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Ogden woman faces 15 years to life imprisonment for murder in 2025 killing
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 18 - 6:30 p.m. | Save Story
Ana Maria Zaragoza faces 15 years to life imprisonment following her sentencing in the 2025 murder of Nakeena Youngman.

Utah's Natural History Museum, BLM recover over 100,000 stolen indigenous artifacts
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted May 18 - 6:00 p.m. | Save Story
After a widespread looting case damaged and scattered over 100,000 cultural objects, Utah's Natural History Museum worked with the Bureau of Land Management to return them.

New video highlights church's MTC experience as Temple Square Visitors' Center opens
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted May 18 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released a new video highlighting the Missionary Training Center in Provo as it prepares to open 55 new missions.

Utah father accused of shaving teen daughter's head charged with aggravated child abuse
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted May 18 - 4:30 p.m. | Save Story
An Eagle Mountain man was charged Monday with aggravated child abuse and accused of forcibly shaving his daughter's head.

Historic Salt Lake City church celebrates 120th anniversary
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted May 18 - 3:30 p.m. | Save Story
One of Salt Lake City's historical churches celebrated a major milestone this weekend.

National Endowment for the Arts chair visits Utah
Carole Mikita, KSL | Posted May 18 - 2:30 p.m. | Save Story
For the first time in 10 years, the chair of the National Endowment for the Arts visited Utah. She toured an America 250 exhibit at the State Capitol with Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson.

A new concept to solve Arches National Park's transportation woes has emerged
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 18 - 1:56 p.m. | Save Story
A new option has emerged in an effort to solve long-standing traffic woes at Arches National Park

New taco spot infuses Mexican culture into every bite
Sarah Gambles, Deseret News | Posted May 18 - 12:26 p.m. | Save Story
Alonso Castañeda is bringing the culture and foods from the Mexican streets to Utah.

Vernal mother charged with breaking 5-year-old daughter's leg
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted May 18 - 11:49 a.m. | Save Story
A Vernal woman was charged Monday with kicking her 5-year-old daughter until her husband intervened and stopped the assault.

Help wanted: Salt Lake City accepting applications for open City Council seat
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 18 - 10:20 a.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City is now taking applications to represent one of the more prominent City Council seats in the state, after its previous holder's seat was vacated.

What to do about 'nuisance' animals in your garden
Mallory Mailloux, Deseret News | Updated May 18 - 9:03 a.m. | Save Story
Summer gardening is a popular pastime in Utah, but it comes with its obstacles. Pesky wildlife or "nuisance animals" can damage crops and property in gardens and orchards.

Utah attorney performs life-saving CPR mid-hearing, credits time in Boy Scouts
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted May 18 - 7:06 a.m. | Save Story
Attorney David Winterton was cross-examining the opposing counsel's client in bankruptcy court when his heart stopped beating. Opposing counsel Matt Johnson began performing CPR.

Salt Lake City School District redistributes library books to boost summer reading
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Updated May 18 - 6:26 a.m. | Save Story
Hundreds of library books from several closed Salt Lake City schools are being redistributed to students to keep children reading over the summer and improve literacy rates.

Utah couple biking 4,000 miles for their 40th wedding anniversary
Sarah Martin, KSL | Posted May 17 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah couple is biking 4,000 miles for their 40th wedding anniversary.

Ladybugs, libraries and love: How this Parowan grandma weathered a stage 4 cancer diagnosis
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted May 17 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
Cori Adams was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer in 2024. With two generations of women before her dying before the age of 50, Adams, then 47, held onto hope.

Months after Maduro's ouster, is hope for Venezuelans on the horizon?
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted May 17 - 8:30 p.m. | Save Story
Venezuelan father Harold Fuentes said he has hope for the future of his home country, as he reflected on where things stand in the country now, months after the arrest and capture of former president Nicolás Maduro by U.S. Special Forces.

Older adults, families drive increased demand at northern Utah warming center
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted May 17 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
As a warming center for homeless individuals faces increased demand, its executive director is calling for more permanent solutions.

Rep. Blake Moore pushes to ease child neglect rules so parents don't fear having kids roam free
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted May 17 - 6:30 p.m. | Save Story
The proposal would clarify the definition of neglect under federal law to ensure parents aren't at risk of being punished for allowing their children to engage in "independent play."

Salt Lake man keeps getting misdelivered packages, says he can't get carrier to fix it
Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL | Posted May 17 - 5:45 p.m. | Save Story
A Salt Lake man says he can't get a carrier to stop never-ending misdelivered packages. Sick of the recurring headache, he put in a call to KSL's Matt Gephardt.
Business & Tech »

New water rights application filed for data center plans; details of proposed facility emerge
- US House lawmakers propose $130 annual EV fee to pay for road repairs
- New York Times sues the Pentagon a second time over Hegseth's media restrictions
- Riders navigate first weekday of a strike that has shut down the largest US commuter rail system
- Anthropic to brief global watchdog on cyber flaws exposed by Mythos, FT reports
Education »

National Endowment for the Arts chair visits Utah
- Salt Lake City School District redistributes library books to boost summer reading
- Why are Utah high schoolers wearing the nation's 'most financially literate' crown?
- Community rallies to build inclusive playground to support students with disabilities
- Cedar High teacher reflects over the decades as 'last man standing' from class of '93
Environment »

New water rights application filed for data center plans; details of proposed facility emerge
Health »

Congo opens more centers to treat rare type of Ebola that has killed more than 110
- Big lessons the US can learn from a country with one of the fastest-growing lifespans
- Utah attorney performs life-saving CPR mid-hearing, credits time in Boy Scouts
- What we know about the latest Ebola outbreak after WHO declares global health emergency
- Utah health department has recouped much of $50M lost in drug rebates due to error
Police & Courts »

Former LA police detective convicted of lying during OJ Simpson murder trial, has died
- Ogden woman faces 15 years to life imprisonment for murder in 2025 killing
- Teenage gunmen open fire on San Diego mosque, killing 3 men and then themselves
- Utah father accused of shaving teen daughter's head charged with aggravated child abuse
- New York Times sues the Pentagon a second time over Hegseth's media restrictions
Politics »

New water rights application filed for data center plans; details of proposed facility emerge
Science »
Anthropic to brief global watchdog on cyber flaws exposed by Mythos, FT reports
- Walmart and Amazon race to win over rural America with speedier deliveries
- Salt Lake man keeps getting misdelivered packages, says he can't get carrier to fix it
- Beyond data centers: Utah governor issues wake-up call on new Cold War contest over AI
- Global porn giant sues to stop Utah's toughest-in-country protections for children
Utah Counties »

New water rights application filed for data center plans; details of proposed facility emerge
- Ogden woman faces 15 years to life imprisonment for murder in 2025 killing
- New video highlights church's MTC experience as Temple Square Visitors' Center opens
- Utah father accused of shaving teen daughter's head charged with aggravated child abuse
- Historic Salt Lake City church celebrates 120th anniversary


