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Napoleon Solo holds off Iron Honor to win the Preakness at Laurel Park

Noah Trister, Associated Press  |  Posted May 16 - 5:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

Napoleon Solo held off Iron Honor down the stretch to win the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, rebounding from a pair of fifth-place showings for his first victory of the year.

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.

Firefighters determine cause of wildfire burning Utah's Fishlake National Forest

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated May 16 - 1:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Firefighters have determined the cause of a wildfire that sparked in central Utah on Wednesday and quickly became the largest wildfire in the state so far this year.

Emails show FBI Director Patel's Hawaii trip included 'VIP snorkel' at a Pearl Harbor memorial

Jim Mustian, Eric Tucker and Michael Biesecker, Associated Press  |  Updated May 16 - 12:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

Government emails obtained by the Associated Press show that FBI Director Kash Patel went on a "VIP snorkel" session last summer at the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor.

'Preserving the art of Utah culture': Utah-artist museum opens in Salt Lake City

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted May 16 - 12:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Salt Lake Art Museum, located in the historic B'nai Israel Temple in Salt Lake City, opens this year with a focus on preserving Utah culture and providing a platform for Utah artists.

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The consequences of resource-starved policing in Indian Country

Lauren Steele, Deseret News  |  Posted May 16 - 11:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

On March 2, 2024, two men ran into a snowstorm and through an Idaho field. Only one walked out alive. What happened — and what does it say about justice in Indian Country?

Israel's military says Gaza strike kills Hamas armed wing leader Haddad

Nidal al-Mughrabi and Alexander Cornwell, Reuters  |  Updated May 16 - 11:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

Israel's military on Saturday said it had killed the chief of Hamas' military wing in an air ​strike on Gaza the previous day, the most senior Hamas official killed by Israel since October.

'A wake up call': Utah man who shot victim during a robbery avoids prison

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted May 16 - 11:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

Three men who admitted to firing shots in Murray during a drug robbery in April 2025 have been sentenced to jail and probation.

Lawmakers push for AI data center moratoriums as more states consider projects

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted May 16 - 10:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

A pair of progressive lawmakers in Congress are teaming up to push for a moratorium on the construction of AI data centers until nationwide safeguards are put in place.

How Utah homeowners can navigate water conservation efforts and HOA regulations

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted May 16 - 10:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

As Utah homeowners are urged to water less during ongoing drought conditions, it may cause friction with what the HOA requires.

Sevier middle school students honor veterans through America 250 mural

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted May 16 - 9:13 a.m.  |  Save Story

Sevier County middle schoolers hope to bring the community together through a mural they designed at a local park to honor veterans and commemorate the country's 250th anniversary.

KSL's Mini 5: Anasazi State Park

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted May 16 - 8:49 a.m.  |  Save Story

Visiting Anasazi State Park Museum takes a little effort. The park is located in Boulder, in Garfield County, between a long, winding canyon road and a long, winding mountain road.

Owl found stuck in a concrete mixer is on the mend and flying free

Thomas Peipert, Associated Press  |  Posted May 16 - 8:11 a.m.  |  Save Story

A great horned owl found stuck in a concrete mixer in Kanab is now flying free after recovering at an animal sanctuary.

3 indicted in separate Utah drug cases with combined seizures of 230 pounds of narcotics

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted May 16 - 7:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

Three men have been indicted in three separate drug trafficking cases in Utah with a combined total of more than 230 pounds of seized narcotics.

Salt Lake City airport to receive share of FAA's $970M for family-friendly traveling

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted May 16 - 7:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

It'll soon be easier for families to breeze through security lines at the Salt Lake City International Airport.

Summer, sunshine and science: Physics Day at Lagoon

Emily Walker, Deseret News  |  Posted May 15 - 10:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Thousands of students flooded Lagoon's amusement park Friday not just to ride rides, but to learn the science behind them.

US scraps deployment of 4,000 troops to Poland

Phil Stewart, Reuters  |  Posted May 15 - 10:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Pentagon has canceled plans to deploy 4,000 U.S.-based troops to Poland, two U.S. officials said, in a surprise decision slammed by lawmakers.

Salt Lake police to expand drone first-responder program as it eyes safety, efficiency

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted May 15 - 10:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police said Wednesday they intended to expand their drone "first responder" program in the coming weeks after seeing positive resolutions to cases, as well as improved efficiency.

'Such a special place': Joshua Bassett returns to Salt Lake City, gives message on recovery, faith

Margaret Darby, Deseret News  |  Posted May 15 - 9:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Actor Joshua Barrett, a cast member in "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series," returned to East High School on Friday to share a message on hope and faith.

Sister of man killed by Taylorsville officer speaks out after manslaughter charge

Courtney Johns, KSL  |  Posted May 15 - 9:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

The family of Henry Chavez Jr., who was killed in a Taylorsville police shooting, is speaking out after an officer was charged with manslaughter.