Program that helps feed Utah children loses major funding after donation pull

Salt Lake bar owner who touted ban on 'Zionists' arrested twice in 2 days after demonstrations

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted May 4 - 9:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Michael Valentine, a former mayoral candidate, says he is being politically targeted by Mayor Erin Mendenhall, after he was booked into the Salt Lake County Jail twice after his involvement in pro-Palestine demonstrations.

18-year-old dies in drowning at Sand Hollow State Park

Sicily Stanton, KSL.com  |  Posted May 4 - 8:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

An 18-year-old man drowned Saturday at Sand Hollow State Park, according to authorities.

As the US moves to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, could more states legalize it?

David A. Lieb, Associated Press  |  Posted May 4 - 8:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal proposal to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug has raised the hopes of some pot backers that more states will embrace cannabis. A total of 24 states already have legalized recreational marijuana for adults and an additional 14 states allow it for medical use.

A Chinese driver is praised for helping reduce casualties in a highway collapse that killed 48

Associated Press  |  Posted May 4 - 7:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Chinese truck driver has been praised in local media for parking his vehicle across a highway and preventing more cars from tumbling down a slope after a section of the road in the country's mountainous south collapsed and killed at least 48 people.

SPONSORED

You've seen the book, now get it for free

Vescovo Buonarroti Art, LLC  |  Posted May 4 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

"Putting on Christ" by author Steven Anthony Bishop seeks to inspire those who are diligent truth seekers. And now interested readers can get an e-book version for free.

Utah County family gifted SUV after father died saving kids from crash

Lauren Steinbrecher, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 4 - 6:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah County family received a heartwarming surprise Friday despite experiencing tragedy. After losing their father when he tried to save his children following a crash, the community came together to give the family one less thing to worry about.

Democratic lawmakers tell Biden evidence shows Israel is restricting Gaza aid

Jonathan Landay, Reuters  |  Posted May 4 - 5:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Scores of Democratic lawmakers told President Joe Biden on Friday that they believe evidence shows that Israel has violated U.S. law by restricting humanitarian aid flows into war-stricken Gaza.

An AI-controlled fighter jet took the Air Force leader for a historic ride. What that means for war

Tara Copp, Associated Press  |  Posted May 4 - 4:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

An experimental F-16 fighter jet has taken Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall on a history-making flight controlled by artificial intelligence and not a human pilot.

Person hit, killed by FrontRunner train

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Updated May 4 - 4:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

A person was hit and killed by a FrontRunner train in a suspected suicide on Saturday, the Utah Transit Authority said.

Have You Seen This? Meet Tanner with the 'Tism

Sicily Stanton, KSL.com  |  Posted May 4 - 3:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

If you've seen the second season of Netflix's "Love on the Spectrum," there's no way you could forget Tanner.

China could be first to retrieve samples from far side of the moon

Art Raymond, Deseret News  |  Posted May 4 - 2:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

China successfully launched its Chang'e-6 lunar probe on Friday, beginning a mission that aims to land on the far side of the lunar surface and gather and return samples in what would be a first in global space exploration.

US congressman Cuellar indicted on conspiracy, bribery charges

Sarah N. Lynch, Reuters  |  Posted May 4 - 1:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar, a Democrat from Texas, was indicted on Friday on federal charges of conspiracy, bribery and money laundering, a complaint filed in federal court said.

PARTNER

Marriage: Do your parents know what's best for you?

Gitanjali Poonia, Deseret News  |  Posted May 4 - 1:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Arranged marriage has modernized, and it may be more recognizable than people think.

Most Americans are getting more sleep than 20 years ago

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted May 4 - 12:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

If you're feeling a bit groggy and sleep-deprived, buck up. You're probably getting more sleep than you used to get.

Body cameras capture sudden struggle in Tooele with alleged Proud Boys fugitive

Andrew Adams, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 4 - 11:49 a.m.  |  Save Story

During a recent search for a fugitive inside a home on East Bench, police said they suddenly found themselves in a potentially dangerous struggle with someone else. It was a wanted fugitive from out-of-state they had no idea was in town.

NetChoice files updated complaint against Utah social media law

Hanna Seariac, Deseret News  |  Posted May 4 - 11:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah changed its social media law that is scheduled to go into effect on Oct. 1. It may face more challenges in the courts.

Phil Lyman names new running mate after first pick found ineligible

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted May 4 - 10:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

State Rep. Phil Lyman, a gubernatorial candidate, named Natalie Clawson his running mate on Saturday after his earlier pick was found ineligible.

NATO drills show it is preparing for potential conflict with Russia, Moscow says

Reuters  |  Posted May 4 - 9:49 a.m.  |  Save Story

NATO's four-month-long military exercises near Russia's borders, known as Steadfast Defender, are proof the alliance is preparing for a potential conflict with Russia, a spokeswoman for Russia's Foreign Ministry said on Saturday.

BYU's Wyatt Parry wins Rudy Scholz Award as college rugby's top male player

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted May 4 - 9:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

The 5-foot-10 scrum half from Snow Canyon was honored to receive the Rudy Scholz Award given to the top men's collegiate rugby player in the United States.