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How art is being used to tell transcontinental railroad's full history 155 years later
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted May 10 - 9:46 a.m. | Save Story
A new monument at the state Capitol in Salt Lake City adds to growing art about the transcontinental railroad's history 155 years after it was completed in Utah.
Bob Ross' legacy lives on in new 'The Joy of Painting' series
Alicia Rancilio, Associated Press | Updated May 10 - 9:28 a.m. | Save Story
When Bob Ross died of complications from cancer in 1995, he had completed about half of the paintings he planned to teach from in the 32nd season of "The Joy of Painting." Â
'Heart and soul of Sunset': City announces passing of Sunset mayor
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted May 10 - 9:06 a.m. | Save Story
Sunset city officials announced Thursday its "cherished leader," Mayor Howard Madsen, had died.
More witnesses testify as Chad Daybell murder trial reaches end of 5th week
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted May 10 - 8:40 a.m. | Save Story
The murder trial for Chad Daybell continues Friday as prosecutors call more witnesses to the stand.
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Test Drive: Ford's Bronco Sport offers big performance in a smaller package
Jason Bell | Posted May 10 - 8:23 a.m. | Save Story
Smaller and less expensive than it's off-road brother, the Bronco Sport delivers respectable performance and scores high marks from enthusiasts.
Recovery effort underway for 2 skiers killed in avalanche
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted May 10 - 7:58 a.m. | Save Story
The Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office says the effort to recover two men killed in an avalanche on Thursday resumed Friday morning after weather conditions had significantly improved.
Vandals shatter windows around Magna school, neighborhood
Lauren Steinbrecher, KSL-TV | Posted May 10 - 7:52 a.m. | Save Story
Neighbors in Magna are wondering why vandals targeted their neighborhood, causing thousands of dollars of damage.
Vernal police officer injured in shooting returns home from hospital
Alex Cabrero and Eliza Pace, KSL-TV | Posted May 10 - 7:33 a.m. | Save Story
A police officer who was shot in the line of duty on April 28 returned home from the hospital Thursday.
Eagle Mountain family displaced after fire destroys two homes
Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV | Posted May 10 - 6:55 a.m. | Save Story
A family of five is displaced after an Eagle Mountain fire destroyed their home and their neighbors'.
'Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum' in development with Andy Serkis to direct and star
Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press | Posted May 9 - 9:50 p.m. | Save Story
Andy Serkis is going back to Middle-earth to play Gollum in two new Lord of the Rings films. Oscar-winning team Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens will produce and Serkis will direct.
'Hope and looking forward': Utah's Jewish community focuses on safety as antisemitism spikes
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 9 - 9:31 p.m. | Save Story
The United Jewish Federation hosted a panel discussion spurred by a rise in antisemitism as the Israel-Hamas war continues and will offer training to the public to prepare for incidents of hate.
Judge rules against bail for man charged with intentionally hitting 9 women with car
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted May 9 - 9:17 p.m. | Save Story
A 3rd District judge denied bail Thursday to Anh Pham, a man charged with multiple counts of attempted murder after prosecutors say he hit multiple women with his car.
Donald Trump's youngest son to represent Florida at Republican convention
Gram Slattery, Reuters | Posted May 9 - 8:46 p.m. | Save Story
Donald Trump's youngest son, Barron Trump, will be one of the delegates representing Florida at the Republican National Convention in July, a notable move given that he has kept largely out of the public eye so far during the campaign.
How a Utah barbershop is helping support fallen officer's family and community
Dan Rascon, KSL-TV | Posted May 9 - 8:25 p.m. | Save Story
A Spanish Fork barbershop is offering law enforcement free haircuts to show solidarity with the community.
US House passes Rep. John Curtis' bill to remove 'red tape' around nuclear power
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted May 9 - 8:04 p.m. | Save Story
The U.S. House passed a bill sponsored by Rep. John Curtis, R-Utah, to streamline the approval process of nuclear power projects.
Israel due to get billions of dollars more in US weapons despite Biden pause
Patricia Zengerle, Reuters | Posted May 9 - 7:43 p.m. | Save Story
Billions of dollars worth of U.S. weaponry remains in the pipeline for Israel, despite the delay of one shipment of bombs and a review of others by President Joe Biden's administration, concerned their use in an assault could wreak more devastation on Palestinian civilians.
2 skiers confirmed dead in avalanche; weather delays recovery effort until Friday
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Updated May 9 - 7:34 p.m. | Save Story
Two skiers believed to be trapped by an avalanche near the Lone Peak Summit area were confirmed to be deceased Thursday afternoon.
New Utah-focused exhibit comes to Hogle Zoo
Emma Everett Johnson, KSL.com | Posted May 9 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
Hogle Zoo's new Aline W. Skaggs Wild Utah exhibit opened Thursday, giving visitors a chance to discover "the wonder in our backyards," zoo president and CEO Doug Lund said.
'A minority among minorities': Utah's tiny Paraguayan community hosting independence festivities
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 9 - 6:30 p.m. | Save Story
The Paraguayan community in Utah is hosting a celebration on Saturday to mark independence day in the small South American country.
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