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Biotechnology company Regeneron buying 23andMe for $256M

Michelle Chapman, Associated Press  |  Updated May 19 - 8:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

Biotechnology company Regeneron Pharmaceuticals is buying 23andMe for $256 million, two months after the genetic testing company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Trump to speak to Putin on end to war in Ukraine as Europeans demand ceasefire

Guy Faulconbridge and Lidia Kelly, Reuters  |  Posted May 19 - 8:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump is set to speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday about peace in Ukraine as European leaders demanded that the Kremlin accept an immediate ceasefire to halt the region's deadliest conflict since World War II.

How did Utah Department of Corrections discipline officer who left K-9 Loki in hot car?

Courtney Johns and Annie Knox, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 19 - 8:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Department of Corrections provided the answers to questions about the hot-car death of a K-9.

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Key emerging trends in kitchen countertop design for 2025

Bedrock Quartz  |  Posted May 19 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

From eye-catching visual elements to innovative features, the countertops of tomorrow are all about making bold statements and seamlessly blending technology into everyday life.

Trump tax bill passes in key US House committee vote

Susan Heavey, Reuters  |  Posted May 19 - 7:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump's sweeping tax-cut bill, stalled for days by Republican infighting over spending cuts, won approval from a key congressional committee on Sunday.

Washington County School Board approves new cellphone policy for students

Nick Fiala, St. George News  |  Posted May 19 - 6:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Washington County School District Board of Education has approved a new personal device use policy.

How big was the 2024-25 ski season?

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted May 18 - 10:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ski resorts in the Rocky Mountain states accounted for nearly 43% of all skier days nationwide during the 2024-25 season, which turned out to be nearly the biggest year ever.

Utah Treasurer Marlo Oaks on the harmful politicization of America's economy

Eva Terry, Deseret News  |  Posted May 18 - 9:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Treasurer Marlo Oaks spoke about the attempt to politicize treasuries across all levels of government in remarks to the Utah County Liberty Forum at the Provo Library on Wednesday.

How BYU helps students innovate new technological patents

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted May 18 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

From medical devices to technological innovations, BYU's latest accomplishment highlights the number of students who are inventing new products.

It's not junk, it's movie magic: How a Ponzi scheme led to the passing of a foley artist's 'torch'

Peter Rosen, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 18 - 8:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

A coffee pot, an old Slinky, a shovel. To the untrained eye, it looks like junk. But to the few people who understand, it represents a life's work searching for movie magic.

Russia launches war's largest drone attack ahead of Putin-Trump call

Pavel Polityuk and Olena Harmash, Reuters  |  Updated May 18 - 8:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Russia launched its largest drone attack Sunday on Ukraine since the start of the war, destroying homes and killing at least one woman a day before President Trump is due to discuss a proposed ceasefire with Russia's Vladimir Putin.

Cash Drop Utah engages community with daily treasure hunts

Brynn Carnesecca, KSL.com  |  Posted May 18 - 7:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Taylor and Bailey Carlson have dropped thousands of dollars all across Utah. Now, they are gearing up to do another drop in St. George.

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New free guide to filing for Social Security benefits now available

B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors  |  Posted May 18 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

New free guide for Utah residents could help you decide the best time to file for Social Security benefits.

Tesla driver killed in 3-vehicle collision in Carbon County

Matt Brooks, KSL.com  |  Posted May 18 - 6:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

One person is dead in a collision that involved three vehicles on U.S. 6 in Carbon County on Sunday, according to the Utah Department of Public Safety.

Former President Joe Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive' prostate cancer

Nandita Bose, Reuters  |  Updated May 18 - 6:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer that has metastasized to the bone, his office said Sunday.

Utah Sens. Mike Lee and John Curtis respond to US credit rating downgrade

Suzanne Bates, Deseret News  |  Posted May 18 - 5:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

Credit rating firm Moody's downgraded the rating on U.S. sovereign credit Friday, citing concern over growth in the nation's debt over the past decade and the nation's high interest payments.

How the Velvet-Wood mine in Utah may help fighter jets

Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News  |  Posted May 18 - 5:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Department of Interior is hoping to turn an old mine in a remote area in San Juan County into a new mine that will aid in building fighter jets.

Sen. John Curtis tells CNN where he agrees, disagrees with President Trump

Suzanne Bates, Deseret News  |  Posted May 18 - 4:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Sen. John Curtis sat down with CNN on "Inside Politics Sunday," where he discussed the need to bring down the debt and his thoughts on the tariffs levied by President Trump.

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As we say hello to Sidecar Doughnuts, we must say a regretful goodbye to bucketed spaghetti

Meg Walter, Deseret News  |  Posted May 18 - 3:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

By The Bucket was probably always too funny to be true.

