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Officials issue public notice to rid yards of 'noxious weeds'
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted May 11 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
Counties across the state are telling property owners to rid yards of noxious weeds under the Utah Noxious Weed Act.

Crumbl founders announce plan to depart leadership roles amid planned changes
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 11 - 8:20 p.m. | Save Story
Crumbl's cofounders announced that they are stepping down from "day-to-day operating roles" after nearly a decade.

1 shot, injured while police serve search warrant in Cedar City
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted May 11 - 7:39 p.m. | Save Story
One person was injured in a shooting while police were serving a warrant at a Cedar City home on Monday.

'A way to inspire our kids': Homes sought for remaining prints of Utah Medal of Honor recipient
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 11 - 7:30 p.m. | Save Story
Boosters of Army Pfc. Jose Valdez, a Medal of Honor recipient from World War II, seek homes for a handful of prints of the man that remain.

Moore, Maloy say Congress will need to weigh in if Iran conflict continues
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted May 11 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
Utahns in Congress are mulling possible congressional action more than two months since the beginning of the military conflict in Iran.

Dog dies after ingesting water in Virgin River; first responders share story and urge vigilance
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted May 11 - 6:30 p.m. | Save Story
A dog died after ingesting water in the Virgin River in La Verkin on Sunday. First responders tell their firsthand experience and urge pet owners to be vigilant.

Arches tested a timed-entry program in 2022. Here's what happened afterward
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 11 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
A new report outlines visitation and economic impacts of a timed-entry program implemented at Arches National Park in 2022.

Summit County men accused of selling cocaine to teenagers
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted May 11 - 4:30 p.m. | Save Story
Two men who police say have been selling cocaine to teens for months in the Park City area are now facing criminal charges.

Executive director of church missionary department dies of traumatic brain injury
Curtis Booker and Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted May 11 - 3:47 p.m. | Save Story
Elder W. Mark Bassett, a general authority seventy, died on Monday, according to church officials.

Student loans being targeted by scammers
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted May 11 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
Unified police say student loan scams are just one of the many types of financial fraud and forgery cases keeping detectives busy.

Guardsman Pass reopens early, as summerlike temperatures return to Utah
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 11 - 2:05 p.m. | Save Story
Guardsman Pass, a popular seasonal route, reopened for the summer earlier than in past years, as summerlike temperatures return to the state.

Alcohol suspected in fatal hit-and-run crash in Provo
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated May 11 - 1:27 p.m. | Save Story
An Orem man is accused of hitting another vehicle and driving while intoxicated over the weekend, resulting in the death of an elderly woman.

Protesters at ICE detention facility arrested for allegedly interfering with traffic stop
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted May 11 - 1:15 p.m. | Save Story
Four people protesting in front of the warehouse that ICE plans to use as a detention facility were arrested for allegedly interfering with a nearby traffic stop.

Utah health officials prepare for return of MV Hondius cruise passengers
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted May 11 - 12:14 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Department of Health and Human Services said it is making plans to work with three Utahns, who were exposed to hantavirus aboard a cruise ship, as they return home to prevent any spread.

'I hope you die,' Tooele County man accused of trying to kill his wife
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted May 11 - 11:50 a.m. | Save Story
A man who police say has a history of domestic violence has been charged with attempted murder for allegedly trying to snap his wife's neck.

These rural towns are banking on outdoor recreation to boost their economies
Kevin Lind, Deseret News | Updated May 11 - 11:35 a.m. | Save Story
As of the last data dump, the recreation economy is massive and growing. As a whole, the industry added $1.3 trillion to the 2024 gross domestic product and employed 5.2 million people.

Dead fish, algal blooms and E. coli: More attention turns to the Jordan River's water quality
Jose Davila IV, The Salt Lake Tribune | Posted May 11 - 10:18 a.m. | Save Story
The Jordan River, which delivers water to the Great Salt Lake, has long struggled with pollution.

Utah high schools touted for efforts to prep English-language learners for higher-level classes
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated May 11 - 8:11 a.m. | Save Story
Numerous Utah high schools were recognized by state education officials for their efforts to prepare English-language learners for more advanced classes.

Utahns more likely than rest of nation to say they will celebrate America's 250th
Lauren Irwin, Deseret News | Updated May 11 - 7:33 a.m. | Save Story
This year, the United States is celebrating 250 years since declaring independence, and a new poll shows Utahns are more likely to celebrate this milestone than other Americans.
Business & Tech »

Lawsuit blames ChatGPT maker OpenAI for helping plan a school shooting
- Crumbl founders announce plan to depart leadership roles amid planned changes
- Dua Lipa sues Samsung for $15M for allegedly using her image to sell TVs
- Arches tested a timed-entry program in 2022. Here's what happened afterward
- Shein accuses Temu of 'industrial scale' copyright breaches in UK legal battle
Education »

University of Utah, National Laboratory of the Rockies partner to advance critical minerals push
- Pediatrics group issues new guidance on recess for first time in 13 years
- Utah high schools touted for efforts to prep English-language learners for higher-level classes
- Is religion claiming a more prominent place in Utah's and America's K-12 classrooms?
- 3 teachers represent Utah in national America's Favorite Teacher competition
Environment »

Officials issue public notice to rid yards of 'noxious weeds'
- Dead fish, algal blooms and E. coli: More attention turns to the Jordan River's water quality
- Greenbike nears its 1 millionth ride — and it's looking forward to many more
- New Utah law raises concerns for those who oppose Box Elder County data center plans
- Cox stresses efforts to protect Great Salt Lake amid intense data center debate
Health »

Utah health officials prepare for return of MV Hondius cruise passengers
- Pediatrics group issues new guidance on recess for first time in 13 years
- 2 more passengers evacuated from cruise ship test positive for hantavirus
- Passengers evacuated from hantavirus-stricken cruise ship begin flying home
- Health department looks into cluster of Parkinson's disease cases in West Valley City
Science »

University of Utah, National Laboratory of the Rockies partner to advance critical minerals push
- Lawsuit blames ChatGPT maker OpenAI for helping plan a school shooting
- Passengers evacuated from hantavirus-stricken cruise ship begin flying home
- Political campaigns are using AI to talk you into voting for candidates
- Skinwalker Ranch owner calls Pentagon UAP file release 'step in the right direction'
Utah Counties »

Officials issue public notice to rid yards of 'noxious weeds'
- Crumbl founders announce plan to depart leadership roles amid planned changes
- 1 shot, injured while police serve search warrant in Cedar City
- 'A way to inspire our kids': Homes sought for remaining prints of Utah Medal of Honor recipient
- Dog dies after ingesting water in Virgin River; first responders share story and urge vigilance



