Closure of West Valley Performing Arts Center upsets many

Georgia appeals court to hear Trump's bid to disqualify Fani Willis

Andrew Goudsward, Reuters  |  Updated May 8 - 9:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

Donald Trump notched another win on Wednesday in his campaign to slow the criminal cases against him when a Georgia appeals court agreed to hear his bid to disqualify the district attorney prosecuting him for trying to overturn his election loss in the state.

Panera to stop serving 'Charged Sips' drinks after wrongful death lawsuits

Dee-ann Durbin, Associated Press  |  Updated May 8 - 9:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

Panera Bread said it's discontinuing its Charged Sips drinks that were tied to at least two wrongful death lawsuits due to their high caffeine content. Panera didn't say Tuesday whether the decision was because of the lawsuits or health concerns.

Doctor testifies about autopsies of JJ and Tylee in Chad Daybell murder trial

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted May 8 - 8:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

Chad Daybell's murder trial continued Wednesday in Boise with more testimony from the doctor who performed autopsies on JJ and Tylee's bodies.

Weber School District projects outlined in $279M bond move ahead — but they'll cost $60M more

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted May 8 - 8:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

Weber School District officials are in the final stages of seeking $60 million in bond funds to supplement a $279 million bond issue approved by voters in 2021 for new schools.

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7 ways your life changes as a mother

Minky Couture  |  Posted May 8 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Motherhood changes you physically, mentally, emotionally and every other possible way you can imagine.

Driver critically injured after crashing into pole in downtown Salt Lake

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted May 8 - 7:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

A driver was critically injured after crashing into a utility pole in downtown Salt Lake City on Wednesday, police said.

Police: Tip leads to discovery of 108K fentanyl-laced pills during traffic stop in St. George

Cody Blowers, St. George News  |  Posted May 8 - 7:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

An anonymous tip led to the recovery of more than 108,000 suspected counterfeit oxycodone pills laced with fentanyl during a traffic stop in St. George over the weekend.

Box Elder County experiences multiple earthquakes

Shara Park, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 8 - 6:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

Have you felt shaking in Box Elder County? In the past three days, 75 small earthquakes have been measured by University of Utah Seismograph Stations southwest of Tremonton.

How the University of Utah is trying to move forward after pro-Palestinian protests

Marjorie Cortez, Deseret News  |  Posted May 8 - 6:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

In the wake of pro-Palestinian protests at the University of Utah that ended when police broke up an illegal encampment, the university community is seeking ways to move forward.

Biden condemns antisemitism sparked by college protests and Gaza war

Zeke Miller, Associated Press  |  Posted May 7 - 10:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Joe Biden has condemned the "ferocious surge of antisemitism in America and around the world." Tuesday's speech came as the Hamas attack on Israel and controversy over the war in Gaza have sparked new waves of violence and hateful rhetoric toward Jews.

Jazz legend John Stockton endorses Trent Staggs for U.S. Senate in Utah

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted May 7 - 9:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former Utah Jazz legend John Stockton endorsed Riverton Mayor Trent Staggs for U.S. Senate on Tuesday.

Kevin Costner puts out casting call for extras in his southern Utah film

Emma Everett Johnson, KSL.com  |  Posted May 7 - 9:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

"Yellowstone" star Kevin Costner is back in Utah, and he's looking for paid extras to star in his new film series, "Horizon: An American Saga."

Smith Entertainment Group, Salt Lake break down new Delta Center district plan

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Updated May 7 - 9:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

More details are being unveiled about Ryan Smith's plan to build an entertainment district surrounding the Delta Center.

US lawmakers mull adding citizenship question to census amid simmering immigration debate

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted May 7 - 8:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. House lawmakers are considering legislation adding a question about citizenship to the decennial Census Bureau headcount, similar to change unsuccessfully sought by former President Trump.

Utah first lady Abby Cox celebrates dance program for students with disabilities

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Posted May 7 - 8:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

Farmington High School student Ava Leavitt was struggling with self-confidence and was in search of something that would "bring good into her heart" when she met her classmate Sarah, who has Down syndrome, in her ceramics class.

Auditor slams lawmakers over bathroom bill after receiving numerous 'frivolous' complaints

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Updated May 7 - 8:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

State Auditor John Dougall on Tuesday said his office has received "a significant number of frivolous complaints" in response to a controversial bathroom bill.

107-year-old WWII veteran headed to historic 80th anniversary of D-Day

Charles Benson, CNN  |  Posted May 7 - 8:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

The oldest known World War II merchant mariner in the country has been invited to attend the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy, France.

'The Letter Season 2': Life sentences

Amy Donaldson, KSL Podcasts  |  Posted May 7 - 7:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

"The Letter Season 2: Ripple Effect" podcast explores what happened after two young fathers were murdered outside an iconic Utah restaurant in 1982.

Utah bound: Archers lacrosse club grab former Park City star in 2024 PLL college draft

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted May 7 - 7:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

With the fifth pick of the second round, the PLL defending champion Utah Archers selected Michigan short-stick defensive midfielder Beau Pederson.