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Changes to University of Utah's diversity policies coming into focus; potential impact still unclear
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 2 - 12:03 p.m. | Save Story
The University of Utah has released preliminary details of some of the changes to its equity, diversity and inclusion policies, as required by HB261, approved by lawmakers this year.
Pleasant Grove man charged with choking uncle, breaking his arm because he dropped a box
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted May 2 - 11:19 a.m. | Save Story
A Pleasant Grove man who allegedly told police he solves problems with violence is facing charges accusing him of breaking his uncle's arm and choking him after the uncle dropped a box.
Manti man designed Utah license plates, loves Utah roads' history
Brian Champagne for KSL.com | Posted May 2 - 10:58 a.m. | Save Story
He's loved road trips and their history in Utah, and is driving and drawing on that history.
Local, federal law enforcement investigate bomb threats after 'furry' outrage at middle school
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Updated May 2 - 10:54 a.m. | Save Story
The Payson Police Department on Wednesday said it and federal law enforcement partners are investigating bomb threats made against Mt. Nebo Middle School.
Chad and Lori Daybell were looking at wedding rings before his wife died, JJ's grandma testifies
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Updated May 2 - 10:45 a.m. | Save Story
Jurors in the Chad Daybell murder trial heard testimony on Thursday from JJ Vallow's grandmother, Kay Woodcock. Daybell is accused of murdering his wife and his new wife's two children.
Rabbis provide support for Jewish students in response to campus protests
Debbie Worthen, KSL-TV | Posted May 2 - 10:39 a.m. | Save Story
Leaders in the Jewish community in Salt Lake City are ramping up security at synagogues and responding to recent protests with more support for Jewish students.
Teachers' salaries are the highest in over a decade. Why it's still not enough
Dan Rascon, KSL-TV | Posted May 2 - 10:05 a.m. | Save Story
A new study reports the highest salaries for teachers in 14 years. Calculated against inflation, though, it drops below levels in 2008 and 2009.
Central Utah man charged with physically abusing 11-month-old nephew
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Updated May 2 - 9:46 a.m. | Save Story
A Sevier County man has been arrested and charged with causing life-threatening injuries to his 11-month-old nephew.
Saratoga Springs father arrested, accused of abusing infant son
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted May 2 - 9:32 a.m. | Save Story
A Saratoga Springs man was arrested Wednesday and accused of physically abusing his 1-month-old son.
What to expect if you're attending graduation at the University of Utah
Marjorie Cortez, Deseret News | Posted May 2 - 8:03 a.m. | Save Story
After a pair of pro-Palestinian protests on the University of Utah campus earlier this week, one of which was broken up by police, the university is shifting its attention to its commencement and convocation ceremonies Thursday and Friday.
Jury finds Salt Lake pastor not guilty in rape case
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted May 2 - 7:39 a.m. | Save Story
A pastor charged with nine first-degree felonies and accused of raping a teenager in his congregation multiple times was acquitted after a four-day jury trial.
Stranded cruise passengers from Utah race to catch up with their ship
Maureen O'Hare, CNN | Posted May 2 - 6:18 a.m. | Save Story
A month after eight Norwegian Cruise Line passengers were stranded in Africa when their ship left without them, a Utah couple – ages 84 and 81 – were also left behind by the cruise line in Spain.
Utah prosecutors request execution of man on death row for 1998 murder
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted May 1 - 10:33 p.m. | Save Story
State prosecutors are requesting the execution of a man who was sentenced to death in 1999 for murdering his ex-girlfriend's mother.
Experts fear 'catastrophic' college declines thanks to botched FAFSA rollout
Collin Binkley, Associated Press | Posted May 1 - 10:06 p.m. | Save Story
The bungled rollout of a new federal student aid form has left millions of students in limbo and some wondering if their college dreams will survive. By May 1, students across the U.S. usually know where they're headed to college in the fall.
Pro-Palestine protesters at USU say they aim to keep it peaceful
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted May 1 - 9:43 p.m. | Save Story
A relatively small protest supporting Palestinians in Gaza was organized by students at Utah State University to try and build awareness during commencement ceremonies this week.
Nonprofit sponsors free service at laundromat to lighten the load for a day
Ashley Fredde, KSL.com | Posted May 1 - 9:29 p.m. | Save Story
A West Valley laundromat partnered with Current Initiatives, a nonprofit, on Wednesday to provide free laundry service and products to community members.
County commissioners endorse Gov. Cox days after he was booed at GOP convention
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted May 1 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
Dozens of county commissioners endorsed Utah Gov. Spencer Cox on Tuesday after he was rebuffed by a majority of state Republican delegates at Saturday's party convention.
Board votes to change Utah high school rules for transfer, international students
Amy Donaldson, KSL Podcasts | Posted May 1 - 8:33 p.m. | Save Story
The board of the Utah High School Activities Association voted Wednesday to limit the way student-athletes attending Utah schools on F1 visas can participate in sanctioned sports.
Gov. Cox gives local communities one year to make progress on less expensive starter homes
Chris Reed, St. George News | Posted May 1 - 8:03 p.m. | Save Story
Gov. Spencer Cox put cities and counties in southern Utah and the rest of the state on notice Tuesday: Start approving smaller lots for starter homes or the state may force their hand.
Business & Tech »
Senators want limits on the government's use of facial recognition technology for airport screening
- Teachers' salaries are the highest in over a decade. Why it's still not enough
- Technology conference to bring in former first lady, decorated athletes; will discuss AI in business
- Federal Reserve says interest rates will stay at 2-decade high until inflation further cools
- Rep. Blake Moore, Treasury Secretary Yellen argue over Trump-era tax cuts
Education »
Changes to University of Utah's diversity policies coming into focus; potential impact still unclear
- Local, federal law enforcement investigate bomb threats after 'furry' outrage at middle school
- Teachers' salaries are the highest in over a decade. Why it's still not enough
- What to expect if you're attending graduation at the University of Utah
- Experts fear 'catastrophic' college declines thanks to botched FAFSA rollout
Environment »
Health advisory for Salt Lake parks lifted after last week's fuel spill
- Rep. John Curtis speaks against rule that would limit use of public lands
- The Colorado River is vital in Utah. Here's why it's going to get even more publicity
- Survey: Utah voters say state is on the wrong track heading into elections
- 'Things could change real quick for us': Weber County avoids weekend flooding; officials on alert
Police & Courts »
Trump lawyer suggests hush money payment was extortion
- Pleasant Grove man charged with choking uncle, breaking his arm because he dropped a box
- Local, federal law enforcement investigate bomb threats after 'furry' outrage at middle school
- Chad and Lori Daybell were looking at wedding rings before his wife died, JJ's grandma testifies
- Central Utah man charged with physically abusing 11-month-old nephew
Politics »
Jimmer Fredette, other BYU sports stars, endorse 3rd District Congressional candidate Case Lawrence
- Trump lawyer suggests hush money payment was extortion
- Changes to University of Utah's diversity policies coming into focus; potential impact still unclear
- Rabbis provide support for Jewish students in response to campus protests
- Senators want limits on the government's use of facial recognition technology for airport screening
Utah Counties »
Changes to University of Utah's diversity policies coming into focus; potential impact still unclear
- Pleasant Grove man charged with choking uncle, breaking his arm because he dropped a box
- Local, federal law enforcement investigate bomb threats after 'furry' outrage at middle school
- Rabbis provide support for Jewish students in response to campus protests
- Central Utah man charged with physically abusing 11-month-old nephew
