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Madeleine Choir School celebrates 30 years with immersive opera depicting Noah's ark

Madeleine Choir School celebrates 30 years with immersive opera depicting Noah's ark

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted May 2 - 10:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Cathedral of the Madeleine will soon be transformed by music, costumes and spectacle as the choir performs a community opera embodying hope and renewal, just in time for the spring season of rebirth.
'Never seen horses in that bad of a condition,' BLM officer says

'Never seen horses in that bad of a condition,' BLM officer says

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted May 2 - 8:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

The owner of several horses found severely malnourished in southern Utah — two of which were found dead — has been arrested.
How Utahns can celebrate America 250 leading up to the Fourth of July

How Utahns can celebrate America 250 leading up to the Fourth of July

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted May 2 - 7:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

This year, America is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Here's how you can celebrate the event locally.
The 8 sons of Alan Osmond remember their father

The 8 sons of Alan Osmond remember their father

Carole Mikita, KSL  |  Posted May 1 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

As they prepared to say goodbye to their father, the eight sons of Alan Osmond recalled how he influenced their lives and what they will remember.
Lehi man charged with throwing rocks at proposed ICE detention facility

Lehi man charged with throwing rocks at proposed ICE detention facility

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted May 1 - 9:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Lehi man arrested in March during a protest outside a Salt Lake warehouse recently purchased by ICE was charged Friday with rioting, a third-degree felony.
Fire at Layton Dairy Queen causes severe damage; building temporarily closed

Fire at Layton Dairy Queen causes severe damage; building temporarily closed

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted May 1 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A fire erupted inside of the Dairy Queen in Layton, prompting evacuations on Friday; the store could temporarily remain closed.
Debate over a proposed ICE detention facility has died down but not gone away

Debate over a proposed ICE detention facility has died down but not gone away

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted May 1 - 8:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

After a surge of intense clamoring in March, debate over a proposed ICE detention center in Salt Lake City has died down though not gone away.
Idaho teen resurfaces after vanishing 3 years ago; search continues for missing siblings

Idaho teen resurfaces after vanishing 3 years ago; search continues for missing siblings

Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted May 1 - 8:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A teenager who disappeared in Jefferson County over three years ago has obtained a driver's license in Utah and is no longer considered a missing person, according to investigators.
What we know about the gas price surge in the West

What we know about the gas price surge in the West

Gitanjali Poonia, Deseret News  |  Posted May 1 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utahns aren't the only ones paying more for a gallon of gas — many states in the West are struggling with steeper prices.
Lehi man accused of choking wife until he thought she was dead charged with attempted murder

Lehi man accused of choking wife until he thought she was dead charged with attempted murder

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted May 1 - 5:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Lehi man who police say had thought about killing his wife for several weeks was charged Friday with attempted murder and accused of trying to strangle her.
Fire causes around $650K in damages to Hooper home, but no injuries

Fire causes around $650K in damages to Hooper home, but no injuries

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted May 1 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A fire Thursday night caused around $650,000 in damages to a home in Hooper though no injuries.
Construction company says it's owed $165K for work on Rep. Trevor Lee's new house

Construction company says it's owed $165K for work on Rep. Trevor Lee's new house

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted May 1 - 4:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Subcontractors say they are owed $165,000 for work done on the new Layton home of state Rep. Trevor Lee.
Utah's fire season is already here. Here's how El Niño could 'make or break' it

Utah's fire season is already here. Here's how El Niño could 'make or break' it

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted May 1 - 2:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox warns that Utah's fire season is already here early, while fire weather forecasters say El Niño could factor in trends by the late summer.
1 person dead after multivehicle crash on S.R. 59 near Hurricane

1 person dead after multivehicle crash on S.R. 59 near Hurricane

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Updated May 1 - 2:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

One person is dead and another is in critical condition Friday after a crash involving three vehicles and a motorcycle on state Route 59 southeast of Hurricane.
South Jordan man accused of stabbing girlfriend faces multiple charges

South Jordan man accused of stabbing girlfriend faces multiple charges

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated May 1 - 2:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

A South Jordan man charged with stabbing his girlfriend allegedly told her "I am going to jail for murder."
'You're going to die tonight,' Roosevelt man charged with assault allegedly told woman

'You're going to die tonight,' Roosevelt man charged with assault allegedly told woman

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted May 1 - 2:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Roosevelt man accused of kidnapping and assaulting a woman is facing several felony charges.
Local barbershop donates proceeds to help Payson police buy K-9

Local barbershop donates proceeds to help Payson police buy K-9

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted May 1 - 12:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Payson Police Department needs a K-9, and the Fellas Barbershop has been donating all proceeds to help the department purchase and train the dog.
Through camera, canvas and craft, students win cash and recognition in Draper showcase

Through camera, canvas and craft, students win cash and recognition in Draper showcase

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted May 1 - 12:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake County high school seniors were awarded for their talent at the annual Draper Visual Arts Competition ceremony on Monday.
Utah's powered pavement: Electric charging roads being developed at Utah State University

Utah's powered pavement: Electric charging roads being developed at Utah State University

Brian Carlson, KSL  |  Posted May 1 - 11:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

Researchers at Utah State University are on the verge of an electric idea: They're rolling out cutting-edge technology, where the road charges your electric car or truck as you drive.