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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.
From last to first: Utah baseball defying odds en route to record season, Pac-12 title hopes
Josh Furlong, KSL.com | Posted May 2 - 9:03 a.m. | Save Story
There were few believers in the Utah baseball program when the preseason poll was released in February — and for good reason.
Chad Daybell murder trial continues into 15th day
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted May 2 - 9:00 a.m. | Save Story
Jurors in the Chad Daybell murder trial will hear more prosecution testimony Thursday. He is accused of murdering his wife and his new wife's two children.
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.
Police begin dismantling pro-Palestinian demonstrators' encampment at UCLA
Krysta Fauria, Ethan Swope, Jake Offenhartz and Joseph B. Frederick, Associated Press | Posted May 2 - 7:24 a.m. | Save Story
Police have removed barricades and begun dismantling a pro-Palestinian demonstrators' encampment at the University of California, Los Angeles. Thursday morning's law enforcement action comes after officers spent hours threatening arrests over loudspeakers if people did not disperse.
Trump hush money trial judge to weigh more fines for defying gag order
Jack Queen, Jody Godoy and Andy Sullivan, Reuters | Posted May 2 - 6:52 a.m. | Save Story
New York prosecutors on Thursday will ask the judge overseeing Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial to impose more fines on the former president for violating a gag order that prohibits him from talking about witnesses and jurors.
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.
Kaysville police warn about 'senior assassin' game after stranger with gun spotted in neighborhood
Andrew Adams, KSL-TV | Posted May 1 - 7:35 p.m. | Save Story
Police are warning about a high school game in which teens are being assigned to shoot people with a squirt gun in a "senior assassin" game.
Health advisory for Salt Lake parks lifted after last week's fuel spill
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted May 1 - 7:03 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake County Health Department lifted its advisory for three parks after a fuel spill last week contaminated a creek.
Utah, several other states, sue Biden administration over new rules aimed at 'gun show loophole'
Joseph Ax and Nate Raymond, Reuters | Posted May 1 - 6:31 p.m. | Save Story
More than two dozen Republican state attorneys general sued the Biden administration on Wednesday to stop a new rule that would require gun dealers to obtain licenses and conduct background checks when selling firearms at gun shows and online.
Local, federal law enforcement investigate bomb threats after 'furry' outrage at middle school
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted May 1 - 5:50 p.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.
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