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Utah startup Rize Sweet Rollz celebrates new milestone
Rachel Fabbi, KSL | Posted May 26 - 2:15 p.m. | Save Story
Rize Sweet Rollz, a Utah startup, is celebrating a major milestone — moving into a kitchen space of its own. But what really makes the business stand out is its story.

Schultz backs Box Elder referendum as Utah lawmakers vote to study data center impact
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Updated May 26 - 12:19 p.m. | Save Story
Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz said he thinks Box Elder County voters should get to weigh in on the future of a large proposed data center.

How closely did Utahns follow the Mammoth playoff run?
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted May 26 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
Four in 10 Utahns very or somewhat closely followed the Mammoth in their first-round playoff matchup, according to a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll.

Motorcyclist killed in collision with tour bus in Kane County
Alex Tumalip, KSL | Updated May 26 - 9:30 a.m. | Save Story
A motorcyclist was killed after colliding with a bus when the biker attempted a U-turn in Kane County on Monday night.

Facing 4 vacancies, Utah governor interviews Supreme Court candidates
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted May 26 - 9:30 a.m. | Save Story
Gov. Spencer Cox will continue interviewing candidates this week for the state Supreme Court as he looks to fill four seats, two of which are brand new.

Controlled burn in Farmington Bay hits invasive species, produces large smoke plume
Curtis Booker, KSL | Updated May 26 - 9:24 a.m. | Save Story
Utah firefighters say they've completed a pair of controlled fires near the Great Salt Lake that strategically burned approximately 5,000 acres of land near the Great Salt Lake.

Freedom Truck visits Utah communities on nationwide tour
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted May 26 - 9:00 a.m. | Save Story
A traveling mobile museum is in Draper this week as part of a nationwide tour leading up to America's 250th anniversary.

Poll: Trump approval continues to be underwater among Utah voters
Lauren Irwin, Deseret News | Posted May 26 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
A new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics survey found that Utahns aren't happy with the Iran war, as President Donald Trump's approval ratings sunk further in May.

Utah charter schools receive millions in federal grants
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted May 26 - 7:40 a.m. | Save Story
Four Utah charter schools will receive up to $2 million each through a competitive federal grant program aimed at expanding educational opportunities for students statewide.

Looming closure of Salt Lake County childcare programs leaves parents facing higher costs
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted May 26 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
As Salt Lake County's subsidized childcare programs enters its final days, impacted families are grappling with the financial impact of alternative options.

Mountain West states join forces to develop geothermal energy
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted May 25 - 10:31 p.m. | Save Story
Four Western states are launching the Mountain West Geothermal Consortium to expand geothermal energy development.

John Curtis says prediction markets undermine Utah's anti-gambling laws
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted May 25 - 9:03 p.m. | Save Story
In a Senate hearing this week, Utah Sen. John Curtis warned that prediction markets provide loopholes in states such as Utah that ban gambling.

Families gather at Utah Veterans Memorial Cemetery to remember loved ones on Memorial Day
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted May 25 - 7:02 p.m. | Save Story
Thousands of American flags lined the grounds of the Utah Veterans Cemetery and Memorial Park on Memorial Day, each one marking a life, a sacrifice, and a story.

Saratoga Springs father in Amber Alert kidnapped boys and fled to Mexico, police say
Curtis Booker, KSL | Updated May 25 - 5:55 p.m. | Save Story
Police believe a Saratoga Springs man involved in a custody dispute quit his job, kidnapped his two young boys and fled to Mexico. He is the focus of a weekend Amber Alert.

Upgrades in the works around Pineview, Causey reservoirs in Weber County
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 25 - 5:47 p.m. | Save Story
As summer looms, upgrades are in the works in and around Pineview and Causey reservoirs, recreational hotspots in Weber County.

Weapons in school: KSL data request finds discrepancies in reporting
Courtney Johns and Emiley Dewey, KSL | Posted May 25 - 5:03 p.m. | Save Story
KSL Investigators asked the state and every school district how many weapons have been reported in Utah schools. In most cases, the numbers did not match.

Moose relocated after wandering into a backyard; officials say dry winter impacts animals
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted May 25 - 4:27 p.m. | Save Story
A young male moose that wandered into a Springville neighborhood was safely relocated Sunday.

Utah woman nearly killed during skiing competition turns her story of survival into hope for others
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted May 25 - 3:13 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah woman has turned a career-ending skiing accident Into a mission of hope for survivors of traumatic brain injuries.

Police investigating 'suspicious death' of man in Salt Lake City
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted May 25 - 2:45 p.m. | Save Story
Police said they are investigating what's being called a "suspicious death" of a man in Salt Lake City on Monday.
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Politics »
Trump's redistricting push suffers setbacks in Alabama, South Carolina
- Schultz backs Box Elder referendum as Utah lawmakers vote to study data center impact
- Facing 4 vacancies, Utah governor interviews Supreme Court candidates
- Trump administration proposes NDAs for federal workers to crack down on leaks to journalists
- Trial of ex-FBI chief Comey over alleged seashell threat moved to October
Religion »

Muslims begin the annual Hajj in sweltering heat against a backdrop of war concerns
- Pope calls for robust regulation of AI in manifesto that ponders the future of humanity
- Church of Jesus Christ makes $25M donation to UNICEF to support children's nutrition
- Utah imam raises concerns about Islamophobia after deadly San Diego shooting
- 'Anti-Islamic writings' found in car of California mosque shooting suspects, official says






