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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.
'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.
'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.
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.
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.
'It's a miracle': Utah girl stuck with father in Colombia gets visa, returns home
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 15 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah girl who was stuck in Colombia with her father for more than two months is back at home after U.S. officials reversed an earlier decision to deny her a visa.
Major esports tournament comes to downtown Salt Lake
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted May 15 - 8:01 p.m. | Save Story
The BLAST R6 Major is bringing elite esports competition to downtown Salt Lake City as eight of the world's top Rainbow Six Siege teams compete for a share of a $600,000 prize pool.
Utah health department has recouped much of $50M lost in drug rebates due to error
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted May 15 - 7:33 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Department of Health and Human Services lost almost $50 million in drug rebates, due to a technical error. On Wednesday it announced it has recouped $36 million.
Utah, federal officials urge bear safety after recent attacks in the West
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 15 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Utah and federal wildlife officials are advising hikers to be aware of bears as the peak outdoor recreation season begins after two high-profile incidents at Western national parks.
Business & Tech »
Utah House speaker owns 25K acres not far from site of proposed Box Elder County data center
Education »
Sevier middle school students honor veterans through America 250 mural
- Summer, sunshine and science: Physics Day at Lagoon
- SLCC graduates nearly 3 dozen inmates at the Utah State Correctional Facility
- Alta High School cancels classes Thursday amid SafeUT tip 'being taken as a threat'
- Burgess Owens wants to ban federal education funds from promoting race, gender ideologies
Environment »
How drought will impact fishing in Utah this year
- How Utah homeowners can navigate water conservation efforts and HOA regulations
- Owl found stuck in a concrete mixer is on the mend and flying free
- Cox declares state of emergency over late-season freeze that created crop losses
- Coalition urges Congress to allocate $2B for drought mitigation along Colorado River
Police & Courts »
Utah rolls out new seat belt campaign and crack down
- Park City Mountain ski patrol claims Vail Resorts violated labor contract
- Firefighters determine cause of wildfire burning Utah's Fishlake National Forest
- 'A wake up call': Utah man who shot victim during a robbery avoids prison
- 3 indicted in separate Utah drug cases with combined seizures of 230 pounds of narcotics
Politics »
Emails show FBI Director Patel's Hawaii trip included 'VIP snorkel' at a Pearl Harbor memorial
Religion »
Church of Jesus Christ announces new temple to be built in Ecuador
- Hindu statesman to lead invocations at 3 Utah meetings as part of effort to foster understanding
- Executive director of church missionary department dies of traumatic brain injury
- Guests joining Tabernacle Choir in California benefit concert to include Donny Osmond
- Is religion claiming a more prominent place in Utah's and America's K-12 classrooms?
Science »
Summer, sunshine and science: Physics Day at Lagoon
- Major esports tournament comes to downtown Salt Lake
- Local forum discusses community questions about approved data center in Box Elder County
- Meta and Google fund US kids' groups, as critics warn of social media risk
- University of Utah, Utah Population Database harnessing AI to improve cancer patient outcomes
