Family calls Santaquin Police Sgt. Bill Hooser a hero, saying he died doing what he loved

Utah County police agencies help fill the shifts of Santaquin Police Department after officer death

Lindsay Aerts, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 7 - 9:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

In the wake of the death of Sgt. Bill Hooser on Sunday, several Utah County police agencies are working to fill the shifts of the Santaquin Police Department and staff. 

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Adult film star Stormy Daniels takes witness stand in Trump hush money trial

Jack Queen, Luc Cohen and Andy Sullivan, Reuters  |  Updated May 7 - 9:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

Stormy Daniels testified at Donald Trump's criminal trial on Tuesday, setting up a long-awaited showdown between the former president and the porn star who says they had sex.

Hopin' for Macklin: A guide to Tuesday's NHL draft lottery

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted May 7 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's NHL club has a 7.5% chance of winning the draft lottery on Tuesday night. General manager Bill Armstrong doesn't hate those odds.

Couple says Daybells wanted them to move as police searched for missing kids

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted May 7 - 8:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

Seventeen jurors in Chad Daybell's murder trial are hearing more from prosecution witnesses on Tuesday, the 18th day of testimony.

Pelicans return to nest at Great Salt Lake island for 1st time in 81 years

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 7 - 8:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

About 1,300 American white pelicans were found nesting on Utah's Great Salt Lake's Hat Island during a survey that state wildlife biologists conducted last week.

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Ask a pro: 'How can I protect my retirement savings against inflation?'

B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors  |  Posted May 7 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Nine in 10 Americans feel like they're falling behind inflation. Utah Retirement experts Tyson Thacker and Ryan Thacker share how retirees can protect themselves.

How high-intensity exercise and time-restricted eating impact weight loss, study says

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

High-intensity exercise and time-restricted eating may do more for cardiometabolic health and weight loss than either approach alone, according to a new study published in PLOS ONE.

Utah ranked the No. 1 overall state by US News and World Report

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted May 7 - 6:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah has remained the top state overall in the nation, according to the latest U.S. News and World Report ranking.

Met Gala in full bloom with Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez among the standout stars

Leanne Italie, Associated Press  |  Updated May 6 - 10:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Monday's Met Gala featured a garden green-tinged carpet and a palooza of A-list celebrities from film, fashion, music, sports, politics and social media.

Boeing calls off its first astronaut launch because of valve issue on rocket

Marcia Dunn, Associated Press  |  Posted May 6 - 9:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Boeing has called off its first astronaut launch because of a balky rocket valve.

Disney and Comcast seek adviser to resolve Hulu valuation, sources say

Anirban Sen and Dawn Chmielewski, Reuters  |  Posted May 6 - 9:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

Walt Disney and Comcast are seeking to hire a financial adviser to resolve a dispute over how to value the 33% stake in streaming platform Hulu that the former will acquire from the latter, according to people familiar with the matter.

2 Utah projects get federal funding to help improve water systems in the West

Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News  |  Posted May 6 - 9:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation announced Monday $147 million in federal grants to help underserved communities dogged by water scarcity issues.

French bakers claim world record for longest baguette

Amarachi Orie and Xiaofei Xu, CNN  |  Posted May 6 - 8:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Baguettes are a notable component of France's culinary scene. Now, French bakers have taken the record for the longest baguette ever made.

'I don't think there's any debate': Rudy Gobert misses playoff game after birth of son

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Updated May 6 - 8:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gobert's first child, a baby boy, was delivered Monday morning. It's uncertain whether he'll be able to travel back to Denver in time for the second game against the Nuggets.

Utah's Miss USA steps down for 'physical and mental well-being'

Emma Everett Johnson  |  Posted May 6 - 8:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Miss USA titleholder and former Miss Utah USA Noelia Voigt announced she would be stepping down from her current Miss USA role in a social media post Monday.

Hiker dies at Scout Lookout in Zion National Park

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted May 6 - 7:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

Zion National Park officials confirmed a hiker died inside the park at Scout Lookout on Monday afternoon.

Winter storm warning extended; freeze watch issued for parts of Utah

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 6 - 7:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

A late-season winter storm that arrived in Utah this weekend has already produced plenty of rain and snow, and there's more on the way.

1 killed in crash on Mountain View Corridor in West Jordan

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted May 6 - 6:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

One person was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Mountain View Corridor in West Jordan Monday.

Columbia University cancels main commencement ceremony after protests

Julia Harte, Reuters  |  Posted May 6 - 5:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Columbia University on Monday canceled its main graduation ceremony after weeks of pro-Palestinian protests roiled the Ivy League college's campus, but it will still hold smaller, school-based events.