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'One that got away': Upset bid escapes Utah Warriors in home loss to San Diego

05/06/2023 10:56pm
Plenty of moments during an 80-minute rugby match determine a result, but in the Utah Warriors' 26-16 loss to the league-leading San Diego Legion, two stood out.

Successful business owner, co-founder of Burt Brothers Tire & Service dies

05/06/2023 10:28pm
Wendel Burt, a successful Utah businessman, philanthropist, family man and friend, died unexpectedly this week. Burt was the co-founder of Burt Brothers Tire & Service.

Man who pepper-sprayed police gets 14 years in longest Jan. 6-related sentence

05/06/2023 9:41pm
A Pennsylvania man found guilty of felony assault and other charges for pepper-spraying police officers outside the U.S. Capitol was sentenced on Friday to 14 years behind bars, the longest prison term to date for anyone convicted in the riot of Jan. 6, 2021.

RSL earns rare road shutout in 0-0 draw in Houston

05/06/2023 9:17pm
RSL allowed zero goals on the road for the first time since April 2022 and it was the second consecutive 0-0 result, but not for a lack of chances.

Too much water hitting farming hard in northern Utah

05/06/2023 8:58pm
Unplanted crops, calf die-offs: The reality for Utah farmers and ranchers after snowy winter.

UDOT urges continued caution as Little Cottonwood Canyon reopens

05/06/2023 8:02pm
UDOT is urging the public to be cautious and not hang around slide areas and natural drainages in Little Cottonwood Canyon.

Suspect in custody after making bomb threat toward Nephi hospital, police say

05/06/2023 7:25pm
A person is in police custody after allegedly making a bomb threat toward Central Valley Medical Center in Nephi on Saturday.

At least 8 people killed by gunman at Texas mall; shooter killed by police

05/06/2023 7:11pm
A gunman shot and killed eight people and wounded at least seven others at a busy mall north of Dallas on Saturday, police said.

Racers dazzle at 3rd annual Daybreak soap box derby

05/06/2023 7:01pm
Daybreak residents raced down a rainy road Saturday during the third annual soap box derby.

5 reasons ketamine is safe and effective treatment for depression

05/06/2023 7:00pm - SPONSORED
While traditional forms of medication and therapy may work for some, others may find little or no relief from them — even after years of trying.

Metal ductwork collapses, injures 6 at Colorado resort pool

05/06/2023 6:57pm
Fire officials say six people were hurt when part of a heating and ventilation system collapsed at a resort pool in Colorado, and two people have been hospitalized with life-threatening injuries. Aurora Fire Rescue said there were 50 to 100 guests in the pool.

Salt Lake Express driver surpasses 2 million miles — a company record

05/06/2023 6:15pm
In the last 14 years, Bart Clements has driven more than 2 million miles.

Utah photographer helps others connect to their culture

05/06/2023 5:33pm
As part of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, KSL's Tamara Vaifanua takes us behind the lens of a Provo photographer who is honoring his ancestors.

Hate passwords? You're in luck — Google is sidelining them

05/06/2023 4:44pm
Google has taken a big step toward making them an afterthought by adding "passkeys" as a more straightforward and secure way to log into its services.

Utah home builder attracts buyers with unique offers

05/06/2023 4:09pm - SPONSORED
Goldcrest Homes is one of the premier new construction builders in the state and with so many appealing perks, it's easy to see why. If you've been anxious about getting into a new home, Goldcrest Homes can make it happen.

New Utah app allows people to report 'deadheads' in the outdoors

05/06/2023 4:06pm
As people get out to look for any remaining antlers, Utah wildlife officials are offering a new app to report "deadheads."

Short Creek continues 'seismic shift' with 2 groundbreakings on Utah-Arizona border

05/06/2023 3:32pm
What was once a "closed veil" society has erupted in recent years and continues to expand as more economic opportunities unveil within the communities of Short Creek on the Utah-Arizona border.

Have You Seen This? Tourists in Hawaii learn to not always rely on their GPS

05/06/2023 3:04pm
These tourists in Hawaii were just following directions from their GPS when they found themselves sinking in Honokohau Harbor.

'Something for everybody': Free Comic Book Day draws fans new and old

05/06/2023 2:21pm
Comic book fans flocked to stores across the nation Saturday for Free Comic Book Day, an event aiming to keep the love of comic books alive and celebrate the art and literature of the genre.

Ban social media for kids? Fed-up parents in Senate say yes

05/06/2023 1:12pm
Legislation introduced by four senators aims to prohibit all children under the age of 13 from using social media and would give parents more control over what teenagers under the age of 18 can access.

Why is the U.S. supporting Ukraine? Ambassador Bridget Brink has the answer

05/06/2023 12:34pm - PARTNER
The Deseret News sat down with the ambassador to talk U.S. support for Ukraine and why this country will one day win the war and be a leader in Europe.

University of Utah seeks to address pharmacy technician shortage by offering free tuition

05/06/2023 12:27pm
The University of Utah is offering to waive tuition for its pharmacy tech program in order to address a nationwide shortage of pharmacy technicians.

Former Angels top prospect Jo Adell changed his weekly routine — and it's showing at the plate

05/06/2023 10:03am
For former Angels top prospect Jo Adell, it's been a struggle to replicate his minor-league statistics in the big leagues so far.

'A Small Light' puts a heartbreaking spotlight on Anne Frank's protectors

05/06/2023 9:27am
The greatest heroism often resides in the actions of ordinary people in extraordinary situations and times, and so it is with "A Small Light," which tells the story of Anne Frank through the eyes of Miep Gies, the woman who helped hide her and her family. Slow starting at eight parts, the National Geographic/Disney+ miniseries builds steadily, in a fashion that's ultimately both stirring and heartbreaking.

Mage wins star-crossed Kentucky Derby amid 7th death

05/06/2023 9:00am
Two more horses died in the hours before 15-1 shot Mage won the Kentucky Derby by a length, making it seven in all and casting a shadow over the 149th edition of the world's most famous race.

Hydrologist: We're only one-third of the way through snowmelt runoff marathon

05/06/2023 8:52am
Flooding has caused problems for some Utahns for about a month, but northern Utah is not even halfway through the snowmelt runoff, according to a hydrologist with the National Weather Service in Salt Lake City.

Do Utahns want a Major League Baseball team?

05/06/2023 8:18am
A new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll shows big support for bringing a Major League Baseball team to Salt Lake City.

Give your mom or wife the gift of a home that smells wonderful

05/06/2023 8:00am - SPONSORED
Whatever you do, don't get her another robe or a vacuum.

Britain's King Charles III crowned with regal pomp, cheers and shrugs

05/06/2023 7:46am
King Charles III was crowned at Westminster Abbey, in a ceremony steeped in ancient ritual and brimming with bling at a time when the monarchy is striving to remain relevant in a fractured modern Britain.

Utah mom donates portion of her liver to 2-year-old after donating kidney to another woman

05/06/2023 7:18am
Kate, a 37-year-old mother who recently donated a portion of her liver to 2-year-old Eva, is the first person in Utah to be a two-organ living donor.