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Former US envoy calls for overhaul of post-WWII trade system
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted May 8 - 10:31 p.m. | Save Story
Former U.S. trade ambassador Robert Lighthizer spoke at the Crossroads of the World trade summit in Salt Lake City and called for an overhaul of the current trade system.
Treat your mom this Mother's Day with these food deals
Emma Neff, Deseret News | Posted May 8 - 9:37 p.m. | Save Story
Whether taking the whole family out, keeping it low-key at home or giving mom a solo treat, restaurants across the country are serving up some great deals. Here's some of the best.
Gov. Cox stresses efforts to protect Great Salt Lake amid intense data center debate
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 8 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
Gov. Spencer Cox reinserted himself into the intense debate over a Box Elder County data center project, stressing efforts meant to protect the Great Salt Lake.
New Millard County wildfire deemed human-caused; structures no longer at risk
Curtis Booker, KSL | Updated May 8 - 8:37 p.m. | Save Story
The Maple Road Fire started Friday in Millard County east of Holden and has burned just over 3 acres.
Thistle Junction construction begins in Spanish Fork Canyon
Brian Carlson, KSL | Posted May 8 - 8:34 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Department of Transportation is revamping Thistle Junction at U.S. 6 and the turnoff to U.S. 89, in a project that started on Friday.
Pickleball injuries on the rise as popularity explodes nationwide
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted May 8 - 7:37 p.m. | Save Story
Pickleball is the nation's fastest-growing sport which may explain an 88% increase in pickleball injuries since 2020.
3 teachers represent Utah in national America's Favorite Teacher competition
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted May 8 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Three beloved Utah teachers received extra special community support this Teachers Appreciation Week as they made it to the quarterfinals of a national teacher competition.
Over 4K graduate from Salt Lake Community College
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted May 8 - 6:34 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake Community College President Greg Peterson told the 2026 graduating class on Friday that he has "no doubt you will continue to achieve great things."
Utahn onboard ship hit with hantavirus outbreak, health department says
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted May 8 - 6:02 p.m. | Save Story
A person from Utah is onboard a cruise ship that experienced an outbreak of Hantavirus.
Ogden Valley wrestling with funding shortfall, specter of 519% tax hike
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 8 - 5:04 p.m. | Save Story
Officials in Ogden Valley, the new Weber County city, are wresting with a funding shortfall of $2.2 million more and the specter of a 519% property tax hike.
Robinson preliminary hearing delayed until July; cameras will be allowed in courtroom
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated May 8 - 4:36 p.m. | Save Story
Tyler Robinson's preliminary hearing has been postponed until July, but the judge will continue to allow cameras in Robinson's court hearings.
West Valley man shot, killed younger brother while playing with a gun, charges say
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted May 8 - 4:33 p.m. | Save Story
A West Valley man was charged Friday with manslaughter in the shooting death of his younger brother. The man said he was "messing around" with the gun and accidentally hit him, charges say.
'Fear sells. Facts are boring:' Utah Lt. Gov. Henderson defends election security
Lori Prichard, KSL | Updated May 8 - 3:02 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's elections have long been held up as a model, with high turnout and secure systems. In recent years, a flurry of bills has changed how we vote and who gets access to that information.
Utah Supreme Court justice resigns ahead of investigation into alleged relationship
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Updated May 8 - 2:22 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Supreme Court Justice Diana Hagen announced her resignation Friday, according to the governor's office.
Man who survived after shooting at, being shot by police sentenced to prison
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted May 8 - 2:05 p.m. | Save Story
A man was sentenced to consecutive prison terms on Thursday after admitting to firing shots at police during a mental health episode.
Delta Center's upper bowl to go more vertical to fix sightlines, make it even louder
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 8 - 1:47 p.m. | Save Story
Smith Entertainment Group is going vertical again as it seeks to solve the Delta Center's pesky sightline challenges, which it believes should also make it "the loudest arena" in sports.
Utah-based tech company Instructure hacked, affecting millions of users globally
Cassidy Wixom and Curtis Booker, KSL | Updated May 8 - 12:11 p.m. | Save Story
Instructure, which operates the online learning platform Canvas used globally, shut down Thursday due to a major cybersecurity breach, affecting potentially millions of students.
Names of 2 slain northern Utah police officers added to state memorial
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Updated May 8 - 12:04 p.m. | Save Story
The names of two fallen officers from northern Utah have been added to the state's law enforcement memorial.
Elizabeth Smart kidnapper plans to enter plea in abeyance for violating sex offender terms
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted May 8 - 11:15 a.m. | Save Story
Elizabeth Smart kidnapper Wanda Barzee appeared in court Friday, and her attorney said a plea in abeyance deal is being negotiated in a case accusing her of violating sex offender terms.
Business & Tech »
Former US envoy calls for overhaul of post-WWII trade system
- Gov. Cox stresses efforts to protect Great Salt Lake amid intense data center debate
- Delta Center's upper bowl to go more vertical to fix sightlines, make it even louder
- Utah-based tech company Instructure hacked, affecting millions of users globally
- Amazon to carry Ozempic at US kiosks, offer same-day delivery
Environment »
Gov. Cox stresses efforts to protect Great Salt Lake amid intense data center debate
- Box Elder data center organizers withdraw water rights application, nulling protest letters
- Lake Powell projected to have worst snowmelt on record; Utah rivers not far behind
- Box Elder County data center opponents pursuing ballot initative to challenge plans
- Brazil's Lula visits Trump in Washington seeking to avert new US trade tariffs
Police & Courts »
Judge rules humanities grant terminations by DOGE were unlawful, discriminatory
- Bangerter Highway reopens after shots fired, 1 injured
- New Millard County wildfire deemed human-caused; structures no longer at risk
- Robinson preliminary hearing delayed until July; cameras will be allowed in courtroom
- West Valley man shot, killed younger brother while playing with a gun, charges say
