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Southern Utah honor student brings animatronic minotaur to life

Stephanie DeGraw, St. George News  |  Posted May 24 - 4:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

When ninth grader Tyson Duran was asked to build a minotaur prop for Vista School's theater production, he didn't just make a costume — he engineered a towering animatronic minotaur.

Have You Seen This? An amazing case of the fox zoomies

Grant Olsen for KSL.com  |  Posted May 24 - 3:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Wow. This has to be the most enthusiastic fox I've ever seen.

Trump seeks to fast-track new nuclear licenses, overhaul regulatory agency

Jarrett Renshaw, Reuters  |  Posted May 24 - 2:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump ordered the nation's independent nuclear regulatory commission to cut down on regulations and fast-track new licenses for reactors and power plants on Friday, seeking to shrink a multiyear process down to 18 months.

Utah County first responders prepare for busy season

Dan Rascon, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 24 - 1:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah County search and rescue teams and first responders are undergoing some critical training as they prepare to kick off the busy season in mountain rescues.

Most of Utah's snowpack has melted. What do Utah's reservoirs look like now?

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 24 - 12:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's reservoirs are looking healthy at the unofficial start of summer, but state water managers say they're tracking trends that could impact future levels.

Iran, US see hope for progress after US nuclear talks

Parisa Hafezi and John Irish, Reuters  |  Posted May 24 - 11:37 a.m.  |  Save Story

Iranian and U.S. delegations wrapped up a fifth round of talks in Rome on Friday and signs of some limited progress emerged in the negotiations aimed at resolving a decades-long dispute over Tehran's nuclear ambitions.

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Key emerging trends in kitchen countertop design for 2025

Bedrock Quartz  |  Posted May 24 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

From eye-catching visual elements to innovative features, the countertops of tomorrow are all about making bold statements and seamlessly blending technology into everyday life.

Why UTA is drastically shifting TRAX Red Line service for most of the summer

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 24 - 10:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Transit Authority's Red Line is being rerouted for months while crews repair a section of the line near the University of Utah.

Kid's love for Jelly Roll gets big attention on social media and from the artist himself

Mike Anderson, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 24 - 10:08 a.m.  |  Save Story

Brandon Barela's love for country artist Jelly Roll is helping him overcome barriers, and get some viral fame, while gaining the chance to meet Jelly Roll.

McDonald's is closing down CosMc's, its beverage-focused spinoff

Jordan Valinsky, CNN  |  Posted May 24 - 9:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

McDonald's is pulling the plug on its CosMc's spinoff just two years after the alien-themed spinoff took off.

Loose pet kangaroo keeps police hopping — again — in Colorado

Mead Gruver, Associated Press  |  Posted May 24 - 8:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

A pet kangaroo was on the loose in Colorado.

West Valley man charged with making terroristic threats against Trump, Biden

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 24 - 8:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

A West Valley man is facing charges accusing him of leaving suspicious packages at local churches addressed to Presidents Trump and Biden.

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Is Ford's employee pricing real? Yes!

Jason Bell  |  Posted May 24 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

From hybrids, trucks and SUVs to full electrics, Ford's summer pricing event unlocks deep discounts for every kind of driver.

Wayfinding Week activities aim to connect Pacific Islanders with their seafaring roots

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted May 24 - 7:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

Wayfinding Week activities, organized by the Samoana Integrated Learning Initiative, are focused on connecting Pacific Islanders in Utah with their seafaring roots.

Salt Lake City named one of the best travel destinations for this summer. Here's why

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted May 24 - 7:13 a.m.  |  Save Story

WalletHub has released its report of 2025's Best Summer Travel Destinations to "help travelers plan the perfect summer getaway" — and Utah's own Salt Lake City ranked seventh on the list.

Utah Royals give up 1st-half hat trick in 3-1 loss to Orlando Pride

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted May 23 - 11:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

The NWSL squad picked up its seventh loss in its first 10 matches of the season Friday, thanks to a first-half frenzy by Orlando Pride striker Barbra Banda in a 3-1 win for the visiting team.

Illegal parking fines tripled at Pineview, Causey Reservoirs ahead of Memorial Day weekend

Mike Anderson, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 23 - 10:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Drivers who park in forbidden areas around Pineview and Causey Reservoirs could be ticketed for up to $600, thanks to a recent change in a Weber County ordinance.

Supreme Court temporarily halts access sought by watchdog group to DOGE records

Andrew Chung, Reuters  |  Posted May 23 - 10:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Supreme Court on Friday temporarily paused judicial orders requiring the Department of Government Efficiency, established by President Donald Trump and spearheaded by his billionaire adviser Elon Musk, to turn over records and answer questions in the coming days and weeks concerning its operations.

All 6 people aboard plane that crashed in San Diego confirmed dead

Steve Gorman, Reuters  |  Posted May 23 - 9:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

All six people aboard a private jet that crashed in a San Diego neighborhood were killed, but nobody on the ground was seriously injured, an official for the National Transportation Safety Board said on Friday, a day after the fiery accident.

