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

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 two 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.

RSL settles for 1st draw of season down a man in Dallas after early wonder goal from Luna

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted May 10 - 8:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

The lead and hope for a Texas two-step didn't last, however, thanks to another former RSL player scoring just after halftime in the 53rd minute.

European leaders tell Putin to agree to Ukraine ceasefire or face new sanctions

Elizabeth Piper and Andreas Rinke, Reuters  |  Posted May 10 - 8:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Major European powers threw their weight behind an unconditional 30-day Ukraine ceasefire on Saturday, with the backing of President Donald Trump, and threatened President Vladimir Putin with "massive" new sanctions if he did not accept within days.

A Tennessee earthquake rattles homes as far away as Atlanta with 4.1 magnitude

Ben Finley and Bill Cormier, Associated Press  |  Posted May 10 - 7:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

An earthquake of 4.1 magnitude has been reported in Tennessee and was felt in Atlanta, Ga., and western North Carolina, according to the U.S. Geological Survey and local news reports.

Resisting with art: Documentary shares how Ukrainians are preserving culture through ballet

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted May 10 - 7:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Provo native is helping to highlight Ukrainians' fight for freedom through a documentary on the ballet dancers preserving art and culture during war.

Horse therapy program in Utah helps children heal in unexpected ways

Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 10 - 6:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

When the farm gates swing open at a Saratoga Springs ranch, the first sound you expect to hear might be a horse's gentle neigh or the crunch of boots on dirt. But, on most days, what people experience is something much deeper.

Intermountain American Fork Hospital now Level III trauma center

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted May 10 - 5:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

Intermountain Health's American Fork Hospital has been designated a Level III trauma center by the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services in the Utah Department of Public Safety.

We're No. 1: Utah tops national rankings in high school financial literacy

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted May 10 - 5:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Want some solid money advice? You might consider asking a local high school kid.

Deputies use new technology to solve 1975 cold case

Sydney Isenberg, CNN  |  Posted May 10 - 4:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

After nearly five decades, the Boulder County Sheriff's Office announced on Wednesday it had collected "decisive evidence" that links a suspect to the 1975 murder of 20-year-old John Curtis Patterson.

India and Pakistan accuse each other of violating ceasefire hours after reaching deal

Riazat Butt, Aijaz Hussain and Rajesh Roy, Associated Press  |  Updated May 10 - 3:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Multiple explosions have been heard in two large cities of India-controlled Kashmir hours after India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire deal following the U.S.-led talks to end the most serious military confrontation between the nuclear-armed rivals in decades.

Have You Seen This? You can't share the hammock with a cobra

Grant Olsen for KSL.com  |  Posted May 10 - 3:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Yikes. Having a cobra lunge at you has to be one of the worst sights on earth.

Police: 2 men injured in single-car rollover on I-15 south of Cedar City

Jeff Richards, St. George News  |  Posted May 10 - 3:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two people were injured in a single-vehicle rollover on Interstate 15 just south of Cedar City on Saturday morning.

What is in your drinking water? Not fluoride if you are in Utah

Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News  |  Posted May 10 - 2:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah made national history when it became the first state in the nation to ban the introduction of fluoride in public drinking water systems. That ban in Utah officially took place Wednesday.

Capture the Flagg: Jazz hope franchise-worst season pays off in NBA Draft Lottery

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted May 10 - 2:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

Was all the losing worth it? That question will be answered Monday night in Chicago.

Gravel pits: Not attractive, but you need them

Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News  |  Posted May 10 - 1:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

The four most populated areas in Utah — Davis, Weber, Salt Lake and Utah counties — have the least amount of potential resources when it comes to sand and gravel.

Gavin Peterson's death put DCFS under a microscope. How did lawmakers respond?

Annie Knox and Garna Mejia, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 10 - 12:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utahns demanded change after 12-year-old Gavin Peterson starved to death last year, criticizing how the state's child welfare system handled complaints about his safety in the years before he was withdrawn from school.

