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See the wonders of Japan in 2027 with a Utah tour group

Jensen McKay Tours  |  Posted May 8 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

If you've ever considered visiting Japan, this might be the best year to make that dream a reality. In 2023, Conde Nast Traveler subscribers voted Japan as the "best country in the world."

Madeleine Choir School performs 'Noah's Flood'

Carole Mikita, KSL  |  Posted May 8 - 7:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Madeleine Choir School students are singing, acting and dancing in a challenging production this weekend, a story from the Old Testament as you've never imagined it.

Southern Utah woman, 66, dies after being hit in crosswalk, police say

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated May 8 - 7:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 66-year-old woman has died after being struck in a Hurricane, Washington County, crosswalk on Tuesday, police said.

CBS to sell late-night hours to Byron Allen as Colbert show ends

Juby Babu, Reuters  |  Updated May 8 - 6:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

CBS said on Monday it was turning its 11:35 p.m. ET ​post-local news time slot into a time buy, selling it to Byron Allen, after the end of Stephen Colbert's late-night program ‌in May.

Advocates call for change on Redwood Road after man hit by car

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted May 8 - 6:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

After a man and his dog were hit in a crosswalk on Redwood Road, that man and advocates called for improvements at that intersection, as well as the entire Redwood corridor.

National Day of Prayer brings Utahns together for hope and reflection in Provo

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted May 7 - 10:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Provo church hosted a National Day of Prayer event, offering song, reflection and hope.

Trial delayed again for Cottonwood Heights woman accused of killing husband

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted May 7 - 10:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jennifer Gledhill was scheduled for a jury trial in June, but a hearing on Thursday delayed it until December. She is accused of killing her estranged husband.

March Madness tournaments will expand to 76 teams each starting next season

Eddie Pells, Associated Press  |  Updated May 7 - 9:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

The NCAA will expand its March Madness tournaments by eight teams each next season. It will add more early-round games in the first week without altering the overall format.

Salt Lake City mayor explored 2 different tax options before seeking property tax hike

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted May 7 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City's mayor says she explored two unique options before ultimately introducing a 12.5% tax increase proposal this week. The other options are still on the table.

Police arrest man accused of scamming woman, then mocking her for falling for it

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted May 7 - 8:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man was arrested Wednesday after police suspect he scammed three women out of thousands of dollars and then mocked at least two of them for falling for it.

US and Iran exchange fire, but Trump says ceasefire still in effect

Idrees Ali, Phil Stewart and Parisa Hafezi, Reuters  |  Posted May 7 - 8:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The United States and Iran exchanged fire on Thursday in the most serious test yet of a monthlong ​ceasefire, but President Donald Trump sought to downplay the exchange.

Utah, Peruvian officials gather to mark 200 years of U.S.-Peruvian ties

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted May 7 - 7:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah leaders and representatives from the Peruvian community gathered at the Capitol to mark 200 years of U.S.-Peruvian ties.

New search begins for missing 69-year-old woman in Carbon County

Garna Mejia, KSL  |  Posted May 7 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new search effort is underway in Carbon County as family members and volunteers continue looking for a 69-year-old Utah woman who has been missing for over three months.

Utah-based tech company Instructure hacked, affecting millions of users globally

Cassidy Wixom and Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted May 7 - 6:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Instructure, which operates the online learning platform Canvas used globally, shut down Thursday due to a major cybersecurity breach, affecting potentially millions of students.

Utah Archers honor West Field lacrosse player who 'just wants to be part of a team'

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted May 7 - 6:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Brady, a 17-year-old lacrosse player who has Down syndrome, will be the Archers' honorary team captain when the Archers host the Denver Outlaws on Saturday.

Chief Justice Roberts laments public perception of Supreme Court as 'political actors'

Andrew Chung, Reuters  |  Posted May 7 - 6:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Chief Justice John Roberts expressed concern on Wednesday about the public perception of the Supreme Court as an institution driven primarily by political outcomes rather than law.

Viral lacrosse moment leads to honorary lacrosse contract

Tyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted May 7 - 5:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

A viral moment on a northern Utah lacrosse field is turning into a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for 17-year-old Brady Famuliner.

Box Elder County data center opponents pursuing ballot initative to challenge plans

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Updated May 7 - 5:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Foes of the Box Elder County data center proposal are pursuing a ballot initiative to challenge the controversial plans, though details of the effort are still emerging.

West Jordan City Council dumps outdated dance law reminiscent of an '80s cult classic film

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted May 7 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Last month the West Jordan City Council voted to eliminate a code that placed rigid restrictions on dancing.

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Find your best RV match based on where you live in Utah

Kathleen Clove, KSL  |  Posted May 7 - 4:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

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Man who firebombed a demonstration in Colorado, killing 1, is sentenced to life in prison

Mead Gruver, Associated Press  |  Updated May 7 - 4:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after pleading guilty Thursday to killing one person and injuring a dozen others in a 2025 firebombing attack.

Utah father reacts to verdict in Abbey Gate bombing case, says fight for accountability continues

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted May 7 - 4:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah father whose son was killed in the 2021 bombing at Kabul's Abbey Gate said a recent federal court verdict is disappointing, but not the end of the search for accountability.

Have You Seen This? You'll never guess where this baseball lands

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted May 7 - 3:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Bringing dogs to the ballpark is all the rage, but one minor league team recently tried something a little more unique that led to one of the weirdest baseball moments.