Intermountain Health trauma experts promote summer safety

Brynn Carnesecca, KSL.com  |  Posted May 23 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Intermountain Healthcare officials on Friday encouraged families to stay safe and use precaution during summer activities and adventures.

Justice Department reaches deal with Boeing to allow planemaker to avoid prosecution

David Shepardson, Reuters  |  Posted May 23 - 8:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Justice Department said on Friday it has struck a deal in principle with Boeing to allow it to avoid prosecution in a fraud case stemming from two fatal 737 MAX plane crashes that killed 346 people, dealing a blow to victims' relatives.

Immersive Harry Potter experience comes to Sandy

Brynn Carnesecca, KSL.com  |  Posted May 23 - 7:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 25-room immersive Harry Potter-themed world has landed at the Shops at South Town in Sandy.

Utah National Guard member arrested in child exploitation sting

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated May 23 - 7:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

A member of the Utah National Guard has been arrested for allegedly trying to arrange a sexual encounter with a young boy.

Former Public Enemy No. 1 sentenced to life in prison without parole for murder of his girlfriend

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted May 23 - 7:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Terrence Trent Vos was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole on Friday after a jury found him guilty of the aggravated murder of his girlfriend.

How this small library fills a big need for a Salt Lake City neighborhood

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 23 - 6:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new library lab in Salt Lake City will offer a key resource for a neighborhood in transition.

Russia, Ukraine each free first 390 prisoners in start of war's biggest swap

Tom Balmforth, Sergiy Karazy and Abinaya Vijayaraghavan, Reuters  |  Posted May 23 - 6:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Russia and Ukraine each released 390 prisoners on Friday and said they would free more in the coming days, in what is expected to be the biggest prisoner swap of the war so far.

Arizona judge denies Lori Vallow Daybell's request for new trial

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted May 23 - 5:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Arizona judge on Friday denied a request from Lori Vallow Daybell for a new trial. Daybell had claimed juror misconduct, a lack of judicial impartiality and breach of religious freedoms.

Unified police in Midvale shoot, kill West Jordan man who may have been armed with knife

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated May 23 - 5:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

One person was shot and killed by Unified police early Friday during a confrontation near 165 W. 7200 South in Midvale.

Utah's national parks bracing for Memorial Day visits

Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News  |  Posted May 23 - 5:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

National park rangers in Utah are readying for Memorial Day weekend visits by people who want to get out and enjoy what nature has to offer.

Arrest made in South Salt Lake killing tied to drug deal

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 23 - 4:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Vernal man who claimed he was sold "fake drugs" and tried to get his money back has been arrested for investigation of aggravated murder in a South Salt Lake killing on Wednesday.

'Lilo and Stitch' remake is a fun, heartfelt surprise

John Clyde for KSL.com  |  Posted May 23 - 3:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

I didn't have high expectations, but surprisingly, "Lilo and Stitch" managed to exceed them. While it's not a perfect film, it delivered enough heart and fun to make it a worthwhile experience.

Cement truck collides with multiple vehicles, snarling traffic on Pioneer Crossing

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted May 23 - 2:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

One person sustained serious injuries after a cement truck collided with multiple vehicles at the intersection of Pioneer Crossing and Mill Pond Road in Lehi on Friday.

Charges filed against Midvale man accused of abusing his teen 'spouse'

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated May 23 - 2:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Midvale man arrested for allegedly beating and sexually assaulting a teenage girl who claims she is his "religious spouse" is now facing several charges.

Trailer carrying high-end sports cars catches fire on I-80 in Tooele County

Andrew Adams, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 23 - 2:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Fire crews said Thursday they were able to quickly stop a fire on I-80 that threatened multiple high-end sports cars inside a trailer, as they cautioned Memorial Day travelers to ensure their vehicles were properly maintained before heading out on the roads.

Trump threatens new tariffs on European Union, Apple, reigniting trade fears

Philip Blenkinsop, David Lawder and Stephanie van den Berg, Reuters  |  Updated May 23 - 1:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump threatened on Friday to ratchet up his trade war once again, pushing for a 50% tariff on European Union goods starting June 1 and warning Apple he may slap a 25% levy on all iPhones bought by U.S. consumers.

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Urban Meyer says he almost left Ohio State over religion

Kelsey Dallas, Deseret News  |  Posted May 23 - 1:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Meyer said he and school officials were able to move forward together by changing the description of his religion-related event.

Ephraim hosting 50th installment of Scandinavian Heritage Festival on Friday, Saturday

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted May 23 - 1:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ephraim is hosting the 50th installment of the popular Scandinavian Heritage Festival on Friday and Saturday.

Billy Joel's much-hyped Utah return canceled after new medical diagnosis

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 23 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Billy Joel's long-awaited Utah return, which had already been postponed a year, will not happen after all.

