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Lutnick testifies he can't recall why his family lunched on Epstein's island

Nolan D. McCaskill, Reuters  |  Updated May 6 - 4:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told members of a congressional committee on Wednesday he couldn't recall why he and his family had lunch on Jeffrey Epstein's private island.

Have You Seen This? Windsurfer experiences surprise collision

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted May 6 - 3:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

A windsurfer caught more than just the wind while recreating at San Francisco Bay in March.

Utah Tech University 2026 Commencement Ceremonies to celebrate 3,078 graduates

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted May 6 - 3:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Tech University held one of four 2026 commencement ceremonies Wednesday morning. The university will celebrate 3,078 graduates.

600-person search continues for missing US soldiers off Morocco coast

Akram Oubachir, Associated Press  |  Updated May 6 - 2:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Over 600 military personnel from multiple countries are searching for two U.S. soldiers who went missing in Morocco during U.S.-African military exercises, authorities said Wednesday.

Here's where BYU, Utah will open the NCAA men's golf regional round

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted May 6 - 2:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Six 54-hole regional tournaments held May 18-20 will advance the top-five teams and the low individual not on a qualifying team to the 2026 NCAA men's golf championships, held May 29 through June 3 at Omni La Costa Resort in Carlsbad, California.

Utah woman sent to prison for scamming 2 victims of thousands of dollars

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted May 6 - 1:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

A southern Utah woman originally placed on probation has been sentenced to prison after failing to pay restitution to her victims.

Tesla to recall nearly 219,000 US vehicles on rearview image issue

Reuters  |  Updated May 6 - 1:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tesla is recalling 218,868 ​vehicles in the U.S. due to delayed rearview camera ‌images that could increase the risk ⁠of a ​crash, the National ⁠Highway Traffic Safety Administration ‌said on ‌Wednesday.

Iran says it is reviewing new US proposal after sources say sides closing in on deal

Ariba Shahid, Steve Holland and Alexander Cornwell, Reuters  |  Updated May 6 - 12:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Iran said on Wednesday it was reviewing a new U.S. proposal, after sources said Washington and Tehran were closing in on a one-page memorandum to ​end the war in the Gulf.

Utah gov and RFK Jr. meet to discuss how to 'Make America Healthy Again'

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted May 6 - 12:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump's top healthcare officials met with Utah Gov. Spencer Cox on Monday to congratulate the state for leading on policies to "Make America Healthy Again."

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Hollywood tried for decades — now the 'Fablehaven' movie is finally happening

Margaret Darby, Deseret News  |  Posted May 6 - 11:58 a.m.  |  Save Story

After decades of false starts, the "Fablehaven" movie is underway in Utah.

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Test Drive: 2026 Toyota Tacoma or Tundra — Which fits your life best?

Jason Bell  |  Posted May 6 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

The 2026 Toyota Trucks are impressive and appealing. Here's how to decide which one is right for you.

Uintah County man arrested, accused of abusing his family over years

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted May 6 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Uintah County man has been arrested and accused of years of abuse of his family, including threats with guns, a stabbing and physical assaults.

Riverton community rallies to bring home woman critically injured in Mexico golf cart accident

Dan Rascon, KSL  |  Posted May 6 - 10:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

A vacation in paradise turned tragic for Kerrie Olsen after a freak golf cart accident in Mexico left her fighting for her life, and now the community is rallying to support her.

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

Brian Stelter and Ann O’Neill, CNN  |  Updated May 6 - 9:54 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.

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.

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.

Utah bookstore cancels promotion for governor's book on peacemaking after online backlash

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted May 6 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

A local Utah bookstore canceled an exclusive partnership with Gov. Spencer Cox to promote his upcoming book on political peacemaking after receiving backlash from its customers.

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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.