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Poll: Utahns concerned about hantavirus outbreak
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted May 26 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
A new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll shows that though the hantavirus outbreak was thousands of miles away, the aftermath has raised concerns among Utahns.
Utah business owners convicted in $30M fraud scheme with Noah's Event Center
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted May 26 - 6:33 p.m. | Save Story
Business owners of an event center company that used to have a location in South Jordan before it shut down five years ago were just found guilty of conducting more than $30 million in fraud.
Residents say vandalism, attacks tied to 1 neighbor have left them fearful
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted May 26 - 5:36 p.m. | Save Story
A group of residents in Salt Lake City's Marmalade District said they are living in fear as incidents of vandalism, harassment and safety concerns with their neighbor continue.
Railroad company to relocate Salt Lake yard, easing blocked crossing congestion
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 26 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
A project to relocate a heavily used railroad yard in Salt Lake City is expected to ease some of the city's east-west transportation issues.
Nate Blouin says he will drop out if he is not leading progressive against McAdams
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted May 26 - 4:34 p.m. | Save Story
Nate Blouin says he will drop out of the race for Utah's newly redrawn 1st Congressional District if he is not the leading progressive challenger against former Rep. Ben McAdams.
Utah startup Rize Sweet Rollz celebrates new milestone
Rachel Fabbi, KSL | Posted May 26 - 2:15 p.m. | Save Story
Rize Sweet Rollz, a Utah startup, is celebrating a major milestone — moving into a kitchen space of its own. But what really makes the business stand out is its story.
How closely did Utahns follow the Mammoth playoff run?
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted May 26 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
Four in 10 Utahns very or somewhat closely followed the Mammoth in their first-round playoff matchup, according to a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll.
Facing 4 vacancies, Utah governor interviews Supreme Court candidates
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted May 26 - 9:30 a.m. | Save Story
Gov. Spencer Cox will continue interviewing candidates this week for the state Supreme Court as he looks to fill four seats, two of which are brand new.
Freedom Truck visits Utah communities on nationwide tour
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted May 26 - 9:00 a.m. | Save Story
A traveling mobile museum is in Draper this week as part of a nationwide tour leading up to America's 250th anniversary.
Poll: Trump approval continues to be underwater among Utah voters
Lauren Irwin, Deseret News | Posted May 26 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
A new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics survey found that Utahns aren't happy with the Iran war, as President Donald Trump's approval ratings sunk further in May.
Utah charter schools receive millions in federal grants
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted May 26 - 7:40 a.m. | Save Story
Four Utah charter schools will receive up to $2 million each through a competitive federal grant program aimed at expanding educational opportunities for students statewide.
Looming closure of Salt Lake County childcare programs leaves parents facing higher costs
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted May 26 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
As Salt Lake County's subsidized childcare programs enters its final days, impacted families are grappling with the financial impact of alternative options.
Families gather at Utah Veterans Memorial Cemetery to remember loved ones on Memorial Day
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted May 25 - 7:02 p.m. | Save Story
Thousands of American flags lined the grounds of the Utah Veterans Cemetery and Memorial Park on Memorial Day, each one marking a life, a sacrifice, and a story.
Utah woman nearly killed during skiing competition turns her story of survival into hope for others
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted May 25 - 3:13 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah woman has turned a career-ending skiing accident Into a mission of hope for survivors of traumatic brain injuries.
Police investigating 'suspicious death' of man in Salt Lake City
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted May 25 - 2:45 p.m. | Save Story
Police said they are investigating what's being called a "suspicious death" of a man in Salt Lake City on Monday.
A taste of Texas is moving into Salt Lake City's latest major development
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 25 - 12:10 p.m. | Save Story
A pair of restaurants with a Lone-Star-State flair are moving into one of Salt Lake City's newest developments.
Salt Lake City's newest trail comes with a flashy new art piece nearly 2,000 feet long
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 25 - 9:01 a.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City's new urban trail solves some east-west connection struggles, and it comes with what might be the state's longest continuous art piece.
Birthday reunion at St. Mark's honors boy who died during childbirth
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted May 25 - 8:27 a.m. | Save Story
A birthday celebration Friday at St. Mark's Hospital carried extra emotional weight, as a mother and father remembered their son who passed away during childbirth.
