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Controversial proposal to allow sale of federal land in Washington, Beaver counties hits dead end

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted May 21 - 10:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A controversial proposal to let several local governmental entities in Washington County buy around 10,000 acres of federal land to help them contend with growth has hit a dead end.

Kaysville fire destroys car, damages adjacent garage

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted May 21 - 10:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

A fire Wednesday in Kaysville destroyed an electric car that was being charged in a driveway and damaged the garage of the adjacent home.

Two Israeli embassy staffers killed in Washington shooting

Reuters  |  Posted May 21 - 10:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two Israeli embassy staff were killed in a shooting outside an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday night, according to officials and media reports.

Epic Games' Fortnite returns to Apple App Store in US after nearly 5 years

Deborah Sophia and Kanjyik Ghosh, Reuters  |  Posted May 21 - 9:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Epic Games' wildly popular multiplayer shooter game "Fortnite" is available again on Apple's App Store in the U.S. from Tuesday, capping a ban of nearly five years.

Judge to decide if Utah County investigation can be used in defendant's other sex abuse case

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted May 21 - 9:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

A judge is now considering whether to bring information from a dismissed Utah County case against former therapist David Hamblin into his case of alleged sex abuse in Sanpete County.

Mississippi AG nearly collapses, is aided by Utah AG Brown during tour of the southern border

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted May 21 - 9:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

Temperatures at the southern border in Yuma, Ariz., teetered at the 100-degree line on Wednesday, as members of the Republican Attorneys General Association leadership took a tour of the U.S.-Mexico border.

Rollover on I-15 in Leeds leaves woman hospitalized; truck reported stolen, UHP says

Cody Blowers, St. George News  |  Posted May 21 - 8:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman was transported to the hospital and two men were taken into questioning by the Utah Highway Patrol following a crash on I-15 in Washington County on Wednesday morning.

White House asks Supreme Court to block access to DOGE records

Jonathan Stempel, Reuters  |  Posted May 21 - 8:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Trump administration on Wednesday asked the Supreme Court to set aside a judge's order requiring Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency to answer questions and disclose documents about its operations.

Study: Utah a 'middle of the pack' state for military retirees

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted May 21 - 8:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

May is National Military Appreciation Month — so it's an apt time to ask: Is Utah a "vet friendly" state for military retirees?

Civil lawsuit accuses BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff of sexually assaulting woman in 2023

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated May 21 - 7:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

A civil lawsuit filed Wednesday accused BYU starting quarterback Jake Retzlaff of sexually assaulting a woman at his home in 2023.

Utah commission chairman defends approval of Rocky Mountain Power 4.7% rate increase

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 21 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

A commission that approves utility rate adjustments across the state says it considered many factors before approving some of Rocky Mountain Power's proposed rate increase.

How social media reacted to 'Outdoor Boys' pulling the plug on YouTube

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted May 21 - 6:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Fans of the "Outdoor Boys" expressed disappointment about creator Luke Nichols pulling the plug on his wildly popular YouTube channel but respected his decision to remove his family from the spotlight.

Granite School District considering closing east-side elementary schools

Brian Carlson, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 21 - 6:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Granite School District is looking at possibly closing elementary schools on the district's east side.

Lagoon joins underage drinking prevention campaign as summer gets underway

Tamara Vaifanua, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 21 - 5:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Underage drinking prevention campaign Parents Empowered teamed up with Lagoon Amusement Park to help provide activities since school is out for summer.

Man arrested after police say he threatened Salt Lake City mayor after city's flag change

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 21 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Farmington man was arrested Tuesday after police say he made online threats against Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall and then showed up at Salt Lake City Hall after being questioned about it.

Hacker who breached communications app used by Trump aide stole government data

AJ Vicens, Raphael Satter, Reuters  |  Posted May 21 - 4:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

A hacker who breached the communications service used by former Trump national security adviser Mike Waltz earlier this month intercepted messages from a broader swathe of American officials.

2 more arrested in Kearns fatal shooting during robbery of champagne

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated May 21 - 4:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police have arrested two more people in connection with a robbery gone bad in the parking lot at Kearns High School over the weekend that resulted in one of the alleged 17-year-old robbers being shot and killed.

How the White House is looking to Utah as an example of promoting trade jobs

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted May 21 - 4:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox met with a Trump administration labor official to discuss the state's approach to promoting highly skilled trades and apprenticeships.

Have You Seen This? Clever dog leaves concert with a stick

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 21 - 3:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

A recent video goes to show that every dog really does have its day, no matter how many sticks are available.

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Step into summer in style with a luxury home in St. George

Fraxioned  |  Posted May 21 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rather than shouldering the full burden of a second home, families are discovering a smarter, more affordable way to own through fractional co-ownership homes.

