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Tyler Robinson's comments on bullet fragment DNA was misleading, state contends
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated May 4 - 9:50 a.m. | Save Story
The Utah County Attorney's Office says it should not be held in contempt and it is prepared to go forward with a preliminary hearing this month without DNA evidence.
University of Utah AI supercomputer aims to boost research
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Updated May 4 - 8:35 a.m. | Save Story
A new AI supercomputing system managed by the University of Utah is designed to change who can use the powerful computing resources needed to work with AI.
Big fish: Utah to stock prehistoric species in two reservoirs
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Updated May 4 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
A big fish — North America's largest freshwater fish, in fact — could find its way into a couple of small Utah lakes.
The investment to secure the 'cultural soul' of Salt Lake City before it welcomes the world
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Updated May 4 - 6:29 a.m. | Save Story
Utah leaders from across the political spectrum have united this year to create the Pioneer Trail, which aims to keep Salt Lake City rooted in the state's unique pioneer values.
Key to national security or an environmental threat? Data center debate coming to a head
Tim Vandenack and Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted May 3 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
The debate about a proposed data center in Box Elder County comes to a head Monday, when county leaders are to take action on whether the proposal moves forward.
Ultra runner half-way to 1,000 miles around Layton High's track
Sarah Martin, KSL | Posted May 3 - 9:45 p.m. | Save Story
Ultra distance runner Mason Wright is running the track at Layton High School and hopes to raise $100,000 for the Single Parent Project.
Springville boys start park cleaning club to 'help the world'
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted May 3 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
While most kids join clubs for soccer, video games or a book fandom, one 10-year-old from Springville decided to make a club that would help the world by cleaning up trash from parks.
Taste the warmth of Sicily at Utah's hottest new Italian restaurant
Sarah Gambles, Deseret News | Posted May 3 - 8:30 p.m. | Save Story
When customers come into new Salt Lake City restaurant 'Mina, co-owner Adam Rosh hopes they feel like they're getting a warm hug. And that's exactly how it feels going into 'Mina.
So what's keeping cash-anxious college students up at night?
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted May 3 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
A recent national survey focused on how American college students are feeling about their money situation at a moment when a trip to the gas pump or grocery store can trigger anxiety.
University of Utah ranked top 5 among public schools for entrepreneurship opportunities
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted May 3 - 6:35 p.m. | Save Story
The University of Utah's David Eccles School of Business ranked 10th in the 2026 U.S. News and World Report MBA rankings for entrepreneurship.
President Henry B. Eyring dedicates Lindon Utah Temple
Payton Davis, KSL | Posted May 3 - 5:45 p.m. | Save Story
The Lindon Utah Temple was dedicated Sunday by President Henry B. Eyring, first counselor in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Local businesses Salsa Queen, Kiitos Brewing file for bankruptcy
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted May 3 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
Local businesses Salsa Queen and Kiitos Brewing both filed for bankruptcy over the last several months.
Driver in fatal 2024 Utah crash charged
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted May 3 - 2:07 p.m. | Save Story
A Vernal man has been charged in connection with a fatal crash with a motorcycle that happened in 2024.
Salt Lake teen wins national cooking competition, now heads to 'Super Bowl' of food contests
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted May 3 - 12:03 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake teen Merrill Oaks won first place for cooking the perfect steak at an international cooking competition in Texas. Now, he's getting ready for the "Super Bowl" of food contests.
Are mortgage rates heading up again?
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted May 3 - 11:28 a.m. | Save Story
Mortgage rates bounced up this week to to 6.3% for the week that ended Thursday, according to Freddie Mac, as the Iran war is still impacting rates, according to Mortgage News Daily.
Apostle shares lessons from ministering to victims of Michigan meetinghouse attack
Amy Ortiz, Deseret News | Posted May 3 - 10:01 a.m. | Save Story
At BYU Women's Conference on Friday, Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles reflected on ministering to the shaken Latter-day Saints in Michigan with his wife.
New lanes to open on Pioneer Crossing in hopes of reducing congestion, UDOT says
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted May 3 - 9:03 a.m. | Save Story
Utah County commuters may see less congestion on Pioneer Crossing as new lanes are set to open by Monday morning, according to UDOT.
Utah children in need of a 'companion' to receive 'special doll-iveries' from nonprofit
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted May 3 - 8:06 a.m. | Save Story
The nonprofit Special Dollivery aims to uplift children through donating gift packages with restored American Girl dolls to children in need, including 125 doll-iveries in the next few weeks.
Developers of mega data center promise environmental considerations, community benefit
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted May 3 - 7:13 a.m. | Save Story
Developers behind a data center project in Box Elder County are promising to take measures to protect the environment and serve as a benefit to the surrounding communities.
Business & Tech »
Key to national security or an environmental threat? Data center debate coming to a head
Environment »
Big fish: Utah to stock prehistoric species in two reservoirs
- Key to national security or an environmental threat? Data center debate coming to a head
- Springville boys start park cleaning club to 'help the world'
- Utah's fire season is already here. Here's how El Niño could 'make or break' it
- Cox backs Box Elder County data center proposal, in part, due to national security factors
Politics »
Iran says it forced US warship back from Strait of Hormuz, US denies missile strike
- Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani in hospital in critical condition, spokesperson says
- The investment to secure the 'cultural soul' of Salt Lake City before it welcomes the world
- Key to national security or an environmental threat? Data center debate coming to a head
- Secret Service agent 'definitively' shot by suspected gunman at White House dinner
Utah Counties »
Getting their hands dirty: How Utah ag education is bridging the digital divide
- Tyler Robinson's comments on bullet fragment DNA was misleading, state contends
- University of Utah AI supercomputer aims to boost research
- The investment to secure the 'cultural soul' of Salt Lake City before it welcomes the world
- Key to national security or an environmental threat? Data center debate coming to a head
