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Utah Supreme Court justice resigns ahead of investigation into alleged relationship
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Updated May 8 - 1:40 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Supreme Court Justice Diana Hagen announced her resignation Friday, according to the governor's office.
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.
Rulings on cameras, preliminary hearing expected today in Tyler Robinson murder case
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted May 8 - 11:45 a.m. | Save Story
A judge is expected to announce his decisions Friday on several key issues in the Tyler Robinson capital murder case.
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.
Renowned political scientist on the state of the world: 'Fraught, volatile, uncertain'
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Updated May 8 - 10:03 a.m. | Save Story
Political scientist Ian Bremmer spoke on geopolitics at the Crossroads of the World summit in Utah on Wednesday, a world he characterized as "so fraught, so volatile and so uncertain."
Box Elder data center organizers withdraw water rights application, nulling protest letters
Tim Vandenack, KSL and Heather Peterson, KSL | Posted May 8 - 8:45 a.m. | Save Story
A water rights application was withdrawn for a controversial data center proposed in Box Elder County, which compromises over 3,800 letters filed in protest against the application.
Madeleine Choir School performs 'Noah's Flood'
Carole Mikita, KSL | Posted May 8 - 7:45 a.m. | Save Story
The Madeleine Choir School students are singing, acting and dancing in a challenging production this weekend, a story from the Old Testament as you've never imagined it.
Southern Utah woman, 66, dies after being hit in crosswalk, police say
Curtis Booker, KSL | Updated May 8 - 7:21 a.m. | Save Story
A 66-year-old woman has died after being struck in a Hurricane, Washington County, crosswalk on Tuesday, police said.
Advocates call for change on Redwood Road after man hit by car
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted May 8 - 6:23 a.m. | Save Story
After a man and his dog were hit in a crosswalk on Redwood Road, that man and advocates called for improvements at that intersection, as well as the entire Redwood corridor.
National Day of Prayer brings Utahns together for hope and reflection in Provo
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted May 7 - 10:54 p.m. | Save Story
A Provo church hosted a National Day of Prayer event, offering song, reflection and hope.
Trial delayed again for Cottonwood Heights woman accused of killing husband
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted May 7 - 10:33 p.m. | Save Story
Jennifer Gledhill was scheduled for a jury trial in June, but a hearing on Thursday delayed it until December. She is accused of killing her estranged husband.
Lake Powell projected to have worst snowmelt on record; Utah rivers not far behind
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 7 - 9:47 p.m. | Save Story
Federal hydrologists now project that Lake Powell could receive its worst natural snowmelt inflows since it was established in the 1960s.
Utahns spot another fireball. Experts explain why
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted May 7 - 9:36 p.m. | Save Story
If you feel like you're seeing more fireballs in the sky, you're not wrong. Experts on Thursday explained why Utahns are seeing them more often.
Salt Lake City mayor explored 2 different tax options before seeking property tax hike
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 7 - 9:03 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City's mayor says she explored two unique options before ultimately introducing a 12.5% tax increase proposal this week. The other options are still on the table.
Police arrest man accused of scamming woman, then mocking her for falling for it
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted May 7 - 8:36 p.m. | Save Story
A man was arrested Wednesday after police suspect he scammed three women out of thousands of dollars and then mocked at least two of them for falling for it.
Utah, Peruvian officials gather to mark 200 years of U.S.-Peruvian ties
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 7 - 7:34 p.m. | Save Story
Utah leaders and representatives from the Peruvian community gathered at the Capitol to mark 200 years of U.S.-Peruvian ties.
New search begins for missing 69-year-old woman in Carbon County
Garna Mejia, KSL | Posted May 7 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
A new search effort is underway in Carbon County as family members and volunteers continue looking for a 69-year-old Utah woman who has been missing for over three months.
Viral lacrosse moment leads to honorary lacrosse contract
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted May 7 - 5:35 p.m. | Save Story
A viral moment on a northern Utah lacrosse field is turning into a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for 17-year-old Brady Famuliner.
Business & Tech »
Delta Center's upper bowl to go more vertical to fix sightlines, make it even louder
Education »
Utah-based tech company Instructure hacked, affecting millions of users globally
- Utah's first teacher apprenticeship program opens in Salt Lake City School District
- Watchdog group calls for increased transparency in Utah education spending
- Utah Tech University 2026 Commencement Ceremonies to celebrate 3,078 graduates
- Utah Sen. Curtis frames climate change through faith and stewardship
Environment »
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
- Ogden opts to take part in renewable energy program, joining 6 other Utah locales
Police & Courts »
Man pleads guilty to assaulting US lawmaker Ilhan Omar in January town hall
- Utah Supreme Court justice resigns ahead of investigation into alleged relationship
- Missing hiker at Glacier National Park likely died from bear attack, rangers say
- Names of 2 slain northern Utah police officers added to state memorial
- Rulings on cameras, preliminary hearing expected today in Tyler Robinson murder case
Politics »
Man pleads guilty to assaulting US lawmaker Ilhan Omar in January town hall
- Utah Supreme Court justice resigns ahead of investigation into alleged relationship
- Virginia court tosses Democratic map, dealing blow to party's midterm hopes
- Renowned political scientist on the state of the world: 'Fraught, volatile, uncertain'
- US expects Iranian response to peace proposal on Friday, fighting flares in Gulf
Religion »
Madeleine Choir School performs 'Noah's Flood'
- National Day of Prayer brings Utahns together for hope and reflection in Provo
- Pope Leo, Rubio commit to stronger ties, Vatican says, amid Trump tensions
- Montpelier Idaho Temple will be dedicated in October following September open house
- Rubio plans to visit the Vatican this week as tensions between Trump and the pope rise
Utah Counties »
Delta Center's upper bowl to go more vertical to fix sightlines, make it even louder
- Utah Supreme Court justice resigns ahead of investigation into alleged relationship
- Utah-based tech company Instructure hacked, affecting millions of users globally
- Names of 2 slain northern Utah police officers added to state memorial
- Rulings on cameras, preliminary hearing expected today in Tyler Robinson murder case