Motorcyclist killed in crash on US 6 in Emery County

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted May 21 - 2:49 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.

Salt Lake City's gang detectives recognized as Gang Unit of the Year

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 21 - 2:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake police say arrests and preventive outreach programs helped the gang unit achieve the state's top honor.

Marco Rubio says Church of Jesus Christ will 'absolutely' be part of talks about fixing foreign aid

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Updated May 21 - 2:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday the State Department will look to charitable religious organizations like The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as it seeks to adjust foreign aid programs.

Family, friends plan vigil as ex-husband remembers Riverdale homicide victim

Andrew Adams, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 21 - 1:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

As family and friends planned a weekend vigil to remember 33-year-old Stacey Nicole Scott, her ex-husband said he hoped her story would raise awareness about domestic violence.

US formally accepts luxury jet from Qatar as Air Force One replacement, reports say

Katharine Jackson, Reuters  |  Updated May 21 - 1:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

The United States has accepted a 747 jetliner as a gift from Qatar and the Air Force has been asked to determine a way to rapidly upgrade it for use as a new Air Force One, U.S. media outlets reported on Wednesday.

BYU baseball shuts out Arizona State for 1st conference tournament win since 2017

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted May 21 - 12:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Justis Reiser and Ashton Johnson combined on a six-hit shutout with two strikeouts to lead BYU to a 2-0 victory over Arizona State in the first round of the Big 12 Tournament.

Honduras man arrested after police seize 4,800 fentanyl pills

Matt Brooks, KSL.com  |  Posted May 21 - 12:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

A police task force in Davis County seized approximately 4,800 fentanyl pills from a Honduran man who was arrested on suspicion of trafficking the drug.

Police chief responds to crime moving east since Jordan River Trail operation began

Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 21 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

New data shows crime is moving east since the Jordan River Trail safety operation went into effect.

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Eat more, stress less and drop pounds with this body hack!

Health Utah  |  Posted May 21 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

A little-known enzyme called AMPK could be the body's "metabolic master switch." One study showed that by boosting AMPK, you can burn fat, boost energy, and lose weight — without starving yourself.

Asked if he would run for president, Donald Trump Jr. says 'that calling is there'

Andrew Mills and Federico Maccioni, Reuters  |  Posted May 21 - 11:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump's eldest son Donald Trump Jr. said on Wednesday he could maybe run for president one day, adding "that calling is there."

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What's in (and what's out) of the Trump budget bill

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted May 21 - 11:08 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Reps. Blake Moore and Celeste Maloy explain what they like about the bill, which includes tax cuts, energy priorities and border security.

19-year-old man arrested after going 150 mph, fleeing through 2 Utah counties, deputy says

Matt Brooks, KSL.com  |  Posted May 21 - 10:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

Millard County sheriff's deputies say a driver who exceeded 150 mph and fled through Iron and Millard counties was arrested on Monday.

The ultimate Utah bucket list: 10 experiences you can't miss

Kathleen Clove, KSL.com  |  Posted May 21 - 10:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

Exploring Utah is one of the best parts of living in the Beehive State. Check out KSL.com's Top-10 Utah bucket list of adventures. Have you done them all?

Mother of man shot, killed in American Fork testifies against son's wife and his mother-in-law

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted May 21 - 9:57 a.m.  |  Save Story

Matthew Restelli's mother and a detective testified on Tuesday ahead of a judge's decision on whether to order his wife and mother-in-law to stand trial for his death.

Target cuts annual forecasts as tariff pressure mounts, demand slows further

Siddharth Cavale and Ananya Mariam Rajesh, Reuters  |  Posted May 21 - 9:14 a.m.  |  Save Story

Target slashed its annual sales forecast on Wednesday after posting a sharp fall in quarterly same-store sales, attributing the declines to weakened consumer confidence and a pullback in discretionary spending due to President Donald Trump's tariff war.

Washington County moms join forces to help erase $55K in school lunch debt

Jessi Bang, St. George News  |  Posted May 21 - 8:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two southern Utah business owners are turning happy hour into a helping hand with a goal to wipe out $55,000 in school lunch debt across Washington County with an upcoming event.

Bountiful teen recovering in coma after motorcycle crash

Dan Rascon, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 21 - 8:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 19-year-old young man is fighting for his life after a motorcycle crash late Friday night in Bountiful.

'VidAngel for audiobooks': Utah-based entrepreneurs debut explicit content-filtering service

Gabriela Fletcher, KSL.com  |  Posted May 21 - 8:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Siftbooks is a new Utah-based startup that allows users to filter explicit content like swearing and sexual scenarios from audiobooks.

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How you can support veteran-owned local businesses

Salt Lake Chamber  |  Posted May 21 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

On Memorial Day, as we honor the sacrifices of those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, consider how you can support veteran-owned businesses in Utah.

