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Ukraine calls on allies to keep pressure on Russia after talks yield no ceasefire

Tom Balmforth, Can Sezer and Vladimir Soldatkin, Reuters  |  Updated May 16 - 5:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ukraine rallied support from its Western allies on Friday after Kyiv and Moscow failed to agree to a ceasefire at their first direct talks in more than three years.

Food-conditioned grizzly bear trapped and killed in Yellowstone National Park

Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted May 16 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Officials in Yellowstone National Park trapped and killed a male grizzly Wednesday after it was spotted in developed areas of the park.

FBI, DHS, Secret Service investigating former FBI director James Comey's anti-Trump post

Eva Terry, Deseret News  |  Posted May 16 - 4:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former FBI Director James Comey posted a photo on Thursday of beach shells and stones arranged in the shape of "86 47," which many have denounced as a cryptic message calling for President Donald Trump's assassination or removal.

Have You Seen This? Hotel collapses in seconds during controlled demolition

Gabriela Fletcher, KSL.com  |  Posted May 16 - 3:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Sheraton Crossroads Hotel in Mahwah, New Jersey, was demolished last week by controlled implosion and the video of its collapse is extremely satisfying.

Former Provo OB-GYN charged with 2 more counts of object rape

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 16 - 3:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A former Provo OB-GYN already facing more than a dozen felony charges in multiple cases was charged with two more felonies Friday alleging he sexually abused another patient.

Gene editing helped a desperately ill baby thrive. Scientists say it could someday treat millions

Laura Ungar, Associated Press  |  Posted May 16 - 2:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A baby born with a rare and dangerous genetic disease is thriving after getting an experimental gene editing treatment made just for him.

Blake Moore still confident in Trump's tax bill after GOPers helped block it

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted May 16 - 2:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Rep. Blake Moore said he is still confident House Republicans will be able to advance a tax cut bill even after some Republicans voted to block a procedural vote on the measure.

'Shoot, shovel and shut up.' Police records detail horrific alleged killing of missing Idaho man

Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted May 16 - 1:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Court documents reveal extremely graphic information about the alleged killing of a missing Challis man.

BYU's new boss wants to 'lock in' men's basketball coach Kevin Young. Here's why

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted May 16 - 1:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Could the former Phoenix Suns associate head coach make his way back to the Valley of the Sun after a breakout inaugural campaign in Provo?

Strong winds significantly damage Grantsville homes

Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 16 - 1:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

People are cleaning up from last weekend's high winds across Utah, including in Grantsville where strong winds left one family without a home.

Utah's Norwegian community to mark Norway's Constitution Day, 200 years of emigration

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted May 16 - 12:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's Norwegian community on Saturday will mark Constitution Day, a major holiday in Norway, and 200 years of emigration from the country to the United States.

Army sergeant faces 31 felonies alleging inappropriate online relationship with Utah teen

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 16 - 12:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A U.S. Army sergeant based in Tacoma is facing 31 felonies accusing him of sexually exploiting a teen girl in Utah online.

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My Line of Authority: An incredible gift for your missionary

My Line of Authority  |  Posted May 16 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

During the upcoming summer season of missionary farewells, give a unique and memorable gift that is sure to be remembered.

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This Book of Mormon phrase may carry more weight than you think

Tad Walch, Deseret News  |  Posted May 16 - 11:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

Elder Quentin L. Cook recently spotlighted the Book of Mormon's oft-used phrase, describing how what one saw as an object of ridicule another recognized as profound evidence of the truth of the book.

Republicans reject Trump tax-cut bill after president calls for unity

David Morgan and Bo Erickson, Reuters  |  Posted May 16 - 11:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump's sweeping tax bill failed in a procedural vote in a key congressional committee on Friday, as five Republicans rejected the package amid calls for deeper spending cuts, potentially delaying its passage in the House of Representatives.

Consecutive prison terms ordered for Salt Lake man tied to killing outside downtown convention

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted May 16 - 10:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

One of three men charged in a 2022 killing outside a sneaker convention at the Salt Palace Convention Center was sentenced to consecutive terms in prison Wednesday.

Is Congress protecting children or policing the internet?

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted May 16 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Despite not progressing through Congress, the Kids Online Safety Act received strong bipartisan support in the U.S. Senate last summer, and its sponsors are strong-arming a comeback of the bill.

Herriman man arrested after vandalizing Tesla with anti-Trump sticker, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 16 - 9:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Herriman man was arrested Thursday for allegedly putting an anti-Trump sticker on a Tesla Cybertruck, and police say he may have done it to more than one Tesla vehicle.

Man critically injured after being hit by train in Salt Lake City

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted May 16 - 9:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man is in critical condition after being hit by a Union Pacific train early Friday in Salt Lake City.

