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Global porn giant sues to stop Utah's toughest-in-country protections for children
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted May 17 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
One of the largest distributors of online pornography in the world, Aylo, sued Utah last month to stop the enforcement of an expanded porn website age verification law.

150 scientists defend Grand Staircase-Escalante protections
Kevin Lind, Deseret News | Posted May 17 - 2:00 p.m. | Save Story
More than 150 scientists, researchers and educators sent a letter to federal officials Thursday defending protections for Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.

How Salt Lake City stacks up against cities competing for an MLB team
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted May 17 - 12:04 p.m. | Save Story
A new report in Forbes took a look at how 10 potential Major League Baseball expansion cities stack up in their efforts to land a team.

Here's what top Team USA skaters just said about Utah's 2034 Winter Games
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted May 17 - 11:16 a.m. | Save Story
'Stars on Ice' performers who competed in Milan's Olympics surprised to hear Maverik Center will be the figure skating venue.

Man shares story of 'citizen's arrest' after deadly Provo crash
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted May 17 - 10:39 a.m. | Save Story
A driver accused of drinking, driving and fleeing from a deadly crash was charged with murder on Thursday, while the man who made a "citizen's arrest" to stop him shared his story.

Why are Utah high schoolers wearing the nation's 'most financially literate' crown?
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted May 17 - 10:03 a.m. | Save Story
A recent WalletHub survey recognized Utah as the state with the best high school budgeting education.

Community rallies to build inclusive playground to support students with disabilities
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted May 17 - 9:38 a.m. | Save Story
Teachers, staff and families are coming together at Bluff Ridge Elementary to raise money for an all‑abilities playground, one designed to be accessible for every child.

Utah HOA ombudsman launches working group to tackle issues and rising costs
Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL | Posted May 17 - 9:08 a.m. | Save Story
If you're looking to buy a new home here, it's likely to be in a Utah HOA. Now, the state has launched a new effort to rein in problems between homeowners and HOAs.

Utahn found guilty of selling homemade drug kits to make opiate 'tea'
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted May 17 - 8:30 a.m. | Save Story
A West Jordan man was found guilty last month of selling homemade drug kits across the country that instructed people on how to make "opiate-rich tea."

Cedar High teacher reflects over the decades as 'last man standing' from class of '93
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted May 17 - 7:19 a.m. | Save Story
Cleve Weaver is the last teacher from the Cedar High School class of 1993 still teaching, but he's retiring this year after 34 years.

Utahn responds to Chinese 'proxy' label by data center investor
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted May 16 - 10:32 p.m. | Save Story
A couple of Utah women have unexpectedly found themselves at the heart of the national debate over a massive proposed Box Elder County data center, after the investor called them out.

Lawsuit seeks $20M claiming teen should not have been charged, incarcerated in park stabbing
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted May 16 - 8:31 p.m. | Save Story
A teenager pleaded guilty to manslaughter following a fatal stabbing, but later his conviction was overturned, and his case was dismissed. Now, he and his mother filed a lawsuit against the prosecutors and the police department.

How 100 Women Who Care is changing lives in Utah
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted May 16 - 7:02 p.m. | Save Story
The members of 100 Women Who Care and the nonprofits they help are proof that a little bit of support can have a far-reaching impact.

Utah Food Fest returns to the Natural History Museum of Utah
Sarah Gambles, Deseret News | Posted May 16 - 5:44 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Food Fest is back at the Natural History Museum of Utah this weekend. Find out who's there and what you can taste at the festival.

Wasatch Back urged to engage in Utah's 2034 Winter Games
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted May 16 - 5:01 p.m. | Save Story
For Utahns who missed out when the state last hosted the Olympics and Paralympics more than two decades ago, the 2034 Winter Games are being seen as offering a second chance.

Nevada man given 7 years in prison for possessing drugs with children present
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted May 16 - 4:17 p.m. | Save Story
A man who was arrested for possessing fentanyl while children were in the vehicle with him was sentenced last month to more than 7.5 years in prison.

Utah rolls out new seat belt campaign and crack down
Brian Carlson, KSL | Posted May 16 - 3:33 p.m. | Save Story
Fewer Utah drivers are wearing seat belts, and Utah officials have a new campaign to turn those numbers around.

How drought will impact fishing in Utah this year
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted May 16 - 2:48 p.m. | Save Story
Fishing requires a body of water or waterway, which in Utah is in short supply after a record-low snowpack. And it's among the many areas where drought will manifest itself.

Park City Mountain ski patrol claims Vail Resorts violated labor contract
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted May 16 - 1:56 p.m. | Save Story
Park City Mountain ski patrollers and Vail Resorts are entangled in another labor dispute.
Police & Courts »

4 crew members ejected safely after 2 Navy jets crash during air show in Idaho, organizer says
- New Virginia law banning 'assault firearms' prompts quick lawsuits from gun-rights groups
- Man shares story of 'citizen's arrest' after deadly Provo crash
- Utahn found guilty of selling homemade drug kits to make opiate 'tea'
- Families of fallen Utah officers honored at National Memorial Service in Washington, DC
Politics »

Beyond data centers: Utah governor issues wake-up call on new Cold War contest over AI
- Global porn giant sues to stop Utah's toughest-in-country protections for children
- US-Mexico border wall construction is desecrating sacred sites, Indigenous leaders say
- New Virginia law banning 'assault firearms' prompts quick lawsuits from gun-rights groups
- UAE reports drone strike at nuclear power plant as Iran war deadlock persists
Religion »

US-Mexico border wall construction is desecrating sacred sites, Indigenous leaders say
- Church of Jesus Christ announces new temple to be built in Ecuador
- Hindu statesman to lead invocations at 3 Utah meetings as part of effort to foster understanding
- Executive director of church missionary department dies of traumatic brain injury
- Guests joining Tabernacle Choir in California benefit concert to include Donny Osmond




