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Super-aged Japan now has 9 million vacant homes. And that's a problem
Chris Lau and Mayumi Maruyama, CNN | Posted May 12 - 10:47 a.m. | Save Story
The number of vacant houses in Japan has surged to a record high of nine million — more than enough for each person in New York City — as the east Asian country continues to struggle with its ever-declining population.
'You took his life': Man gets prison time for St. George DUI crash that claimed father of two
Chris Reed, St. George News | Posted May 12 - 9:18 a.m. | Save Story
A 47-year-old St. George man was sentenced to the maximum of at least one year and up to 15 years in prison Thursday at the 5th District Courthouse for a crash that claimed a father of two.
Fire causes extensive damage to Tremonton restaurant
Ashley Fredde, KSL.com | Posted May 12 - 8:43 a.m. | Save Story
Mack's Family Drive-In employees and customers in Tremonton were safely evacuated Saturday night after a fire broke out that caused extensive damage to the restaurant.
Finding ways to show love and support during a time of heartbreak
Karah Brackin, KSL-TV | Posted May 12 - 8:21 a.m. | Save Story
As the state continues to honor Santaquin Police Sgt. Bill Hooser, the wife of another fallen police officer says there are ways we can all show our love and support amid heartbreak.
Giving blood could be an unconventional Mother's Day gift that gives the gift of life
Spencer Wilson | Posted May 12 - 7:39 a.m. | Save Story
Many of us are scrambling to find the perfect Mother's Day gift, but what if there was a present that could truly save a life? Dr. Marci Peralta knows firsthand the power of a single blood donation, and is hoping you can appreciate, too.
Utah sheriffs tour U.S.-Mexico border: 'What does happen there does impact Utah'
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 12 - 7:09 a.m. | Save Story
Sheriffs from Weber, Utah and Kane counties recently visited the U.S.-Mexico border amid worries about the local impact of the surge in undocumented immigrants entering the country.
Chicho Arango can't stop scoring in Real Salt Lake's 2-2 draw with LA Galaxy
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Updated May 11 - 11:33 p.m. | Save Story
Chicho Arango tallied his second brace of the season in Real Salt Lake's 2-2 draw with the Los Angeles Galaxy at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California.
UCLA claims Pac-12 softball championship over Utah with late home run shot
Josh Furlong, KSL.com | Posted May 11 - 10:36 p.m. | Save Story
In a rematch of the only other Pac-12 softball championship in conference history, UCLA got its revenge.
Utah railroad museum gets Western Pacific engine; Merci boxcar getting rehabbed
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 11 - 9:45 p.m. | Save Story
Utah State Railroad Museum officials added a Western Pacific engine to the collection while the dilapidated Merci boxcar is now in Wyoming for restoration efforts.
Utah eclipse glasses program calls for volunteers after overwhelming donation response
Lauren Steinbrecher, KSL-TV | Posted May 11 - 9:03 p.m. | Save Story
A Provo eclipse glasses donation program is asking for help to sort through hundreds of thousands of used glasses people have been sending in from all over the country.
Vineyard City Council at odds over economic development partnerships, expensive trips
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted May 11 - 8:23 p.m. | Save Story
The Vineyard City Council is at odds over two economic development partnerships with one councilman saying the mayor should step down for lack of transparency.
St. George horseman completes one of the world's toughest endurance races
E. George Goold, St. George News | Posted May 11 - 7:40 p.m. | Save Story
The Gaucho Derby is a 500-kilometer horse race through some of the most rugged mountain terrain in the world, and it was conquered by a St. George local.
Bountiful softball coach retires after 50 years on the field
Deanie Wimmer, KSL-TV | Posted May 11 - 7:07 p.m. | Save Story
While the season is winding down for the Bountiful High School girls softball team, it is also the end of an era. Coach Butch Latey has coached his last game after more than 50 years.
Missed the dazzling northern lights show? You might get another chance Saturday night
Ray Sanchez, CNN | Posted May 11 - 6:25 p.m. | Save Story
A second chance to view the magnificent auroras produced by a series of solar flares and coronal mass ejections from the sun will arrive Saturday evening in case you missed the previous night's spectacle.
Sun safety reminders for Skin Cancer Awareness Month
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted May 11 - 5:39 p.m. | Save Story
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and Utah has one of the highest rates of melanoma, about twice the national average.
Trump says not considering Nikki Haley as running mate
Reuters | Posted May 11 - 4:52 p.m. | Save Story
Donald Trump said on Saturday that former Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley was not being considered to be his running mate in the November election, dismissing a report by news site Axios.
Rapper NBA Youngboy bound over for trial in Logan; bail set at $100K
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted May 11 - 4:09 p.m. | Save Story
Rapper YoungBoy, who has a mansion near Huntsville, waived a preliminary hearing in Logan on prescription fraud charges Thursday. A judge set bail at $100,000.
KSL Investigates: Utah schools put AI safety technology to the test
Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV | Posted May 11 - 4:09 p.m. | Save Story
From the Capitol to the classroom, Utahns see a need for enhanced school security. AI might be the solution.
Environmentalists attack a case holding a copy of the Magna Carta in London; document safe
The Associated Press | Posted May 11 - 3:34 p.m. | Save Story
Two environmental activists have attacked a glass case containing an original copy of the Magna Carta at the British Library. Minor damage was caused to the reinforced box but the historic document was unscathed.
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