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Summer, sunshine and science: Physics Day at Lagoon
Emily Walker, Deseret News | Posted May 15 - 10:34 p.m. | Save Story
Thousands of students flooded Lagoon's amusement park Friday not just to ride rides, but to learn the science behind them.
US scraps deployment of 4,000 troops to Poland
Phil Stewart, Reuters | Posted May 15 - 10:14 p.m. | Save Story
The Pentagon has canceled plans to deploy 4,000 U.S.-based troops to Poland, two U.S. officials said, in a surprise decision slammed by lawmakers.
Salt Lake police to expand drone first-responder program as it eyes safety, efficiency
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted May 15 - 10:03 p.m. | Save Story
Police said Wednesday they intended to expand their drone "first responder" program in the coming weeks after seeing positive resolutions to cases, as well as improved efficiency.
'Such a special place': Joshua Bassett returns to Salt Lake City, gives message on recovery, faith
Margaret Darby, Deseret News | Posted May 15 - 9:36 p.m. | Save Story
Actor Joshua Barrett, a cast member in "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series," returned to East High School on Friday to share a message on hope and faith.
Sister of man killed by Taylorsville officer speaks out after manslaughter charge
Courtney Johns, KSL | Posted May 15 - 9:13 p.m. | Save Story
The family of Henry Chavez Jr., who was killed in a Taylorsville police shooting, is speaking out after an officer was charged with manslaughter.
FBI offers $200K reward to catch ex-Air Force specialist wanted on espionage charges in Iran
Associated Press | Updated May 15 - 8:32 p.m. | Save Story
The FBI is offering a $200,000 reward for information leading to the capture of Monica Elfriede Witt, a former U.S. Air Force specialist who defected to Iran in 2013.
Major esports tournament comes to downtown Salt Lake
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted May 15 - 8:01 p.m. | Save Story
The BLAST R6 Major is bringing elite esports competition to downtown Salt Lake City as eight of the world's top Rainbow Six Siege teams compete for a share of a $600,000 prize pool.
Utah health department has recouped much of $50M lost in drug rebates due to error
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted May 15 - 7:33 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Department of Health and Human Services lost almost $50 million in drug rebates, due to a technical error. On Wednesday it announced it has recouped $36 million.
Utah, federal officials urge bear safety after recent attacks in the West
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 15 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Utah and federal wildlife officials are advising hikers to be aware of bears as the peak outdoor recreation season begins after two high-profile incidents at Western national parks.
Supreme Court rebuffs Virginia Democrats in bid for new voting map
John Kruzel, Reuters | Posted May 15 - 6:32 p.m. | Save Story
The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a bid by Virginia Democrats to revive a map designed to help their party wrest ​control of the House of Representatives in November's midterm elections.
Zavier Gozo's star is rising with Real Salt Lake. How much longer will he be in Utah?
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted May 15 - 6:29 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah-born attacker scored his team-high fifth goal of the season Wednesday in a 3-0 win over Houston. But as success grows, calls for a U.S. men's national team berth and move to Europe grow louder.
Harvey Weinstein's third New York rape trial ends in mistrial
Jack Queen and Luc Cohen, Reuters | Updated May 15 - 6:08 p.m. | Save Story
Harvey Weinstein's third trial in New York over allegations he used his Hollywood clout to prey upon ​and sexually abuse women ended in a mistrial on Friday.
The indie music lovers' Superbowl: Kilby Block Party 7 is here
Mary Culbertson, KSL | Posted May 15 - 6:02 p.m. | Save Story
What started as an actual block party in Salt Lake's Granary District seven years ago is expected to draw a crowd 90,000 strong this weekend. Here's a look at the behind-the-scenes.
Louisiana senators pass new US House map; South Carolina plans for extra redistricting work
David A. Lieb, Jack Brook and Jeffrey Collins, Associated Press | Updated May 15 - 5:36 p.m. | Save Story
State senators in Louisiana have passed a new congressional map after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the previous one.
Utah House speaker owns 25K acres not far from site of proposed Box Elder County data center
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted May 15 - 5:17 p.m. | Save Story
Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz owns more than 25,000 acres of land not far from the site of a planned large data center in Box Elder County, a review of property records shows.
UDOT closing I-15 in Lehi Friday night
Brian Carlson, KSL | Posted May 15 - 4:52 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Department of Transportation plans to close I-15 at 2100 North in Lehi on Friday starting at midnight to accommodate construction for the new 2100 North freeway project.
Body of paraglider recovered from Corner Canyon after fatal fall
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted May 15 - 4:26 p.m. | Save Story
A man fell to his death while paragliding at Corner Canyon, Draper police confirmed Friday.
Utah father arrested after forcibly shaving teen's hair, police say
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted May 15 - 4:02 p.m. | Save Story
An Eagle Mountain man was arrested Thursday for investigation of child torture and accused of forcibly shaving his teen daughter's hair.
Have You Seen This? Iridescent cloud in Indonesia inspires awe, delight
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 15 - 3:28 p.m. | Save Story
A rare iridescent cloud in the skies above the Indonesian locale of Jonggol inspired awe and delight.
Community, nonprofit unite to bring new life to West Valley park
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted May 15 - 3:01 p.m. | Save Story
A West Valley park gets new inclusive playground through one-day community effort.
Middle East politics dominate Nate Blouin's interview with Hasan Piker
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted May 15 - 2:06 p.m. | Save Story
Nate Blouin said hiding the fact that he is a progressive Democrat to appear more moderate in Utah's 1st Congressional District race isn't what Utahns need — or want.
Cox declares state of emergency over late-season freeze that created crop losses
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 15 - 1:20 p.m. | Save Story
Gov. Spencer Cox issued a state of emergency on Friday over another piece of Utah's wacky winter weather.
Utah school employee took photos of students, created child sex abuse material, police say
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted May 15 - 12:39 p.m. | Save Story
A southern Utah man was arrested Thursday and accused of taking pictures of children at his elementary school and using AI to turn them into child sex abuse material.
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