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Former Utah Rep. Chris Cannon dies at age 73
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Updated May 9 - 12:02 p.m. | Save Story
Former Utah Rep. Chris Cannon died Wednesday at age 73, his brother said. Cannon served in the U.S. House from 1997 to 2009.
Southbound I-15 closed in Pleasant Grove due to fatal crash
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted May 9 - 11:32 a.m. | Save Story
Southbound I-15 is closed due to a crash in Pleasant Grove on Thursday.
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Philanthropic and civic leaders collaborate to alleviate homelessness, reform criminal justice and more
Utah Impact Partnership | Posted May 9 - 11:30 a.m. | Save Story
The state's current rate of homelessness is roughly 11 in 10,000 residents. That puts it below the national average, which is good — but not enough. The work is far from over.
2 Utah men face federal charges for allegedly supplying fentanyl resulting in deaths
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted May 9 - 10:47 a.m. | Save Story
Two Utah men were recently indicted in federal court in separate cases for allegedly supplying fentanyl to two women, resulting in the deaths of each victim.
Straw poll: What are your favorite NHL team names?
Ryan Miller, KSL.com | Posted May 9 - 10:28 a.m. | Save Story
Voting for Utah's NHL team officially began on Wednesday and the first round will run through May 22. But why wait that long to get a feel for what Utah wants in a name?
Trump lawyer grills Stormy Daniels, says she sought to profit off story
Luc Cohen and Jody Godoy, Reuters | Updated May 9 - 9:36 a.m. | Save Story
Donald Trump's lawyer accused porn star Stormy Daniels of profiting off her story they had sex in 2006, part of an effort to undermine her credibility as a witness in Trump's criminal trial.
Lyft driver arrested, accused of sexually assaulting intoxicated teen
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted May 9 - 9:20 a.m. | Save Story
A Lyft driver has been booked into the Salt Lake County Jail and accused of raping a 17-year-old girl he was supposed to be driving home.
'I want to kick the door down': Lynne Roberts working to push the limits even higher
Josh Furlong, KSL.com | Posted May 9 - 9:02 a.m. | Save Story
Utah basketball has a new standard, and it starts with making the Big Dance, and it ends with a deep run in March.
Prosecution continues to make its case on 20th day of Chad Daybell murder trial
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted May 9 - 8:30 a.m. | Save Story
Chad Daybell's murder trial continues Thursday in Boise. He is charged with killing his wife and Lori Daybell's two children, JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan.
University of Utah says it can't legally divest stocks as demanded by pro-Palestinian protesters
Marjorie Cortez, Deseret News | Posted May 9 - 8:10 a.m. | Save Story
Less than 1% of the university's portfolio is invested directly in common stock and none are stocks pro-Palestinian demonstrators targeted for disinvestment, university officials said.
Miss Teen USA steps down just days after Utah's Miss USA's resignation
Christy Choi, CNN | Posted May 9 - 8:06 a.m. | Save Story
Miss Teen USA resigned Wednesday, sending further shock waves through the pageant community just days after Utah's Miss USA said she would relinquish her crown.
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5 reasons not to wear shoes in the house
Giant Carpet One | Posted May 9 - 8:00 a.m. | Save Story
Whether it's for convenience, cleanliness or health, slipping those soles off before entering the house is always a good idea. Here are five reasons why.
Restaurants in Delta Center revitalization zone hopeful about more customers
Lindsay Aerts, KSL-TV | Posted May 9 - 7:35 a.m. | Save Story
With plans to renovate the area around the Delta Center, nearby businesses say they're hopeful the plans will bring in more customers.
Charges filed against former middle school counselor continue to mount in Washington County
Cody Blowers, St. George News | Posted May 9 - 6:57 a.m. | Save Story
Charges continue to mount for a former Mesquite middle school counselor who was arrested in Nevada and then extradited to Washington County to face charges filed in Utah.
An 'iconic' art installation is coming to Salt Lake City's old Raging Waters site
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted May 9 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
The future Glendale Park will be home to Salt Lake City's next "iconic" public art installation, the city's mayor says.
Slain Santaquin police officer was 'always looking out for everybody else,' co-workers say at vigil
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Updated May 8 - 11:02 p.m. | Save Story
Hundreds of community members gathered at Centennial Park in Santaquin Wednesday to remember Sgt. Bill Hooser who was killed in the line of duty earlier this week.
Utah Royals start 3-game road trip with 2-0 loss in San Diego
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Updated May 8 - 10:59 p.m. | Save Story
A grueling month of May is just beginning for a Utah Royals squad that dropped the fifth match in its last six on Wednesday in San Diego.
'Dream to be free': Utah refugees and immigrants pitch their businesses at local competition
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted May 8 - 10:13 p.m. | Save Story
Three business owners took home prize money Wednesday night at the International Rescue Committee of Salt Lake's annual immigrant and refugee pitch competition.
Biden says US won't supply weapons for Israel to attack Rafah, in warning to ally
Zeke Miller and Aamer Madhani, Associated Press | Posted May 8 - 9:56 p.m. | Save Story
President Joe Biden said Wednesday that he would not supply offensive weapons that Israel could use to launch an all-out assault on Rafah — the last major Hamas stronghold in Gaza — over concern for the well-being of the more than 1 million civilians sheltering there.
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