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Man accused of using chainsaw to break into store, steal $12K worth of Pokémon cards
Audra Schroeder | Posted May 25 - 7:44 p.m. | Save Story
A West Palm Beach man allegedly broke into a Lake Park store to steal Pokémon cards — using a chainsaw.

Families gather at Utah Veterans Memorial Cemetery to remember loved ones on Memorial Day
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted May 25 - 7:02 p.m. | Save Story
Thousands of American flags lined the grounds of the Utah Veterans Cemetery and Memorial Park on Memorial Day, each one marking a life, a sacrifice, and a story.

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Controlled burn in Farmington Bay produces large plumes of smoke
Curtis Booker, KSL | Updated May 25 - 6:59 p.m. | Save Story
Davis County sees thick clouds of large smoke from 1,500-acre controlled burn on Monday.

Idaho school lunch debt challenge exceeds all funding expectations
Logan Ramsey, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted May 25 - 6:37 p.m. | Save Story
The challenge to pay off the total lunch debt of students in the Portneuf Valley in Idaho concluded earlier this month, exceeding all of its fundraising expectations.

After 250 years, Revolutionary War-era soldiers finally laid to rest in upstate New York
Ray Sanchez, CNN | Posted May 25 - 6:03 p.m. | Save Story
For more than 40 Revolutionary War-era soldiers, the long journey to their final resting place fittingly ended on Memorial Day weekend in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains.

Upgrades in the works around Pineview, Causey reservoirs in Weber County
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 25 - 5:47 p.m. | Save Story
As summer looms, upgrades are in the works in and around Pineview and Causey reservoirs, recreational hotspots in Weber County.

Weapons in school: KSL data request finds discrepancies in reporting
Courtney Johns and Emiley Dewey, KSL | Posted May 25 - 5:03 p.m. | Save Story
KSL Investigators asked the state and every school district how many weapons have been reported in Utah schools. In most cases, the numbers did not match.

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Try these affordable ideas to prep for a crowd-pleasing Memorial Day barbecue
Kathleen Clove, KSL | Posted May 25 - 4:55 p.m. | Save Story
It's time to get your backyard barbecue-ready for the summer with deals on KSL Classifieds.

Moose relocated after wandering into a backyard; officials say dry winter impacts animals
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted May 25 - 4:27 p.m. | Save Story
A young male moose that wandered into a Springville neighborhood was safely relocated Sunday.

Have You Seen This? How woman's clearance item find turns into bargain-bin fail
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted May 25 - 3:49 p.m. | Save Story
Woman thinks she's buying a box of candy, but ends up with something unexpected.

Utah woman nearly killed during skiing competition turns her story of survival into hope for others
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted May 25 - 3:13 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah woman has turned a career-ending skiing accident Into a mission of hope for survivors of traumatic brain injuries.

Police investigating 'suspicious death' of man in Salt Lake City
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted May 25 - 2:45 p.m. | Save Story
Police said they are investigating what's being called a "suspicious death" of a man in Salt Lake City on Monday.

'I hurt for the guys': Real Salt Lake's Luna, Gozo left off US roster for World Cup
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted May 25 - 2:23 p.m. | Save Story
According to a leaked roster first reported by The Athletic and later ESPN with a full reveal by The Guardian, Pochettino's roster will not include either RSL talisman Diego Luna or rising star Zavier Gozo.

Sharks used as ocean sensors to aid hurricane research
Allyson Rae, WBBH | Posted May 25 - 2:03 p.m. | Save Story
Scientists are exploring the use of tagged sharks as mobile ocean sensors to collect critical data for hurricane research and environmental studies.

With the desert cliffs as a backdrop, Tuacahn embraces all the ups and downs of open-air theater
Valerie Jones, Deseret News | Posted May 25 - 12:58 p.m. | Save Story
Tuacahn Amphitheatre has seen its fair share of the unexpected in the 31 years that it's been bringing live theater to southern Utah, from high winds and monsoon rains to snow flurries.

Here is every Utah state champion from the 2025-26 spring season
KSL Sports | Posted May 25 - 12:48 p.m. | Save Story
Here's a list of every champion from baseball, softball, boys and girls lacrosse, boys soccer, girls golf, boys tennis and track and field during the 2025 spring season, courtesy of KSL and the Deseret News.

A taste of Texas is moving into Salt Lake City's latest major development
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 25 - 12:10 p.m. | Save Story
A pair of restaurants with a Lone-Star-State flair are moving into one of Salt Lake City's newest developments.

