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Through camera, canvas and craft, students win cash and recognition in Draper showcase

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted May 1 - 12:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake County high school seniors were awarded for their talent at the annual Draper Visual Arts Competition ceremony on Monday.

Utah's powered pavement: Electric charging roads being developed at Utah State University

Brian Carlson, KSL  |  Posted May 1 - 11:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

Researchers at Utah State University are on the verge of an electric idea: They're rolling out cutting-edge technology, where the road charges your electric car or truck as you drive.

Hershey tops estimates as GLP‑1 users drive demand for mints, healthier snacks

Juveria Tabassum and Alexander Marrow, Reuters  |  Posted May 1 - 11:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Hershey beat first-quarter earnings estimates, helped by strong demand for its healthier snack brands, such as LesserEvil popcorn and its mints, as eating habits shift amid the growing use of GLP‑1 weight‑loss drugs.

Millcreek weighs potential transportation fee to tackle aging roads

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted May 1 - 10:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Millcreek is considering a transportation utility fee to address road infrastructure needs. Residents are being asked to weign in on the matter.

Wall Street set to extend rally after best month in years

Niket Nishant and Utkarsh Hathi, Reuters  |  Posted May 1 - 9:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

Wall Street's main indexes were on track for extended gains after market open on Friday, building on the impetus from ​their biggest monthly rise in years as confidence in strong earnings overshadowed oil risks.

Iran sends proposal for negotiations with US to mediator Pakistan

Humeyra Pamuk, Ahmed Elimam and Ahmed Tolba, Reuters  |  Posted May 1 - 8:56 a.m.  |  Save Story

Tehran has sent its latest proposal for negotiations with the United States to Pakistani mediators, Iranian state news agency IRNA said on Friday, a move that could improve prospects for ​breaking an impasse in efforts to end the Iran war.

Utah National Guard stages first‑of‑its‑kind homeland defense drill, Exercise Wolverine

Debbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted May 1 - 8:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah National Guard has staged a new drill, training in disaster response on U.S. soil, something that years ago maybe didn't seem as likely as it is now.

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Test Drive: The Ford F-150 is still one of the best do-it-all vehicles you can buy

Jason Bell  |  Posted May 1 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

From commuting to towing, off-roading and family duty, Ford's best-selling truck continues its excellence.

McDonald's introduces 'dirty soda' lineup

Hayden Madson, Deseret News  |  Posted May 1 - 7:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

McDonald's announced this week it would introduce a new lineup of six specialty drinks on May 6: three new Refreshers and three crafted sodas coming to restaurants nationwide.

David Allan Coe, who wrote 'Take This Job and Shove It' and other country hits, dies at 86

Corey Williams, Associated Press  |  Posted May 1 - 7:14 a.m.  |  Save Story

David Allan Coe, the country singer-songwriter who wrote "Take This Job and Shove It″ and had hits with "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" and "The Ride," has died. He was 86.

Former Iron County GOP treasurer convicted of assault following federal fraud convictions

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted May 1 - 6:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

A former Iron County GOP treasurer and Cedar City property manager sentenced in December for embezzling from clients has been convicted of assault in a domestic violence case.

Letting their geek flag fly

Peter Rosen, KSL  |  Posted May 1 - 6:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Sweeneys are letting their geek flags fly with after-school programs for different interests.

Utah student who came to US as a 1-year-old detained by immigration officials

Adam Small and Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted April 30 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A University of Utah student who came to the United States years ago from Mexico as a 1-year-old has been detained by immigration officials.

After charming Trump, King Charles gets Appalachian welcome then heads to Bermuda

Courtney Rozen, Humeyra Pamuk and Jonathan Allen, Reuters  |  Updated April 30 - 10:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla wrapped up their four-day state visit to the U.S. on Thursday with a quick stop by the White House to bid farewell ​to President Donald Trump.

'Life does not move in straight lines:' University of Utah graduates sent off with story of resilience

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted April 30 - 10:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Just over 9,500 students graduated from the University of Utah during the university's 157th general commencement on Thursday.

What's streaming on Disney+ and Hulu in May

Ashley Imlay, KSL  |  Posted April 30 - 9:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Fellow members of sci-fi nerdom, rejoice, because May is bringing a slew of new Marvel and "Star Wars" shows and finales to Disney+ for those looking to binge-watch before summer gets in full swing.

Salt Lake City to review whether councilwoman is living in the correct district

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted April 30 - 9:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Salt Lake City Council is reviewing whether Councilwoman Eva Lopez Chavez is still living in her district after records show she bought a home outside of the district last year.

2 charged with murder in fatal Salt Lake hotel shooting

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted April 30 - 8:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two men arrested in Wyoming following the fatal shooting of a man at a Salt Lake hotel were charged Thursday with murder.

Trump withdraws Casey Means as surgeon general nominee, names Nicole Saphier as pick

Ahmed Aboulenein, Reuters  |  Posted April 30 - 8:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump named Dr. Nicole Saphier as his pick for surgeon general on Thursday, his ​third nominee for the post, after withdrawing the nomination of Casey Means.

Cox backs Box Elder County data center proposal, in part, due to national security factors

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted April 30 - 7:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox backs a proposed controversial Box Elder County data center proposal, in part, for national security reasons and believes the planned site is an apt location.

Protective orders require Utah 'Bachelorette' and ex-boyfriend to stay 100 feet apart

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted April 30 - 7:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah reality TV star Taylor Frankie Paul and her former boyfriend were each granted their requests for a protective order Thursday as changes to parent time are still being considered.

Power pole vs. garage: Homeowner says she's got 4 weeks to move garage or her power gets cut

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted April 30 - 6:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A garage's roof has wrapped around a power pole for nearly 50 years but only now does the power company say the garage needs to go.

Man accused in Trump assassination attempt agrees to remain in custody

Reuters  |  Updated April 30 - 6:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

The man accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at a black-tie press gala in ​Washington agreed on Thursday to remain in custody while his case moves forward.