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Weber County home sustains estimated $250,000 in fire damage

Ashley Imlay, KSL  |  Posted May 25 - 9:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

A home in Weber County suffered severe damage in a fire on Sunday, police said.

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Evacuations lifted as crews make progress on Christy Lane Wildfire in Iron County

Payton Davis, KSL  |  Updated May 25 - 9:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

Around 50 people are back in their homes Monday after being temporarily evacuated due to a human-caused fire Sunday night in Summit, Iron County.

Salt Lake City's newest trail comes with a flashy new art piece nearly 2,000 feet long

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted May 25 - 9:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City's new urban trail solves some east-west connection struggles, and it comes with what might be the state's longest continuous art piece.

Birthday reunion at St. Mark's honors boy who died during childbirth

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted May 25 - 8:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

A birthday celebration Friday at St. Mark's Hospital carried extra emotional weight, as a mother and father remembered their son who passed away during childbirth.

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From backyard to birdie: How indoor golf simulators are revolutionizing the game for homeowners

Backyard Office Utah  |  Posted May 25 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Without ever leaving home, you can take real swings at a screen that mirrors an actual course.

Airline miles may not go as far as the Iran war drives up fuel costs and summer fares

Ken Sweet, Associated Press  |  Posted May 25 - 7:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

Users of credit cards that accrue airline miles and points toward various travel perks are likely to find their balances won't take them as far this summer.

Utah's drought is worsening, but will projected El Niño offer relief this summer?

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted May 25 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Federal forecasters released new long-range weather models that signal some hope on the horizon for drought-stricken Utah.

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'I feel freer than ever': Utah singer talks Latter-day Saint mission and life post-'American Idol'

Lottie Elizabeth Johnson, Deseret News  |  Posted May 24 - 8:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

In a recent interview, Liahona Olayan reflected on "American Idol," how serving a Latter-day Saint mission has made her a better artist and her new music.

Repeat child sex offender sentenced to 25 years in federal prison

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted May 24 - 8:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

A repeat child sex offender was sentenced last month to 25 years in federal prison for filming and photographing sexually explicit content of a child.

1 man killed in I-80 rollover in Tooele County

Payton Davis, KSL  |  Posted May 24 - 7:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man died Saturday night after his car rolled over off I-80 into a retention pond in Tooele County.

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Why your next 'miracle supplement' should be a jar of raw honey

Elden Foods  |  Posted May 24 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

One of the most powerful health boosters isn't found at your local pharmacy or through a high-end website. It comes straight from nature: high-quality, raw honey.

West High School Clinic helping remove barriers to teen mental healthcare

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted May 24 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

At West High School, a clinic is working to bring mental and physical healthcare closer to students by offering counseling, screenings and therapy right on campus.

1 suspected dead in Cedar City fire, police say

Ashley Imlay, KSL  |  Posted May 24 - 5:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

One person is suspected to have been killed in a fire that started Sunday afternoon in a trailer in Cedar City, police said.

A year later, no charges filed in Sandy stalking case

Daniella Rivera, KSL  |  Posted May 24 - 5:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lessons were learned and policies were changed were the result of a KSL investigation into a stalking case in Sandy. But a year later, no charges have been filed in the case.

A cancer patient leads his own parade

Peter Rosen, KSL  |  Posted May 24 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

At first glance, Zachary Proctor's paintings are just whimsical art designed to appeal to the younger clientele. But upon closer examination, the paintings tell a much deeper story.

Republican defiance over 'anti-weaponization' fund sets up confrontation with Trump

Richard Cowan and Nolan D. McCaskill, Reuters  |  Updated May 24 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Republicans in Congress have revolted over President Donald Trump's $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization" fund, setting the stage for a searing battle as midterm ​elections loom.

Utah leaders and organizations honored at Salt Lake Chamber's 'Under One Sky' awards gala

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted May 24 - 3:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Leaders and organizations gathered for the Salt Lake Chamber's "Under One Sky" awards gala on Thursday to honor those who helped build the American dream in Utah.

How a Utah school district is bringing its community together for special needs students, families

Meg Christensen for KSL  |  Posted May 24 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A fourth-grade student with Down syndrome at North Ogden Elementary School is showcasing how teams working together for inclusion can be successful in Utah.

The Milky Way ate another galaxy. Scientists say they've found the scraps

Ashley Strickland, CNN  |  Updated May 24 - 2:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

An unusual collection of stars may represent the remnants of a dwarf galaxy that the Milky Way devoured about 10 billion years ago.

An ER for mental health: How access centers help patients in crisis

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted May 24 - 1:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Behavioral health access centers function like an emergency room for mental health and substance use crises where adults can always walk in — and it saved the life of Jerry Smith.

Utah mom says chatbot tried to turn her daughter against her

Debbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted May 24 - 12:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah mother said she's rethinking how her family uses technology after an unsettling exchange between her 9‑year‑old daughter and Amazon's now‑retired AI chatbot, Rufus.

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The $182,000 Social Security mistake retirees never see coming

B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors  |  Posted May 24 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

They say that people often underestimate how much their Social Security is worth in lifetime income – and this is a critical retirement planning mistake that could easily be avoided.

Americans exposed to hantavirus on ship enjoy Nebraska hospitality while in quarantine

Josh Funk, Associated Press  |  Posted May 24 - 11:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

The 18 American passengers who were exposed to hantavirus on the MV Hondius cruise ship are getting a taste of Nebraska hospitality as they wait to find out how much longer they will have to remain in quarantine at the hospital in Omaha.