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Fini Pizza, a New York-style pizza joint, makes its mark in Utah

Sarah Gambles, Deseret News  |  Posted May 10 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sean Feeney came to Utah to participate in the AAU National Basketball Championship when he was 11. Now he's back, and he's brought New York-style pizza with him.

2 suffer critical injuries in ATV rollover in Pole Canyon

Payton Davis, KSL  |  Posted May 10 - 9:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

One adult and a teenager were critically injured in a rollover Sunday night in Pole Canyon.

Motorcyclist critically injured in Kaysville crash

Payton Davis, KSL  |  Posted May 10 - 8:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

A motorcyclist was critically injured Sunday in a crash on the West Davis Corridor in Kaysville. 

2 injured in Monroe Mountain plane crash in Piute County

Payton Davis, KSL  |  Updated May 10 - 7:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two people suffered injuries after a plane crash on Monroe Mountain in Piute County on Sunday afternoon.

Passengers evacuated from hantavirus-stricken cruise ship begin flying home

Iain Sullivan and Suman Naishadham, Associated Press  |  Updated May 10 - 7:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Passengers evacuated from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship have started flying home aboard military and government planes after the vessel anchored in the Canary Islands.

Political campaigns are using AI to talk you into voting for candidates

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted May 10 - 6:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Voters in one of the highest stakes U.S. Senate races this year started seeing official campaign advertisements that were fully or mostly generated by artificial intelligence in January.

West Jordan man says a prior authorization mix-up has left him stuck with a $25K medical bill

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted May 10 - 5:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

A West Jordan says he got surprised by $25,000 bill after a mix-up on the procedure's prior authorization.

Utah Royals extend 7-match unbeaten run with 0-0 draw at Bay FC

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted May 10 - 5:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

The right back line is every goalkeeper's best friend, but Utah Royals FC netminder Mandy McGlynn had every reason to thank her front line for another shutout Sunday afternoon.

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How a Latter-day Saint voice in 'Encanto' embraced her past and forgave herself

Mariya Manzhos, Deseret News  |  Posted May 10 - 4:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

In her new book, Adassa, who plays Dolores in Disney's "Encanto," shares her journey of rediscovering her purpose and worth.

Remains of US soldier who went missing in Morocco have been recovered

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

The U.S. military says the remains of a U.S. Army soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco a week ago have been recovered.

The past will finally meet the present with Utah's first ever state historical museum

Lee Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted May 10 - 3:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The new museum — Utah's first ever state historical museum — will bring together 30,000 artifacts that are currently stuffed away in five storage locations around the Salt Lake Valley.

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7 of Utah's best attractions west of I-15

Siegfried & Jensen  |  Posted May 10 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

From national parks to iconic ski resorts, there's plenty to see and do in the Beehive State — and most of them are east of I-15. But there's a wealth of attractions to see west of the freeway as well. Here are a few places worth the drive.

Layton police name new person of interest in complicated 40-year-old cold case shooting

Dave Cawley, KSL  |  Posted May 10 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

For 40 years, detectives and amateur sleuths have tried to piece together the mystery of who shot 20-year-old Carla Maxwell, of Ogden, and why.

Weber County Sheriff's Office implements new policy after child sexual abuse case 'mishandled'

Daniella Rivera, KSL  |  Posted May 10 - 2:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Weber County Sheriff's Office said it has reduced its active case backlog and implemented a new case management policy after a child sexual abuse case was mishandled.

Utah Jazz rise in draft lottery, claim No. 2 overall pick in 2026 NBA draft

Chandler Holt, KSL  |  Posted May 10 - 1:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

For the second time in franchise history, the Utah Jazz will be on the clock with the No. 2 overall pick in the NBA draft.

A faint meow in the rubble of a Mississippi tornado leads to a stunning rescue

R.J. Rico, Associated Press  |  Posted May 10 - 1:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Storm chaser Ashton Lemley heard the meow of a kitten pierce the darkness — and ended up making an unexpected rescue in the aftermath of a Mississippi tornado.

Replaying the Utah church ball game that ended in a prison riot — literally

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted May 10 - 12:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

If you're an over-35 Latter-day Saint church ball veteran, you can likely tell a few tales about that cultural phenomenon that spawned the phrase, "The brawl that begins with a prayer."

Provo's new Boys & Girls clubhouse gives Utah youth more space to learn, grow and belong

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted May 10 - 11:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Utah County celebrated the grand opening of its new clubhouse in Provo on Friday.

Utah theater spotlights 'older generation' for Disney-inspired production

Tamara Vaifanua, KSL  |  Posted May 10 - 10:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

A small community theater in Magna is looking to involve an often overlooked generation in their next production.

Therapy dogs help anxious patients at this dentist office

Peter Rosen, KSL  |  Posted May 10 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Anxious patients are being coaxed into the chair at the dentist's office by a new kind of dental assistant — dental therapy dogs.

8 children killed in Louisiana mass shooting remembered at funeral

John Raby, Associated Press  |  Posted May 10 - 9:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Faith leaders and politicians paid tribute at a funeral Saturday to eight children who were killed in a mass shooting last month in Louisiana.

Here's why used car prices and demand are soaring right now as gas prices skyrocket

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted May 10 - 9:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

When gas prices go up, used car prices go down, usually. But prices and demand now are climbing. We wanted to know why.

Pleasant Grove to host one-of-a-kind, 'inclusive and empowering' adaptive obstacle course

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted May 10 - 8:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

Berserker Blitz, an adaptive obstacle course, uses all-terrain wheelchairs for people with disabilities.