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Sheri Dew tells SVU graduates: Look for opportunities to 'stack days, stack wins'

Sarah Jane Weaver, Deseret News  |  Posted May 10 - 11:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

The former member of the Relief Society general presidency receives an honorary doctorate from Southern Virginia University.

Tylee Ryan's aunt launches app containing information about Daybell case

Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted May 10 - 11:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new app containing comprehensive information about the Daybell murder cases is available to the public.

Utah Valley's 100 Women Who Care provide over $190K for local charities

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

Local women in the community have supported numerous charities through their work. After hitting the 100-member milestone, it continues to do good in the community.

Iran, US to resume nuclear talks on Sunday after postponement

Parisa Hafezi, Reuters  |  Posted May 10 - 9:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

Iran has agreed to hold a fourth round of nuclear talks with the United States on Sunday in Oman, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Friday, adding that the negotiations were advancing.

Pay to play: Will Snowden on NIL, agents, the portal, and the shifting sands of college recruiting

Ben Criddle for KSL.com  |  Posted May 10 - 9:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

As college football continues to evolve in the wake of the NIL era, the traditional model of recruiting, development, and player loyalty is being fundamentally reshaped.

Is there a 'woke right'?

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted May 10 - 9:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump's first term witnessed the rapid rise of the "woke left," a historical revisionism and ideological orthodoxy. Now, conservative media wonders whether his second term will unleash a "woke right," driven by power, grievance and online attacks.

3 dogs in hoarding case have died; veterinarians remain positive about outcome

Mike Anderson, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 10 - 8:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Veterinarians at shelters that have taken in some of the 154 dogs rescued from a hoarding situation say the dogs are doing remarkably well despite a few that have not survived.

A Box Elder County farm boy grabs Trump's attention to help farms

Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News  |  Posted May 10 - 7:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

Stan Summers is a humble but forthright man, raised in farming, and an advocate for those who do not always speak for themselves. He has been selected to be the USDA rural development state director for Utah.

Provo waterpark owners face pushback from neighbors over expansion plans

Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 10 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

The owners of longtime Provo waterpark Splash Summit are touting a plan for expansion as neighbors push back against it.

Utah Royals gather with Angel City for prayer following medical emergency in 2-0 loss

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted May 9 - 11:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

"When something like that happens, it reminds not only the players, but the fans that there are bigger things in life than soccer."

Why off-roading access matters to these Utah senators

Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News  |  Posted May 9 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Senate passed a resolution introduced by Utah Sens. John Curtis and Mike Lee to overturn a Biden administration rule restricting the use of off-road vehicles in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.

Ahead of key China talks, Trump says 80% tariff 'seems right'

Doina Chiacu and Jeff Mason, Reuters  |  Updated May 9 - 9:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump said on Friday an 80% tariff on Chinese goods "seems right," for the first time suggesting a specific alternative to the 145% levies he has imposed on Chinese imports ahead of closely watched weekend talks.

Pictures of the future: How a photographer is joining the movement to save the Great Salt Lake

Peter Rosen, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 9 - 9:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

It is a possibility that's easy to ignore: the Great Salt Lake could dry up. But photographer Nick Pedersen is trying to put it right in front of Utahns — on a couple of billboards.

Antony Blinken speaks in Utah about Ukraine, Trump's cuts to foreign aid and tariffs

Suzanne Bates, Deseret News  |  Posted May 9 - 9:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former Secretary of State Antony Blinken addressed Utah leaders this week, calling for the U.S. to remain the "last, best hope" of the world by continuing to assert its global leadership.

New Jersey mayor arrested at ICE detention center where he was protesting, prosecutor says

Associated Press  |  Posted May 9 - 8:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested Friday at an federal immigration detention center where he was protesting its opening, a federal prosecutor said.

BYU-Idaho student making 'miraculous' recovery after industrial accident, family says

Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted May 9 - 8:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

A BYU-Idaho student critically injured in an industrial accident is making improvements and his family credits God for his recovery.