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Man sentenced to jail after causing crash that killed passenger after racing on the freeway

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted May 9 - 1:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Spanish Fork man was sentenced to jail and probation for causing a crash that killed a Santaquin teen passenger in his vehicle.

Pedestrian dies after being hit by Frontier Airlines plane that was taking off at Denver airport

The Associated Press  |  Posted May 9 - 1:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

A pedestrian has been killed after being struck by a plane on the runway at Denver International Airport during takeoff.

Trump is lifting restrictions on hunting in national parks, refuges and wilderness areas

Todd Richmond, Associated Press  |  Updated May 9 - 12:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump's administration is quietly pushing national park, refuge and wilderness area managers to dramatically scale back hunting restrictions.

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How Rachel Campos-Duffy went from reality TV to an All-American mom of 9

Jennifer Graham, Deseret News  |  Posted May 9 - 11:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

The "Fox & Friends Weekend" host still cooks dinner for her family most nights and says she just works part-time. Her schedule begs to differ.

8 Kickstarter Mother's Day gifts that'll make you Mom's favorite

Brooke Nally for KSL  |  Posted May 9 - 11:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

This Mother's Day, let's skip the part where we pretend a $20 scented candle makes up for a year of 6 a.m. wake-up calls and the 400th "Mom, where are my shoes?"

Man arrested in Grand County sent to prison for smuggling teens

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted May 9 - 10:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

Miguel Angel Chay-Tiguila was sentenced to three terms of five years to life in prison for aggravated human smuggling after officers found three minors in the U.S. illegally in his car.

Will Paris hold Winter Olympic events in 2030?

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted May 9 - 10:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Paris, the site of the 2024 Summer Games, may once again be hosting Olympic events, this time during the winter version of the Olympics and Paralympics that follow for athletes with disabilities.

White House calls Mark Hamill 'sick' after actor posts Trump gravesite image

Lisa Richwine, Reuters  |  Updated May 9 - 9:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

The White House called "Star Wars" star Mark Hamill "one sick individual" ​on Thursday after posting an AI-generated image of President Donald Trump in a shallow grave on social media.

I-80 overnight lane closures starting in Parleys Canyon on Monday

Tyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted May 9 - 8:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

Drivers traveling through Parleys Canyon should prepare for overnight delays starting Monday as the Utah Department of Transportation begins a major construction project along I-80.

Judge rules humanities grant terminations by DOGE were unlawful, discriminatory

Kanishka Singh, Reuters  |  Updated May 9 - 8:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge ruled on Thursday that the terminations of hundreds of humanities grants ​last year by the Department of Government Efficiency were unconstitutional.

Unlicensed motorcyclist arrested following chase reaching 123 mph, troopers say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted May 9 - 7:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

A motorcyclist was arrested Thursday and accused of leading police on multiple chases in Utah County at speeds of up to 123 mph.

Salt Lake teacher makes it to finals in international author competition

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted May 9 - 7:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

An English teacher from the Salt Lake Valley is hoping to get his first book published by winning an international author competition.

Former Utah lacrosse standouts Stines, DiPonio debut in PLL openers

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted May 8 - 11:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ryan Stines, the former No. 9 pick in the 2024 PLL draft, made his season debut in front of friends and family during the Archers' season opener Friday against the California Redwoods.

Bangerter Highway reopens after shots fired, 1 injured

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated May 8 - 10:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

A shooting on Bangerter Highway led to temporary closures Friday evening.

Former US envoy calls for overhaul of post-WWII trade system

Art Raymond, Deseret News  |  Posted May 8 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former U.S. trade ambassador Robert Lighthizer spoke at the Crossroads of the World trade summit in Salt Lake City and called for an overhaul of the current trade system.

Joni Lamb, who started of one of the largest Christian TV networks, has died

John Seewer, Associated Press  |  Posted May 8 - 10:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Joni Lamb, who cofounded one of the world's largest Christian TV networks with her late husband, died Thursday after suffering from serious health issues. She was 65.

Treat your mom this Mother's Day with these food deals

Emma Neff, Deseret News  |  Posted May 8 - 9:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Whether taking the whole family out, keeping it low-key at home or giving mom a solo treat, restaurants across the country are serving up some great deals. Here's some of the best.

Cox stresses efforts to protect Great Salt Lake amid intense data center debate

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted May 8 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox reinserted himself into the intense debate over a Box Elder County data center project, stressing efforts meant to protect the Great Salt Lake.

New Millard County wildfire deemed human-caused; structures no longer at risk

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated May 8 - 8:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Maple Road Fire started Friday in Millard County east of Holden and has burned just over 3 acres.

Thistle Junction construction begins in Spanish Fork Canyon

Brian Carlson, KSL  |  Posted May 8 - 8:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Department of Transportation is revamping Thistle Junction at U.S. 6 and the turnoff to U.S. 89, in a project that started on Friday.

Russia and Ukraine agree on 3-day US-mediated ceasefire

Guy Faulconbridge, Mark Trevelyan and Steve Holland, Reuters  |  Updated May 8 - 8:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Russia and Ukraine confirmed on Friday that they had agreed to a three-day ceasefire announced by President Donald Trump that will run from May ​9 to May 11.

Pickleball injuries on the rise as popularity explodes nationwide

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted May 8 - 7:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Pickleball is the nation's fastest-growing sport which may explain an 88% increase in pickleball injuries since 2020.

3 teachers represent Utah in national America's Favorite Teacher competition

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted May 8 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Three beloved Utah teachers received extra special community support this Teachers Appreciation Week as they made it to the quarterfinals of a national teacher competition.