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Walmart and Target are slashing prices. What does that mean for inflation?

Analysis by Krystal Hur, CNN  |  Posted May 23 - 10:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Americans might be noticing markdowns for some everyday essentials during their weekly grocery runs. That doesn't mean the battle against inflation is won.

Justice Department says illegal monopoly by Ticketmaster and Live Nation drives up prices for fans

Alanna Durkin Richer and Wyatte Grantham-philips, Associated Press  |  Updated May 23 - 9:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Justice Department has filed a sweeping antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and parent company Live Nation Entertainment, accusing them of running an illegal monopoly over live events in America and driving up prices for fans.

K-9 Nero retires after 'impressive career' of sniffing out drugs in Washington County

Mori Kessler, St. George News  |  Posted May 23 - 9:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

After six years and over 400 deployments, Washington County sheriff's K-9 Nero has retired.

Nonprofit helps veterans get their lives back with K-9 help

Mike Anderson, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 23 - 9:11 a.m.  |  Save Story

A veteran is crediting his dog for making it possible for him over come his post-traumatic stress disorder, making it possible for him to graduate from Utah State University.

Tornadoes killed 5 and injured dozens in Iowa. Here's what they found after the storm

Hannah Fingerhut and Margery A. Beck, Associated Press  |  Posted May 23 - 8:57 a.m.  |  Save Story

Authorities say a deadly tornado that wreaked havoc in the small city of Greenfield, Iowa, left four people dead and nearly three dozen injured, while a fifth person was killed elsewhere.

Defense set to rest its case in Chad Daybell trial, with rebuttal witnesses to follow

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted May 23 - 8:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

The defense said it was prepared to rests its case in the Chad Daybell murder trial. Prosecutors are expected to call three rebuttal witnesses Thursday.

Lawmakers defend Sept. 1 contract deadline on downtown Salt Lake City 'revitalization' plans

Lindsay Aerts, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 23 - 8:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

The deal to raise Salt Lake City's sales tax to help house the new NHL team and revitalize downtown is moving fast, and lawmakers are defending the deadline.

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Why seeing and feeling are crucial when choosing countertop surfaces

Bedrock Quartz  |  Posted May 23 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Visiting a physical showroom is crucial. Bedrock Quartz, a local countertop company, encourages prospective buyers to visit one of its local showrooms before purchasing new countertops.

Utah family praying for recovery after son's near-drowning in creek

Lauren Steinbrecher, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 23 - 7:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

A central Utah family is hoping for a miracle for their little boy who disappeared into a creek and was rescued a mile downstream in Beaver County.

Strong winds topple stage at a campaign rally in northern Mexico, killing at least 9 people

Alberto Mendoza, Associated Press  |  Posted May 23 - 6:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

At least nine people are dead and 63 more injured after the collapse of a stage during a campaign rally in the northern Mexican state of Nuevo Leon.

Memorial Day travel could be busiest 'in almost 20 years,' AAA says

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 23 - 6:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

Almost 44 million Americans are expected to travel this weekend, which could cause some travel delays, including in Utah.

Man dead after apparent jet ski crash at East Canyon State Park

Andrew Adams, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 22 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

One man is dead after a jet ski crash in Morgan County.

Elderly woman tells dispatcher she is handcuffed, home invader dead in 911 call

Andrea Olson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted May 22 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

The audio recording of a 911 call reveals more details about a home invasion that led to the death of the gunman who threatened handcuffed the homeowner.

Utah police officer creates charity coin to honor Sgt. Bill Hooser

Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 22 - 10:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Cpl. Derrick Luera, with the Saratoga Springs Police Department, designed a 2-inch charity coin that features a sliding front that opens to reveal a 3D portrait of Santaquin Police Sgt. Bill Hooser.

Straightening up: How your posture affects your health

Emma Benson, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 22 - 9:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

We're all guilty of slouching in our chairs. But did you know poor posture can cause serious health issues?

Republican Sen. Rick Scott announces run for Senate leader after McConnell retires

Moira Warburton, Reuters  |  Posted May 22 - 9:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. Sen. Rick Scott told colleagues in a letter on Wednesday that he is running for Senate Republican leader, aiming to succeed current head Mitch McConnell, who has said he will step down from that role.

Salt Lake City budget proposal includes raises for mayor, City Council

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Posted May 22 - 9:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Salt Lake City 2024-25 budget proposal includes a 26% increase for Mayor Erin Mendenhall and members of the City Council, bringing her potential salary to nearly $212,000.

Taylor Swift's 'Tortured Poets Department' proves on-Target for retailer

Ananya Mariam Rajesh, Reuters  |  Posted May 22 - 8:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Music superstar Taylor Swift's latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department," was released just two weeks before the end of Target's quarter — and yet sales were enough to buoy the retailer's entertainment business.

Woman in St. George skirt-pulling incident fired from Utah AG's office, records show

Ashley Imlay, KSL.com  |  Posted May 22 - 8:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman charged with sexual battery after she allegedly tugged on another woman's skirt at a St. George restaurant was fired from the Utah Attorney General's Office after the incident went viral, newly released documents show.