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2 Utah projects get federal funding to help improve water systems in the West
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted May 6 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation announced Monday $147 million in federal grants to help underserved communities dogged by water scarcity issues.
Utah's Miss USA steps down for 'physical and mental well-being'
Emma Everett Johnson | Posted May 6 - 8:02 p.m. | Save Story
Miss USA titleholder and former Miss Utah USA Noelia Voigt announced she would be stepping down from her current Miss USA role in a social media post Monday.
Hiker dies at Scout Lookout in Zion National Park
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted May 6 - 7:10 p.m. | Save Story
Zion National Park officials confirmed a hiker died inside the park at Scout Lookout on Monday afternoon.
Winter storm warning extended; freeze watch issued for parts of Utah
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted May 6 - 7:06 p.m. | Save Story
A late-season winter storm that arrived in Utah this weekend has already produced plenty of rain and snow, and there's more on the way.
1 killed in crash on Mountain View Corridor in West Jordan
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted May 6 - 6:48 p.m. | Save Story
One person was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Mountain View Corridor in West Jordan Monday.
'Bill died a hero': Santaquin sergeant killed in the line of duty returned home
Pat Reavy and Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Updated May 6 - 5:12 p.m. | Save Story
The body of a fallen Santaquin police sergeant was sent home Monday with a police escort.
Cox asks Pentagon to withdraw proposal he says would undermine National Guard authority
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted May 6 - 5:08 p.m. | Save Story
Governors across the U.S. are pushing back against a Pentagon proposal to allow some 1,000 National Guard members to be transferred to the Space Force.
Lori Daybell's niece testifies about zombies, castings at Chad Daybell's murder trial
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Updated May 6 - 4:16 p.m. | Save Story
Jurors heard testimony on Monday from Melani Pawlowski and her husband, Ian Pawlowski, about the influence Chad Daybell had over their small religious group.
'It makes sense for our students': BYU-Pathway Worldwide launches 3-year bachelor's degree
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted May 6 - 3:22 p.m. | Save Story
BYU-Pathway Worldwide last month began offering three-year bachelor's degree programs for the first time, through BYU-Idaho and Ensign College.
Katherine Heigl reveals some of her go-to restaurants in Utah
Lottie Elizabeth Johnson, Deseret News | Posted May 6 - 2:07 p.m. | Save Story
After living in Los Angeles for two decades, "Grey's Anatomy" star Katherine Heigl decided to raise her family outside of Hollywood, swapping the fast-paced lifestyle for small-town living in Summit County.
How often does Utah get valley snow in May? Here's what the record book says
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted May 6 - 1:24 p.m. | Save Story
A weather phenomenon more common in spring caused snow to fall in many valleys this weekend, causing a rare but not unheard of sight for Utahns.
Woman charged with murder for role in alleged suicide pact with friend
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted May 6 - 12:47 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah County woman who allegedly shot and killed her friend as part of a suicide pact, but then did not shoot herself, has been charged with murder.
University of Utah faculty pen letter criticizing protest response, ask for divestment from Israel
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted May 6 - 11:28 a.m. | Save Story
Over 200 faculty have signed an open letter to University of Utah President Taylor Randall criticizing the school's protest response to a pair of pro-Palestinian protests last week.
Southern Utah woman charged with multiple counts of animal abuse after dog bites teen girl
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted May 6 - 11:09 a.m. | Save Story
A southern Utah woman is facing criminal charges after police found multiple malnourished dogs on her property. Two dogs escaped her yard and bit a teen girl, police say.
Family of Dylan Rounds announces nonprofit in his memory
Mark Jones, KSL-TV | Posted May 6 - 10:42 a.m. | Save Story
The family of an Idaho resident whose body was found in Utah has created a nonprofit to be a beacon of hope and support for families who suffer the loss of a loved one.
Slamdance founder explains why festival is leaving Utah
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted May 6 - 9:02 a.m. | Save Story
Slamdance, the festival founded under the shadow of Sundance, announced it is moving to Los Angeles after 30 years in Utah.
Mitt Romney praises Kyrsten Sinema, explains why he thinks she became 'toxic' to Democrats
Suzanne Bates, Deseret News | Posted May 6 - 7:47 a.m. | Save Story
Sen. Mitt Romney had high praise for his colleague Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, crediting her with bringing senators together from both major parties to pass legislation, and for standing up for the filibuster at a time when she was pressured to change the Senate rules to see it eliminated.
Ryan Smith emerging as new power broker in the sports industry
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted May 6 - 6:20 a.m. | Save Story
Experts say Ryan Smith is on the path to become a power broker in the sports industry after buying multiple teams, with the Arizona Coyotes being the latest.
Delegation that visited Utah visited the French Alps. Will France host 2030 Winter Games?
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted May 5 - 10:34 p.m. | Save Story
Even though questions remain about a 2030 Winter Games in the French Alps, France's bid team seemed assured after a visit by the same International Olympic Committee delegation that came to Utah last month.
Education »
Columbia University cancels main commencement ceremony after protests
- 'It makes sense for our students': BYU-Pathway Worldwide launches 3-year bachelor's degree
- University of Utah faculty pen letter criticizing protest response, ask for divestment from Israel
- Program that helps feed Utah children loses major funding after donation pull
- Speedskater Erin Jackson tells SLCC grads how stumble helped her realize dream of Olympic gold
Politics »
Columbia University cancels main commencement ceremony after protests
- Cox asks Pentagon to withdraw proposal he says would undermine National Guard authority
- Crypto super PACs have raised more than $100M, report says
- Judge warns Trump of potential jail time for violating gag order
- The UN warns Sudan's warring parties that Darfur risks starvation and death if aid isn't allowed in