Have You Seen This? Student captures video of Midwest tornado from school bus

Chloe Rosen, Frankie McLister  |  Posted May 18 - 3:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Several social media videos are making the rounds showing kids on a Wisconsin school bus during Thursday's severe weather.

Ogden eyes major change to Wall Avenue by Union Station to bolster downtown activity

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted May 18 - 3:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ogden leaders are mulling major changes to Wall Avenue by Union Station, focus of its own upgrade plans, as part of efforts to bolster downtown activity.

17-year-old shot, killed at Kearns High in robbery gone bad

Brian West, KSL.com  |  Posted May 18 - 1:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 17-year-old boy was shot and killed early Sunday in the parking lot of Kearns High School in what police say was a robbery gone bad.

'Keep them clear': Cedar City bans parking vehicles for sale on public roads

Alysha Lundgren, St. George News  |  Posted May 18 - 1:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Cedar City Council approved a new ordinance prohibiting people from parking their vehicles on public streets if their primary purpose is selling.

How to protect yourself from cougars in Utah this summer (we're not talking about you, Cosmo)

Eva Terry, Deseret News  |  Posted May 18 - 12:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

The state's Division of Wildlife Resources shares some suggestions on how to stay safe outside this summer, especially from confrontations with cougars.

Residents dig out from tornado damage after storms kill 27 in Kentucky, Missouri and Virginia

Dylan Lovan, Associated Press  |  Posted May 18 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Residents in Kentucky and Missouri sifted through damage in tornado-stricken neighborhoods and cleared debris Sunday after severe storms swept through parts of the Midwest and South and killed more than two dozen people.

Man held Millcreek family hostage for months, claiming 'cartel' wanted to kill them, police say

Ashley Imlay, KSL.com  |  Posted May 18 - 10:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man was arrested Saturday after police say he held his girlfriend's family hostage in their Millcreek home for six months after convincing them a cartel wanted to kill them.

Utah woman provides hope for inmates on journey of prison advocacy

Brynn Carnesecca, KSL.com  |  Posted May 18 - 10:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Paige Norton has been helping to reform Utah's justice system since 2019, providing hope for inmates and protecting what she believes are the wrongfully incarcerated.

Florida man charged with sexually exploiting Utah teen

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 18 - 9:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Florida man is facing criminal charges in Utah accusing him engaging in sexually explicit conversations with a 15-year-old Utah girl.

Israel declares start of Gaza ground operations; no progress seen in talks

Nidal al-Mughrabi and May Angel, Reuters  |  Updated May 18 - 8:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Israeli military said on Sunday it had begun "extensive ground operations" in northern and southern Gaza, stepping up a new campaign in the enclave where Palestinian health authorities said Israeli strikes killed at least 130 people overnight.

16-year-old Smithfield boy recovering after suffering major stroke

Emma Benson, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 18 - 8:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 16-year-old Cache County boy is now facing a long recovery after suffering a major stroke.

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

Health Utah  |  Posted May 18 - 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.

British climber makes 19th ascent of Everest, most by a non-Sherpa

Gopal Sharma, Reuters  |  Posted May 18 - 7:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

A British climber beat his own record on Sunday for the most climbs of Mount Everest by a non-Sherpa, making his 19th ascent of the world's highest mountain, a hiking official said.

'Cruisin' With the Cougs' sails into BYU history

Brynn Carnesecca, KSL.com  |  Posted May 18 - 7:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

Nearly 3,000 Cougar fans jumped aboard the maiden voyage to celebrate BYU at sea.

RSL losses, questions piling up after 1-0 Rocky Mountain Cup result in Colorado

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted May 17 - 11:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Real Salt Lake already has more losses in 2025 than it had in all of 2024, and there are still 20 games remaining.

Mexican tall ship strikes Brooklyn Bridge, snapping masts and injuring sailors

The Associated Press  |  Posted May 17 - 10:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Mexican navy sailing ship hit the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday during a promotional tour in New York City, the top of its three masts slamming into the iconic span and partially collapsing.

Riverdale man charged with murder has history of domestic violence

Heather Peterson, KSL NewsRadio  |  Posted May 17 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Riverdale man was charged Friday with murder in the stabbing death of a woman at his apartment. Scott Myers has a hisstory of holding a knife to women's throats, according to court documents.

1 killed in 'intentional act of terrorism' explosion outside California fertility clinic

Eric Tucker and Gene Johnson, Associated Press  |  Updated May 17 - 9:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

An explosion has killed a person and heavily damaged a fertility clinic Saturday in the upscale California city of Palm Springs. The FBI is characterizing it as an "intentional act of terrorism."

Trump to speak to Russian, Ukrainian leaders on Monday after talks in Turkey

Tom Balmforth, Reuters  |  Posted May 17 - 9:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump said on Saturday he would speak to the presidents of Russia and Ukraine on Monday following talks between the two sides.