Utah National Guard member arrested in child exploitation sting

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 21 - 7:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

A member of the Utah National Guard has been arrested for allegedly trying to arrange a sexual encounter with a young boy.

Southwest Airlines will require chargers be kept out while in use because of battery fire concerns

Josh Funk, Associated Press  |  Updated May 21 - 7:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

Passengers on Southwest Airlines flights will soon be required to keep their portable chargers in plain sight while using them because of concerns about the growing number of lithium battery fires.

Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen is forced into draw in showdown against 'the world'

Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press  |  Posted May 21 - 6:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

Norwegian chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen was forced into a draw Monday by more than 143,000 people worldwide playing against him in a single, record-setting game.

Why Utah's fire season this year could be 'busier' despite snowpack, forecast

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 21 - 6:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

Experts say all of Utah could be in for an active fire season this summer despite different weather trends this winter, which is why Utahns should be vigilant over the next few months.

Driver at 'high rate of speed' swerves to avoid spike strips, dies in crash, UHP says

Ashley Imlay, KSL.com  |  Posted May 20 - 11:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

A driver crashed and died Tuesday night after swerving to avoid spike strips set by troopers who were trying to stop the driver due to speed, the Utah Highway Patrol said.

Special Olympics Torch Run unites athletes, law enforcement across Utah

Brian Carlson, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 20 - 10:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Special Olympics torch is making its way through Utah right now, ahead of the upcoming Special Olympics Utah Summer Games in Cedar City.

Utah advocates worry about potential Medicaid cuts' impact on kids

Annie Knox, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 20 - 10:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

As Republicans in the U.S. House propose steep cuts to Medicaid over the next 10 years, advocates in Utah say they're worried children will lose access to medical care.

Trump selects $175B Golden Dome defense shield design, appoints leader

Mike Stone and Jeff Mason, Reuters  |  Posted May 20 - 9:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he had selected a design for the $175 billion Golden Dome missile defense shield and named a Space Force general to head the ambitious program aimed at blocking threats from China and Russia.

'A really hard time': Many in Utah's Venezuelan community nervous after court decision

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted May 20 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Many in Utah's Venezuelan community are nervous after the Supreme Court decision upholding the Trump administration's determination to strip some 350,000 Venezuelans of temporary protected status.

Biden had not received prostate cancer screening since 2014, spokesperson says

Gram Slattery and Nandita Bose, Reuters  |  Posted May 20 - 8:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former President Joe Biden had not received a test for prostate cancer, known as a PSA, for more than a decade before he was diagnosed with an advanced form of the disease last week, a spokesperson said on Tuesday.

Firefighter's bar in Herriman hosts discussion on first responder trauma

Andrew Adams, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 20 - 7:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

The experiences of first responders can lead to depression, anxiety and trauma. One Utah firefighter hopes to tackle it through community discussions hosted at his new bar in Herriman.

Utah shop teacher graduates top of class in Utah Air National Guard

Arianne Brown for KSL.com  |  Posted May 20 - 7:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Despite seemingly insurmountable challenges, 33-year-old Kaysville Jr. High School shop teacher Brian Clancy completed basic training and graduated top of his class.

House fire displaces family in Washington County

Cody Blowers, St. George News  |  Posted May 20 - 6:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A structure fire reported in Washington County early Tuesday prompted a multiagency response to fight the quickly spreading blaze.

What will happen to your genetic data after 23andMe sale?

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted May 20 - 6:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals has said it will preserve the privacy of 23andMe's genetic data after it acquires the DNA testing company.

Audit finds several safety code violations with new and renovated K-12 schools

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted May 20 - 5:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

A legislative audit found "consistent problems" of compliance with building codes in several newly constructed and renovated public schools.

DNA match leads to arrest in West Valley home robbery, sexual assault

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 20 - 5:33 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.

Utah could be in for another hot summer, but will it also be wet or dry?

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 20 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah could be in for another scorching summer, but long-range outlooks offer hope for a productive monsoon season.

Funding cuts for school meals come at same time as call for healthier food

Renee Hickman, Reuters  |  Updated May 20 - 4:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Trump administration's mixed messages on school meals create a challenge for those involved with school nutrition programs, one school district nutrition program manager says.

2 face criminal charges tied to missing and 'endangered' Utah teen

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 20 - 4:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two men, one from Florida and one from Texas, face multiple criminal charges tied to the disappearance of a 15-year-old Utah girl.

George Wendt, who played a beloved barfly on 'Cheers' and found a home onstage, dies at 76

Mark Kennedy, Associated Press  |  Updated May 20 - 3:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

George Wendt, an actor with an Everyman charm who played the affable, beer-loving barfly Norm on the hit 1980s TV comedy "Cheers" and later crafted a stage career, has died. He was 76.