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Hindu statesman to lead invocations at 3 Utah meetings as part of effort to foster understanding

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted May 12 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Hindu religious leader Rajan Zed is to handle the invocations at three public meetings in Utah this week as part of his efforts to foster religious understanding.

Pediatrics group issues new guidance on recess for first time in 13 years

Laura Ungar, Associated Press  |  Updated May 12 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

Recess isn't just a fun break for grade schoolers. It's crucial to good health and good grades for kids of all ages, says the American Academy of Pediatrics.

University of Utah, National Laboratory of the Rockies partner to advance critical minerals push

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted May 11 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The University of Utah last week signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Laboratory of the Rockies to enable greater research collaborations to strengthen the U.S. energy system.

Lawsuit blames ChatGPT maker OpenAI for helping plan a school shooting

Jeff Martin, Associated Press  |  Updated May 11 - 10:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The widow of a man killed in a mass shooting at Florida State University is suing ChatGPT maker OpenAI, blaming the artificial intelligence chatbot for contributing to the tragedy.

Senate Republicans propose $1B for Trump's ballroom security as Democrats pledge fight

Mary Clare Jalonick and Kevin Freking, Associated Press  |  Updated May 11 - 9:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Senate Republicans say they will move forward with a proposal to give the Secret Service up to $1 billion for security upgrades to Donald Trump's White House ballroom project.

Crumbl founders announce plan to depart leadership roles amid planned changes

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted May 11 - 8:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Crumbl's cofounders announced that they are stepping down from "day-to-day operating roles" after nearly a decade.

1 shot, injured while police serve search warrant in Cedar City

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted May 11 - 7:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

One person was injured in a shooting while police were serving a warrant at a Cedar City home on Monday.

'A way to inspire our kids': Homes sought for remaining prints of Utah Medal of Honor recipient

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted May 11 - 7:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Boosters of Army Pfc. Jose Valdez, a Medal of Honor recipient from World War II, seek homes for a handful of prints of the man that remain.

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How you can download a free copy of the acclaimed Mittleider Gardening Course

Food for Everyone Foundation  |  Posted May 11 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utahns wanting to up their gardening game and grow fresh fruits and veggies in their own yards can download — for free — The Mittleider Gardening Course: A step-by-step system designed to take the uncertainty out of gardening.

Moore, Maloy say Congress will need to weigh in if Iran conflict continues

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted May 11 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utahns in Congress are mulling possible congressional action more than two months since the beginning of the military conflict in Iran.

Dog dies after ingesting water in Virgin River; first responders share story and urge vigilance

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted May 11 - 6:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A dog died after ingesting water in the Virgin River in La Verkin on Sunday. First responders tell their firsthand experience and urge pet owners to be vigilant.

Dua Lipa sues Samsung for $15M for allegedly using her image to sell TVs

Rhea Rose Abraham, Reuters  |  Updated May 11 - 6:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

British pop star Dua Lipa has filed a lawsuit against Samsung Electronics seeking at least $15 million in damages, alleging the company used her image without permission.

Trump says Iran ceasefire is 'on life support' as hopes for a deal fade

Nandita Bose, Nayera Abdallah and Elwely Elwelly, Reuters  |  Updated May 11 - 5:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump said on Monday that a ceasefire with Iran was "on life support" after Tehran's response to a U.S. proposal to end the war made clear the two sides ​were still far apart.

Arches tested a timed-entry program in 2022. Here's what happened afterward

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted May 11 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new report outlines visitation and economic impacts of a timed-entry program implemented at Arches National Park in 2022.

Summit County men accused of selling cocaine to teenagers

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted May 11 - 4:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two men who police say have been selling cocaine to teens for months in the Park City area are now facing criminal charges.

Have You Seen This? 'The Lord of the Rings' trailer, but as a comedy

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted May 11 - 4:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A fan-made "The Lord of the Rings" trailer makes the epic movie trilogy into a comedy.

Executive director of church missionary department dies of traumatic brain injury

Curtis Booker and Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted May 11 - 3:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Elder W. Mark Bassett, a general authority seventy, died on Monday, according to church officials.

Student loans being targeted by scammers

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted May 11 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Unified police say student loan scams are just one of the many types of financial fraud and forgery cases keeping detectives busy.

6 found dead in cargo boxcar at Union Pacific yard in Texas border town, police say

Associated Press  |  Posted May 11 - 2:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Six people were found dead inside a cargo train boxcar at a Union Pacific rail yard near the Mexico border in Laredo, Texas, police said.

Guardsman Pass reopens early, as summerlike temperatures return to Utah

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted May 11 - 2:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Guardsman Pass, a popular seasonal route, reopened for the summer earlier than in past years, as summerlike temperatures return to the state.

Alcohol suspected in fatal hit-and-run crash in Provo

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated May 11 - 1:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Orem man is accused of hitting another vehicle and driving while intoxicated over the weekend, resulting in the death of an elderly woman.

Protesters at ICE detention facility arrested for allegedly interfering with traffic stop

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted May 11 - 1:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Four people protesting in front of the warehouse that ICE plans to use as a detention facility were arrested for allegedly interfering with a nearby traffic stop.

EU imposes sanctions over helping Russia abduct thousands of Ukrainian children

Lorne Cook, Associated Press  |  Updated May 11 - 12:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

The European Union imposed sanctions on 16 officials accused of helping Russia abduct tens of thousands of Ukrainian children and force many to change their identities or face adoption.