Woman found dead near railroad tracks in Lehi

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted May 23 - 11:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

Police have identified a 45-year-old woman who was found dead near railroad tracks in Lehi on Thursday afternoon.

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How this Utah company is shaping the teaching of automotive classes

Young Automotive Group  |  Posted May 23 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

In the past five years, Young Collision Center has formed an impactful relationship with Ogden High School's automotive program.

Female pedestrian hit, killed by semitruck on I-15 near St. George; highway reopens

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Updated May 23 - 11:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

Southbound I-15 was closed for several hours in Washington after a semitruck struck and killed a female pedestrian early Friday.

US 6 reopened after trailer carrying cars rolled in southwest Utah County

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Updated May 23 - 11:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

A truck with a trailer carrying cars crashed on U.S. 6, temporarily closing westbound lanes of the highway near Eureka Friday morning. It has since been reopened.

Man who died while fleeing Utah troopers now linked to Las Vegas killing

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 23 - 11:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man who police say was killed in a crash while fleeing UHP troopers in Sevier County Tuesday has now been linked to a homicide investigation in Las Vegas.

Judge blocks Trump administration from revoking Harvard enrollment of foreign students

Reuters  |  Updated May 23 - 10:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from revoking Harvard University's ability to enroll foreign students, a move that ratcheted up White House efforts to conform practices in academia to President Trump's policies.

Utah judge cites defendant's 'privilege' in ordering no additional jail time in child sex exploitation case

Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 23 - 10:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah judge is being criticized for comments he made as he sentenced a man for sexually exploiting children.

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Is Ford's employee pricing real? Yes!

Jason Bell  |  Posted May 23 - 9:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

From hybrids, trucks and SUVs to full electrics, Ford's summer pricing event unlocks deep discounts for every kind of driver.

9 family-friendly activities to look out for this Memorial Day weekend

Brynn Carnesecca and Gabriela Fletcher, KSL.com  |  Posted May 23 - 8:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

Observe Memorial Day this weekend by staying up to date on all the festivities happening along the Wasatch Front.

Motorcyclist dies after hitting deer, being run over by other vehicle

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted May 23 - 8:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

A motorcyclist was killed in Duchesne County Thursday evening after hitting a deer and being run over by another vehicle, troopers said.

'Disruptive collaboration': How Utah company is working to bring prescription drug prices down

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted May 23 - 6:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

Report shows CivicaScript provided significant savings to patients and insurers manufacturing its "proof-of-concept" drug at lower costs.

Music talent agent among dead after jet crashes into San Diego neighborhood

Julie Watson, Associated Press  |  Updated May 22 - 10:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

The music agency Sound Talent Group said Thursday that three of its employees died on the private plane that crashed into a San Diego neighborhood.

Ogden leaders unveil new Marshall White Center in the city's older, more diverse core

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted May 22 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ogden leaders unveiled the new Marshall White Center, a community center and recreational facility serving one of the city's most diverse neighborhoods.

Not done yet: Senate Republicans plan changes to House's Trump tax-cuts bill

Bo Erickson, Reuters  |  Posted May 22 - 10:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Senate Republicans said on Thursday they will seek substantial changes to President Donald Trump's sweeping tax and spending bill after it narrowly won approval in the House of Representatives.

'Our crown jewel': State, local officials mark opening of Weber-Morgan Children's Justice Center

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted May 22 - 9:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

The $6.5 million structure replaces the old center at 2408 Van Buren Ave., serving as the principal space where young victims of physical and sexual abuse, internet exploitation, and other crimes meet with police investigators and get medical exams.

Dinosaur tracks showing students the safe way to walk, bike to school

Brian Carlson, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 22 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Improving safety for young students walking or biking to class — Bike Utah and Salt Lake City are doing just that for students at Rose Park Elementary. On Thursday, they took dinosaur-sized steps to make it happen.

Senate votes to block California 2035 electric vehicle rules

David Shepardson, Reuters  |  Posted May 22 - 8:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Senate on Thursday voted to bar California's landmark plan to end the sale of gasoline-only vehicles by 2035 that has been adopted by 11 other states representing a third of the U.S. auto market.

Mortgage rates are climbing again. Here's what's happening

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted May 22 - 8:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Mortgage rates are up this week. The reason? A weaker market for U.S. Treasury bonds due to concerns about spending in President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill" that passed the House early Thursday.

Review: 'Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning' delivers big on action, story, fun

John Clyde for KSL.com  |  Posted May 22 - 7:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

Here's why I think "The Final Reckoning" is a brilliant addition to the already strong "Mission: Impossible" catalog.

Committee formed to search for new Utah State University president

Gabriela Fletcher, KSL.com  |  Posted May 22 - 7:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Board of Education announced a nine-person committee has been formed to find the new president of Utah State University and plans to begin accepting applications in the coming weeks.