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Almost a decade in the making, new hub aims to close Utah transportation gaps
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted May 2 - 8:17 p.m. | Save Story
A nonprofit that aims to reduce transportation gaps one bicycle at a time celebrated the opening of its new flagship location.
Cinco de Mayo marks a Mexican historical event, but many events are slated for Utah
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 2 - 7:59 p.m. | Save Story
Cinco de Mayo, marking Mexico's victory over invading French forces on May 5, 1862, looms and numerous activities featuring Mexican music and folkloric dancing are scheduled around Utah.
Democratic congressional candidate in Utah withdraws after defending Jan. 6 participants
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted May 2 - 7:35 p.m. | Save Story
Democratic congressional candidate Brian Adams has withdrawn from the 2nd District race after party members took issue with his positions defending some Jan. 6 participants and criticizing President Joe Biden.
Man says his emotional support alligator has gone missing
Associated Press | Updated May 2 - 6:28 p.m. | Save Story
A Pennsylvania man says his emotional support alligator named Wally has gone missing amid the coastal marshes of Georgia. Joie Henney's alligator has attracted thousands of social media followers over the years.
Review: 'The Fall Guy' takes a big leap and lands on its feet
John Clyde for KSL.com | Posted May 2 - 5:56 p.m. | Save Story
Here are some reasons "The Fall Guy" fell with style and made for a wildly entertaining and fun movie.
Over 12,000 medications gathered in Utah as part of Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Eliza Pace, KSL-TV | Posted May 2 - 5:11 p.m. | Save Story
The 26th annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day resulted in over 12,000 pounds of prescription drugs turned in.Â
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Your guide to Memorial Day weekend in Utah
Kathleen Clove, Utah.com | Posted May 2 - 5:10 p.m. | Save Story
You know summer is just around the corner when grills start firing and potatoes start salading. And the unofficial harbinger of sandal season? Memorial Day. Whether you celebrate by attending an official event, camping in Utah or hitting the road, Utah.com has a list of ideas for your holiday kickoff.
Fresh chaos, arrests on US college campuses as police flatten camp at UCLA
Lisa Richwine and Omar Younis, Reuters | Updated May 2 - 4:56 p.m. | Save Story
Police forcibly removed scores of defiant pro-Palestinian protesters at several colleges on Thursday, including taking down an encampment at UCLA in a jarring scene that underscored the heightened chaos that has erupted at universities this week.
Have You Seen This? Old government supercomputer is up for auction
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted May 2 - 4:23 p.m. | Save Story
The Cheyenne supercomputer, once the world's 20th-fastest, has been put up for auction after its retirement in August 2023. The computer was used to build advanced models and simulations over seven years, through the National Center for Atmospheric Research.
Trump cites Biden classified records probe as he seeks to toss documents case
Andrew Goudsward, Reuters | Updated May 2 - 4:03 p.m. | Save Story
Donald Trump cited President Joe Biden's mishandling of classified documents after leaving the vice presidency as he seeks to have criminal charges related to his own retention of sensitive records tossed out, court filings showed on Thursday.
Trump lawyer suggests hush money payment was extortion
Jack Queen, Jody Godoy and Andy Sullivan, Reuters | Updated May 2 - 3:48 p.m. | Save Story
A lawyer for Donald Trump sought on Thursday to portray the hush money payment at the center of his criminal trial as extortion, questioning a lawyer involved in the deal about his cash-for-dirt negotiations with other celebrities.
Fugitive flees from southern Utah police at 135 mph, gets caught with drugs
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted May 2 - 3:02 p.m. | Save Story
A South Dakota man already wanted in another state on drug-related charges was recently arrested in Utah after allegedly trying to flee from officers and possessing more drugs.
Doctors say new 'BEAR' procedure could be future of ACL reconstruction
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted May 2 - 2:31 p.m. | Save Story
Meggan Mosyjowski suffered an ACL injury earlier this year while skiing and needed surgery. But as she discussed options with her doctor, she learned about a new procedure.Â
Feds moving too slowly to contain spread of bird flu, Romney says
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted May 2 - 1:59 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Sen. Mitt Romney said he is "alarmed" by the rapid spread of the bird flu virus and called on federal agencies to move quickly to contain the outbreak.
JJ Vallow's grandma, Chad Daybell's mother and sister-in-law all testify in murder trial Thursday
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Updated May 2 - 1:56 p.m. | Save Story
Jurors in the Chad Daybell murder trial heard testimony on Thursday from JJ Vallow's grandmother, Kay Woodcock. Daybell is accused of murdering his wife and his new wife's two children.
Senators want limits on the government's use of facial recognition technology for airport screening
Rebecca Santana, Associated Press | Updated May 2 - 1:37 p.m. | Save Story
A bipartisan group of senators wants restrictions on the use of facial recognition technology by the Transportation Security Administration. The lawmakers say they're concerned about travelers' privacy and civil liberties.
Romney says there's no comparison to his past dog story and South Dakota governor shooting her puppy
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted May 2 - 1:14 p.m. | Save Story
Sen. Mitt Romney said there's no comparison between Kristi Noem killing her "less than worthless" puppy and the controversy over the Romney family dog.
Jimmer Fredette, other BYU sports stars, endorse 3rd District Congressional candidate Case Lawrence
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted May 2 - 12:45 p.m. | Save Story
Former BYU basketball star Jimmer Fredette and two other BYU sports legends endorsed 3rd Congressional District candidate Case Lawrence on Wednesday.
Changes to University of Utah's diversity policies coming into focus; potential impact still unclear
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 2 - 12:03 p.m. | Save Story
The University of Utah has released preliminary details of some of the changes to its equity, diversity and inclusion policies, as required by HB261, approved by lawmakers this year.
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