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Matthew Perry's assistant gets more than 3 years in prison for central role in his ketamine death

Andrew Dalton, Associated Press  |  Updated May 28 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Kenneth Iwamasa, Matthew Perry's personal assistant, was sentenced to three years and five months in prison for his role in the drug death of the "Friends" star.

Why ESPN's Mina Kimes says the National Spelling Bee is like the Super Bowl

Emma Neff, Deseret News  |  Posted May 28 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

A field of 247 young spellers are taking the stage at DAR Constitution Hall this week for a revamped Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Green River nuclear energy plans revived, add to Utah's potential nuclear portfolio

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted May 27 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two firms are teaming to revive a nuclear power initiative in Green River that dates back nearly 20 years, adding to Utah's potential portfolio of nuclear energy.

4-year-old hospitalized after nearly drowning in Saratoga Springs

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted May 27 - 9:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

A child was hospitalized Wednesday after a near drowning in Saratoga Springs

Troopers identify 2 victims from deadly weekend crashes

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted May 27 - 9:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

A string of crashes over Memorial Day weekend on Utah roads left two people dead.

Former President Biden sues DOJ over release of interview audio

Diana Novak Jones, Reuters  |  Posted May 27 - 9:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former Democratic President Joe Biden sued the Department of Justice on Tuesday, ​seeking to bar the release of audio recordings and transcripts of private conversations with his biographer.

Central Utah farmers report worst conditions they've ever seen after dry winter

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted May 27 - 8:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Central Utah farmers said a combination of drought, frost and strong winds has created some of the worst conditions they have ever seen.

9 missing after Washington paper mill tank rupture; officials say there's no hope of survivors

Claire Rush, Associated Press  |  Posted May 27 - 8:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Authorities say a second person has died from injuries suffered when a chemical tank ruptured at a Washington state paper mill, raising the presumed death toll to 11.

Iron County presses pause on new AI data center proposals to review current regulations

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted May 27 - 7:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Iron County pressed pause on any new applicants wanting to build AI data centers in the county, initiating a 180-day moratorium to review current zoning laws and regulations.

New humanitarian center gives opportunities for local immigrants, while helping worldwide

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted May 27 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is opening a new Humanitarian Center that provides jobs and classes to people in need, in addition to sending resources globally.

Troopers identify motorcyclist killed in crash with tour bus in Kane County

Alex Tumalip, KSL  |  Updated May 27 - 7:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

A motorcyclist was killed after colliding with a bus when the biker attempted a U-turn in Kane County on Monday night.

Muslim pilgrims perform Hajj rituals under intense heat as Eid al-Adha celebrations start

Baraa Anwer and Mariam Fam, Associated Press  |  Posted May 27 - 6:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Pilgrims in Saudi Arabia threw pebbles at a large pillar in a symbolic ritual during the final days of Hajj. This act is seen as a symbolic stoning of the devil.

Celeste Maloy honors the Utah soldiers behind Korean War 'miracle' on 75th anniversary

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted May 27 - 6:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

On the 75th anniversary of the Miracle of Gapyeong, Utah Rep. Celeste Maloy visited the Korean War memorial in Seoul, South Korea, to honor the soldiers from the Beehive State.

Head-on crash leaves 1 dead in southern Utah

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted May 27 - 5:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man was killed in a head-on crash in Washington County on Wednesday.

Washington tourist pleads not guilty in monk seal rock case, barred from Hawaii beaches

Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Associated Press  |  Updated May 27 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A tourist from Washington state pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges accusing him of hurling a coconut-sized rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal.

How does AI feel about faith? BYU-led research team finds major language models ignore religion

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted May 27 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Research from a new Brigham Young University-led consortium found that large and widely known AI models have significant biases and gaps when it comes to faith and religion.

Eastbound I-80 reopens after semitruck fire forces closure in Parleys Canyon

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted May 27 - 4:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A semitruck caught fire Wednesday along I-80 in Parleys Canyon, causing a road closure.

Have You Seen This? Creepy dog scares owner half to death

Grant Olsen for KSL  |  Posted May 27 - 3:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

I've got a few questions after watching this clip. First, what is the dog doing up on the table?

Data center official counters worries about project footprint; foes raise new concerns

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted May 27 - 3:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

An official involved in the Box Elder County data center project countered worries its footprint will be excessive while foes raised new concerns with the initiative.

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Virginia City, Nevada: A perfectly preserved piece of the American West

Virginia City  |  Posted May 27 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

For travelers from Utah looking for a summer road trip that combines history, mountain scenery, quirky events and genuine Nevada character, Virginia City delivers something increasingly rare.

Salt Lake City has 2 new bike trails, but will they last?

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted May 27 - 2:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City's two newest bike projects were the subject of a new law before officially opening. Adjustments to them are still being considered.

New audit finds 'small handful' of noncitizens on Utah voter rolls

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated May 27 - 2:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

An audit of the more than 2 million registered voters in Utah found just a few dozen who are not American citizens, the lieutenant governor's office announced Wednesday.

How Utah climbed to the top of MLB expansion conversation

Brian Preece, KSL  |  Posted May 27 - 1:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

If Major League Baseball finally expands for the first time since 1998, Utah is no longer a long shot. It is squarely in the middle of the conversation.