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Louisiana senators pass new US House map; South Carolina plans for extra redistricting work

David A. Lieb, Jack Brook and Jeffrey Collins, Associated Press  |  Updated May 15 - 5:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

State senators in Louisiana have passed a new congressional map after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the previous one.

UDOT closing I-15 in Lehi Friday night

Brian Carlson, KSL  |  Posted May 15 - 4:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Department of Transportation plans to close I-15 at 2100 North in Lehi on Friday starting at midnight to accommodate construction for the new 2100 North freeway project.

Body of paraglider recovered from Corner Canyon after fatal fall

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted May 15 - 4:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man fell to his death while paragliding at Corner Canyon, Draper police confirmed Friday.

Utah father arrested after forcibly shaving teen's hair, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted May 15 - 4:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Eagle Mountain man was arrested Thursday for investigation of child torture and accused of forcibly shaving his teen daughter's hair.

Have You Seen This? Iridescent cloud in Indonesia inspires awe, delight

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted May 15 - 3:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

A rare iridescent cloud in the skies above the Indonesian locale of Jonggol inspired awe and delight.

Community, nonprofit unite to bring new life to West Valley park

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted May 15 - 3:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A West Valley park gets new inclusive playground through one-day community effort.

Middle East politics dominate Nate Blouin's interview with Hasan Piker

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted May 15 - 2:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nate Blouin said hiding the fact that he is a progressive Democrat to appear more moderate in Utah's 1st Congressional District race isn't what Utahns need — or want.

Cox declares state of emergency over late-season freeze that created crop losses

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted May 15 - 1:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox issued a state of emergency on Friday over another piece of Utah's wacky winter weather.

Harvey Weinstein's third New York rape trial ends in mistrial

Jack Queen and Luc Cohen, Reuters  |  Posted May 15 - 1:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Harvey Weinstein's third trial in New York over allegations he used his Hollywood ​clout to prey upon and sexually abuse women ended in a mistrial on Friday.

Utah school employee took photos of students, created child sex abuse material, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted May 15 - 12:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

A southern Utah man was arrested Thursday and accused of taking pictures of children at his elementary school and using AI to turn them into child sex abuse material.

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Has the 'Disney adult' become more important than kids?

Jennifer Graham, Deseret News  |  Posted May 15 - 12:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Disney brand built on families has always sought the adult dollar. But is the high cost of a park visit and streaming content on Hulu a betrayal?

SLCC graduates nearly 3 dozen inmates at the Utah State Correctional Facility

Debbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted May 15 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Thirty‑four incarcerated men and women at the Utah State Prison became college graduates this week, marking one of the largest commencement ceremonies ever held inside the facility.

Church of Jesus Christ announces new temple to be built in Ecuador

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted May 15 - 11:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Thursday it is building its 385th temple in Otavalo, Ecuador.

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Vultures for safety: The unconventional faces of Utah's new campaign

Utah Office of Tourism  |  Posted May 15 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Responsible practices like these can make a major difference in helping people enjoy Utah's outdoors safely and responsibly.

Navigating cancer care: How nurse navigators help patients through treatment

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted May 15 - 10:58 a.m.  |  Save Story

A cancer diagnosis can bring many challenges, but one oncology nurse navigation program is helping patients feel more supported as they go through treatment.

DUI driver killed woman while 4 times over legal limit and 55 mph over speed limit, charges say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted May 15 - 10:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

An Orem man was charged Thursday with murder and accused of killing an elderly woman while speeding with a high blood-alcohol more than four times over the legal limit.

Florida man charged with attempted murder in Cedar City stabbing

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated May 15 - 10:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Florida man suspected of stabbing another man multiple times in Cedar City was charged Friday with attempted murder.

Driveway disaster: Here's how you can spot an asphalt paving scam

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted May 15 - 10:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Centerville man who spent thousands on a home improvement project done wrong has a warning for the rest of us: Do a little more digging before you hire someone to pave asphalt.

Trump weighs Taiwan arms package after summit aimed at steadying US-China ties

Aamer Madhani, Will Weissert and Simina Mistreanu, Associated Press  |  Posted May 15 - 9:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump says he's not yet made a decision on whether a major sale of U.S. arms to Taiwan can move forward following his three-day visit to China.

Utah Summer Games celebrates 40 years of shaping athletes and Olympic dreams

Kathleen Clove, KSL  |  Posted May 15 - 9:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Summer Games gives participants and spectators a mini Olympic experience.

Mortgage rates hit a new high. What should homebuyers do?

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted May 15 - 8:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

Mortgage rates just hit a six-week high at 6.57%, according to Mortgage News Daily, as new reports show inflation is surging in the United States.

St. George man claimed wife was plotting to kill him, but made it up, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted May 15 - 8:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

A St. George man was arrested Wednesday and accused of making it appear that his wife was plotting to kill him.

'TikTokers' cause damage to farm in southern Utah; farmer speaks out

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted May 15 - 8:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

A farm in Hurricane sustained damage after several social media influencers drove their trucks through oat crops this week. Farm manager Todd Brown urges the public not to trespass on private property.