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Stranded cruise passengers from Utah race to catch up with their ship
Maureen O'Hare, CNN | Posted May 2 - 6:18 a.m. | Save Story
A month after eight Norwegian Cruise Line passengers were stranded in Africa when their ship left without them, a Utah couple – ages 84 and 81 – were also left behind by the cruise line in Spain.
Utah prosecutors request execution of man on death row for 1998 murder
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted May 1 - 10:33 p.m. | Save Story
State prosecutors are requesting the execution of a man who was sentenced to death in 1999 for murdering his ex-girlfriend's mother.
Experts fear 'catastrophic' college declines thanks to botched FAFSA rollout
Collin Binkley, Associated Press | Posted May 1 - 10:06 p.m. | Save Story
The bungled rollout of a new federal student aid form has left millions of students in limbo and some wondering if their college dreams will survive. By May 1, students across the U.S. usually know where they're headed to college in the fall.
Pro-Palestine protesters at USU say they aim to keep it peaceful
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted May 1 - 9:43 p.m. | Save Story
A relatively small protest supporting Palestinians in Gaza was organized by students at Utah State University to try and build awareness during commencement ceremonies this week.
Nonprofit sponsors free service at laundromat to lighten the load for a day
Ashley Fredde, KSL.com | Posted May 1 - 9:29 p.m. | Save Story
A West Valley City laundromat partnered with Current Initiatives, a nonprofit, to provide free laundry service and products to community members for the day.
County commissioners endorse Gov. Cox days after he was booed at GOP convention
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted May 1 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
Dozens of county commissioners endorsed Utah Gov. Spencer Cox on Tuesday after he was rebuffed by a majority of state Republican delegates at Saturday's party convention.
Board votes to change Utah high school rules for transfer, international students
Amy Donaldson, KSL Podcasts | Posted May 1 - 8:33 p.m. | Save Story
The board of the Utah High School Activities Association voted Wednesday to limit the way student-athletes attending Utah schools on F1 visas can participate in sanctioned sports.
Gov. Cox gives local communities one year to make progress on less expensive starter homes
Chris Reed, St. George News | Posted May 1 - 8:03 p.m. | Save Story
Gov. Spencer Cox put cities and counties in southern Utah and the rest of the state on notice Tuesday: Start approving smaller lots for starter homes or the state may force their hand.
Kaysville police warn about 'senior assassin' game after stranger with gun spotted in neighborhood
Andrew Adams, KSL-TV | Posted May 1 - 7:35 p.m. | Save Story
Police are warning about a high school game in which teens are being assigned to shoot people with a squirt gun in a "senior assassin" game.
Health advisory for Salt Lake parks lifted after last week's fuel spill
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted May 1 - 7:03 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake County Health Department lifted its advisory for three parks after a fuel spill last week contaminated a creek.
Utah, several other states, sue Biden administration over new rules aimed at 'gun show loophole'
Joseph Ax and Nate Raymond, Reuters | Posted May 1 - 6:31 p.m. | Save Story
More than two dozen Republican state attorneys general sued the Biden administration on Wednesday to stop a new rule that would require gun dealers to obtain licenses and conduct background checks when selling firearms at gun shows and online.
Local, federal law enforcement investigate bomb threats after 'furry' outrage at middle school
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted May 1 - 5:50 p.m. | Save Story
The Payson Police Department on Wednesday said it and federal law enforcement partners are investigating bomb threats made against Mt. Nebo Middle School.
Utah Pride Center cuts spending for festival, operating on 'leaner model' to address money issues
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 1 - 5:32 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Pride Center faced financial uncertainty after the 2023 parade and festival but has scaled back costs and operations as the 2024 festival looms to address the money situation.
Motorcyclists and drivers need to 'meet in the middle,' new Utah road safety campaign says
Sky Mundell, KSL.com | Posted May 1 - 5:05 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Department of Public Safety launched a new campaign for the safety of motorcyclists that emphasizes the shared responsibility that motorists and motorcyclists have.
Rep. John Curtis speaks against rule that would limit use of public lands
Ariel Harmer, Deseret News | Posted May 1 - 4:32 p.m. | Save Story
Several Utah representatives introduced legislation last week to withdraw a proposed rule they say would stop state-level management of public lands and block land from important uses.
'She didn't like me': Friends testify about Chad Daybell's comments about missing girl
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Updated May 1 - 4:18 p.m. | Save Story
The man who performed the autopsy on Tammy Daybell showed jurors photos of the procedure and spoke about what he saw that made him conclude she died by homicide.
Cox, other GOP governors express solidarity for Jewish American Heritage Month
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted May 1 - 3:04 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signed a letter with 26 other Republican governors on Wednesday expressing solidarity with Jewish Americans.
Technology conference to bring in former first lady, decorated athletes; will discuss AI in business
Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV | Posted May 1 - 2:01 p.m. | Save Story
Around 10,000 people will be at the Salt Palace Convention Center for the X4 Tech Summit that begins Wednesday. Utah co-headquartered tech company Qualtrics is hosting.
Herriman woman charged with abusing foster child
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted May 1 - 1:37 p.m. | Save Story
A Herriman woman is facing a charge of aggravated child abuse.
Business & Tech »
Technology conference to bring in former first lady, decorated athletes; will discuss AI in business
Environment »
Health advisory for Salt Lake parks lifted after last week's fuel spill
- Rep. John Curtis speaks against rule that would limit use of public lands
- The Colorado River is vital in Utah. Here's why it's going to get even more publicity
- Survey: Utah voters say state is on the wrong track heading into elections
- 'Things could change real quick for us': Weber County avoids weekend flooding; officials on alert
Police & Courts »
Salt Lake pastor acquitted after four-day jury trial in rape case
- Trump hush money trial judge to weigh more fines for defying gag order
- Utah prosecutors request execution of man on death row for 1998 murder
- Kaysville police warn about 'senior assassin' game after stranger with gun spotted in neighborhood
- Local, federal law enforcement investigate bomb threats after 'furry' outrage at middle school
Politics »
Trump hush money trial judge to weigh more fines for defying gag order
- Pro-Palestine protesters at USU say they aim to keep it peaceful
- County commissioners endorse Gov. Cox days after he was booed at GOP convention
- Utah, several other states, sue Biden administration over new rules aimed at 'gun show loophole'
- Utah Pride Center cuts spending for festival, operating on 'leaner model' to address money issues
