Driver intentionally runs over, kills Santaquin police officer; driver still at large, police say

Israeli police raid Al Jazeera after shutdown order

Reuters  |  Posted May 5 - 10:53 a.m.  |  Save Story

Israeli police raided a Jerusalem hotel room used by Al Jazeera as its de facto office on Sunday following a government decision to shut down the Qatari-owned TV station's local operations, an Israeli official and an Al Jazeera source told Reuters.

If you want to preserve religious freedom, teach your kids to value it, family panel says

Hanna Seariac, Deseret News  |  Posted May 5 - 10:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

Social science research shows religious beliefs and community, when done in a healthy manner, have positive associations with the health of families, an expert says.

Investigators say student killed by police outside Wisconsin school had pointed pellet rifle

Associated Press  |  Posted May 5 - 9:56 a.m.  |  Save Story

Authorities say a student who was killed by police outside a Wisconsin school pointed a pellet rifle at officers and had refused to drop the weapon.

Discover the desert: Chase waterfalls at this stunning southern Utah state park

Alysha Lundgren, St. George News  |  Posted May 5 - 8:58 a.m.  |  Save Story

Southern Utahns chasing waterfalls this spring are in luck as Gunlock State Park's "unpredictable" falls are flowing.

NHL looking to hire people to work Utah hockey club games

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted May 5 - 8:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

While the players will be working on the ice, the National Hockey League is looking for people to work off the ice during the Utah hockey club's upcoming season in Salt Lake City.

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These dog breeds are some of the best for Utahns

Siegfried & Jensen  |  Posted May 5 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utahns should consider these dog breeds as good pets when choosing which furry friend to bring home.

Penalties, miscues snap Utah Warriors' 2-match win streak with loss to Houston

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted May 4 - 11:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

Frank Lochore, Matt Jensen and Phil Bradford each scored a try for the Warriors, who fell to 4-5 on the season with 24 points after salvaging a bonus point with a late try.

'The Rise of Arango' gives RSL 1-0 home win over Kansas City on Star Wars night

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Updated May 4 - 11:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Real Salt Lake's own "Chosen One" gave fans "A New Hope" with a late game-winner on Saturday.

Who gets to choose? Republicans brewing battle over the future of Utah's caucus system

Hanna Seariac, Deseret News  |  Posted May 4 - 10:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Delegates to the state convention made national news this week when they rejected several Republican incumbents who faced challengers, including Gov. Spencer Cox, who saw his opponent, state Rep. Phil Lyman, win the party's nomination to the primary ballot.

Hundreds rescued from flooding in Texas as waters continue rising in Houston

Juan A. Lozano And Lekan Oyekanmi, Associated Press  |  Posted May 4 - 10:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

High waters flooded neighborhoods around Houston on Saturday following heavy rains that have already resulted in crews rescuing more than 400 people from homes, rooftops and roads engulfed in murky water.

Look up for the dazzling Eta Aquariid meteor shower Sunday and Monday

Ashley Strickland, CNN  |  Posted May 4 - 9:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

May kicks off with the Eta Aquariid meteor shower, and experts are anticipating a better show than in recent years, according to the American Meteor Society.

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 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 drowns 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.

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

Mike Anderson, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 4 - 7:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A program that feeds nearly 20,000 kids in northern Utah needs local help after a major donator pulled a $300,000 donation.

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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.