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Utah, Peruvian officials gather to mark 200 years of U.S.-Peruvian ties

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted May 7 - 7:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah leaders and representatives from the Peruvian community gathered at the Capitol to mark 200 years of U.S.-Peruvian ties.

New search begins for missing 69-year-old woman in Carbon County

Garna Mejia, KSL  |  Posted May 7 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new search effort is underway in Carbon County as family members and volunteers continue looking for a 69-year-old Utah woman who has been missing for over three months.

Utah teen's viral lacrosse goal leads to unique opportunity with state's Archers

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted May 7 - 6:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Brady, a 17-year-old lacrosse player who has Down syndrome, will be the Archers' honorary team captain when the Archers host the Denver Outlaws on Saturday.

Chief Justice Roberts laments public perception of Supreme Court as 'political actors'

Andrew Chung, Reuters  |  Posted May 7 - 6:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Chief Justice John Roberts expressed concern on Wednesday about the public perception of the Supreme Court as an institution driven primarily by political outcomes rather than law.

Viral lacrosse moment leads to honorary lacrosse contract

Tyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted May 7 - 5:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

A viral moment on a northern Utah lacrosse field is turning into a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for 17-year-old Brady Famuliner.

Box Elder County data center opponents pursuing ballot initative to challenge plans

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Updated May 7 - 5:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Foes of the Box Elder County data center proposal are pursuing a ballot initiative to challenge the controversial plans, though details of the effort are still emerging.

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Find your best RV match based on where you live in Utah

Kathleen Clove, KSL  |  Posted May 7 - 4:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

We're playing matchmaker. Based on the city you live in, we have the perfect rec vehicle to take you on vacation.

Man who firebombed a demonstration in Colorado, killing 1, is sentenced to life in prison

Mead Gruver, Associated Press  |  Updated May 7 - 4:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after pleading guilty Thursday to killing one person and injuring a dozen others in a 2025 firebombing attack.

Fueled by beer ads, March Madness tournaments will expand to 76 teams each starting next season

Eddie Pells, Associated Press  |  Updated May 7 - 4:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

The NCAA will expand its March Madness tournaments by eight teams each next season. It will add more early-round games in the first week without altering the overall format. The new 76-team brackets for men and women will feature 12 games involving 24 teams. The winners will join the main 64-team bracket starting Thursday for men and Friday for women. Most new slots are expected to go to power conference teams.

Utah father reacts to verdict in Abbey Gate bombing case, says fight for accountability continues

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted May 7 - 4:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah father whose son was killed in the 2021 bombing at Kabul's Abbey Gate said a recent federal court verdict is disappointing, but not the end of the search for accountability.

Have You Seen This? You'll never guess where this baseball lands

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted May 7 - 3:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Bringing dogs to the ballpark is all the rage, but one minor league team recently tried something a little more unique that led to one of the weirdest baseball moments.

Why Gov. Cox says 'prosperity' should be a means, not an end

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted May 7 - 3:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Global instability and rapid technological and economic change have made for "uncertain times," according to Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, leaving many Utahns "desperate" for a return to normal.

Tremonton parents arrested, accused of killing child through torture

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted May 7 - 2:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Tremonton couple was arrested Wednesday and accused of torturing their children through punishments that led to the death of an 11-year-old boy.

Midvale man charged with threatening state, federal employees

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted May 7 - 2:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Midvale man who police say has become increasingly hostile when posting about his political views has been charged with making a terroristic threat in emails to state employees.

A small town in Germany braces for end to decades of life with US troops

Lisi Niesner, Reuters  |  Updated May 7 - 1:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The picturesque Bavarian town of Vilseck has hosted U.S. forces since the end of World War II and could bear the brunt of President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw at least 5,000 troops from ​Germany.

Hill AFB ends Starbase program that sparked STEM interest among Utah students

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted May 7 - 12:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hill Air Force Base will conclude its sponsorship of the Starbase STEM program for Utah fifth graders at the end of this school year.

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Top ambassadors say under Iran War anti-Israel sentiment has morphed into something worse

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News   |  Posted May 7 - 12:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ambassadors under Trump, Biden and Obama say anti-Israel sentiment has morphed into something worse.

Karoline Leavitt announces birth of baby girl

Aileen Graef, CNN  |  Updated May 7 - 12:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday announced the birth of her daughter Viviana, saying the baby is "perfect and healthy."

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Robots milking cows? How this family farm is using technology to care for cows and the future

Dairy West  |  Posted May 7 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Fourth-generation dairy farmers David and Natalie Nelson use robotic milking systems that allow cows to choose when they are milked — an approach that's improving efficiency on the farm while supporting cow comfort and health.

Kearns man charged with 35 felonies accusing him of sexually abusing 2 young girls

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted May 7 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Kearns man is facing numerous first-degree felony charges accusing him of sexually abusing two young girls over two years.

Dozens of passengers left hantavirus-stricken cruise ship after 1st fatality

Molly Quell And Gerald Imray, Associated Press  |  Updated May 7 - 10:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Oceanwide Expeditions has revealed that 29 passengers disembarked from one of its cruise ships hit by a hantavirus outbreak on April 24.

Pope Leo, Rubio commit to stronger ties, Vatican says, amid Trump tensions

Joshua McElwee, Reuters  |  Updated May 7 - 10:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

Pope Leo XIV and Secretary of State Marco Rubio jointly committed at a meeting on Thursday to improving relations between the Vatican and Washington.

Ogden opts to take part in renewable energy program, joining 6 other Utah locales

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted May 7 - 10:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Ogden officials voted to take part in the Community Renewable Energy Program, meant to bolster use of clean energy, joining six other Utah locales.