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Utah Royals extend 7-match unbeaten run with 0-0 draw at Bay FC

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted May 10 - 5:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

The right back line is every goalkeeper's best friend, but Utah Royals FC netminder Mandy McGlynn had every reason to thank her front line for another shutout Sunday afternoon.

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How a Latter-day Saint voice in 'Encanto' embraced her past and forgave herself

Mariya Manzhos, Deseret News  |  Posted May 10 - 4:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

In her new book, Adassa, who plays Dolores in Disney's "Encanto," shares her journey of rediscovering her purpose and worth.

Remains of US soldier who went missing in Morocco have been recovered

Akram Oubachir, Associated Press  |  Updated May 10 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. military says the remains of a U.S. Army soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco a week ago have been recovered.

The past will finally meet the present with Utah's first ever state historical museum

Lee Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted May 10 - 3:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The new museum — Utah's first ever state historical museum — will bring together 30,000 artifacts that are currently stuffed away in five storage locations around the Salt Lake Valley.

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7 of Utah's best attractions west of I-15

Siegfried & Jensen  |  Posted May 10 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

From national parks to iconic ski resorts, there's plenty to see and do in the Beehive State — and most of them are east of I-15. But there's a wealth of attractions to see west of the freeway as well. Here are a few places worth the drive.

Weber County Sheriff's Office implements new policy after child sexual abuse case 'mishandled'

Daniella Rivera, KSL  |  Posted May 10 - 2:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Weber County Sheriff's Office said it has reduced its active case backlog and implemented a new case management policy after a child sexual abuse case was mishandled.

Utah Jazz rise in draft lottery, claim No. 2 overall pick in 2026 NBA draft

Chandler Holt, KSL  |  Posted May 10 - 1:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

For the second time in franchise history, the Utah Jazz will be on the clock with the No. 2 overall pick in the NBA draft.

A faint meow in the rubble of a Mississippi tornado leads to a stunning rescue

R.J. Rico, Associated Press  |  Posted May 10 - 1:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Storm chaser Ashton Lemley heard the meow of a kitten pierce the darkness — and ended up making an unexpected rescue in the aftermath of a Mississippi tornado.

Replaying the Utah church ball game that ended in a prison riot — literally

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted May 10 - 12:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

If you're an over-35 Latter-day Saint church ball veteran, you can likely tell a few tales about that cultural phenomenon that spawned the phrase, "The brawl that begins with a prayer."

Provo's new Boys & Girls clubhouse gives Utah youth more space to learn, grow and belong

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted May 10 - 11:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Utah County celebrated the grand opening of its new clubhouse in Provo on Friday.

Utah theater spotlights 'older generation' for Disney-inspired production

Tamara Vaifanua, KSL  |  Posted May 10 - 10:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

A small community theater in Magna is looking to involve an often overlooked generation in their next production.

Therapy dogs help anxious patients at this dentist office

Peter Rosen, KSL  |  Posted May 10 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Anxious patients are being coaxed into the chair at the dentist's office by a new kind of dental assistant — dental therapy dogs.

8 children killed in Louisiana mass shooting remembered at funeral

John Raby, Associated Press  |  Posted May 10 - 9:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Faith leaders and politicians paid tribute at a funeral Saturday to eight children who were killed in a mass shooting last month in Louisiana.

Here's why used car prices and demand are soaring right now as gas prices skyrocket

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted May 10 - 9:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

When gas prices go up, used car prices go down, usually. But prices and demand now are climbing. We wanted to know why.

Pleasant Grove to host one-of-a-kind, 'inclusive and empowering' adaptive obstacle course

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted May 10 - 8:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

Berserker Blitz, an adaptive obstacle course, uses all-terrain wheelchairs for people with disabilities.

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You've seen the book, now get it for free

Vescovo Buonarroti Art, LLC  |  Posted May 10 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

"Putting on Christ" by author Steven Anthony Bishop seeks to inspire those who are diligent truth seekers. And for a limited time, KSL.com readers can get a free e-book version.

WHO reports 6 confirmed hantavirus cases tied to Spain-bound cruise

Padmanabhan Ananthan, Reuters  |  Posted May 10 - 7:56 a.m.  |  Save Story

The World Health Organization said on Friday ​that eight people had fallen ill, including three who died, in a hantavirus outbreak ‌linked to a cruise ship, with six more confirmed cases.

Accomplished Draper muralist credits mom for letting her paint on walls as a child

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted May 10 - 7:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

For over 20 years, Chelsea Blosil, of Draper, has been painting murals professionally. She credits her mom for letting her paint on walls as a child.

Stellar defense, Utah crowd lift Archers past rival Denver for 1st win of PLL season

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted May 9 - 10:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

Connor Fields had a first-half hat trick, and Sam King and CK Giancola each scored twice as the Archers earned their first win over the season with a 10-7 win over the Denver Outlaws at Zions Bank Stadium.

Utah postal carriers deliver donations for Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive

Sarah Martin, KSL  |  Posted May 9 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Mail carriers participated in one of the largest single-day food drives in the country Saturday.

Person dies after being hit by Frontier Airlines plane taking off at Denver airport

Michael Casey, Associated Press  |  Updated May 9 - 9:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

A person has been killed after being struck by a plane on the runway at Denver International Airport during takeoff.

US, Iran no closer to ending war as Qatari tanker sails toward Strait of Hormuz

Idrees Ali, Erin Banco and Hatem Maher, Reuters  |  Updated May 9 - 9:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

A state of relative calm prevailed around the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, after days of sporadic flare-ups, as the United States waited for Iran's response to its latest peace ​proposal.

Lack of structure, transition play lead Real Salt Lake to 3-1 loss to FC Dallas

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted May 9 - 9:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Real Salt Lake tries to play the same style on the road as at home, but that style was anything-but-regular Saturday night.