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Crumbl founders announce plan to depart leadership roles amid planned changes

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted May 11 - 8:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Crumbl's cofounders announced that they are stepping down from "day-to-day operating roles" after nearly a decade.

1 shot, injured while police serve search warrant in Cedar City

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted May 11 - 7:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

One person was injured in a shooting while police were serving a warrant at a Cedar City home on Monday.

'A way to inspire our kids': Homes sought for remaining prints of Utah Medal of Honor recipient

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted May 11 - 7:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Boosters of Army Pfc. Jose Valdez, a Medal of Honor recipient from World War II, seek homes for a handful of prints of the man that remain.

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How you can download a free copy of the acclaimed Mittleider Gardening Course

Food for Everyone Foundation  |  Posted May 11 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utahns wanting to up their gardening game and grow fresh fruits and veggies in their own yards can download — for free — The Mittleider Gardening Course: A step-by-step system designed to take the uncertainty out of gardening.

Dog dies after ingesting water in Virgin River; first responders share story and urge vigilance

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted May 11 - 6:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A dog died after ingesting water in the Virgin River in La Verkin on Sunday. First responders tell their firsthand experience and urge pet owners to be vigilant.

Dua Lipa sues Samsung for $15M for allegedly using her image to sell TVs

Rhea Rose Abraham, Reuters  |  Updated May 11 - 6:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

British pop star Dua Lipa has filed a lawsuit against Samsung Electronics seeking at least $15 million in damages, alleging the company used her image without permission.

Trump says Iran ceasefire is 'on life support' as hopes for a deal fade

Nandita Bose, Nayera Abdallah and Elwely Elwelly, Reuters  |  Updated May 11 - 5:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump said on Monday that a ceasefire with Iran was "on life support" after Tehran's response to a U.S. proposal to end the war made clear the two sides ​were still far apart.

Arches tested a timed-entry program in 2022. Here's what happened afterward

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted May 11 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new report outlines visitation and economic impacts of a timed-entry program implemented at Arches National Park in 2022.

Summit County men accused of selling cocaine to teenagers

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted May 11 - 4:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two men who police say have been selling cocaine to teens for months in the Park City area are now facing criminal charges.

Have You Seen This? 'The Lord of the Rings' trailer, but as a comedy

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted May 11 - 4:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A fan-made "The Lord of the Rings" trailer makes the epic movie trilogy into a comedy.

Executive director of church missionary department dies of traumatic brain injury

Curtis Booker and Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted May 11 - 3:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Elder W. Mark Bassett, a general authority seventy, died on Monday, according to church officials.

Student loans being targeted by scammers

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted May 11 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Unified police say student loan scams are just one of the many types of financial fraud and forgery cases keeping detectives busy.

6 found dead in cargo boxcar at Union Pacific yard in Texas border town, police say

Associated Press  |  Posted May 11 - 2:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Six people were found dead inside a cargo train boxcar at a Union Pacific rail yard near the Mexico border in Laredo, Texas, police said.

Guardsman Pass reopens early, as summerlike temperatures return to Utah

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted May 11 - 2:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Guardsman Pass, a popular seasonal route, reopened for the summer earlier than in past years, as summerlike temperatures return to the state.

Alcohol suspected in fatal hit-and-run crash in Provo

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated May 11 - 1:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Orem man is accused of hitting another vehicle and driving while intoxicated over the weekend, resulting in the death of an elderly woman.

Protesters at ICE detention facility arrested for allegedly interfering with traffic stop

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted May 11 - 1:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Four people protesting in front of the warehouse that ICE plans to use as a detention facility were arrested for allegedly interfering with a nearby traffic stop.

EU imposes sanctions over helping Russia abduct thousands of Ukrainian children

Lorne Cook, Associated Press  |  Updated May 11 - 12:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

The European Union imposed sanctions on 16 officials accused of helping Russia abduct tens of thousands of Ukrainian children and force many to change their identities or face adoption.

Guests joining Tabernacle Choir in California benefit concert to include Donny Osmond

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted May 11 - 12:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

Guest artists who will join the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square at the "Songs of Hope Benefit Concert" in California include Donny Osmond.

Utah health officials prepare for return of MV Hondius cruise passengers

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted May 11 - 12:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Department of Health and Human Services said it is making plans to work with three Utahns, who were exposed to hantavirus aboard a cruise ship, as they return home to prevent any spread.

'I hope you die,' Tooele County man accused of trying to kill his wife

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted May 11 - 11:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man who police say has a history of domestic violence has been charged with attempted murder for allegedly trying to snap his wife's neck.

These rural towns are banking on outdoor recreation to boost their economies

Kevin Lind, Deseret News  |  Updated May 11 - 11:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

As of the last data dump, the recreation economy is massive and growing. As a whole, the industry added $1.3 trillion to the 2024 gross domestic product and employed 5.2 million people.

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Utah wasp guide: Early warning signs and prevention to keep your family safe

Preventive Pest Control  |  Posted May 11 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Paper wasps build quietly in protected areas, staying out of sight until activity increases. Homeowners often don't notice them until people start spending more time outside and encounters become more frequent.

Suspect in Trump attempted assassination pleads not guilty

Reuters  |  Updated May 11 - 11:14 a.m.  |  Save Story

The man accused of attempting to ​assassinate President Donald Trump at a White House reporters' gala last month ‌pleaded not guilty to all charges on Monday.