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2 killed, 3 injured in back-to-back shootings north of Dallas, police say

Jamie Stengle and Kendria Lafleur, Associated Press  |  Updated May 5 - 7:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Texas police say a man shot five people, killing two, in back-to-back shootings Tuesday near Dallas because he was angry over business dealings with the victims.

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Trump pauses effort to escort ships in Strait of Hormuz, citing talks progress

Idrees Ali, Phil Stewart and Yomna Ehab, Reuters  |  Updated May 5 - 6:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would briefly pause an operation to help escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, citing progress toward an agreement with Iran.

Motorcyclist, 25, dies in West Jordan collision

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted May 5 - 6:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police said a 25-year-old man died after his motorcycle and a car collided Sunday night in West Jordan.

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Hantavirus-hit cruise ship to head to Spain after permission granted to dock in Canary Islands

Jennifer Rigby, Olivia Le Poidevin and Charlotte Van Campenhout, Reuters  |  Updated May 5 - 6:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

A luxury cruise ship hit by an outbreak of hantavirus was preparing to travel to the Canary Islands on Wednesday after the Spanish government gave it permission to dock.

David Attenborough, 'the voice for nature,' turns 100

Sarah Young and Francesca Halliwell, Reuters  |  Posted May 5 - 6:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

David Attenborough, who has for decades been the world's voice on the natural world and whose documentaries have been watched by hundreds of millions, will ​on Friday celebrate his 100th birthday.

'Spirit of community': How Utah County is planning to celebrate America 250

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted May 5 - 5:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

While Utah County is known for having summer festivals, markets and community events, this year's festivities are leaning into a patriotic theme for the country's 250th anniversary.

Parole granted for Midvale woman who hit, killed bicyclist

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted May 5 - 4:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Midvale woman convicted of running a red light and fatally striking a bicyclist in 2022 has been granted parole from the Utah State Prison.

Former East High football player dies West Jordan multi-vehicle crash

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated May 5 - 4:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

A crash in West Jordan involving three vehicles on Sunday left a former East High School football player dead, according to police.

Have You Seen This? Black bear breaks into unlocked car

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted May 5 - 3:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

A black bear let itself into an unlocked car while looking for food in Tennessee.

Man wanted in southern Utah romance scam may still be preying on victims, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted May 5 - 3:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who has had an outstanding arrest warrant in St. George since last fall may be preying on other women with romance scams while he is on the run, police say.

Beyoncé, Bad Bunny and Janelle Monáe take artistic liberties with Met Gala dress code

Beatrice Dupuy, Associated Press  |  Updated May 5 - 2:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Met Gala guests from Beyoncé and Naomi Osaka to Emma Chamberlain did not play it safe this year for the Met Gala, delivering custom works of art in honor of the dress code "Fashion is art."

Montpelier Idaho Temple will be dedicated in October following September open house

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted May 5 - 1:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Monday that the Montpelier Idaho Temple will be dedicated on Oct. 18 following an open house in September.

These were Utah's fastest-growing cities in 2025, according to the University of Utah

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated May 5 - 12:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's capital city remains the state's most populous city by a wide margin, but a new report finds that a pair of cities across northern Utah County are once again at the top in growth.

Murray power crew aids in electrifying homes on Navajo Nation

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted May 5 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A crew from Murray City Power traveled to northern New Mexico last month to aid in powering homes on the Navajo Nation.

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More states jump into the redistricting race after Supreme Court ruling

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted May 5 - 11:57 a.m.  |  Save Story

Several states have already redrawn their maps ahead of the November midterms, and others are weighing changes of their own.

2 hikers injured in bear attack along popular Yellowstone attraction

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted May 5 - 11:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two hikers were injured in a bear attack near Old Faithful Monday afternoon, Yellowstone National Park officials said.

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viv Radiology offers patient centered imaging

viv Radiology  |  Posted May 5 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

By combining advanced MRI technology with transparent pricing and easy scheduling, viv Radiology is helping redefine how people can empower their health care.

Wall St rebounds as oil drops despite Middle East tensions

Niket Nishant and Utkarsh Hathi, Reuters  |  Updated May 5 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Wall Street's main indexes recovered on Tuesday as oil prices fell despite renewed Middle East ​tensions that threatened to upend a fragile truce after the U.S. and Iran exchanged fire in the Gulf.

BYU, Utah State basketball rivalry will return in 2026

Mitch Harper, KSL  |  Posted May 5 - 10:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

On Tuesday, the in-state programs separated by 128 miles announced a two-game series that will begin in the 2026-27 season.

Here's what families in Utah and nationwide say about slumping US economy

Art Raymond, Deseret News  |  Posted May 5 - 10:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

New poll finds households in Utah and across the country united in their concern over how economic fallout from the Iran War is challenging their financial well-being.

Your 2026 Cinco de Mayo food deal guide

Emma Neff, Deseret News  |  Posted May 5 - 9:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

Cinco de Mayo, which is Spanish for May 5, commemorates the Mexican victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla. In 2026, Cinco de Mayo lines up with Taco Tuesday for a few extra promotions.

Rainmaker touts proof that cloud seeding delivers results

Eva Terry, Deseret News  |  Posted May 5 - 9:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

A private cloud-seeding company says it has unambiguously validated the effectiveness of its technology that announced on Monday it has produced 143 million gallons of fresh water.

Police identify man killed in crash on S.R. 59 near Hurricane

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted May 5 - 8:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 24-year-old man was killed in a multivehicle collision near Hurricane on Friday.