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

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.

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

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted May 12 - 3:30 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.

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.

5 hospitalized after semitruck leaves roadway, crashes into Carbon County home

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 12 - 11:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

Five people were hospitalized after a semitruck hauling crude oil crashed into a home in Carbon County Monday morning, according to the Utah Highway Patrol.

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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.

Judge tells Washington man convicted of molestation he should never be released from prison

Cody Blowers, St. George News  |  Posted May 11 - 11:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Washington man convicted of multiple counts of sexual abuse is headed to prison.

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

Health Utah  |  Posted May 11 - 11:30 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.

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The lifesaving impact of a prayerful surgeon — Dr. Russell M. Nelson

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted May 11 - 11:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

Prayer, faith, family and gratitude define Mother's Day for the Olmsteads — one of the first families of Latter-day Saint volleyball.

Villagers evacuated from line of fire along India-Pakistan border fear going back

Aftab Ahmed, Saurabh Sharma and Tariq Maqbool, Reuters  |  Posted May 11 - 10:57 a.m.  |  Save Story

After spending days in temporary homes and with relatives, people from both sides of the Indian and Pakistani border are sceptical about this weekend's ceasefire and in no hurry to return to their villages.

Adaptive mountain bike skills course opens in West Valley City

Gabriela Fletcher, KSL.com  |  Posted May 11 - 9:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new bike trail created to allow mountain bikers of any skill level or age to gain skills opened Friday in West Valley City.

A woman missing for more than 60 years has been found alive

Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN  |  Posted May 11 - 9:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

A woman who vanished more than six decades ago in Wisconsin has been found, and as it turns out, she didn't actually want to be found, authorities say.

Why it's going to take 2 stadiums to hold LA's Olympic ceremonies

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted May 11 - 8:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

Organizers announced both the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and SoFi Stadium in Inglewood will host the events that begin and end the California city's third Olympics. The 2028 Summer Games will be the first to use two venues for the opening and closing ceremonies.

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No pension? No problem! A secret to lifelong retirement income

B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors  |  Posted May 11 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

There's good news, even if you don't have a pension. You can transform a portion of your retirement savings into a life-long income stream that behaves a lot like your own personal pension.

Passenger bus skids off a cliff in Sri Lanka, killing 21 people and injuring 35

Bharatha Mallawarachi, Associated Press  |  Posted May 11 - 7:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

A passenger bus has skidded off a cliff in Sri Lanka's tea-growing hill country, killing 21 people and injuring 35 others.

Newest way to move around Salt Lake City doubles as history lesson

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 11 - 7:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new bus service aims to provide tourists and locals alike a new way to learn about Salt Lake City's rich history.

1 in critical condition after being shot in Kearns

Alex Tumalip, KSL.com  |  Posted May 10 - 10:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

One person is in critical condition after being shot in Kearns Saturday night, police say.

Who would want to become a cop in 2025? In Utah, it's more people than you might think

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted May 10 - 9:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

In a world that is becoming less social as technology advances — working from home, online dating and streaming entertainment — there's one career that thrives on human interaction, for both good and bad: law enforcement.

US and Chinese officials to resume talks to ease trade war on Sunday

John Revill and Emma Farge, Reuters  |  Updated May 10 - 9:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Top U.S. and Chinese officials wrapped up the first day of talks in Switzerland on Saturday aimed at defusing a trade war that threatens to hammer the global economy and planned to resume negotiations on Sunday, a source close to the discussions said.

Elaine Hatch, wife of late Sen. Orrin Hatch, dies at 91

Alex Tumalip, KSL.com  |  Posted May 10 - 9:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Elaine Hansen Hatch, the wife of the late Sen. Orrin Hatch, died Saturday at age 91.

With massive military parade looming, when have prior military parades been staged in the US?

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted May 10 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A military parade featuring legions of American soldiers and military equipment winding through Washington appears to be a go.