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US congressman Cuellar indicted on conspiracy, bribery charges

Sarah N. Lynch, Reuters  |  Posted May 4 - 1:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar, a Democrat from Texas, was indicted on Friday on federal charges of conspiracy, bribery and money laundering, a complaint filed in federal court said.

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Marriage: Do your parents know what's best for you?

Gitanjali Poonia, Deseret News  |  Posted May 4 - 1:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Arranged marriage has modernized, and it may be more recognizable than people think.

Major FrontRunner delays expected after person hit by train

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted May 4 - 12:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Transit Authority alerted passengers early Saturday morning that the FrontRunner would be significantly delayed after a "train vs. person" incident.

Body cameras capture sudden struggle in Tooele with alleged Proud Boys fugitive

Andrew Adams, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 4 - 11:49 a.m.  |  Save Story

During a recent search for a fugitive inside a home on East Bench, police said they suddenly found themselves in a potentially dangerous struggle with someone else. It was a wanted fugitive from out-of-state they had no idea was in town.

NetChoice files updated complaint against Utah social media law

Hanna Seariac, Deseret News  |  Posted May 4 - 11:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah changed its social media law that is scheduled to go into effect on Oct. 1. It may face more challenges in the courts.

Phil Lyman names new running mate after first pick found ineligible

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted May 4 - 10:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

State Rep. Phil Lyman, a gubernatorial candidate, named Natalie Clawson his running mate on Saturday after his earlier pick was found ineligible.

NATO drills show it is preparing for potential conflict with Russia, Moscow says

Reuters  |  Posted May 4 - 9:49 a.m.  |  Save Story

NATO's four-month-long military exercises near Russia's borders, known as Steadfast Defender, are proof the alliance is preparing for a potential conflict with Russia, a spokeswoman for Russia's Foreign Ministry said on Saturday.

BYU's Wyatt Parry wins Rudy Scholz Award as college rugby's top male player

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted May 4 - 9:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

The 5-foot-10 scrum half from Snow Canyon was honored to receive the Rudy Scholz Award given to the top men's collegiate rugby player in the United States.

Southern Utah ranchers express frustration over USDA's electronic tag mandate

Tracie Sullivan, St. George News  |  Posted May 4 - 9:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

Southern Utah's ranchers are grappling with frustration over a recent U.S. Department of Agriculture mandate. The rule states that all sexually intact cattle and bison transported across state lines must bear electronically readable tags.

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From Fezzari to Ari: Utah's game-changing bike brand redefines cycling

Ari  |  Posted May 4 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Ari Bikes, previously known as Fezzari Bikes, is revolutionizing the bicycle industry by blending innovation with direct-to-consumer mountain bikes and road bikes to offer a better riding experience for everyone.

How Utah is helping imperiled species with big money

Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News  |  Posted May 4 - 7:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

A total of $5.5 million has been allocated to dozens of wildlife-related projects at the recent annual Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Endangered Species Mitigation Fund meeting in April.

2 goal hole extends Utah Royals' winless streak to 5 after Angel City loss

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Updated May 3 - 10:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

The well-known adage says a 2-0 lead is the most dangerous lead in soccer, but it was still too much to overcome for the reeling Utah Royals on Friday against Angel City FC at America First Field.

Mexican Senate OKs change geared in part to US-born kids of undocumented Mexicans

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted May 3 - 10:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Mexican Senate approved a change to make it easier for U.S.-born kids of Mexicans to register their Mexican citizenship, an issue at times when their parents are deported from the United States.

Boeing sending first astronaut crew to space after years of delay

Joey Roulette, Reuters  |  Updated May 3 - 9:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Boeing is poised to send the first Starliner space capsule with a crew of humans into orbit next week, giving it a long-delayed chance to score a badly needed win as it struggles to compete with Elon Musk's SpaceX.

'Very generous': Provo man finds owners of mystery wedding home video

Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV  |  Updated May 3 - 9:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Provo man has found the owner of some old home videos he discovered after purchasing a camcorder from a thrift store.

400 days and counting: ER doc's exercise streak improves his mental health

Emma Benson, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 3 - 9:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah doctor is encouraging everyone to join him in getting into an exercise routine to help with their mental health.

Speedskater Erin Jackson tells SLCC grads how stumble helped her realize dream of Olympic gold

Marjorie Cortez, Deseret News  |  Posted May 3 - 9:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Olympic gold medalist speedskater counseled a gathering of graduates on Friday to take a leap and recognize their net as part of the Salt Lake Community College commencement.

Family holds blood drive for 1-year-old boy fighting cancer

Emma Benson, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 3 - 8:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

One-year-old Onyx Onederra was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia last month, an aggressive type of blood cancer. His family hosted a blood drive in his honor on Friday to get the word out that blood donations are needed in Utah.

Advocates speak out as wild horse populations continue to decline in the West

David Louis for St. George News  |  Posted May 3 - 7:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Bureau of Land Management has released its plan to gather and remove approximately 20,000 wild horses and burros and treat 1,400 horses with fertility control in 2024.