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California's billionaire tax proposal raises eyebrows

Gitanjali Poonia, Deseret News  |  Posted May 17 - 11:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

This billionaire tax proposal hasn't made it to the ballot but it is already redefining California's economy.

Here's what top Team USA skaters just said about Utah's 2034 Winter Games

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted May 17 - 11:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

'Stars on Ice' performers who competed in Milan's Olympics surprised to hear Maverik Center will be the figure skating venue.

Man shares story of 'citizen's arrest' after deadly Provo crash

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted May 17 - 10:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

A driver accused of drinking, driving and fleeing from a deadly crash was charged with murder on Thursday, while the man who made a "citizen's arrest" to stop him shared his story.

Community rallies to build inclusive playground to support students with disabilities

Deanie Wimmer, KSL  |  Posted May 17 - 9:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

Teachers, staff and families are coming together at Bluff Ridge Elementary to raise money for an all‑abilities playground, one designed to be accessible for every child.

Utah HOA ombudsman launches working group to tackle issues and rising costs

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted May 17 - 9:08 a.m.  |  Save Story

If you're looking to buy a new home here, it's likely to be in a Utah HOA. Now, the state has launched a new effort to rein in problems between homeowners and HOAs.

Utahn found guilty of selling homemade drug kits to make opiate 'tea'

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted May 17 - 8:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

A West Jordan man was found guilty last month of selling homemade drug kits across the country that instructed people on how to make "opiate-rich tea."

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Vescovo Buonarroti Art, LLC  |  Posted May 17 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

"Putting on Christ" by author Steven Anthony Bishop seeks to inspire those who are diligent truth seekers. And for a limited time, KSL.com readers can get a free e-book version.

Cedar High teacher reflects over the decades as 'last man standing' from class of '93

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted May 17 - 7:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

Cleve Weaver is the last teacher from the Cedar High School class of 1993 still teaching, but he's retiring this year after 34 years.

Solans powers Real Salt Lake by Colorado in Rocky Mountain Cup opener

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted May 16 - 11:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sergi Solans' first month of his MLS career was red hot, but the past month cooled off a bit.

Utahn responds to Chinese 'proxy' label by data center investor

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted May 16 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A couple of Utah women have unexpectedly found themselves at the heart of the national debate over a massive proposed Box Elder County data center, after the investor called them out.

Mike Kennedy wants to block paychecks for all of Congress in future shutdowns

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted May 16 - 9:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lawmakers in the House are looking to apply the same standard of withholding their paychecks — including Utah Rep. Mike Kennedy — after the Senate passed its standard on Thursday.

Families of fallen Utah officers honored at National Memorial Service in Washington, DC

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted May 16 - 9:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

The National Memorial Service marked the end of Police Week, bringing together officers, families and supporters to remember 191 officers who were killed in the line of duty.

Lawsuit seeks $20M claiming teen should not have been charged, incarcerated in park stabbing

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted May 16 - 8:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

A teenager pleaded guilty to manslaughter following a fatal stabbing, but later his conviction was overturned, and his case was dismissed. Now, he and his mother filed a lawsuit against the prosecutors and the police department.

Trump says Iran war is worth the economic pain. These rural voters agree

Brad Brooks, Reuters  |  Posted May 16 - 7:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

In two dozen recent interviews along Colorado's Highway 52, Trump voters echoed the president's logic saying the Iran War is worth the economic strain.

Napoleon Solo holds off Iron Honor by 1 1/4 lengths to win the Preakness at Laurel Park

Noah Trister, Associated Press  |  Updated May 16 - 7:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

the longest odds for a Preakness favorite since the race moved to its current distance of 1 3/16 miles in 1925. Napoleon Solo went off at 7-1.

How 100 Women Who Care is changing lives in Utah

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted May 16 - 7:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The members of 100 Women Who Care and the nonprofits they help are proof that a little bit of support can have a far-reaching impact.

North America's largest commuter rail system shuts down as workers strike

Philip Marcelo and Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press  |  Posted May 16 - 6:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Long Island Rail Road in New York, North America's largest commuter rail system, has shut down as unionized workers have gone on strike after workers walked off the job.

Utah Food Fest returns to the Natural History Museum of Utah

Sarah Gambles, Deseret News  |  Posted May 16 - 5:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Food Fest is back at the Natural History Museum of Utah this weekend. Find out who's there and what you can taste at the festival.

Wasatch Back urged to engage in Utah's 2034 Winter Games

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted May 16 - 5:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

For Utahns who missed out when the state last hosted the Olympics and Paralympics more than two decades ago, the 2034 Winter Games are being seen as offering a second chance.

Nevada man given 7 years in prison for possessing drugs with children present

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted May 16 - 4:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who was arrested for possessing fentanyl while children were in the vehicle with him was sentenced last month to more than 7.5 years in prison.

Utah rolls out new seat belt campaign and crack down

Brian Carlson, KSL  |  Posted May 16 - 3:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Fewer Utah drivers are wearing seat belts, and Utah officials have a new campaign to turn those numbers around.

How drought will impact fishing in Utah this year

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted May 16 - 2:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Fishing requires a body of water or waterway, which in Utah is in short supply after a record-low snowpack. And it's among the many areas where drought will manifest itself.

Park City Mountain ski patrol claims Vail Resorts violated labor contract

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted May 16 - 1:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Park City Mountain ski patrollers and Vail Resorts are entangled in another labor dispute.