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Salt Lake City's proposed camping ban draws fierce debate
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 6 - 8:02 p.m. | Save Story
A proposed Salt Lake City ordinance to tighten camping restrictions in Utah's capital city generated a range of emotions from residents in a hearing that lasted nearly three hours.
These new laws took effect in Utah on Wednesday
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted May 6 - 4:48 p.m. | Save Story
A majority of the 541 laws approved by the Utah Legislature this year took effect Wednesday.
Lutnick testifies he can't recall why his family lunched on Epstein's island
Nolan D. McCaskill, Reuters | Updated May 6 - 4:03 p.m. | Save Story
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told members of a congressional committee on Wednesday he couldn't recall why he and his family had lunch on Jeffrey Epstein's private island.
Salt Lake City councilwoman suspended from several roles amid conduct investigation
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated May 6 - 3:31 p.m. | Save Story
A Salt Lake City councilwoman has been suspended from several duties, including conducting formal meetings, while her colleagues investigate claims of misconduct.
Iran says it is reviewing new US proposal after sources say sides closing in on deal
Ariba Shahid, Steve Holland and Alexander Cornwell, Reuters | Updated May 6 - 12:35 p.m. | Save Story
Iran said on Wednesday it was reviewing a new U.S. proposal, after sources said Washington and Tehran were closing in on a one-page memorandum to end the war in the Gulf.
Utah gov and RFK Jr. meet to discuss how to 'Make America Healthy Again'
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted May 6 - 12:20 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump's top healthcare officials met with Utah Gov. Spencer Cox on Monday to congratulate the state for leading on policies to "Make America Healthy Again."
Trump signs new counterterrorism strategy that focuses on hemispheric threats
Steve Holland, Reuters | Posted May 6 - 11:37 a.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump has signed a new national counterterrorism strategy that focuses in part on the "neutralization" of hemispheric threats and incapacitating cartel operations.
Box Elder County official faced death threats amid contentious data center debate
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 6 - 10:50 a.m. | Save Story
Box Elder County Commissioner Lee Perry said he faced death threats as the data center debate in the county unfolded and defended his action allowing the project to proceed.
Utah Sen. Curtis frames climate change through faith and stewardship
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted May 6 - 9:40 a.m. | Save Story
After greeting his audience backed by the sound of birds chirping, Utah Sen. John Curtis described his journey toward realizing the influence humans have on the climate.
Vineyard park listed for auction due to unpaid property taxes
Garna Mejia, KSL | Posted May 6 - 9:00 a.m. | Save Story
Failure on the part of Vineyard's previous mayor, as well as Sunset Beach Park's previous owner, led to five years of unpaid taxes.
Utah bookstore cancels promotion for governor's book on peacemaking after online backlash
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted May 6 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
A local Utah bookstore canceled an exclusive partnership with Gov. Spencer Cox to promote his upcoming book on political peacemaking after receiving backlash from its customers.
FAA contractor charged with making threat against Trump
David Shepardson, Reuters | Posted May 6 - 7:51 a.m. | Save Story
A man who worked as a contractor for the Federal Aviation Administration in New Hampshire has been arrested and charged with making a threat against President Donald Trump.
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.
'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.
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.
Here's what families in Utah and nationwide say about slumping US economy
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted May 5 - 10:10 a.m. | Save Story
New poll finds households in Utah and across the country united in their concern over how economic fallout from the Iran War is challenging their financial well-being.
Secret Service says it exchanged gunfire with armed suspect near White House
Kanishka Singh, Reuters | Updated May 4 - 8:17 p.m. | Save Story
The Secret Service said on Monday its officers confronted an armed and "suspicious individual" near the White House who later fired at them before fleeing on foot and being shot by law enforcement.
