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Meet the Utah woman helping people running from polygamy

Meet the Utah woman helping people running from polygamy

Lee Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted May 23 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Harriet Tubman of Utah doesn't necessarily look like the sort of person who spends her life rescuing refugees. There are no discernible hard edges to her. She's not a tough talker. Get her going and she'll brag about her three daughters and her husband Larry. She smiles a lot; cries at the drop of a hat.
1 dead, 2 injured in crash after vehicle flees from police

1 dead, 2 injured in crash after vehicle flees from police

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted May 23 - 9:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

A child died after a driver fled from a police officer and later crashed early Saturday in West Jordan.
Roy man sentenced to home confinement in hit-and-run case

Roy man sentenced to home confinement in hit-and-run case

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted May 23 - 8:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Roy man has been sentenced to 60 days home confinement for failure to remain at the scene of an accident causing bodily injury in a hit-and-run crash last year.
New programs show promise in teen mental health crisis

New programs show promise in teen mental health crisis

Brenna Donnelly, KSL  |  Posted May 23 - 7:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

Wait times have improved for Utah teens needing access to mental healthcare, thanks to a big boost from the state. But experts say there's still more that can be done.
Man shot, killed by Salt Lake police after exiting home with gun

Man shot, killed by Salt Lake police after exiting home with gun

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated May 23 - 7:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

One person was shot and killed by police in Salt Lake City Friday evening as officers responded to a home in the Ballpark neighborhood.
National food chains are now selling dirty sodas. What does that mean for pioneer soda shops?

National food chains are now selling dirty sodas. What does that mean for pioneer soda shops?

Hayden Madson, Deseret News  |  Posted May 23 - 7:11 a.m.  |  Save Story

Swig founder Nicole Tanner, in 2010, pioneered drinks with creative names like Spring Fling, Big Booty Judy and Hula Girl — fitting names for a new drink coined "dirty soda."
1 shot, critically injured in custodial dispute at Kids Empire in Salt Lake City, police say

1 shot, critically injured in custodial dispute at Kids Empire in Salt Lake City, police say

Alex Tumalip, KSL  |  Posted May 22 - 10:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman is in custody after Salt Lake police say she shot her husband during a custodial dispute at Kids Empire in Salt Lake City on Friday night.
Water levels peak early at Bear Lake

Water levels peak early at Bear Lake

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted May 22 - 9:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

With the Memorial Day weekend beginning, water levels at Bear Lake are already past their peak for the season, thanks to a nearly nonexistent snowpack.
Cox, federal leaders go all-in on nuclear energy in Utah

Cox, federal leaders go all-in on nuclear energy in Utah

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted May 22 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

State and federal leaders are going all-in on the future of nuclear energy in Utah and the governor suggested it could play a role in a data center project in Box Elder County.
Utah's seasonal roads reopen ahead of holiday weekend

Utah's seasonal roads reopen ahead of holiday weekend

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted May 22 - 8:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Just in time for Memorial Day weekend, Utah's seasonal roads are officially open for summer travel. Here's which ones are open.
Utah couple holds 'Adult Prom' for couples seeking glamorous night out

Utah couple holds 'Adult Prom' for couples seeking glamorous night out

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted May 22 - 8:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Cortney Gutierrez and Ryan Lee started hosting adult proms in September 2022 when they couldn't find suitable places where they could dress up and dance.
'A great man': Death of conservative civil rights activist Robert Woodson felt in Utah

'A great man': Death of conservative civil rights activist Robert Woodson felt in Utah

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted May 22 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The death of conservative civil rights activist Robert Woodson is having ripple effects in Utah, where he was a regular visitor.
Young athletes enjoy a swim while racing annual Steeplechase Showcase at BYU

Young athletes enjoy a swim while racing annual Steeplechase Showcase at BYU

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted May 22 - 6:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

The annual Steeple Chase Showcase was held at BYU on Thursday, and many runners swam their way back onto the track in an event that many youth athletes look forward to each year.
Police: Fleeing juvenile adds to list of problems with underage riders

Police: Fleeing juvenile adds to list of problems with underage riders

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted May 22 - 5:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police said an underage driver on an e-motorcycle fled from officers, highlighting an increasing number of problems they are encountering with kids and e-motorcycles on city streets.
Magna man out on bail tries to break into ATM, police say

Magna man out on bail tries to break into ATM, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted May 22 - 4:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Magna man who police say was out on bail in a hit-and-run case has been arrested and accused of trying to break into an ATM.
Chief justice announces retirement, leaving Cox chance to overhaul Utah Supreme Court

Chief justice announces retirement, leaving Cox chance to overhaul Utah Supreme Court

Emily Ashcraft and Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Updated May 22 - 3:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Chief Justice Matthew Durrant announced Friday he is retiring from the Utah Supreme Court after 26 years, leaving Utah's governor four vacancies to fill on the high court.
New fire restrictions ordered for Zion, other parts of Utah ahead of Memorial Day

New fire restrictions ordered for Zion, other parts of Utah ahead of Memorial Day

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted May 22 - 2:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

New fire restrictions are now in place at Zion National Park and other parts of the state.
Utah economic picture 'mixed' with frustrating realities for job seekers, consumers

Utah economic picture 'mixed' with frustrating realities for job seekers, consumers

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted May 22 - 12:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

While Utah's economy is generally performing better than the U.S. as a whole, consumers and job seekers are feeling the squeeze when it comes to buying and hiring in Utah.
Red Iguana restaurant expands to dining hub outside Salt Lake Bees stadium

Red Iguana restaurant expands to dining hub outside Salt Lake Bees stadium

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted May 22 - 12:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

Red Iguana, the popular Salt Lake Mexican restaurant, has expanded to the dining hub around the Salt Lake Bees Stadium in South Jordan.