealings with the victims.

Trump pauses effort to escort ships in Strait of Hormuz, citing talks progress

Idrees Ali, Phil Stewart and Yomna Ehab, Reuters  |  Updated May 5 - 6:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would briefly pause an operation to help escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, citing progress toward an agreement with Iran.

Motorcyclist, 25, dies in West Jordan collision

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted May 5 - 6:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police said a 25-year-old man died after his motorcycle and a car collided Sunday night in West Jordan.

Hantavirus-hit cruise ship to head to Spain after permission granted to dock in Canary Islands

Jennifer Rigby, Olivia Le Poidevin and Charlotte Van Campenhout, Reuters  |  Updated May 5 - 6:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

A luxury cruise ship hit by an outbreak of hantavirus was preparing to travel to the Canary Islands on Wednesday after the Spanish government gave it permission to dock.