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Woman critically injured in Provo when she was hit by driver fleeing officers, police say

Alex Tumalip, KSL  |  Posted May 9 - 8:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

An elderly woman was critically injured Saturday after a driver fleeing officers hit her head-on in Provo, police say.

Spain readies for evacuations as a hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads for the Canary Islands

Suman Naishadham, Associated Press  |  Posted May 9 - 7:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Spanish authorities on Friday were preparing to receive more than 140 passengers and crew members on board a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship headed for the Canary Islands.

New Utah law raises concerns for those who oppose Box Elder County data center plans

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted May 9 - 6:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new Utah law could add to the challenges faced by several thousand people who wish to oppose plans for a hyperscale data center in Box Elder County.

Pingree Center eyes relocation to provide convenient access to autism services for Utah families

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted May 9 - 5:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Carmen B. Pingree Autism Center for Learning will relocate to bring services closer to the families it serves, while boosting care and support.

Mahjong mania: Utah's hottest girls' night trend

Mindy Dunyon, KSL  |  Posted May 9 - 5:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

The American version of a classic Chinese game is quickly gaining traction, bringing groups of women together over the sound of clacking tiles and excited calls of "mahjong!"

Trump hopes for extension to agreed 3-day Ukraine-Russia ceasefire

Guy Faulconbridge, Mark Trevelyan and Steve Holland, Reuters  |  Updated May 9 - 4:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Russia and Ukraine confirmed Friday that they had agreed to a U.S.-brokered three-day ceasefire that will run from May 9 to May 11, and ​President Donald Trump said he hoped it would be extended.

'Normies want normal politics': Cox reacts as 6 in 10 Utahns say parties don't represent them

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted May 9 - 3:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A majority of Utah voters do not feel like the Republican and Democratic parties represent their views, according to a new Deseret News-Hinckley Institute of Politics poll.

Man sentenced to jail after causing crash that killed passenger after racing on the freeway

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted May 9 - 1:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Spanish Fork man was sentenced to jail and probation for causing a crash that killed a Santaquin teen passenger in his vehicle.

Pedestrian dies after being hit by Frontier Airlines plane that was taking off at Denver airport

The Associated Press  |  Posted May 9 - 1:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

A pedestrian has been killed after being struck by a plane on the runway at Denver International Airport during takeoff.

Trump is lifting restrictions on hunting in national parks, refuges and wilderness areas

Todd Richmond, Associated Press  |  Updated May 9 - 12:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump's administration is quietly pushing national park, refuge and wilderness area managers to dramatically scale back hunting restrictions.

President Oaks tours Salt Lake Temple following April surgery

Tad Walch, Deseret News  |  Posted May 9 - 11:57 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Dallin H. Oaks and his counselors toured the Salt Lake Temple Friday as a six-year renovation project moves forward to a six-month public open house next year.

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How Rachel Campos-Duffy went from reality TV to an All-American mom of 9

Jennifer Graham, Deseret News  |  Posted May 9 - 11:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

The "Fox & Friends Weekend" host still cooks dinner for her family most nights and says she just works part-time. Her schedule begs to differ.

8 Kickstarter Mother's Day gifts that'll make you Mom's favorite

Brooke Nally for KSL  |  Posted May 9 - 11:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

This Mother's Day, let's skip the part where we pretend a $20 scented candle makes up for a year of 6 a.m. wake-up calls and the 400th "Mom, where are my shoes?"

Man arrested in Grand County sent to prison for smuggling teens

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted May 9 - 10:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

Miguel Angel Chay-Tiguila was sentenced to three terms of five years to life in prison for aggravated human smuggling after officers found three minors in the U.S. illegally in his car.

Will Paris hold Winter Olympic events in 2030?

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted May 9 - 10:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Paris, the site of the 2024 Summer Games, may once again be hosting Olympic events, this time during the winter version of the Olympics and Paralympics that follow for athletes with disabilities.

White House calls Mark Hamill 'sick' after actor posts Trump gravesite image

Lisa Richwine, Reuters  |  Updated May 9 - 9:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

The White House called "Star Wars" star Mark Hamill "one sick individual" ​on Thursday after posting an AI-generated image of President Donald Trump in a shallow grave on social media.

I-80 overnight lane closures starting in Parleys Canyon on Monday

Tyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted May 9 - 8:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

Drivers traveling through Parleys Canyon should prepare for overnight delays starting Monday as the Utah Department of Transportation begins a major construction project along I-80.

Judge rules humanities grant terminations by DOGE were unlawful, discriminatory

Kanishka Singh, Reuters  |  Updated May 9 - 8:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge ruled on Thursday that the terminations of hundreds of humanities grants ​last year by the Department of Government Efficiency were unconstitutional.

Unlicensed motorcyclist arrested following chase reaching 123 mph, troopers say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted May 9 - 7:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

A motorcyclist was arrested Thursday and accused of leading police on multiple chases in Utah County at speeds of up to 123 mph.

Salt Lake teacher makes it to finals in international author competition

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted May 9 - 7:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

An English teacher from the Salt Lake Valley is hoping to get his first book published by winning an international author competition.

Former Utah lacrosse standouts Stines, DiPonio debut in PLL openers

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted May 8 - 11:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ryan Stines, the former No. 9 pick in the 2024 PLL draft, made his season debut in front of friends and family during the Archers' season opener Friday against the California Redwoods.

Bangerter Highway reopens after shots fired, 1 injured

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated May 8 - 10:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

A shooting on Bangerter Highway led to temporary closures Friday evening.

Former US envoy calls for overhaul of post-WWII trade system

Art Raymond, Deseret News  |  Posted May 8 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former U.S. trade ambassador Robert Lighthizer spoke at the Crossroads of the World trade summit in Salt Lake City and called for an overhaul of the current trade system.