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Inside the ruins of the Grand Canyon Lodge
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted May 25 - 11:26 a.m. | Save Story
After wildfires destroyed the historic Grand Canyon Lodge, park officials are planning a rebuild that will preserve its legacy.

2 arrested in largest meth seizure in Idaho history, police say
Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted May 25 - 11:19 a.m. | Save Story
Two men were arrested on Wednesday after deputies said they seized the largest amount of methamphetamine at one time in Idaho history.

The origins of Memorial Day and how it has evolved
The Associated Press | Posted May 25 - 10:45 a.m. | Save Story
Memorial Day is officially about mourning fallen service members. But it has come to signal the unofficial start of summer and retail discounts.

Checking autocorrect to spell 'bougie' or 'ukulele'? You're not alone
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted May 25 - 10:08 a.m. | Save Story
Here's America's most misspelled word top 10 list.

Weber County home sustains estimated $250,000 in fire damage
Ashley Imlay, KSL | Posted May 25 - 9:34 a.m. | Save Story
A home in Weber County suffered severe damage in a fire on Sunday, police said.

Evacuations lifted as crews make progress on Christy Lane Wildfire in Iron County
Payton Davis, KSL | Updated May 25 - 9:33 a.m. | Save Story
Around 50 people are back in their homes Monday after being temporarily evacuated due to a human-caused fire Sunday night in Summit, Iron County.
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'I hurt for the guys': Real Salt Lake's Luna, Gozo left off US roster for World Cup
- Here is every Utah state champion from the 2025-26 spring season
- Southern Utah University names university Hall of Famer as new athletic director
- High school baseball: American Fork adds to 6A dynasty; Spanish Fork repeats in 5A
- Kiana Palacios' first NWSL goal helps Utah Royals FC to rivalry win over Denver Summit
Features »

Upgrades in the works around Pineview, Causey reservoirs in Weber County
- Moose relocated after wandering into a backyard; officials say dry winter impacts animals
- Colorado black bears found under family home safely relocated
- Have You Seen This? How woman's clearance item find turns into bargain-bin fail
- Utah woman nearly killed during skiing competition turns her story of survival into hope for others
Outdoors »

Upgrades in the works around Pineview, Causey reservoirs in Weber County
- Moose relocated after wandering into a backyard; officials say dry winter impacts animals
- Colorado black bears found under family home safely relocated
- Salt Lake City's newest trail comes with a flashy new art piece nearly 2,000 feet long
- Utah's drought is worsening, but will projected El Niño offer relief this summer?
World »

Why did T. rex have tiny arms? A new study may finally have the answer
- Pope calls for robust regulation of AI in manifesto that ponders the future of humanity
- Sharks used as ocean sensors to aid hurricane research
- Ugandan health officials report new Ebola virus infections, bringing cases to 7
- Airline miles may not go as far as the Iran war drives up fuel costs and summer fares
U.S. »

Man accused of using chainsaw to break into store, steal $12K worth of Pokémon cards
- After 250 years, Revolutionary War-era soldiers finally laid to rest in upstate New York
- US Justice Department seeks to lift injunction on ballroom project after shooting
- The risk of a catastrophic chemical tank explosion in California has been eliminated, officials say
- Colorado black bears found under family home safely relocated
Voces de Utah »

Utah lawyers mull lawsuit to halt Salt Lake City immigrant detention center plans
- Red Iguana restaurant expands to dining hub outside Salt Lake Bees stadium
- Judge orders release of Park City immigrant whose detention prompted outcry
- 'It's a miracle': Utah girl stuck with father in Colombia gets visa, returns home
- Judge orders more training of Colorado immigration agents in case involving Utah immigrant
Business »

A taste of Texas is moving into Salt Lake City's latest major development
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- Totaled car? Why your car insurance keeps charging premiums and how you can stop it
- Utah leaders and organizations honored at Salt Lake Chamber's 'Under One Sky' awards gala
- Idaho firm plans to redevelop long-vacant site off Ogden's 12th Street and Wall Avenue
Politics »
US Justice Department seeks to lift injunction on ballroom project after shooting
- Utah lawyers mull lawsuit to halt Salt Lake City immigrant detention center plans
- Republican defiance over 'anti-weaponization' fund sets up confrontation with Trump
- Utah lawmakers to study impact of data centers on wildlife, environment
- Sens. John Curtis and Mark Kelly debut video campaign urging parties to 'disagree better'






