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Salt Lake City close to annexing more land after hitting unexpected snag

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 13 - 6:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's capital city is on the verge of growing its boundary after the Jordan River created an unexpected hurdle in a process years in the making.

17-year-old arrested in connection to weekend shooting in Kearns

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted May 12 - 10:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection to a weekend shooting in Kearns that injured another teenager.

Last-minute try hands Utah Warriors rare home loss to Seattle

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted May 12 - 10:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rhyno Herbst scored a try in the final minute to help Seattle stun the Warriors, 28-24 at Zions Bank Stadium.

Utah mom and daughter graduate from college together

Deanie Wimmer, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 12 - 10:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

Mother's Day is often a celebration of love, sacrifice, and inspiration, but for one Utah County family, it also marked an extraordinary academic milestone — graduating from college.

Troopers meet with teen drivers in rural areas ahead of Utah's 100 Deadliest Days

Andrew Adams, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 12 - 9:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Just two weeks before the start of the 100 Deadliest Days on Utah roads, troopers were busy at schools in central Utah sharing a safety message to a key demographic: teen drivers.

Amazon signs up FedEx for residential deliveries

Christy Santhosh, Reuters  |  Updated May 12 - 9:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Amazon has hired FedEx to handle some of its large package deliveries, the companies said on Monday, weeks after UPS said it was halting its less-profitable deliveries for the e-commerce retailer.

US deputy attorney general tapped to serve as acting librarian of Congress

Sarah N. Lynch, Reuters  |  Updated May 12 - 8:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche has been appointed to serve as the acting librarian of Congress, a U.S. Justice Department spokesman confirmed on Monday, after President Donald Trump recently fired Carla Hayden.

Boy struck by golf cart in St. George has died

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted May 12 - 8:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 9-year-old boy who was hospitalized after being run over by a golf cart has since died from his injuries.

Man found dead at hot spring in Box Elder County

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted May 12 - 7:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

County officials are investigating the death of a man whose body was found at Stinking Springs in Box Elder County.

'A lot of interest': Moves to pick leaders for Utah's newest city edging forward

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted May 12 - 7:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Boosters behind Utah's newest city, to come into being in the Ogden Valley in January, are hosting meetings to drum up interest in helping lead the new locale.

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Why more grandparents are investing in co-owned vacation homes

Fraxioned  |  Posted May 12 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

When it comes to what kids remember most, research says nothing beats a good family vacation.

4 injured, 2 critically, after semitruck hauling crude oil crashes into Carbon County home

Carter Williams, KSL.com and Mike Anderson, KSL-TV  |  Updated May 12 - 6:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

Four people were injured, two critically, after a semitruck hauling crude oil crashed into a Carbon County home Monday morning.

Pentagon halting gender-related health care for transgender troops, memo says

Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali, Reuters  |  Updated May 12 - 6:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Pentagon is halting gender-related health care for transgender troops as it moves to implement President Donald Trump's plan to remove them from the U.S. military, according to a memo seen by Reuters on Monday.

Friends of Orem man killed by police call for justice as investigation continues

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 12 - 6:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

The investigation into the fatal police shooting of an Orem man while officers were serving a search warrant continued Monday as friends of the victim called for justice.

US budget surplus surges to $258B in April, year-to-date deficit tops $1T

Ann Saphir, Reuters  |  Updated May 12 - 6:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. government posted a $258 billion budget surplus for April, up 23%, or about $49 billion, from a year earlier, the Treasury Department said on Monday.

Utah stepmom to spend at least 20 years in prison for abuse death of 12-year-old boy

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Updated May 12 - 5:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

A judge said she hopes the stepmom of 12-year-old Gavin Peterson — the "architect of (his) destruction" — is never released from prison after abusing and neglecting him.

17-year-old killed in American Fork Canyon motorcycle crash

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Updated May 12 - 5:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 17-year-old motorcycle rider has died after crashing in American Fork Canyon on Monday afternoon.

Lottery heartbreak: The Jazz fall to No. 5 in draft lottery

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted May 12 - 5:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Jazz lost 65 games during the 2024-25 season — you can add another one to that tally following Monday's draft lottery.

Ridgeline High assistant coach killed in Wyoming crash

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 12 - 5:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah State University student who worked as an assistant coach at Ridgeline High School died after a crash in southwest Wyoming last week.

Nearly 10K customers remain without power along Wasatch Front

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 12 - 4:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rocky Mountain Power officials say they are investigating the causes of different power outages that have left over 10,000 customers without power across the Wasatch Front Monday.

Have You Seen This? Hippo attacks zoo attendees with massive flatulence

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted May 12 - 4:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dozens of tourists at a China zoo got more than they bargained for when they were observing a hippo.

