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Murray power crew aids in electrifying homes on Navajo Nation
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted May 5 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
A crew from Murray City Power traveled to northern New Mexico last month to aid in powering homes on the Navajo Nation.
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.
Your 2026 Cinco de Mayo food deal guide
Emma Neff, Deseret News | Posted May 5 - 9:50 a.m. | Save Story
Cinco de Mayo, which is Spanish for May 5, commemorates the Mexican victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla. In 2026, Cinco de Mayo lines up with Taco Tuesday for a few extra promotions.
Rainmaker touts proof that cloud seeding delivers results
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted May 5 - 9:00 a.m. | Save Story
A private cloud-seeding company says it has unambiguously validated the effectiveness of its technology that announced on Monday it has produced 143 million gallons of fresh water.
Police identify man killed in crash on S.R. 59 near Hurricane
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted May 5 - 8:40 a.m. | Save Story
A 24-year-old man was killed in a multivehicle collision near Hurricane on Friday.
What to do if you encounter a mountain lion on the trail
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted May 5 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
As the weather starts to warm up and more people hit the state's many canyons and trails, wildlife officials are offering advice on what to do if you come across a mountain lion.
Utah plans to adjust wildlife management area access. Here's what is changing
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 5 - 7:40 a.m. | Save Story
Utahns will soon need a hunting, fishing or combination license or a "digital access permit" to access wildlife management areas. The new rule will apply to the Wasatch Front this summer.
Dry winter raises wildfire concerns, fire chiefs warn
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted May 5 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
A dry winter across Utah is raising concerns about wildfire danger earlier than usual this year.
Roy man sentenced to 10 years to life for sexual misconduct with 2 young girls
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 4 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
A Roy man was sentenced to prison Friday for sexual misconduct involving a 10-year-old girl and a 14-year-old girl.
1 dead after multi-vehicle crash in West Jordan
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted May 4 - 9:30 p.m. | Save Story
A crash in West Jordan involving three vehicles on Sunday left one man dead, according to police.
Utah epidemiologist: Suspected deadly hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship raises questions
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted May 4 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
Reports of a suspected deadly outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean raised questions Monday for a Utah epidemiologist who called the circumstances "unusual."
New high school construction expected to impact Sugar House Park
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 4 - 8:04 p.m. | Save Story
Three projects tied to the new Highland High School will affect the popular Sugar House Park this year, park officials said.
New affordable homes bring hope, community to Tooele County
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted May 4 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Global nonprofit housing organization Habitat for Humanity is helping those in need of affordable homes build their own, while building community at the same time.
Box Elder County commissioners OK controversial data center proposal
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated May 4 - 7:02 p.m. | Save Story
Box Elder County commissioners approved a controversial data center proposal at a special meeting that drew hundreds of opponents of the proposal.
USA Climbing coach charged with 13 felonies in child sex abuse material case
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted May 4 - 6:30 p.m. | Save Story
A youth coach with USA Climbing who was arrested last week was charged Monday with 13 felonies accusing him of possessing and distributing child sex abuse material.
Salt Lake City International Airport to raise parking fees as it sorts out next budget
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 4 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
It will soon cost a little more to park at Utah's largest airport.
Game over for Quarters' Sugar House location amid construction, rising rent
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted May 4 - 4:35 p.m. | Save Story
The popular Quarters Arcade Bar is shuttering its Sugar House location, the business announced in an Instagram post Saturday.
Santaquin nurse sentenced to prison for helping friend die by insulin overdose
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted May 4 - 3:15 p.m. | Save Story
Nurse Meggan Sundwall was sentenced to prison Monday for manslaughter. A jury determined that she contributed to her friend Kacee Terry's insulin overdose death.
Knife-wielding man arrested by UHP with help from passerby
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted May 4 - 2:30 p.m. | Save Story
A man who allegedly threatened a UHP trooper with a knife was safely arrested on Sunday thanks to help from a good Samaritan who stopped to help.
Health »
Human-to-human transmission suspected aboard hantavirus cruise ship, WHO says
- Utah epidemiologist: Suspected deadly hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship raises questions
- Supreme Court restores temporary access to abortion pill mifepristone
- Getting their hands dirty: How Utah ag education is bridging the digital divide
- Ultra runner half-way to 1,000 miles around Layton High's track
Police & Courts »
Police identify man killed in crash on S.R. 59 near Hurricane
- Britney Spears pleads guilty to reckless driving in DUI case, sentenced to 12 months probation
- Dry winter raises wildfire concerns, fire chiefs warn
- Roy man sentenced to 10 years to life for sexual misconduct with 2 young girls
- Prosecutors say arson suspect in Los Angeles' Palisades Fire was angry 'at the world'
Politics »
US says Iran ceasefire holds despite exchange of fire; UAE under attack
- Here's what families in Utah and nationwide say about slumping US economy
- Secret Service says it exchanged gunfire with armed suspect near White House
- Box Elder County commissioners OK controversial data center proposal
- Rubio plans to visit the Vatican this week as tensions between Trump and the pope rise
