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New affordable homes bring hope, community to Tooele County

Tyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted May 4 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Global nonprofit housing organization Habitat for Humanity is helping those in need of affordable homes build their own, while building community at the same time.

USA Climbing coach charged with 13 felonies in child sex abuse material case

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted May 4 - 6:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A youth coach with USA Climbing who was arrested last week was charged Monday with 13 felonies accusing him of possessing and distributing child sex abuse material.

After falling short of nationals, Red Rocks optimistic about future of program

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted May 4 - 6:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

The streak was all anyone wanted to talk about. For 49 consecutive seasons, the University of Utah gymnastics program had advanced to the sport's nationals meet.

Bobcat killed by dog in Arizona after attacking multiple people

Ashley Loose  |  Updated May 4 - 5:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Yavapai County Sheriff's Office in Arizona says a bobcat believed to have been involved in multiple attacks in the Prescott area was killed by a dog Monday morning.

Game over for Quarters' Sugar House location amid construction, rising rent

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted May 4 - 4:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

The popular Quarters Arcade Bar is shuttering its Sugar House location, the business announced in an Instagram post Saturday.

Secret Service on scene of shooting in Washington, says 1 shot by law enforcement

Reuters  |  Updated May 4 - 4:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

The ​Secret Service said on Monday ‌it was on the ⁠scene ​of an ⁠officer-involved shooting ‌in Washington ‌in which one person ⁠was ⁠shot by law enforcement.

Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni settle lawsuit over 'It Ends With Us'

Jack Queen, Reuters  |  Posted May 4 - 3:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have settled a lawsuit brought by ​Lively over the filming of the 2024 romantic drama "It Ends With Us," both sides said on Monday.

BYU promotes associate head coach after coaching dismissal

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted May 4 - 3:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Cougars promoted associate head coach Natalie Broekman to be the next women's gymnastics coach after veteran coach Guard Young's contract was not renewed.

Knife-wielding man arrested by UHP with help from passerby

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted May 4 - 2:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who allegedly threatened a UHP trooper with a knife was safely arrested on Sunday thanks to help from a good Samaritan who stopped to help.

Rubio plans to visit the Vatican this week as tensions between Trump and the pope rise

Matthew Lee, Associated Press  |  Updated May 4 - 2:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Rome and Vatican City this week in a bid to ease rising tensions between President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV.

Big fish: Utah to stock prehistoric species in two reservoirs

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted May 4 - 1:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

A big fish — North America's largest freshwater fish, in fact — could find its way into a couple of small Utah lakes.

GameStop makes unsolicited offer to buy eBay for about $56B, WSJ reports

Reuters  |  Updated May 4 - 12:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

GameStop has made an unsolicited offer to acquire U.S. online marketplace eBay ​Inc for about $56 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday.

1 hospitalized after stabbing in South Salt Lake park

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Updated May 4 - 12:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man was hospitalized after being stabbed at a park in South Salt Lake Sunday night, according to police.

Supreme Court restores temporary access to abortion pill mifepristone

Mark Sherman and Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press  |  Updated May 4 - 11:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Supreme Court on Monday restored broad access to the abortion pill mifepristone, blocking a ruling that threatened to upend one of the main ways abortion is provided across the nation.

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How rural towns are rebranding as outdoor recreation destinations

Kevin Lind, Deseret News  |  Posted May 4 - 11:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

Efforts to develop outdoor sport opportunities is changing the economic future of two small Utah cities.

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Immerse yourself in relaxation: Discover the benefits of cold and hot water therapy

Bullfrog and Arctic Spas   |  Posted May 4 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Whether it's stepping into a steaming hot tub after a long day or braving a quick cold plunge, this simple practice can be a relaxing ritual that helps you recover more easily from the daily stresses of life.

Spirit says most customers refunded, staff returned after shutdown

Doyinsola Oladipo and Sabrina Valle, Reuters  |  Updated May 4 - 11:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Spirit Airlines said on Sunday it ​had almost completed refunding passengers and returning its crew to their home bases following its decision to cease operations over the weekend.

Getting their hands dirty: How Utah ag education is bridging the digital divide

Emma Neff, Deseret News  |  Posted May 4 - 10:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

In a world where remote work and delivery services make it possible to never leave the couch, agricultural education is pulling students back outside.

The Utah Royals are taking the NWSL by storm. This Utah native isn't surprised

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted May 4 - 10:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

The third-year NWSL pro has helped Utah Royals FC to a 4-2-1 start that includes a record-setting five-match unbeaten run and four-straight wins to contend for a franchise-first playoff appearance.

Iran says it forced US warship back from Strait of Hormuz, US denies missile strike

Parisa Hafezi, Ahmed Tolba and Jacob Bogage, Reuters  |  Updated May 4 - 10:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Iran said it had forced a U.S. warship to turn back from entering the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, although U.S. Central Command quickly denied a report of a missile strike.

Tyler Robinson's comments on bullet fragment DNA was misleading, state contends

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated May 4 - 9:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah County Attorney's Office says it should not be held in contempt and it is prepared to go forward with a preliminary hearing this month without DNA evidence.

Cruise ship waits for help after outbreak of suspected rare hantavirus onboard killed 3

Gerald Imray, Associated Press  |  Updated May 4 - 9:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

After a suspected outbreak of hantavirus killed three passengers aboard a Dutch cruise ship, the nearly 150 people, including 17 Americans, now await help off the coast of Cape Verde.

University of Utah AI supercomputer aims to boost research

Deanie Wimmer, KSL  |  Updated May 4 - 8:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new AI supercomputing system managed by the University of Utah is designed to change who can use the powerful computing resources needed to work with AI.