Woman shot, killed by Duchesne County sheriff's deputy

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted May 12 - 4:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman was shot and killed by a Duchesne County sheriff's deputy after investigators say she pointed a gun at the deputy Saturday.

Washington woman fights stomach cancer, aims to live beyond 5-year mark

Jessi Bang, St. George News  |  Posted May 12 - 3:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Washington woman, fighting cancer for the second time, is determined to beat the odds, advocating for stomach cancer awareness and research with the goal of living well beyond the rare five-year survival mark.

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How a small Vegas apartment became a staycation-inspired escape

RC Willey  |  Posted May 12 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

RC Willey's Inspiration page is the best place to discover trending styles, see how others are styling their spaces, and shop for the perfect piece to complement your style.

Republicans float new tax breaks for tips, local taxes in Trump budget package

Bo Erickson, David Morgan and Andy Sullivan, Reuters  |  Updated May 12 - 2:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

Republicans in the U.S. Congress proposed new tax breaks for tipped income, overtime pay, private school tuition, seniors, and state and local taxes on Monday as they fleshed out a sweeping budget package that would also cut taxes and tighten healthcare benefits for the poor.

From flooded stages to camels: Tuacahn celebrates 30 years of entertainment in southern Utah

Jessi Bang, St. George News  |  Posted May 12 - 1:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tuacahn Center for the Arts is celebrating 30 years of bringing theater to life in southern Utah with unforgettable moments like flooded stages, live nativity scenes with real camels and school buses driving onstage with a singing cast.

Apple considers raising iPhone prices, WSJ reports

Reuters  |  Updated May 12 - 1:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Apple is weighing price hikes for its upcoming fall iPhone lineup but is keen to avoid linking any increases to U.S. tariffs on imports from China, where most of its devices are assembled, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday.

Advisories, warning issued across Utah as wind lingers before next storm arrives

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 12 - 12:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Potentially damaging winds are expected to continue on Monday ahead of the next storm system slated to impact the state.

Freed Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander leaves Gaza; Israel says no ceasefire

Nidal al-Mughrabi and James Mackenzie, Reuters  |  Updated May 12 - 12:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Israeli-American hostage crossed into Israel on Monday after his release by Hamas as fighting paused in Gaza, the Israeli military said.

Jury begins hearing opening statements in Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial

Michael R. Sisak and Larry Neumeister, Associated Press  |  Updated May 12 - 11:53 a.m.  |  Save Story

A jury has begun hearing opening statements in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial in New York.

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7 medical benefits of treating hearing loss plus prevention tips

Hearing and Brain Centers of America  |  Posted May 12 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

While some causes of hearing loss are unavoidable, there are proactive measures one can take to delay its onset.

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This writer has been to 37 national parks, thinks Utah has some of the best

Sarah Gambles, Deseret News  |  Posted May 12 - 11:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

I'm six years into a quest to see all 63 national parks in the United States. Now I've been to 37.

Woman lured ex-boyfriend out of house, then shot at him, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 12 - 11:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

A woman is accused of luring her ex-boyfriend out of his Salt Lake house early Sunday, and then shooting at him. Her cousin was also arrested.

Trump calls for broad drug price cuts in executive order, wants at least 59% drop

Patrick Wingrove and Susan Heavey, Reuters  |  Updated May 12 - 10:08 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump signed a wide-reaching executive order on Monday directing drugmakers to lower the prices of their medicines to align with what other countries pay that analysts and legal experts said would be difficult to implement.

How a love of gardening can boost positive vibes in your life

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted May 12 - 10:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Whether you've loved gardening your whole life or you're new to it, there are a variety of benefits you can gain from it.

Rangers identify Colorado motorcyclist killed in crash near Canyonlands entrance

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 12 - 9:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Colorado man died after crashing his motorcycle near an entrance into Canyonlands National Park.

US and China reach deal to temporarily slash tariffs, easing slump fears

Emma Farge and Olivia Le Poidevin, Reuters  |  Updated May 12 - 9:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

The United States and China have agreed to temporarily slash reciprocal tariffs in a deal that surpassed expectations as the world's two biggest economies seek to end a damaging trade war that has stoked fears of recession and roiled financial markets.

8 tips to help you start a garden

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted May 12 - 8:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

Many people are beginning to plant their gardens for the summer. Here's a look at how beginner gardeners can help their plants thrive and be more successful.

House Republicans look to rollback energy tax credits benefiting Utah businesses, municipalities

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted May 12 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

As members of the House Ways and Means committee start to nail down their tax package, energy tax credits that provide relief to Utah business owners and municipalities are at risk.

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Eat more, stress less and drop pounds with this body hack!

Health Utah  |  Posted May 12 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

A little-known enzyme called AMPK could be the body's "metabolic master switch." One study showed that by boosting AMPK, you can burn fat, boost energy, and lose weight — without starving yourself.

