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Trump-endorsed Paxton topples Cornyn in Texas

Nolan D. McCaskill, Reuters  |  Updated May 27 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton ousted four-term Sen. John Cornyn on Tuesday, riding President Donald Trump's endorsement to a runoff victory for the Republican Senate nomination.

Here's why Mike Kennedy is optimistic about Utah's role in the air mobility push

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted May 26 - 10:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

The future of flight appears poised for takeoff in Utah, with influential leaders at the state and federal level voicing their support and detailing their efforts to bring air mobility to the Beehive State.

Sonny Rollins, saxophonist and restless genius of jazz, dead at 95

Associated Press  |  Posted May 26 - 10:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sonny Rollins, the tenor saxophonist and restless genius whose bold, distinctive tone and constant experimentation kept him on the cutting edge of jazz for more than 50 years, died Monday at age 95.

Sea lion dies of sudden illness at Utah's Hogle Zoo

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted May 26 - 9:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's Hogle Zoo announced the sad news that one of its newest residents, a sea lion, has died after suffering from a sudden illness.

Hoover Dam receives patriotic glow-up for America 250

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted May 26 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

One of the U.S.'s more iconic dams received a patriotic makeover during the holiday weekend, and visitors can view it all the way up to the nation's big anniversary this July.

Park City moose sighting highlights spring baby animal season in Utah

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted May 26 - 8:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Wildlife officials are reminding Utah residents to keep their distance as baby animals begin to appear across the state.

BTS is releasing limited edition hotteok-flavored Oreos

Auzinea Bacon, CNN  |  Posted May 26 - 8:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

K-pop group BTS returned in March with their first concert in nearly four years. Now it's teaming up with Oreo, one of America's most famous cookie brands, for a limited-edition flavor.

Tooele County first responders brace for '100 deadliest days' of summer

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted May 26 - 7:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's 100 deadliest days began this weekend with a tragic crash in Lake Point, Tooele County, and county first responders are pleading for drivers to focus on safety.

Poll: Utahns concerned about hantavirus outbreak

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted May 26 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll shows that though the hantavirus outbreak was thousands of miles away, the aftermath has raised concerns among Utahns.

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Navigating uncertainty: Expert insights into Salt Lake City's 2026 summer homes market

The Stern Team  |  Posted May 26 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Heading into the busy summer season, here's why working with an experienced real estate team can give you a meaningful advantage.

At least 1 dead, 9 others missing in chemical tank implosion at Washington state mill

Claire Rush and Rebecca Boone, Associated Press  |  Updated May 26 - 6:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

Authorities have confirmed that one person died and 9 others were unaccounted for after a chemical tank imploded at a pulp and paper mill in Washington state.

Utah business owners convicted in $30M fraud scheme with Noah's Event Center

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted May 26 - 6:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Business owners of an event center company that used to have a location in South Jordan before it shut down five years ago were just found guilty of conducting more than $30 million in fraud.

Trump's redistricting push suffers setbacks in Alabama, South Carolina

Joseph Ax, Reuters  |  Updated May 26 - 6:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump's push for Republican-led states to draw electoral maps more favorable to his party ahead of November's midterm elections suffered twin setbacks on Tuesday.

Residents say vandalism, attacks tied to 1 neighbor have left them fearful

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted May 26 - 5:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

A group of residents in Salt Lake City's Marmalade District said they are living in fear as incidents of vandalism, harassment and safety concerns with their neighbor continue.

Railroad company to relocate Salt Lake yard, easing blocked crossing congestion

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted May 26 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A project to relocate a heavily used railroad yard in Salt Lake City is expected to ease some of the city's east-west transportation issues.

Nate Blouin says he will drop out if he is not leading progressive against McAdams

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted May 26 - 4:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nate Blouin says he will drop out of the race for Utah's newly redrawn 1st Congressional District if he is not the leading progressive challenger against former Rep. Ben McAdams.

How Rocky Mountain Power plans to handle a potentially active fire season

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted May 26 - 3:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's largest power provider says more temporary blackouts are possible as it handles a potentially active fire season in the state.

Austin Ainge reveals how Utah Jazz are approaching crucial offseason

Chandler Holt, KSL  |  Posted May 26 - 3:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Even though only three teams are still standing in the playoffs, it is quite possibly the busiest time of the year for NBA front offices.

Utah startup Rize Sweet Rollz celebrates new milestone

Rachel Fabbi, KSL  |  Posted May 26 - 2:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rize Sweet Rollz, a Utah startup, is celebrating a major milestone — moving into a kitchen space of its own. But what really makes the business stand out is its story.

'Dirty Dozen' produce: Nearly 100% tested positive for pesticides, including 'forever chemicals'

Sandee LaMotte, CNN  |  Posted May 26 - 1:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Leafy greens such as spinach and kale and perennial kid favorites such as strawberries and grapes held the highest levels of potentially harmful pesticide residues based on government tests.

Muslims begin the annual Hajj in sweltering heat against a backdrop of war concerns

Baraa Anwer and Mariam Fam, Associated Press  |  Updated May 26 - 12:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

The annual Islamic Hajj pilgrimage, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, began Monday in sweltering temperatures against the backdrop of a tenuous ceasefire in the Iran war.

Schultz backs Box Elder referendum as Utah lawmakers vote to study data center impact

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Updated May 26 - 12:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz said he thinks Box Elder County voters should get to weigh in on the future of a large proposed data center.

How closely did Utahns follow the Mammoth playoff run?

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted May 26 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Four in 10 Utahns very or somewhat closely followed the Mammoth in their first-round playoff matchup, according to a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll.