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Bureau of Land Management just rescinded this public lands rule
Kevin Lind, Deseret News | Posted May 12 - 9:33 p.m. | Save Story
On Monday, the Bureau of Land Management issued a new rule "fully rescinding" the Conservation and Landscape Health Rule of May 2024.
Mothers' mental health a top priority for new outpatient program at the University of Utah
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted May 12 - 9:05 p.m. | Save Story
A new intensive outpatient program for people who experience pregnancy, pregnancy loss, parenting or related trauma is now open at the Huntsman Mental Health Institute.
Riverton business owner 'shocked' after alleged thief caught on camera
Dan Rascon, KSL | Posted May 12 - 8:39 p.m. | Save Story
A Riverton small business owner said she is frustrated and shaken after a woman allegedly stole hundreds of dollars' worth of merchandise right in front of her employee.
Utah increases fishing limits at 2 reservoirs affected by subpar snowpack
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 12 - 7:34 p.m. | Save Story
Utah wildlife officials are implementing emergency fishing measures at a pair of reservoirs in the state over low reservoir levels.
Blake Moore says it's up to states to stop 'race to the bottom' on gerrymandering
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted May 12 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Rep. Blake Moore said he thinks it's up to the states to end a "race to the bottom" on gerrymandering as states have raced to redraw lines to benefit their party ahead of midterms.
KSL's Mini 5: Edge of the Cedars State Park
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted May 12 - 6:01 p.m. | Save Story
Located in Blanding, Edge of the Cedars State Park Museum focuses on the history of the Native American people in the Four Corners area and southeastern Utah.
Man hospitalized from gunshot wound as officers served search warrant in Cedar City, police say
Curtis Booker, KSL | Updated May 12 - 5:37 p.m. | Save Story
One person was shot and injured while police officers were serving a warrant at a Cedar City home on Monday. Police said it was not an officer who fired the gun.
Grantsville officer being investigated in Oregon officer's 'racist' bodycam video
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted May 12 - 5:33 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah officer has been linked to an Oregon officer's body camera recording that resulted in his resignation for making comments his chief said were racist and deeply concerning.
Embattled Salt Lake City councilwoman's seat vacated over recent move
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated May 12 - 5:33 p.m. | Save Story
A Salt Lake City councilwoman at the center of a new investigation into misconduct has been removed from her seat.
Utah leaders celebrate homelessness decline, but agree there's still work to do
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated May 12 - 5:28 p.m. | Save Story
The number of people experiencing homelessness dipped slightly over the past year, according to the state's latest point-in-time count.
Adam Sklute, longtime Ballet West artistic director, to retire at end of 20th season
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted May 12 - 5:05 p.m. | Save Story
The longest directorship in Utah's Ballet West history will soon come to an end, as Adam Sklute announced he will retire at the conclusion of his 20th year.
Sen. John Curtis responds to report that he might jump in the Utah governor's race
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted May 12 - 4:02 p.m. | Save Story
Sen. John Curtis is brushing off a report that he is actively weighing a bid for the Utah governor's race in 2028.
Crews battle fast-moving Murray fire while conserving water
Dan Rascon, KSL | Posted May 12 - 3:04 p.m. | Save Story
A fast-moving brush fire fueled by dry grass and challenging access conditions broke out along the TRAX line in Murray Monday afternoon.
Weekend construction project aims to make Main Street in South Salt Lake more bike friendly
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted May 12 - 1:30 p.m. | Save Story
South Salt Lake's Main Street could become more bike-friendly through an upcoming weekend construction project.
Salt Lake man sent to prison for shooting, killing man in fight at Murray parking lot
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted May 12 - 11:30 a.m. | Save Story
Pirawn Yohan Mula has been sentenced to prison for murder after a jury found he shot and killed another man in a Murray parking lot following a verbal argument.
Most Big 12 schools not taking RedBird's $30M line of credit
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted May 12 - 11:00 a.m. | Save Story
A new deal with RedBird Capital Partners and Weatherford Capital offers each Big 12 school up to a $30 million line of credit. Most of the schools aren't taking it.
SLC Airport construction could cause delays, officials say
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted May 12 - 9:30 a.m. | Save Story
Drivers leaving Salt Lake City International Airport may experience delays starting Monday as crews begin a major repaving project on Terminal Drive.
Southern Utah locals creating map to document historic pioneer rock walls in Leeds
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted May 12 - 8:40 a.m. | Save Story
The Silver Reef Foundation and the Washington County Historical Society are enlisting locals' help to locate the many pioneer rock walls that dot the landscape.
Federal judge rejects challenge to Utah's new kratom regulation law
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted May 12 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
A federal court in Utah last week stopped an attempt from a kratom manufacturer to block the state's new kratom regulation law.
Environment »
Bureau of Land Management just rescinded this public lands rule
- Utah increases fishing limits at 2 reservoirs affected by subpar snowpack
- 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
Police & Courts »
2 Utah officers, along with families, colleagues, honored during National Police Week
- Appeals court spares Trump from paying $83M defamation award to E. Jean Carroll — for now
- Riverton business owner 'shocked' after alleged thief caught on camera
- Denver airport security missed trespasser who was killed by plane on runway
- Man hospitalized from gunshot wound as officers served search warrant in Cedar City, police say
Politics »
Budget watchdog estimates Golden Dome will cost $1.2T, dwarfing $185B estimate
- Republicans in South Carolina Senate reject redistricting bid that Trump backed
- Bureau of Land Management just rescinded this public lands rule
- Blake Moore says it's up to states to stop 'race to the bottom' on gerrymandering
- Florida plans to close 'Alligator Alcatraz' migrant detention center, New York Times reports
Religion »
Hindu statesman to lead invocations at 3 Utah meetings as part of effort to foster understanding
- Executive director of church missionary department dies of traumatic brain injury
- Guests joining Tabernacle Choir in California benefit concert to include Donny Osmond
- Is religion claiming a more prominent place in Utah's and America's K-12 classrooms?
- 8 children killed in Louisiana mass shooting remembered at funeral
Science »
Closed-loop cooling systems save water but can be a drain on electricity
- Canvas' parent company reaches agreement with hacking group behind recent breach
- How this charter school is again ranked as Utah's top high school
- 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