St. George man pulled over for traffic infractions now charged with threatening UHP

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 16 - 8:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

A St. George man who allegedly claims he is a 'free man' is facing felony charges accusing him of threatening the Utah Highway Patrol after a traffic stop and subsequent citation.

Ogden woman, spurred by recent dog-hoarding case, hosting dog adoption event in Roy

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted May 16 - 8:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Lisa Peterson, motivated by a recent dog-hoarding case in Ogden, launched her own dog rescue operation and is hosting a dog-adoption event in Roy.

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The 2025 Nissan Kicks delivers big on value, style and features

Jason Bell  |  Posted May 16 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Refreshed inside and out, Nissan's smallest SUV is anything but basic.

Orem teen who died in motorcycle crash remembered for his dancing, kindness and hugs

Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 16 - 7:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

When people talk about Noah Scribner from Orem, their first thoughts aren't about how talented he was, though he was. Or about his hard work, though he worked harder than most.

More than 2,000 Starbucks baristas go on strike to protest new dress code

Dee-ann Durbin, Associated Press  |  Posted May 16 - 7:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

More than 2,000 Starbucks baristas at 120 U.S. stores have gone on strike since Sunday to protest a new company dress code. The coffee giant announced last month that it was setting new limits on what baristas can wear under their green aprons.

Former BYU baseball starter accused of child sexual assault pleads guilty to lesser charges

Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted May 16 - 6:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 22-year-old former BYU baseball starter has pleaded guilty to lesser felony charges after he was accused of sexually assaulting a minor.

These historical Utah 'treasures' are on the verge of disappearing forever

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 16 - 6:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

Preservation Utah added a dozen more historic sites to its Most Endangered list, highlighting pieces of state history at risk of being lost forever.

Will increased logging help ease southern Utah's wildfire crisis or exacerbate the issue?

Alysha Lundgren, St. George News  |  Posted May 15 - 10:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Trump administration aims to increase lumber production in the U.S. and simultaneously reduce wildfire risk on federal lands across the country, including Dixie National Forest. However, some are concerned the president's decision could make matters worse.

Woman stabbed to death in Weber County; suspect in custody, police say

Cassidy Wixom and Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Updated May 15 - 10:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man has been taken into custody after a woman was stabbed to death in Riverdale, police say.

Trump agenda hits speed bump in Congress as hard-liners revolt

David Morgan, Reuters  |  Posted May 15 - 10:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Republican push to advance President Donald Trump's sweeping tax bill through Congress appeared to hit a roadblock on Thursday.

VP Vance, Sen. Lee, others honor law enforcement officers during National Police Week

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted May 15 - 9:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

This week is National Police Week, a week to honor law enforcement officers across the country.

Man ordered to stand trial for death of girlfriend after prosecutors say abuse led to her suicide

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted May 15 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man was ordered to stand trial for manslaughter on Thursday after prosecutors said he left a gun within eyesight of his suicidal girlfriend and spoke to her in a demeaning "singsongy" tone.

UAE deepens AI links with US after past curbs over China

Federico Maccioni, Manya Saini and Yousef Saba, Reuters  |  Posted May 15 - 8:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

The United Arab Emirates and the United States have signed an AI agreement that sources had said would give the Gulf country expanded access to advanced artificial intelligence chips from the U.S.

Beehive Meals launching meat box honoring the Ogden Union Stockyard

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted May 15 - 8:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Beehive Meals, a fast-growing northern Utah-based freezer-meal preparation delivery service, announced Thursday a new, meat-focused offering.

Remains of woman with Southern Utah Basketball shirt located in Arizona

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted May 15 - 7:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Mohave County detectives are trying to identify a woman whose remains were found near Beaver Dam, Arizona, just south of the Utah border.

Utah GOP will consider kicking signature-gathering candidates out of the party

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted May 15 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Republican delegates will consider stripping party membership from candidates who opt to collect signatures to qualify for the primary ballot during the party's convention Saturday.

After bad lottery luck, what's next for the Utah Jazz?

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted May 15 - 6:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Any rebuild takes some luck. So far, the Utah Jazz haven't had much.

Peace breakthrough unlikely as Putin declines to meet Zelenskyy in Turkey

Tom Balmforth, Vladimir Soldatkin and Huseyin Hayatsever, Reuters  |  Posted May 15 - 6:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Vladimir Putin spurned a challenge to meet face-to-face with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Turkey on Thursday, instead sending a second-tier delegation to planned peace talks.

What to expect as Salt Lake City's Main Library rooftop space reopens

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 15 - 5:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

One of Salt Lake City Main Library's more beloved features has been renovated. It reopens for the first time in nearly two years with a big celebration this Saturday.

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Find smart, budget-friendly graduation gifts on KSL Classifieds

Kathleen Clove, KSL Classifieds  |  Posted May 15 - 5:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Graduation is a momentous occasion, so you need just the right gift to tell your grad you're proud of their accomplishment. Discover meaningful, useful, budget-friendly gifts on KSL Classifieds.

