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5 of 7 trapped in Laos cave found alive, rescuers say

Kocha Olarn, Sophie Tanno and Chris Lau, CNN  |  Updated May 27 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Five of the seven villagers who became trapped in a cave that flooded in Laos were found alive by rescuers Wednesday, in an incident echoing the dramatic 2018 rescue of teenage soccer players in Thailand.

A Winter Olympics in NYC? Here's what New York's governor just said

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted May 27 - 10:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

It's no secret that there's been interest in another Olympics for Lake Placid, New York. And with Gov. Kathy Hochul on board, New York's interest could someday pit it against Utah.

Blood testing is now included in screening recommendations for colon and rectal cancer

Jacqueline Howard, CNN  |  Updated May 27 - 10:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

The American Cancer Society is adding some new testing options to its screening guideline for colorectal cancers – and for the first time, that includes a blood test.

Salt Lake man killed roommate, wrapped him in plastic in 'especially heinous' crime, police say

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted May 27 - 9:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Salt Lake man has been arrested for investigation of murder in the beating death of his roommate. The victim was found Monday wrapped in garbage bags and plastic, police say.

JD Vance: Fraudsters are stealing from vulnerable Americans, not just taxpayers

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted May 27 - 9:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Vice President JD Vance held a roundtable discussion with leadership in the Task Force to Eliminate Fraud and attorneys general from around the country.

Median pay for CEOs up nearly 6% in 2025, but some compensation packages were eye-popping

Associated Press  |  Updated May 27 - 8:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

The typical CEO compensation package rose nearly 6% in 2025 to $17.7 million, as company boards rewarded their top executives for bigger profits and higher stock prices.

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Why is your hospital MRI $3,000 when I can get it across the street for $399?

TaylorMED MRI  |  Posted May 27 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

An MRI at the hospital could cost you thousands of dollars more than a clinic across the street.

US Justice Department seeks to lift injunction on ballroom project after shooting

Reuters  |  Updated May 27 - 7:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Justice Department has again asked a federal judge to lift ​an injunction holding up progress on President Donald Trump's ballroom project, saying Saturday's shooting outside the White House showed ‌an urgent need for improved security.

Homeless man sentenced to 5 years to life in prison in 2 sexual assault cases

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted May 27 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

A homeless man was sentenced to at least five years and up to life in prison in connection with two sexual assault cases involving homeless women in Ogden.

Trump-endorsed Paxton topples Cornyn in Texas

Nolan D. McCaskill, Reuters  |  Updated May 27 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton ousted four-term Sen. John Cornyn on Tuesday, riding President Donald Trump's endorsement to a runoff victory for the Republican Senate nomination.

Taekwondo and chess? St. George man starts academy combining 2 of his passions

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted May 27 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Trevin Day, of St. George, is combining his love of chess and taekwondo into a unique chess academy.

Here's why Mike Kennedy is optimistic about Utah's role in the air mobility push

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted May 26 - 10:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

The future of flight appears poised for takeoff in Utah, with influential leaders at the state and federal level voicing their support and detailing their efforts to bring air mobility to the Beehive State.

Sonny Rollins, saxophonist and restless genius of jazz, dead at 95

Associated Press  |  Posted May 26 - 10:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sonny Rollins, the tenor saxophonist and restless genius whose bold, distinctive tone and constant experimentation kept him on the cutting edge of jazz for more than 50 years, died Monday at age 95.

Sea lion dies of sudden illness at Utah's Hogle Zoo

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted May 26 - 9:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's Hogle Zoo announced the sad news that one of its newest residents, a sea lion, has died after suffering from a sudden illness.

Hoover Dam receives patriotic glow-up for America 250

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted May 26 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

One of the U.S.'s more iconic dams received a patriotic makeover during the holiday weekend, and visitors can view it all the way up to the nation's big anniversary this July.

Park City moose sighting highlights spring baby animal season in Utah

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted May 26 - 8:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Wildlife officials are reminding Utah residents to keep their distance as baby animals begin to appear across the state.

BTS is releasing limited edition hotteok-flavored Oreos

Auzinea Bacon, CNN  |  Posted May 26 - 8:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

K-pop group BTS returned in March with their first concert in nearly four years. Now it's teaming up with Oreo, one of America's most famous cookie brands, for a limited-edition flavor.

Tooele County first responders brace for '100 deadliest days' of summer

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted May 26 - 7:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's 100 deadliest days began this weekend with a tragic crash in Lake Point, Tooele County, and county first responders are pleading for drivers to focus on safety.

Poll: Utahns concerned about hantavirus outbreak

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted May 26 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll shows that though the hantavirus outbreak was thousands of miles away, the aftermath has raised concerns among Utahns.

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Navigating uncertainty: Expert insights into Salt Lake City's 2026 summer homes market

The Stern Team  |  Posted May 26 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Heading into the busy summer season, here's why working with an experienced real estate team can give you a meaningful advantage.

At least 1 dead, 9 others missing in chemical tank implosion at Washington state mill

Claire Rush and Rebecca Boone, Associated Press  |  Updated May 26 - 6:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

Authorities have confirmed that one person died and 9 others were unaccounted for after a chemical tank imploded at a pulp and paper mill in Washington state.

Utah business owners convicted in $30M fraud scheme with Noah's Event Center

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted May 26 - 6:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Business owners of an event center company that used to have a location in South Jordan before it shut down five years ago were just found guilty of conducting more than $30 million in fraud.

Trump's redistricting push suffers setbacks in Alabama, South Carolina

Joseph Ax, Reuters  |  Updated May 26 - 6:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump's push for Republican-led states to draw electoral maps more favorable to his party ahead of November's midterm elections suffered twin setbacks on Tuesday.