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COVID-19 presents emotional challenges for postpartum mothers, but there is help

Aley Davis, KSL TV  |  Posted May 29th - 9:46pm

COVID-19 has brought difficult mental and emotional challenges for many, but the additional stress and worry is particularly challenging for new moms.

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Officer charged with George Floyd’s death as protests flare

Tim Sullivan and Amy Forliti, Associated Press  |  Updated May 29th - 9:42pm

The white Minneapolis police officer who pressed his knee into George Floyd’s neck as he begged for air was arrested Friday and charged with murder, as authorities imposed overnight curfews to try to stem violent protests over police killings of African Americans that have spread from Minneapolis to cities across the country.

'It was like Christmas Eve': 6A baseball returns as Lone Peak edges Copper Hills in Last Chance opener

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated May 29th - 9:15pm

Lone Peak’s Ryder Christensen drove in teammate Ethan Lamb with the game-winner in the bottom of the sixth to help Lone Peak hold off Copper Hills 5-4 Friday.

Despite training, domestic abuse calls remain the most dangerous for police

Amy Donaldson, KSL  |  Posted May 29th - 8:53pm

Increased training, community education aim to protect domestic violence survivors and police officers who respond to help.

Judge calls off Grantsville country show that defied public health orders

Annie Knox, KSL  |  Updated May 29th - 8:41pm

A judge issued an order Friday prohibiting a Saturday country music concert organized by activists who oppose public health restrictions.

New drugs make headway against lung, prostate, colon cancers

Marilynn Marchione, Associated Press  |  Updated May 29th - 8:36pm

Doctors are reporting success with newer drugs that control certain types of cancer better, reduce the risk it will come back and make treatment simpler and easier to bear.

Over 400 Utahns thanked Utah's Unexpected Heroes in sanitation

KSL.com Staff  |  Posted May 29th - 8:04pm

In our biggest response yet, 425 Utahns wrote in to thank Utah's Unexpected Heroes in sanitation for all they do.

'I get to offer hope': Utah businesswoman offers mental health support during time of crisis

Jenny Rollins, KSL.com Contributor  |  Posted May 29th - 7:32pm

The coronavirus pandemic has pushed much of the United States into a health crisis. The founder of Utah-based ConneXions says her company is here to help, offering mental health coaching, education and community support during this time.

Utah in ‘far better spot’ than expected amid COVID-19 pandemic, state House speaker says

Lisa Riley Roche, KSL  |  Posted May 29th - 7:11pm

But other speakers not as upbeat about impact.

New ways you can help Utahns affected by the coronavirus pandemic

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 29th - 6:26pm

State officials are asking Utahns to help in the coming months, including a new project aimed to help feed northern Utah communities hit hard by the pandemic.

Springville car crash causes fire, injures 22-year-old

Jen Riess, KSL.com  |  Updated May 29th - 6:06pm

A 22-year-old man was seriously injured in a Friday morning traffic accident involving a dump truck.

Millcreek councilwoman charged with DUI

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted May 29th - 5:47pm

Millcreek City Councilwoman Beverley Uipi, 44, was charged last month with driving under the influence, a class B misdemeanor, and failing to stay in her lane, an infraction.

Gov. Herbert transitions Grand County, West Valley City, Magna to yellow; SLC stays orange

Lauren Bennett, KSL.com  |  Updated May 29th - 4:30pm

Magna, West Valley City and Grand County move to the low-risk phase, while Utah's capitol asked to stay at moderate risk.

Here’s what changed in Utah’s latest COVID-19 guideline revision

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Updated May 29th - 3:55pm

Gov. Gary Herbert says an executive order signed Wednesday was done in an effort to find the perfect balance in reopening aspects of Utah’s economy while limiting COVID-19.

Teen charged as adult in fatal West Valley shooting

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted May 29th - 3:35pm

A 17-year-old boy accused of shooting and killing an 18-year-old man during a confrontation between two groups in West Valley City will stand trial as an adult.

Police: Man shot, killed person doing construction work at neighbor's house

Graham Dudley, KSL.com  |  Updated May 29th - 3:33pm

A man is in custody Friday after police say he fatally shot a man who was doing construction work on his neighbor's West Valley house.

Trump cuts WHO ties over virus, takes action against Hong Kong

Ben Fox, Associated Press  |  Updated May 29th - 3:27pm

President Donald Trump said Friday the U.S. will terminate its relationship with the World Health Organization over its handling of the coronavirus outbreak in China and will begin the process of withdrawing special trade benefits for Hong Kong because of the Chinese government’s imposition of a new security law in the semi-autonomous city.

Have You Seen This? Tiny dog decides to jump out of second story window

John Clyde, KSL.com Contributor  |  Posted May 29th - 3:06pm

I have no idea what was going through this pooch's mind, but he made a heck of a dive and walked away unscathed.

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