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From backyard to birdie: How indoor golf simulators are revolutionizing the game for homeowners

Backyard Office Utah  |  Posted May 6 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Without ever leaving home, you can take real swings at a screen that mirrors an actual course.

Frontier Airlines forecasts bigger-than-expected quarterly loss amid soaring fuel prices

Reuters  |  Updated May 6 - 7:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Frontier Group, the parent of low-cost carrier Frontier, forecast a bigger-than-expected second-quarter loss on Tuesday, ​as the war in Iran drives jet fuel prices higher and erodes margins.

Bear wanders through a Los Angeles neighborhood

Julie Sharp, KCAL via CNN  |  Updated May 6 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

A bear meandered through a California neighborhood near the Hansen Dam in Pacoima on Monday morning, scaling fences and snooping in backyards before it was tranquilized.

Man charged with sexually abusing Utah ride-share driver

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted May 6 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 22-year-old man who said he is in Utah on vacation from work is facing charges of kidnapping and forcible sexual abuse accusing him of abusing his ride-share driver.

US and Iran closing in on memorandum to end war, sources say

Ariba Shahid, Steve Holland and Alexander Cornwell, Reuters  |  Posted May 6 - 6:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

The United States and Iran are closing in on an agreement on a one-page memorandum to end the war in the Gulf, a source from mediator Pakistan and another source briefed on the ​mediation said.

Salt Lake City approves new name for 500 South after removing Cesar Chavez's name

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted May 5 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

500 South has a new honorary street name through the heart of Salt Lake City.

Tanner Horner sentenced to death for 2022 kidnapping, murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand

Briauna Brown, KTVT via CNN  |  Updated May 5 - 9:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Tarrant County jury has sentenced Tanner Horner to death in the 2022 kidnapping and murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand on Tuesday.

Weber students restore bicycles, delivering opportunity through 'Gearing Up for Good'

Debbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted May 5 - 8:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

A group of Weber School District students is gaining hands‑on experience while giving back to their community through a growing service program now in its third year.

Cedar City woman sentenced to jail for stealing payments for Iron County building permits

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted May 5 - 8:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

Chelsea Boxwell was ordered to spend 270 days in jail, complete 100 hours of community service and pay back over $260,000 after admitting to taking money from Iron County and another employer.

'The Lost Boys' and 'Schmigadoon!' earn 12 Tony nominations each to lead the field

Mark Kennedy, Associated Press  |  Posted May 5 - 7:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Twenty-four shows earned at least one nomination, while "The Lost Boys" and "Schmigadoon!" each earned a leading 12 Tony Award nominations on Tuesday.

'Not a choice we made lightly': Salt Lake City seeks 12.5% property tax increase

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted May 5 - 7:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's capital city isn't immune to rising costs that have plagued residents since 2020, and it's now seeking to raise taxes, which it says can help meet demands.

Utah's warm winter leaves extra funds for homeless services

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted May 5 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's new homeless services initiative will have a bit more funding to work with after the state recorded its warmest winter on record, leaving some winter shelter money unspent.

2 killed, 3 injured in back-to-back shootings north of Dallas, police say

Jamie Stengle and Kendria Lafleur, Associated Press  |  Updated May 5 - 7:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Texas police say a man shot five people, killing two, in back-to-back shootings Tuesday near Dallas because he was angry over business dealings with the victims.

Trump pauses effort to escort ships in Strait of Hormuz, citing talks progress

Idrees Ali, Phil Stewart and Yomna Ehab, Reuters  |  Updated May 5 - 6:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would briefly pause an operation to help escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, citing progress toward an agreement with Iran.

Motorcyclist, 25, dies in West Jordan collision

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted May 5 - 6:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police said a 25-year-old man died after his motorcycle and a car collided Sunday night in West Jordan.

Hantavirus-hit cruise ship to head to Spain after permission granted to dock in Canary Islands

Jennifer Rigby, Olivia Le Poidevin and Charlotte Van Campenhout, Reuters  |  Updated May 5 - 6:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

A luxury cruise ship hit by an outbreak of hantavirus was preparing to travel to the Canary Islands on Wednesday after the Spanish government gave it permission to dock.

David Attenborough, 'the voice for nature,' turns 100

Sarah Young and Francesca Halliwell, Reuters  |  Posted May 5 - 6:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

David Attenborough, who has for decades been the world's voice on the natural world and whose documentaries have been watched by hundreds of millions, will ​on Friday celebrate his 100th birthday.

'Spirit of community': How Utah County is planning to celebrate America 250

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted May 5 - 5:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

While Utah County is known for having summer festivals, markets and community events, this year's festivities are leaning into a patriotic theme for the country's 250th anniversary.

Auto insurance fraud on the rise in Utah

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted May 5 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Insurance fraud costs Americans over $300 billion every year — and it's growing.

Parole granted for Midvale woman who hit, killed bicyclist

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted May 5 - 4:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Midvale woman convicted of running a red light and fatally striking a bicyclist in 2022 has been granted parole from the Utah State Prison.

Former East High football player dies in West Jordan multi-vehicle crash

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated May 5 - 4:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

A crash in West Jordan involving three vehicles on Sunday left a former East High School football player dead, according to police.

Have You Seen This? Black bear breaks into unlocked car

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted May 5 - 3:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A black bear let itself into an unlocked car while looking for food in Tennessee.

Man wanted in southern Utah romance scam may still be preying on victims, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted May 5 - 3:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who has had an outstanding arrest warrant in St. George since last fall may be preying on other women with romance scams while he is on the run, police say.