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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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Business & Tech »
How a Pocatello business is helping eastern Idaho save water, 1 lawn at a time
- National food chains are now selling dirty sodas. What does that mean for pioneer soda shops?
- Warsh takes the Fed's helm as inflation climbs, consumer sentiment dives
- Utah economic picture 'mixed' with frustrating realities for job seekers, consumers
- Red Iguana restaurant expands to dining hub outside Salt Lake Bees stadium
Education »
Tractors, ATVs and golf carts, oh my: Michigan seniors arrive at school in style on Tractor Day
Police & Courts »
1 dead, 2 injured in crash after vehicle flees from police
- Roy man sentenced to home confinement in hit-and-run case
- Man shot, killed by Salt Lake police after exiting home with gun
- 1 shot, critically injured in custodial dispute at Kids Empire in Salt Lake City, police say
- 1 person has died after blast at New York City shipyard that injured 36 people, officials say
Religion »
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
- Idaho governor on track to win primary as opponent scrambles to respond to Latter-day Saint voters
- New video highlights church's MTC experience as Temple Square Visitors' Center opens
Science »
Chicks hatch from artificial egg as biotech company aims to revive extinct species
- SpaceX launches its biggest, most beefed-up Starship yet on a test flight
- The most powerful rocket ever built is now even bigger and more powerful. But will it work?
- Army secretary lists Utah data center as part of military innovation
- Bound for Mars, Elon Musk's SpaceX unveils filing for blockbuster IPO
