Slamdance founder explains why festival is leaving Utah

Utah NHL club's training facility will be built in Sandy

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted May 6 - 9:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Shops at Soth Town will soon be home to an NHL training facility.

Procession to honor fallen Santaquin police officer Monday

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted May 6 - 9:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

The body of a fallen Santaquin police officer will be going home Monday.

Judge fines Trump again in criminal trial, warns of jail time

Jack Queen, Luc Cohen and Andy Sullivan, Reuters  |  Updated May 6 - 8:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

The judge overseeing Donald Trump's criminal trial said on Monday he would hold the former president in contempt of court for a 10th time for violating a gag order, and warned he would consider jailing him for any further violations.

Chad Daybell murder trial begins 5th week in Boise

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted May 6 - 8:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

FBI agent Steve Daniels will return to the witness stand on Monday to continue his testimony in the murder trial for Chad Daybell.

Mitt Romney praises Kyrsten Sinema, explains why he thinks she became 'toxic' to Democrats

Suzanne Bates, Deseret News  |  Posted May 6 - 7:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

Sen. Mitt Romney had high praise for his colleague Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, crediting her with bringing senators together from both major parties to pass legislation, and for standing up for the filibuster at a time when she was pressured to change the Senate rules to see it eliminated.

Hope and healing possible for those hurt by pornography, Elder Renlund says

Hanna Seariac, Deseret News  |  Posted May 6 - 7:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

Elder Dale G. Renlund of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints offered hope to those who feel lost at the Utah Coalition Against Pornography conference at the Salt Palace Convention Center on Saturday.

How to watch the first crewed flight of Boeing's long-awaited Starliner spacecraft

Jackie Wattles, CNN  |  Posted May 6 - 6:57 a.m.  |  Save Story

Boeing's spaceflight program may reach a significant milestone Monday night with the launch of its Starliner spacecraft, carrying — at long last — two NASA astronauts to orbit.

Ryan Smith emerging as new power broker in the sports industry

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted May 6 - 6:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

Experts say Ryan Smith is on the path to become a power broker in the sports industry after buying multiple teams, with the Arizona Coyotes being the latest.

Delegation that visited Utah visited the French Alps. Will France host 2030 Winter Games?

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted May 5 - 10:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Even though questions remain about a 2030 Winter Games in the French Alps, France's bid team seemed assured after a visit by the same International Olympic Committee delegation that came to Utah last month.

Biden awards the Medal of Freedom to Nancy Pelosi, Medgar Evers, Michelle Yeoh and 16 others

Darlene Superville, Associated Press  |  Posted May 5 - 9:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, slain civil rights activist Medgar Evers and actor Michelle Yeoh are among a diverse group of 19 people who have received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden.

Growing concerns for the future of Abravanel Hall

Carole Mikita, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 5 - 9:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Following the announcement of an NHL team and plans for a sports and entertainment district, there have been questions about the future of the Salt Lake County owned Abravanel Hall.

$400 million boost in federal funds for security at places of worship

Associated Press  |  Posted May 5 - 8:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has announced a $400 million increase in federal funding for security in houses of worship.

Romney, Secretary of State Antony Blinken explore progress in Middle East, Ukraine, China

Suzanne Bates, Deseret News  |  Posted May 5 - 7:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

Israelis and Palestinians have both been "absolutely traumatized" by the subsequent war in Gaza, Secretary of State Antony Blinken told Utah Sen. Mitt Romney Friday.

How bird flu could threaten cow cuddling. Yes, it is a thing

P.J. Huffstutter, Reuters  |  Posted May 5 - 7:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Cuddling dairy or beef cattle can be therapeutic, or simply an adventure for city dwellers looking for good old country fun. But this practice of opening the barn door to the public is facing a new risk, as the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed bird flu in dairy herds in nine states.

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Utah woman lost 100 pounds in 1 year: Here's how

Health Utah  |  Posted May 5 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

When Angie showed up at Health Utah, she was struggling with fibromyalgia, extreme fatigue, insulin resistance, depression, systemic inflammation and metabolic syndrome.

Officials identify 18-year-old who drowned at Sand Hollow State Park

Sicily Stanton, KSL.com  |  Updated May 5 - 6:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

An 18-year-old man drowned Saturday at Sand Hollow State Park, according to authorities.

4.3-magnitude earthquake hits northern Utah

Sicily Stanton, KSL.com  |  Posted May 5 - 6:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

An earthquake measuring in at a 4.3 magnitude was recorded near Thatcher in Box Elder County Sunday evening.

Secrets of 'superagers'

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted May 5 - 6:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

When experts describe "normal aging," referring to minor memory lapses and other issues, it doesn't apply to a group of genuinely old adults who maintain a memory and activity level comparable to those two or three decades younger.

Escaped zebra captured near Seattle after gallivanting around foothills for days

The Associated Press  |  Posted May 5 - 5:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

A zebra that has been hoofing through the foothills of western Washington for days was recaptured Friday evening nearly a week after she escaped with three other zebras from a trailer near Seattle.