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Salt Lake City School District redistributes library books to boost summer reading

Salt Lake City School District redistributes library books to boost summer reading

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Updated May 18 - 6:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

Hundreds of library books from several closed Salt Lake City schools are being redistributed to students to keep children reading over the summer and improve literacy rates.
Utah couple biking 4,000 miles for their 40th wedding anniversary

Utah couple biking 4,000 miles for their 40th wedding anniversary

Sarah Martin, KSL  |  Posted May 17 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah couple is biking 4,000 miles for their 40th wedding anniversary.
Ladybugs, libraries and love: How this Parowan grandma weathered a stage 4 cancer diagnosis

Ladybugs, libraries and love: How this Parowan grandma weathered a stage 4 cancer diagnosis

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted May 17 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Cori Adams was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer in 2024. With two generations of women before her dying before the age of 50, Adams, then 47, held onto hope.
Months after Maduro's ouster, is hope for Venezuelans on the horizon?

Months after Maduro's ouster, is hope for Venezuelans on the horizon?

Eva Terry, Deseret News  |  Posted May 17 - 8:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Venezuelan father Harold Fuentes said he has hope for the future of his home country, as he reflected on where things stand in the country now, months after the arrest and capture of former president Nicolás Maduro by U.S. Special Forces.
Older adults, families drive increased demand at northern Utah warming center

Older adults, families drive increased demand at northern Utah warming center

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted May 17 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

As a warming center for homeless individuals faces increased demand, its executive director is calling for more permanent solutions.
Rep. Blake Moore pushes to ease child neglect rules so parents don't fear having kids roam free

Rep. Blake Moore pushes to ease child neglect rules so parents don't fear having kids roam free

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted May 17 - 6:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The proposal would clarify the definition of neglect under federal law to ensure parents aren't at risk of being punished for allowing their children to engage in "independent play."
Salt Lake man keeps getting misdelivered packages, says he can't get carrier to fix it

Salt Lake man keeps getting misdelivered packages, says he can't get carrier to fix it

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted May 17 - 5:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Salt Lake man says he can't get a carrier to stop never-ending misdelivered packages. Sick of the recurring headache, he put in a call to KSL's Matt Gephardt.
Beyond data centers: Utah governor issues wake-up call on new Cold War contest over AI

Beyond data centers: Utah governor issues wake-up call on new Cold War contest over AI

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted May 17 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox warned on Monday that Americans have not yet woken up to the high-stakes era of global technological competition that artificial intelligence has unleashed.
Global porn giant sues to stop Utah's toughest-in-country protections for children

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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'

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

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

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.