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Here's why this Utah restaurant was listed on The New York Times' best restaurant list
Sarah Gambles, Deseret News | Posted April 25 - 7:46 p.m. | Save Story
Zach Wade's Cosmica landed a coveted spot on The New York Times' best restaurant list, the first Utah restaurant to receive the honor in more than a decade.
Embracing the indies: Independent Bookstore Day shows bookstores are making a comeback
Valerie Jones, Deseret News | Posted April 25 - 11:27 a.m. | Save Story
Weller Book Works has the distinction of being one of the oldest independent bookstores in Salt Lake City, but the shop is sharing the stage with a number of new, up-and-coming stores across Utah.
More than 100 Utah sites to open Saturday for statewide drug take‑back event
Brenna Donnelly, KSL | Posted April 24 - 9:33 p.m. | Save Story
Collection sites across Utah will open Saturday as part of a drug take‑back event aimed at keeping unused and expired medications out of homes and out of the hands of kids.
Man allegedly set fires in Big Cottonwood Canyon because 'spirits' told him to
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted April 24 - 8:37 p.m. | Save Story
A man arrested for allegedly setting several small fires in Big Cottonwood Canyon has been charged with arson.
Redistricting reshapes the battlefield as Maloy, Lyman spar over how to rebuild trust in Congress
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted April 24 - 6:02 p.m. | Save Story
Rep. Celeste Maloy learned on the job how to balance a workhorse mentality with the chaos of running for election. Now she's facing off with one of the state's well-known conservative disruptors.
Utah measles cases decreased over past 3 weeks, but 'doesn't mean things are done'
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted April 24 - 5:03 p.m. | Save Story
Dr. Leisha Nolen, state epidemiologist, said although the measles outbreak is not done, a recent decrease in Utah measles cases is a good sign.
2 key I-80, I-215 ramps near Salt Lake airport to close for up to 45 days
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 24 - 4:01 p.m. | Save Story
Utah transportation officials are urging travelers to plan ahead as it begins work on a pair of freeway ramps near Salt Lake City International Airport that will keep them closed for as much as 45 days.
Proposed Murray budget funds police, fire and infrastructure — with tax hike for residents
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted April 24 - 11:48 a.m. | Save Story
The Murray mayor's proposed budget looks to boost public service and investments in infrastructure, with a nearly 10% property tax increase.
Salt Lake City knew about allegations against councilwoman, but what was done?
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated April 24 - 11:32 a.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City Councilwoman Eva Lopez Chavez said she welcomes a "fair and independent investigation" into the allegations made against her, which colleagues were previously aware of.
Japanese, Dutch, Latin American cultures will be on display at various festivals Saturday
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted April 24 - 6:20 a.m. | Save Story
The cultures of Japan, the Netherlands and several Latin American countries will be the focus of several festivals on Saturday in the Salt Lake City area.
Utah to receive another $10M in national opioid settlement
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted April 23 - 10:02 p.m. | Save Story
Utah will be receiving more than $10 million in the latest multistate agreement requiring companies to pay for their role in fueling the opioid epidemic.
Bright fireball may have dropped debris over Utah
Brenna Donnelly, KSL | Posted April 23 - 9:01 p.m. | Save Story
The night sky above Utah was bright as day for just a moment early Thursday morning as a suspected meteor burned its way into the atmosphere.
Taylor Frankie Paul won't return to 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' as production resumes
Margaret Darby, Deseret News | Posted April 23 - 6:02 p.m. | Save Story
"The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" Season 5 will resume production without Taylor Frankie Paul following an investigation into an alleged domestic abuse incident involving her former boyfriend.
Lionel Messi's Utah stop spurs proliferation of AI-generated photos
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted April 23 - 3:17 p.m. | Save Story
Lionel Messi's stop in Utah to play against Real Salt Lake spurred a proliferation of fake photos of the soccer superstar on social media, along with amusement and annoyance.
2 brothers charged in connection with Salt Lake phone store robbery
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted April 23 - 2:15 p.m. | Save Story
Two brothers are facing felony charges in connection with the armed robbery of an AT&T store in February.
Several women accuse Utah congressional candidate Eva Lopez Chavez of misconduct
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 23 - 12:12 p.m. | Save Story
Some who have worked alongside Utah congressional candidate Eva Lopez Chavez say they have been harassed or assaulted by her. Lopez denies any wrongdoing.
Annual Draper showcase empowers Salt Lake Valley student artists
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted April 23 - 10:30 a.m. | Save Story
The Draper Visual Arts Foundation's annual art scholar competition showcases the talents of high school seniors in a weeklong exhibit.
Draper family honors daughter's memory by helping young performers follow their dreams
Dan Rascon, KSL | Posted April 23 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
The Mallard family is turning heartbreak into hope after the loss of their daughter, Bailey, finding comfort in helping other children pursue the same passion she loved — performing.
Suazo Business Center, traditionally focused on Latinos, gets $600K grant to expand services
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted April 23 - 6:26 a.m. | Save Story
The Suazo Business Center, traditionally focused on aiding the Latino community, received a $600,000 grant from KeyBank to help it expand its offerings.