Strong wind gusts cause damage in Tooele County

Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 12 - 7:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

Gusty winds blew across northern Utah Sunday, causing damage in some communities.

'Unfortunate': Time runs out for charges against ex-Iron County sheriff's lieutenant

Tracie Sullivan, St. George News  |  Posted May 12 - 6:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

A former Iron County sheriff's lieutenant accused of abusing and harassing his subordinates will not face state prosecution due to the statute of limitations expiring on the alleged offenses.

Utah trauma doc gets national honor

Lee Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted May 12 - 6:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

For 34 years Steve Allen was in charge of the post-traumatic stress disorder clinic at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center. He'd listen to veterans tell of combat experiences full of pain.

The globetrotting baseball journey of a Latter-day Saint baseball coach

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted May 11 - 10:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah native and longtime college/international baseball coach Brent Haring has managed his life around the world with a baseball mitt in his suitcase.

1 killed, 32 injured in collision of bus and SUV on Los Angeles area freeway

Associated Press  |  Updated May 11 - 9:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

One person was killed and 32 people were injured, including two critically, when a tour bus and a sport utility vehicle collided on a Los Angeles area freeway early Sunday, officials said.

Juan Diego High considering basketball independence; principal says it is 'being held hostage'

Amy Donaldson, KSL Podcasts  |  Posted May 11 - 9:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Juan Diego High's principal told parents the school is considering going independent as it tries to address issues surrounding allegations of recruiting.

Family members, police hope to identify suspect in Taylorsville burglary caught on video

Andrew Adams, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 11 - 8:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Family members and police on Sunday were hoping somebody could identify a man caught by surveillance cameras trying to kick in the door of a home and stealing several tools from sheds in a fenced-off backyard.

Idaho teen wins in Invest Nest, earns $10K for dyslexia startup

Nichole Stanford, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted May 11 - 8:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

James Tedjamulia, a high school junior from Idaho, won $10,000 for his dyslexia startup. His AI-powered ReadBuddy helps dyslexic readers by suggesting age-appropriate content.

Conservation doesn't have to be controversial — just ask this man

Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News  |  Posted May 11 - 7:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

After 44 years on conservation efforts, Dave Livermore was honored recently amid wetlands on the eastern shores of a terminal body of salt water people are so desperately trying to save.

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Restored Utah ghost towns that should be on your summer travel bucket list

Siegfried & Jensen  |  Posted May 11 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The majority of Utah ghost towns have slipped away with little or no trace remaining. A handful are preserved and restored to give visitors a glimpse into what life was like for early Utah pioneers.

Jockey of Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty fined $62K for whipping violation

Rory Carroll, Reuters  |  Updated May 11 - 6:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Junior Alvarado, who rode Sovereignty to victory in last weekend's Kentucky Derby, has been fined $62,000 and suspended two racing days for striking the horse more times than is allowed, horse racing authorities said on Saturday.

US suspends Mexican cattle, horse and bison imports over screwworm pest

Joey Roulette and Lizbeth Diaz, Reuters  |  Updated May 11 - 5:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on Sunday said she is suspending imports of live cattle, horses and bison through the southern U.S. border over the damaging pest New World screwworm.

90-year-old Provo man surprised on his favorite trail after more than 4,000 hikes

Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 11 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Henry Miles of Provo received a surprise from the community on his favorite hiking trail for his 90th birthday.

Trump set to accept luxury 747 from Qatar to use as Air Force One, ABC News says

Joseph Ax, Reuters  |  Posted May 11 - 4:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Trump administration might accept a Boeing 747-8 plane as a gift from the Qatari royal family that would then be outfitted to serve as Air Force One, ABC News reported on Sunday, citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter.

Have You Seen This? The world's most literal dump truck

Grant Olsen for KSL.com  |  Posted May 11 - 3:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rather than simply deposit its load somewhere, this truck decided to literally dump itself off the cliff.

'Keepers of people': Emmy-nominated Utahn's documentary highlights rural West through quilters

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted May 11 - 3:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A documentary about rural quilters made by a filmmaker from Sanpete County is now nominated for an Emmy.

UK plans to end 'failed free market experiment' in immigration

Andrew MacAskill, Reuters  |  Updated May 11 - 2:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

The British government outlined plans on Sunday to end what it called the "failed free market experiment" in mass immigration by restricting skilled worker visas to graduate-level jobs and forcing businesses to increase training for local workers.

Motorcyclist critically injured in Kaysville crash

Ashley Imlay, KSL.com  |  Posted May 11 - 1:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A motorcyclist was flown to the University of Utah Hospital in critical condition on Saturday after a crash, police said.

Sen. Mike Lee wants a national definition of obscenity. Here's why

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted May 11 - 12:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, is spearheading efforts in the Senate to adopt a national definition of obscenity to make it easier to crack down on online pornography.