Sandy's Brecken Mozingo scores 1st NWSL goal in wild 3-3 draw for Utah Royals in Washington

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted May 17 - 9:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Royals and Washington Spirit set an NWSL record with four goals scored in the opening 22 minutes of Saturday's match at Audi Field.

National parks set record for visitation in 2024; operational challenges looming

Alec Sills-trausch, Associated Press  |  Posted May 17 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The year 2024 was record-breaking for the National Park Service, with about 331.9 million recreational visits, a nearly 2% increase from the previous year and surpassing the previous all-time high in 2016.

Case of brain-dead pregnant woman kept on life support in Georgia raises tricky questions

Kate Brumback, Sudhin Thanawala and Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press  |  Posted May 17 - 8:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

The case of a brain-dead pregnant woman in Georgia on life support is raising complicated questions about abortion law and whether a fetus is a person.

TCU tops Utah 8-6 in extra innings in final baseball game played at Smith's Ballpark

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted May 17 - 8:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

Smith's Ballpark didn't want to see baseball end.

Mortgage rates seen as stable. So why are homebuyers still hesitant?

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted May 17 - 7:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Mortgage rates were up slightly this week but stayed below 7% for a 17th consecutive week.

Salt Lake commission OKs new housing at site where snack factory burned down

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 17 - 7:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A plan to build a mixed-use development with 241 apartment units at the site of a Mexican snack factory that burned down last month has been given the green light to move forward.

Severe storms kill at least 25 in Kentucky and Missouri

Daniel Trotta, Harshita Meenaktshi, Steve Gorman and Frank McGurty, Reuters  |  Updated May 17 - 6:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

An unstable spring weather system spawned tornadoes overnight in the U.S. Midwest and Ohio River Valley, killing at least 25 people in Kentucky and Missouri.

Salt Lake City women connect over crafts

Brynn Carnesecca, KSL.com  |  Posted May 17 - 6:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Crafting brings all sorts of people together, but one local business aims to provide a spot for women in search of connection.

Salt Lake Film Society helping host Pacific Islands Film Festival

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted May 17 - 5:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Salt Lake Film Society is helping host Māsima: Pacific Islands Film Festival, which will feature the works of several filmmakers with roots in the Pacific Islands.

Incumbent Rob Axson defeats Phil Lyman in vote to lead Utah GOP

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted May 17 - 5:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Republican Party Chairman Rob Axson will serve another two years at the helm of the state's largest political party after narrowly defeating challenger Phil Lyman Saturday.

The Nature Conservancy teaches children to 'become stewards' of Great Salt Lake

Mike Anderson, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 17 - 5:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Nature Conservancy led fourth graders from Layton's Adams Elementary on a tour of the Great Salt Lake Shorelands Preserve to instill an understanding of the importance of conservation.

Have You Seen This? Frozen family on the front lawn

Grant Olsen for KSL.com  |  Posted May 17 - 3:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

This definitely has to be one of the most unique lawn displays I've ever seen.

U. researchers unveil AI-powered tool for disease prediction with 'unprecedented accuracy'

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted May 17 - 3:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

University of Utah researchers have unveiled a new tool kit that uses AI to predict whether individuals will develop progressive and chronic diseases years before symptoms appear.

Staff member at Utah troubled teen school charged with showing students pornography

Ashley Imlay, KSL.com  |  Posted May 17 - 2:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A former staff member at a school for troubled youth in Sevier County was charged Thursday with showing students pornography.

Fisherman in critical condition after fall into Echo Reservoir

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted May 17 - 1:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

A fisherman was transported in critical condition to a hospital for care after falling into Echo Reservoir at Echo State Park Saturday.

Provo Towne Centre mall getting major facelift

Dan Rascon, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 17 - 1:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A major facelift has been announced for a decades-old mall in Utah County. The owners of the Provo Towne Centre said it's time for a "bold reinvention."

With drought already here, Sen. John Curtis aims to help

Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News  |  Posted May 17 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sens. John Curtis, R-Utah, and Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., on Tuesday introduced legislation aimed at strengthening water quality and storage infrastructure across the western United States.

Rep. Blake Moore spearheads proposal to create 'MAGA' savings accounts for children

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted May 17 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Rep. Blake Moore is set to introduce legislation establishing a new kind of savings account for children aimed specifically toward incentivizing education and homeownership over the next several decades.

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Behind the scenes at the Utah County set of 'The Chosen' Season 6

Margaret Darby, Tess Crowley, Chuck Wing, Deseret News  |  Posted May 17 - 11:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Cast and crew from "The Chosen" will spend three weeks filming scenes for Season 6 on the set in the small Utah County town of Goshen.

Search for Utah's next superintendent of public instruction down to 2 finalists

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted May 17 - 10:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

The search for Utah's next state superintendent of public instruction has been narrowed down to two finalists — both with deep ties to the state's K-12 public education system.