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Latest storm produced 3 feet of snow at Alta; reservoirs reach highest mark in 4 years
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted May 8 - 5:04 p.m. | Save Story
A multiday storm system that primarily impacted Utah's northern half from Sunday through Tuesday was quite productive.
House quickly rejects Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's effort to remove Speaker Johnson from office
Lisa Mascaro and Kevin Freking, Associated Press | Posted May 8 - 4:35 p.m. | Save Story
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has called for a vote to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson, but lawmakers have quickly rejected it. Greene, of Georgia, pressed ahead with her long shot effort despite pushback from Republicans at the highest levels who are tired of the political chaos.
Skies alert: California rocket launch visible in southern Utah has potential to be 'space jellyfish'
Chris Reed, St. George News | Posted May 8 - 4:05 p.m. | Save Story
The scheduled launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from California on Wednesday evening is not only likely to be visible from southern Utah but also has the potential to create a phenomenon known as a "space jellyfish" because of the timing of the liftoff.
Have You Seen This? Broadcaster jinxes a no-hitter that never was
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted May 8 - 3:30 p.m. | Save Story
The most predictable thing happened when a broadcaster called a no-hitter moments before a game Tuesday night.
Test drive turns into 3-hour kidnapping, police say
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted May 8 - 3:05 p.m. | Save Story
A woman who police say asked a man in West Jordan if she could test drive the car he was selling, was arrested in Tooele after driving for three hours and then breaking into a garage.
Ukraine anticipates tensions with Russians at Paris Olympics
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted May 8 - 2:33 p.m. | Save Story
Ukrainian officials are telling their country's Olympic team to stay away from the Russians and Belarusians competing as neutral athletes during the 2024 Summer Games in Paris.
'Ozempic babies': Reports of surprise pregnancies raise new questions about weight loss drugs
Mira Cheng and Meg Tirrell, CNN | Updated May 8 - 1:57 p.m. | Save Story
Numerous women have shared stories of "Ozempic babies." But the joy some experience in discovering pregnancies may come with anxiety about the unknowns, as these medicines haven't been studied in people who are pregnant.
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Celebrating Utah moms with new efforts to treat maternal mental illness
University of Utah Health | Posted May 8 - 1:14 p.m. | Save Story
Utah health professionals are increasing their commitment to improving the treatment and understanding of the mental health challenges experienced by women during and after a pregnancy.
US pauses some weapons to Israel as battles rage around Rafah
Nidal al-Mughrabi, Steve Holland and Mohammad Salem, Reuters | Updated May 8 - 12:54 p.m. | Save Story
Hamas said it was battling Israeli troops on the outskirts of the Gaza Strip's crowded southern city of Rafah on Wednesday after a U.S. official said Washington had halted a shipment of powerful bombs that Israel could use in a full-scale assault.
24 pounds of fentanyl with $1.6M street value seized in southern Utah bust
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted May 8 - 12:37 p.m. | Save Story
Police in St. George reported seizing drugs with a street value of $1.6 million from a vehicle last week after receiving a tip.
South Salt Lake robbery and assault lead to shot fired in the street, police say
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted May 8 - 12:05 p.m. | Save Story
Two women were arrested Tuesday and police are looking for two men accused of robbing and beating a man, which led to a car chase and a shooting.
Report: RFK Jr. says worm 'got into my brain and ate a portion of it'
Michelle Shen, CNN | Updated May 8 - 11:45 a.m. | Save Story
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. experienced a series of health issues in recent years, including an abnormality that he said was caused by a worm that entered his brain and then died, the New York Times reported.
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The latest on religion cases in the Supreme Court
Kelsey Dallas, Deseret News | Posted May 8 - 11:19 a.m. | Save Story
Here are the latest cases and the questions the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to address.
Salt Lake City mayor unveils $475M budget request. Here's what it includes
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted May 8 - 11:17 a.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City's mayor said "creativity and diligence" helped the city avoid a deficit of over $20 million heading into the budget process.
After 'chaotic' trip to portal, former Utah State starter McCae Hillstead found home at BYU
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted May 8 - 10:42 a.m. | Save Story
Just 10 days after declaring his transfer intent, the 5-foot-10 strong-armed quarterback from Skyridge High announced on X, formerly Twitter, that he had committed to BYU.
Fentanyl and 20 pounds of meth seized; 2 arrested
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted May 8 - 10:06 a.m. | Save Story
An investigation by the DEA Metro Narcotics Task Force lead to two arrests and a large quantity of drugs seized in Salt Lake County on Tuesday.
Georgia appeals court to hear Trump's bid to disqualify Fani Willis
Andrew Goudsward, Reuters | Updated May 8 - 9:44 a.m. | Save Story
Donald Trump notched another win on Wednesday in his campaign to slow the criminal cases against him when a Georgia appeals court agreed to hear his bid to disqualify the district attorney prosecuting him for trying to overturn his election loss in the state.
Panera to stop serving 'Charged Sips' drinks after wrongful death lawsuits
Dee-ann Durbin, Associated Press | Updated May 8 - 9:39 a.m. | Save Story
Panera Bread said it's discontinuing its Charged Sips drinks that were tied to at least two wrongful death lawsuits due to their high caffeine content. Panera didn't say Tuesday whether the decision was because of the lawsuits or health concerns.
Closure of West Valley Performing Arts Center upsets many
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted May 8 - 9:20 a.m. | Save Story
West Valley City abruptly announced the closure of the West Valley Performing Arts Center on Monday, to the dismay of residents and loyal theatergoers.
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