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Fatal crash closes southbound I-15 near St. George

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted May 23 - 7:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

Southbound I-15 is closed in Washington after a semitruck struck a pedestrian early Friday.

1 dead in Midvale following confrontation with police

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 23 - 7:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

One person is dead following an altercation with police near 165 W. 7200 South in Midvale early Friday.

Music talent agent among dead after jet crashes into San Diego neighborhood

Julie Watson, Associated Press  |  Updated May 22 - 10:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

The music agency Sound Talent Group said Thursday that three of its employees died on the private plane that crashed into a San Diego neighborhood.

Ogden leaders unveil new Marshall White Center in the city's older, more diverse core

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted May 22 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ogden leaders unveiled the new Marshall White Center, a community center and recreational facility serving one of the city's most diverse neighborhoods.

Not done yet: Senate Republicans plan changes to House's Trump tax-cuts bill

Bo Erickson, Reuters  |  Posted May 22 - 10:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Senate Republicans said on Thursday they will seek substantial changes to President Donald Trump's sweeping tax and spending bill after it narrowly won approval in the House of Representatives.

'Our crown jewel': Officials mark opening of new $6.5M facility in Ogden to serve child abuse victims

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted May 22 - 9:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

The $6.5 million structure replaces the old center at 2408 Van Buren Ave., serving as the principal space where young victims of physical and sexual abuse, internet exploitation, and other crimes meet with police investigators and get medical exams.

Dinosaur tracks showing students the safe way to walk, bike to school

Brian Carlson, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 22 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Improving safety for young students walking or biking to class — Bike Utah and Salt Lake City are doing just that for students at Rose Park Elementary. On Thursday, they took dinosaur-sized steps to make it happen.

Senate votes to block California 2035 electric vehicle rules

David Shepardson, Reuters  |  Posted May 22 - 8:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Senate on Thursday voted to bar California's landmark plan to end the sale of gasoline-only vehicles by 2035 that has been adopted by 11 other states representing a third of the U.S. auto market.

Review: 'Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning' delivers big on action, story, fun

John Clyde  |  Posted May 22 - 7:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

Here's why I think "The Final Reckoning" is a brilliant addition to the already strong "Mission: Impossible" catalog.

Committee formed to search for new Utah State University president

Gabriela Fletcher, KSL.com  |  Posted May 22 - 7:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Board of Education announced a nine-person committee has been formed to find the new president of Utah State University and plans to begin accepting applications in the coming weeks.

Trump administration blocks Harvard's ability to enroll international students

Nate Raymond and Ted Hesson, Reuters  |  Posted May 22 - 6:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump's administration revoked Harvard University's ability to enroll international students on Thursday, and is forcing existing students to transfer to other schools or lose their legal status, the Department of Homeland Security said.

Mobile temple recommends soon available for Latter-day Saints

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted May 22 - 5:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints hopes to simplify the temple experience for members with mobile temple recommends becoming available in the next several weeks.

Man charged in West Valley home robbery, sex assault may have ties to Venezuelan gang

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated May 22 - 5:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

A DNA match led to the arrest of a man accused of forcing his way into a West Valley apartment in March, then sexually assaulting and robbing a woman.

UDOT warns of traffic delays of up to 30-55 minutes this Memorial Day weekend

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 22 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Memorial Day weekend could be especially busy across the country, including in Utah, according to transportation experts.

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Biggest Utah summer concerts of 2025

Kathleen Clove, KSL Classifieds  |  Posted May 22 - 4:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

Find last-minute deals on KSL Classifieds tickets for all the notable shows headed to Utah.

Midvale man accused of abusing teen he was 'married' to

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 22 - 4:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Midvale man has been arrested and accused of beating and sexually assaulting a teen girl who claims she is his "religious spouse."

Veteran educator Molly L. Hart will be Utah's next state school superintendent of public instruction

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted May 22 - 4:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The state's next state superintendent of public instruction will be a familiar face at the Utah State Board of Education offices.

Existing home sales unexpectedly fall in April

Lucia Mutikani, Reuters  |  Updated May 22 - 3:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Existing home sales unexpectedly fell in April despite a temporary drop in mortgage rates and increased supply, and could remain lackluster this year amid rising economic uncertainty.

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Adventure meets comfort — plan the ultimate family getaway at AutoCamp Zion

AutoCamp Zion  |  Posted May 22 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nestled just 20 minutes outside Zion National Park, AutoCamp Zion offers the perfect blend of outdoor adventure and the modern comforts of a boutique hotel — all just a few hours' drive from Utah's biggest cities.

Dutch motorcyclist killed in crash on US 6 in Emery County

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Updated May 22 - 2:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

A motorcyclist died Wednesday after crashing into the back of a semitruck on U.S. 6 in Horse Canyon in Emery County.

Southern Utah man faces federal charge accusing him of damaging ICE vehicle

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 22 - 2:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Santa Clara man is facing a federal charge accusing him of damaging an Immigrations and Custom Enforcement transit van.

Split Supreme Court blocks taxpayer-funded religious charter school

John Kruzel, Reuters  |  Updated May 22 - 2:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A split Supreme Court on Thursday blocked a bid led by two Catholic dioceses to establish in Oklahoma the nation's first taxpayer-funded religious charter school in a major case involving religious rights in American education.

Utahns encouraged to 'Drive Good' as 100 deadliest days of summer begins

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 22 - 2:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

The state launched its annual campaign Thursday to remind drivers to practice safe driving habits between the Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends.