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Provo's new Boys & Girls clubhouse gives Utah youth more space to learn, grow and belong

Provo's new Boys & Girls clubhouse gives Utah youth more space to learn, grow and belong

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted May 10 - 11:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Utah County celebrated the grand opening of its new clubhouse in Provo on Friday.
Utah theater spotlights 'older generation' for Disney-inspired production

Utah theater spotlights 'older generation' for Disney-inspired production

Tamara Vaifanua, KSL  |  Posted May 10 - 10:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

A small community theater in Magna is looking to involve an often overlooked generation in their next production.
Therapy dogs help anxious patients at this dentist office

Therapy dogs help anxious patients at this dentist office

Peter Rosen, KSL  |  Posted May 10 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Anxious patients are being coaxed into the chair at the dentist's office by a new kind of dental assistant — dental therapy dogs.
Here's why used car prices and demand are soaring right now as gas prices skyrocket

Here's why used car prices and demand are soaring right now as gas prices skyrocket

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted May 10 - 9:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

When gas prices go up, used car prices go down, usually. But prices and demand now are climbing. We wanted to know why.
Pleasant Grove to host one-of-a-kind, 'inclusive and empowering' adaptive obstacle course

Pleasant Grove to host one-of-a-kind, 'inclusive and empowering' adaptive obstacle course

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted May 10 - 8:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

Berserker Blitz, an adaptive obstacle course, uses all-terrain wheelchairs for people with disabilities.
Accomplished Draper muralist credits mom for letting her paint on walls as a child

Accomplished Draper muralist credits mom for letting her paint on walls as a child

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted May 10 - 7:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

For over 20 years, Chelsea Blosil, of Draper, has been painting murals professionally. She credits her mom for letting her paint on walls as a child.
Utah postal carriers deliver donations for Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive

Utah postal carriers deliver donations for Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive

Sarah Martin, KSL  |  Posted May 9 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Mail carriers participated in one of the largest single-day food drives in the country Saturday.
Greenbike nears its 1 millionth ride — and it's looking forward to many more

Greenbike nears its 1 millionth ride — and it's looking forward to many more

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted May 9 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Following a robust 2025, Utah's only nonprofit bike share program finds itself nearing a major milestone, a little more than a decade in the making.
Woman critically injured in Provo when she was hit by driver fleeing officers, police say

Woman critically injured in Provo when she was hit by driver fleeing officers, police say

Alex Tumalip, KSL  |  Posted May 9 - 8:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

An elderly woman was critically injured Saturday after a driver fleeing officers hit her head-on in Provo, police say.
Skinwalker Ranch owner calls Pentagon UAP file release 'step in the right direction'

Skinwalker Ranch owner calls Pentagon UAP file release 'step in the right direction'

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted May 9 - 7:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

The UAP files were rolled out on the Department of Defense website on Friday, and it generated a favorable reaction from the owner of Utah's Skinwalker Ranch.
New Utah law raises concerns for those who oppose Box Elder County data center plans

New Utah law raises concerns for those who oppose Box Elder County data center plans

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted May 9 - 6:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new Utah law could add to the challenges faced by several thousand people who wish to oppose plans for a hyperscale data center in Box Elder County.
Pingree Center eyes relocation to provide convenient access to autism services for Utah families

Pingree Center eyes relocation to provide convenient access to autism services for Utah families

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted May 9 - 5:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Carmen B. Pingree Autism Center for Learning will relocate to bring services closer to the families it serves, while boosting care and support.
Mahjong mania: Utah's hottest girls' night trend

Mahjong mania: Utah's hottest girls' night trend

Mindy Dunyon, KSL  |  Posted May 9 - 5:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

The American version of a classic Chinese game is quickly gaining traction, bringing groups of women together over the sound of clacking tiles and excited calls of "mahjong!"
'Normies want normal politics': Cox reacts as 6 in 10 Utahns say parties don't represent them

'Normies want normal politics': Cox reacts as 6 in 10 Utahns say parties don't represent them

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted May 9 - 3:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A majority of Utah voters do not feel like the Republican and Democratic parties represent their views, according to a new Deseret News-Hinckley Institute of Politics poll.
Man sentenced to jail after causing crash that killed passenger after racing on the freeway

Man sentenced to jail after causing crash that killed passenger after racing on the freeway

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted May 9 - 1:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Spanish Fork man was sentenced to jail and probation for causing a crash that killed a Santaquin teen passenger in his vehicle.
President Oaks tours Salt Lake Temple following April surgery

President Oaks tours Salt Lake Temple following April surgery

Tad Walch, Deseret News  |  Posted May 9 - 11:57 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Dallin H. Oaks and his counselors toured the Salt Lake Temple Friday as a six-year renovation project moves forward to a six-month public open house next year.
Man arrested in Grand County sent to prison for smuggling teens

Man arrested in Grand County sent to prison for smuggling teens

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted May 9 - 10:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

Miguel Angel Chay-Tiguila was sentenced to three terms of five years to life in prison for aggravated human smuggling after officers found three minors in the U.S. illegally in his car.
I-80 overnight lane closures starting in Parleys Canyon on Monday

I-80 overnight lane closures starting in Parleys Canyon on Monday

Tyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted May 9 - 8:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

Drivers traveling through Parleys Canyon should prepare for overnight delays starting Monday as the Utah Department of Transportation begins a major construction project along I-80.
Unlicensed motorcyclist arrested following chase reaching 123 mph, troopers say

Unlicensed motorcyclist arrested following chase reaching 123 mph, troopers say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted May 9 - 7:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

A motorcyclist was arrested Thursday and accused of leading police on multiple chases in Utah County at speeds of up to 123 mph.