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Guardsman Pass reopens early, as summerlike temperatures return to Utah
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 11 - 2:05 p.m. | Save Story
Guardsman Pass, a popular seasonal route, reopened for the summer earlier than in past years, as summerlike temperatures return to the state.
Alcohol suspected in fatal hit-and-run crash in Provo
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated May 11 - 1:27 p.m. | Save Story
An Orem man is accused of hitting another vehicle and driving while intoxicated over the weekend, resulting in the death of an elderly woman.
Protesters at ICE detention facility arrested for allegedly interfering with traffic stop
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted May 11 - 1:15 p.m. | Save Story
Four people protesting in front of the warehouse that ICE plans to use as a detention facility were arrested for allegedly interfering with a nearby traffic stop.
Utah health officials prepare for return of MV Hondius cruise passengers
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted May 11 - 12:14 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Department of Health and Human Services said it is making plans to work with three Utahns, who were exposed to hantavirus aboard a cruise ship, as they return home to prevent any spread.
'I hope you die,' Tooele County man accused of trying to kill his wife
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted May 11 - 11:50 a.m. | Save Story
A man who police say has a history of domestic violence has been charged with attempted murder for allegedly trying to snap his wife's neck.
These rural towns are banking on outdoor recreation to boost their economies
Kevin Lind, Deseret News | Updated May 11 - 11:35 a.m. | Save Story
As of the last data dump, the recreation economy is massive and growing. As a whole, the industry added $1.3 trillion to the 2024 gross domestic product and employed 5.2 million people.
Dead fish, algal blooms and E. coli: More attention turns to the Jordan River's water quality
Jose Davila IV, The Salt Lake Tribune | Posted May 11 - 10:18 a.m. | Save Story
The Jordan River, which delivers water to the Great Salt Lake, has long struggled with pollution.
Utah high schools touted for efforts to prep English-language learners for higher-level classes
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated May 11 - 8:11 a.m. | Save Story
Numerous Utah high schools were recognized by state education officials for their efforts to prepare English-language learners for more advanced classes.
Utahns more likely than rest of nation to say they will celebrate America's 250th
Lauren Irwin, Deseret News | Updated May 11 - 7:33 a.m. | Save Story
This year, the United States is celebrating 250 years since declaring independence, and a new poll shows Utahns are more likely to celebrate this milestone than other Americans.
Is religion claiming a more prominent place in Utah's and America's K-12 classrooms?
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted May 11 - 6:10 a.m. | Save Story
The growing confluence of religion and the public classroom has snagged broad attention, both nationally and in Utah.
Fini Pizza, a New York-style pizza joint, makes its mark in Utah
Sarah Gambles, Deseret News | Posted May 10 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
Sean Feeney came to Utah to participate in the AAU National Basketball Championship when he was 11. Now he's back, and he's brought New York-style pizza with him.
2 suffer critical injuries in ATV rollover in Pole Canyon
Payton Davis, KSL | Posted May 10 - 9:14 p.m. | Save Story
One adult and a teenager were critically injured in a rollover Sunday night in Pole Canyon.
Woman visits all 511 parks in Salt Lake County, then catalogs them for online guide
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted May 10 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake resident Ali Vallarta spent the past two years visiting every single park in Salt Lake County — all 511 of them — creating a searchable online parks map.
Motorcyclist critically injured in Kaysville crash
Payton Davis, KSL | Posted May 10 - 8:19 p.m. | Save Story
A motorcyclist was critically injured Sunday in a crash on the West Davis Corridor in Kaysville.
2 injured in Monroe Mountain plane crash in Piute County
Payton Davis, KSL | Updated May 10 - 7:50 p.m. | Save Story
Two people suffered injuries after a plane crash on Monroe Mountain in Piute County on Sunday afternoon.
Health department looks into cluster of Parkinson's disease cases in West Valley City
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted May 10 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Department of Health and Human Services is looking into a report that an area in West Valley City has a high number of Parkinson's disease cases.
Political campaigns are using AI to talk you into voting for candidates
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted May 10 - 6:30 p.m. | Save Story
Voters in one of the highest stakes U.S. Senate races this year started seeing official campaign advertisements that were fully or mostly generated by artificial intelligence in January.
West Jordan man says a prior authorization mix-up has left him stuck with a $25K medical bill
Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL | Posted May 10 - 5:45 p.m. | Save Story
A West Jordan says he got surprised by $25,000 bill after a mix-up on the procedure's prior authorization.
Rob Bishop joins the Utah Legislature — again
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted May 10 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
Rob Bishop, a former congressman, returned to the Utah House of Representatives earlier this week after winning a special election to replace former Rep. Matthew Gwynn.
Education »
Pediatrics group issues new guidance on recess for first time in 13 years
- Utah high schools touted for efforts to prep English-language learners for higher-level classes
- Is religion claiming a more prominent place in Utah's and America's K-12 classrooms?
- 3 teachers represent Utah in national America's Favorite Teacher competition
- Over 4K graduate from Salt Lake Community College
Environment »
Dead fish, algal blooms and E. coli: More attention turns to the Jordan River's water quality
- Greenbike nears its 1 millionth ride — and it's looking forward to many more
- New Utah law raises concerns for those who oppose Box Elder County data center plans
- Cox stresses efforts to protect Great Salt Lake amid intense data center debate
- Box Elder data center organizers withdraw water rights application, nulling protest letters
Health »
Utah health officials prepare for return of MV Hondius cruise passengers
- Pediatrics group issues new guidance on recess for first time in 13 years
- 2 more passengers evacuated from cruise ship test positive for hantavirus
- Passengers evacuated from hantavirus-stricken cruise ship begin flying home
- Health department looks into cluster of Parkinson's disease cases in West Valley City
