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Utah children in need of a 'companion' to receive 'special doll-iveries' from nonprofit

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

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.
Alan Osmond remembered with music, fireworks and surprise at funeral services

Alan Osmond remembered with music, fireworks and surprise at funeral services

Brenna Donnelly, KSL  |  Posted May 2 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Music, military honors and an unexpected final burst of fireworks marked the final farewell for Alan Osmond on Saturday, the senior performing member of "The Osmonds."
New report casts doubt on cost and potential of proposed Utah homeless campus

New report casts doubt on cost and potential of proposed Utah homeless campus

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted May 2 - 9:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new report suggests that a new state homelessness campus might be much more expensive and less beneficial than what Utah estimates.
May events and activities in Utah

May events and activities in Utah

Sarah Gambles, Deseret News  |  Posted May 2 - 8:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Here are events, concerts, sporting events and more that offer the opportunity to support our local community that are going on in May.
How a Utah company is helping America keep pace in today's global military 'drone race'

How a Utah company is helping America keep pace in today's global military 'drone race'

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted May 2 - 7:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

The minute-to-minute headlines from combat hot spots such as Ukraine and the Persian Gulf echo an emerging combat reality: Drones are changing the very character of war.
Pickleball players paddle for a purpose to raise money for Utah County Children's Justice Center

Pickleball players paddle for a purpose to raise money for Utah County Children's Justice Center

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted May 2 - 6:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A daylong pickleball tournament hosted by the Utah County Commission raised thousands to child victim services on Friday.
Community rallies around 6th-grade student who needs new wheelchair

Community rallies around 6th-grade student who needs new wheelchair

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted May 2 - 5:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Foxboro Elementary School sixth-grader Tamba Traore needs an electric wheelchair that insurance won't cover, and now his teachers and community are rallying to help.
'Jazz and Jesus': How a Utah singer is sharing her faith

'Jazz and Jesus': How a Utah singer is sharing her faith

Diana Jones, KSL  |  Posted May 2 - 3:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Emma Nissen, a rising Christian artist mixing Jesus and jazz, is living her dream, scatting, writing music and creating connections with people all over the world who listen. 
Weber School District custodian faces rape, other charges involving teen

Weber School District custodian faces rape, other charges involving teen

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted May 2 - 1:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Weber School District custodian faces rape and other charges involving a teen girl. District officials don't think there are any connections in the case to district schools.
Police investigating illegal vape sales also finding illegal urine sales

Police investigating illegal vape sales also finding illegal urine sales

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted May 2 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah investigators say they are finding synthetic urine kits for sale in about 80% of the businesses being investigated for illegal vape sales.
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.