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Montpelier Idaho Temple will be dedicated in October following September open house

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted May 5 - 1:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Monday that the Montpelier Idaho Temple will be dedicated on Oct. 18 following an open house in September.

Human-to-human transmission suspected aboard hantavirus cruise ship, WHO says

Issy Ronald, Lex Harvey, CNN  |  Updated May 5 - 12:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Some human-to-human transmission may have occurred on board the cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak that has left three people dead, the World Health Organization said Tuesday.

These were Utah's fastest-growing cities in 2025, according to the University of Utah

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated May 5 - 12:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's capital city remains the state's most populous city by a wide margin, but a new report finds that a pair of cities across northern Utah County are once again at the top in growth.

US says Iran ceasefire holds despite exchange of fire; UAE under attack

Idrees Ali, Phil Stewart and Yomna Ehab, Reuters  |  Updated May 5 - 12:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

The United Arab Emirates said it was under attack from Iranian missiles and drones on Tuesday, even as Washington said a shaky ceasefire was intact.

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More states jump into the redistricting race after Supreme Court ruling

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted May 5 - 11:57 a.m.  |  Save Story

Several states have already redrawn their maps ahead of the November midterms, and others are weighing changes of their own.

2 hikers injured in bear attack along popular Yellowstone attraction

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted May 5 - 11:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two hikers were injured in a bear attack near Old Faithful Monday afternoon, Yellowstone National Park officials said.

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viv Radiology offers patient centered imaging

viv Radiology  |  Posted May 5 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

By combining advanced MRI technology with transparent pricing and easy scheduling, viv Radiology is helping redefine how people can empower their health care.

Wall St rebounds as oil drops despite Middle East tensions

Niket Nishant and Utkarsh Hathi, Reuters  |  Updated May 5 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Wall Street's main indexes recovered on Tuesday as oil prices fell despite renewed Middle East ​tensions that threatened to upend a fragile truce after the U.S. and Iran exchanged fire in the Gulf.

BYU, Utah State basketball rivalry will return in 2026

Mitch Harper, KSL  |  Posted May 5 - 10:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

On Tuesday, the in-state programs separated by 128 miles announced a two-game series that will begin in the 2026-27 season.

Your 2026 Cinco de Mayo food deal guide

Emma Neff, Deseret News  |  Posted May 5 - 9:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

Cinco de Mayo, which is Spanish for May 5, commemorates the Mexican victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla. In 2026, Cinco de Mayo lines up with Taco Tuesday for a few extra promotions.

Rainmaker touts proof that cloud seeding delivers results

Eva Terry, Deseret News  |  Posted May 5 - 9:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

A private cloud-seeding company says it has unambiguously validated the effectiveness of its technology that announced on Monday it has produced 143 million gallons of fresh water.

Police identify man killed in crash on S.R. 59 near Hurricane

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted May 5 - 8:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 24-year-old man was killed in a multivehicle collision near Hurricane on Friday.

What to do if you encounter a mountain lion on the trail

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted May 5 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

As the weather starts to warm up and more people hit the state's many canyons and trails, wildlife officials are offering advice on what to do if you come across a mountain lion.

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The $182,000 Social Security mistake retirees never see coming

B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors  |  Posted May 5 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

They say that people often underestimate how much their Social Security is worth in lifetime income – and this is a critical retirement planning mistake that could easily be avoided.

Utah plans to adjust wildlife management area access. Here's what is changing

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted May 5 - 7:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utahns will soon need a hunting, fishing or combination license or a "digital access permit" to access wildlife management areas. The new rule will apply to the Wasatch Front this summer.

Doris Fisher, Gap co-founder who helped reshape US casual style, dies at 94

Anne D'innocenzio, Associated Press  |  Updated May 5 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Doris Fisher, who co-founded the iconic clothing chain The Gap Inc. in 1969 with her late husband Don, has died. She was 94.

Britney Spears pleads guilty to reckless driving in DUI case, sentenced to 12 months probation

Chelsea Hylton, KCAL  |  Updated May 5 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

Britney Spears pleaded guilty to reckless driving on Monday, a lesser charge that will allow her to avoid jail after she was charged with a misdemeanor of driving under the influence following her arrest in March.

Dry winter raises wildfire concerns, fire chiefs warn

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted May 5 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

A dry winter across Utah is raising concerns about wildfire danger earlier than usual this year.

Roy man sentenced to 10 years to life for sexual misconduct with 2 young girls

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted May 4 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Roy man was sentenced to prison Friday for sexual misconduct involving a 10-year-old girl and a 14-year-old girl.

Prosecutors say arson suspect in Los Angeles' Palisades Fire was angry 'at the world'

Christopher Weber, Associated Press  |  Updated May 4 - 10:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The man accused of sparking the deadly Palisades Fire in Los Angeles was upset that he didn't have plans for New Year's Eve and was angry at the world, according to court documents.

1 dead after multi-vehicle crash in West Jordan

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted May 4 - 9:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A crash in West Jordan involving three vehicles on Sunday left one man dead, according to police.

Utah epidemiologist: Suspected deadly hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship raises questions

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted May 4 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Reports of a suspected deadly outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean raised questions Monday for a Utah epidemiologist who called the circumstances "unusual."

'The Devil Wears Prada' struts to first place with $77M debut

Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press  |  Updated May 4 - 8:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Studio estimates on Sunday say "The Devil Wears Prada 2" has topped the box office with $77 million in the U.S. and Canada and $156.6 million internationally.