Salt Lake police announce cold case homicide solved on 40th anniversary of woman's death

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 15 - 4:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake police say they have solved a 40-year-old cold case homicide. But the man believed to be responsible died of natural cases two years ago.

Bryan Kohberger back in court for pretrial hearing in Idaho student killings case

Eric Levenson, Jean Casarez and Lauren del Valle, CNN  |  Posted May 15 - 4:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Bryan Kohberger, the former criminology grad student accused of killing four University of Idaho students in November 2022, appeared in court Thursday morning in one of the last pretrial hearings.

7-time Grammy winner added to Red Butte Outdoor Concert Series lineup

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 15 - 4:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Red Butte Outdoor Concert Series is adding one last big name to round up this year's lineup.

Riverton Mayor Trent Staggs picked for role in Trump administration

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted May 15 - 3:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Riverton Mayor Trent Staggs has been picked for a role with the Trump administration to advocate for small businesses across several western states.

Trump, Army birthday bash plans include 25 Abrams tanks

Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart, Reuters  |  Updated May 15 - 2:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

Twin celebrations of President Donald Trump's birthday and the Army's 250th anniversary will include as many as 25 tanks rolling through Washington in a celebration that will cost $25 million to $45 million, officials told Reuters on Wednesday.

Utah residents speak out against proposed Medicaid work requirements

Brynn Carnesecca, KSL.com  |  Posted May 15 - 2:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

At a public hearing Wednesday, Utahns spoke about their experience with Medicaid and their fears of implementing work requirements.

Lawyers for Sean 'Diddy' Combs challenge ex-girlfriend's aversion to drug-fueled 'freak offs'

Jack Queen and Jonathan Stempel, Reuters  |  Posted May 15 - 1:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A lawyer for Sean "Diddy" Combs challenged the credibility of the hip-hop mogul's ex-girlfriend Casandra Ventura at his criminal trial on Thursday.

2 charged in drive-by shooting hours after breakup

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 15 - 1:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman is accused of participating in a drive-by shooting targeting her ex-boyfriend hours after he broke up with her.

'Intentional misconduct': Supreme Court orders new trial for death row inmate Douglas Carter

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted May 15 - 12:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Supreme Court ruled Thursday that death row inmate Douglas Carter should have a new trial because of "intentional misconduct" by police officers and a prosecutor.

Trump's Qatari 747 may need fighter escorts to serve as Air Force One

Mike Stone, David Shepardson and Tim Hepher, Reuters  |  Updated May 15 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Boeing 747 jet offered to President Donald Trump by Qatar as a temporary flying White House might need fighter jet escorts and could be restricted to flying inside the U.S., aviation experts and industry sources said.

Dick's Sporting Goods to buy Foot Locker for $2.4 billion

Reuters  |  Updated May 15 - 11:49 a.m.  |  Save Story

Dick's Sporting Goods has agreed to buy smaller rival Foot Locker for $2.4 billion, the second major footwear deal this month after the buyout of Skechers, as U.S. retailers look to navigate a tough demand landscape.

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Utah Democrats hope for revival as Gov. Pritzker set to speak at convention

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted May 15 - 11:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new poll finds that only 35% of Democrats are optimistic about the future of the party.

Unlicensed contractor faces more charges accusing him of taking money but not doing work

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 15 - 11:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

A West Jordan man already accused of taking money for home construction projects and then not following through or issuing refunds, is now facing more criminal charges.

Patrick Kinahan: New BYU AD Santiago vows to lead with compassion

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted May 15 - 10:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

Code words the likes of competitive and passionate often are attached to BYU's new athletic director.

'Real world' experiences can yield college credit for Utah Valley University students

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted May 15 - 10:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

The aim of expanding UVU's Credit for Prior Learning program is simple: Increase graduation rates while providing a faster route to career advancement.

Harrisville blaze destroys mechanics shop

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted May 15 - 9:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

A blaze Wednesday night destroyed a mechanics shop in an industrial and commercial area of Harrisville off U.S. 89.

Tooele man charged with killing 2 dogs while high on drugs

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 15 - 9:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Tooele man has been charged with killing two dogs in his home while he was high on LSD.

Walmart warns of higher prices due to tariffs

Reuters  |  Posted May 15 - 8:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Walmart will have to start raising prices later this month due to the high cost of tariffs, executives said on Thursday, even as the retailing giant's U.S. comparable sales surpassed expectations in the first quarter.

BYU men's team, Utah's No. 1 golfer top regionals for NCAA championship bids

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted May 15 - 8:14 a.m.  |  Save Story

The BYU men's golf team and the University of Utah's top golfer each won separate regionals to advance to the NCAA Championships.