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Utah's drought is worsening, but will projected El Niño offer relief this summer?

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted May 25 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Federal forecasters released new long-range weather models that signal some hope on the horizon for drought-stricken Utah.

Iron County fire prompts evacuations

Payton Davis, KSL  |  Posted May 24 - 8:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

The evacuation of 50 people due to a human-caused fire was underway Sunday night near Summit in Iron County. 

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'I feel freer than ever': Utah singer talks Latter-day Saint mission and life post-'American Idol'

Lottie Elizabeth Johnson, Deseret News  |  Posted May 24 - 8:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

In a recent interview, Liahona Olayan reflected on "American Idol," how serving a Latter-day Saint mission has made her a better artist and her new music.

Repeat child sex offender sentenced to 25 years in federal prison

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted May 24 - 8:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

A repeat child sex offender was sentenced last month to 25 years in federal prison for filming and photographing sexually explicit content of a child.

1 dead in I-80 rollover in Tooele County

Payton Davis, KSL  |  Posted May 24 - 7:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man died Saturday night after his car rolled over off I-80 into a retention pond in Tooele County.

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Why your next 'miracle supplement' should be a jar of raw honey

Elden Foods  |  Posted May 24 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

One of the most powerful health boosters isn't found at your local pharmacy or through a high-end website. It comes straight from nature: high-quality, raw honey.

1 suspected dead in Cedar City fire, police say

Ashley Imlay, KSL  |  Posted May 24 - 5:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

One person is suspected to have been killed in a fire that started Sunday afternoon in a trailer in Cedar City, police said.

A year later, no charges filed in Sandy stalking case

Daniella Rivera, KSL  |  Posted May 24 - 5:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lessons were learned and policies were changed were the result of a KSL investigation into a stalking case in Sandy. But a year later, no charges have been filed in the case.

A cancer patient leads his own parade

Peter Rosen, KSL  |  Posted May 24 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

At first glance, Zachary Proctor's paintings are just whimsical art designed to appeal to the younger clientele. But upon closer examination, the paintings tell a much deeper story.

Republican defiance over 'anti-weaponization' fund sets up confrontation with Trump

Richard Cowan and Nolan D. McCaskill, Reuters  |  Updated May 24 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Republicans in Congress have revolted over President Donald Trump's $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization" fund, setting the stage for a searing battle as midterm ​elections loom.

Utah leaders and organizations honored at Salt Lake Chamber's 'Under One Sky' awards gala

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted May 24 - 3:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Leaders and organizations gathered for the Salt Lake Chamber's "Under One Sky" awards gala on Thursday to honor those who helped build the American dream in Utah.

How a Utah school district is bringing its community together for special needs students, families

Meg Christensen for KSL  |  Posted May 24 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A fourth-grade student with Down syndrome at North Ogden Elementary School is showcasing how teams working together for inclusion can be successful in Utah.

The Milky Way ate another galaxy. Scientists say they've found the scraps

Ashley Strickland, CNN  |  Updated May 24 - 2:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

An unusual collection of stars may represent the remnants of a dwarf galaxy that the Milky Way devoured about 10 billion years ago.

An ER for mental health: How access centers help patients in crisis

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted May 24 - 1:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Behavioral health access centers function like an emergency room for mental health and substance use crises where adults can always walk in — and it saved the life of Jerry Smith.

Utah mom says chatbot tried to turn her daughter against her

Debbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted May 24 - 12:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah mother said she's rethinking how her family uses technology after an unsettling exchange between her 9‑year‑old daughter and Amazon's now‑retired AI chatbot, Rufus.

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The $182,000 Social Security mistake retirees never see coming

B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors  |  Posted May 24 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

They say that people often underestimate how much their Social Security is worth in lifetime income – and this is a critical retirement planning mistake that could easily be avoided.

Americans exposed to hantavirus on ship enjoy Nebraska hospitality while in quarantine

Josh Funk, Associated Press  |  Posted May 24 - 11:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

The 18 American passengers who were exposed to hantavirus on the MV Hondius cruise ship are getting a taste of Nebraska hospitality as they wait to find out how much longer they will have to remain in quarantine at the hospital in Omaha.

Southern California chemical tank at risk of exploding as 50,000 residents ordered to evacuate

John Raby and Josh Funk, Associated Press  |  Posted May 24 - 10:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

Authorities braced for the possibility that a damaged chemical tank in Southern California could leak or explode as an evacuation order continued into the Memorial Day weekend for 50,000 residents with no timeline on when they can return.

Southern Utah University names university Hall of Famer as new athletic director

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted May 24 - 10:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Southern Utah University named Myndee Kay Larsen as its permanent athletic director.

Idaho firm plans to redevelop long-vacant site off Ogden's 12th Street and Wall Avenue

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted May 24 - 9:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

An Idaho firm has acquired a long-vacant site off 12th Street and Wall Avenue in Ogden and plans to redevelop the location, probably with new retailers.

14-year-old former patient breaks ground on Huntsman Cancer Institute expansion

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted May 24 - 9:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Huntsman Cancer Institute is doubling the capacity of its proton therapy center. It is the only location the therapy, used in brain cancers and children's cancers, is available in Utah.

Amber Alert issued for 2 young boys abducted in Saratoga Springs; lives 'in danger'

Sicily Stanton for KSL  |  Posted May 24 - 8:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

Authorities issued an Amber Alert early Sunday for two young children believed to have been abducted by a family member in Saratoga Springs, and are asking the public for help locating them and the suspect.

Elementary school raising funds for fourth grader with aggressive brain cancer

Cody Roberts, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted May 24 - 8:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

In February, Emma Hill and her parents learned she had an aggressive, cancerous brain tumor. It's officially called a diffuse midline glioma, but Emma doesn't call it that. She's nicknamed it Ursula.