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Park City Mountain ski patrol claims Vail Resorts violated labor contract
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted May 16 - 1:56 p.m. | Save Story
Park City Mountain ski patrollers and Vail Resorts are entangled in another labor dispute.
'Preserving the art of Utah culture': Utah-artist museum opens in Salt Lake City
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted May 16 - 12:03 p.m. | Save Story
The Salt Lake Art Museum, located in the historic B'nai Israel Temple in Salt Lake City, opens this year with a focus on preserving Utah culture and providing a platform for Utah artists.
'A wake up call': Utah man who shot victim during a robbery avoids prison
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted May 16 - 11:21 a.m. | Save Story
Three men who admitted to firing shots in Murray during a drug robbery in April 2025 have been sentenced to jail and probation.
How Utah homeowners can navigate water conservation efforts and HOA regulations
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted May 16 - 10:02 a.m. | Save Story
As Utah homeowners are urged to water less during ongoing drought conditions, it may cause friction with what the HOA requires.
3 indicted in separate Utah drug cases with combined seizures of 230 pounds of narcotics
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted May 16 - 7:38 a.m. | Save Story
Three men have been indicted in three separate drug trafficking cases in Utah with a combined total of more than 230 pounds of seized narcotics.
Salt Lake City airport to receive share of FAA's $970M for family-friendly traveling
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 16 - 7:05 a.m. | Save Story
It'll soon be easier for families to breeze through security lines at the Salt Lake City International Airport.
Salt Lake police to expand drone first-responder program as it eyes safety, efficiency
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted May 15 - 10:03 p.m. | Save Story
Police said Wednesday they intended to expand their drone "first responder" program in the coming weeks after seeing positive resolutions to cases, as well as improved efficiency.
'Such a special place': Joshua Bassett returns to Salt Lake City, gives message on recovery, faith
Margaret Darby, Deseret News | Posted May 15 - 9:36 p.m. | Save Story
Actor Joshua Barrett, a cast member in "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series," returned to East High School on Friday to share a message on hope and faith.
Sister of man killed by Taylorsville officer speaks out after manslaughter charge
Courtney Johns, KSL | Posted May 15 - 9:13 p.m. | Save Story
The family of Henry Chavez Jr., who was killed in a Taylorsville police shooting, is speaking out after an officer was charged with manslaughter.
'It's a miracle': Utah girl stuck with father in Colombia gets visa, returns home
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 15 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah girl who was stuck in Colombia with her father for more than two months is back at home after U.S. officials reversed an earlier decision to deny her a visa.
Major esports tournament comes to downtown Salt Lake
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted May 15 - 8:01 p.m. | Save Story
The BLAST R6 Major is bringing elite esports competition to downtown Salt Lake City as eight of the world's top Rainbow Six Siege teams compete for a share of a $600,000 prize pool.
Utah health department has recouped much of $50M lost in drug rebates due to error
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted May 15 - 7:33 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Department of Health and Human Services lost almost $50 million in drug rebates, due to a technical error. On Wednesday it announced it has recouped $36 million.
The indie music lovers' Superbowl: Kilby Block Party 7 is here
Mary Culbertson, KSL | Posted May 15 - 6:02 p.m. | Save Story
What started as an actual block party in Salt Lake's Granary District seven years ago is expected to draw a crowd 90,000 strong this weekend. Here's a look at the behind-the-scenes.
Body of paraglider recovered from Corner Canyon after fatal fall
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted May 15 - 4:26 p.m. | Save Story
A man fell to his death while paragliding at Corner Canyon, Draper police confirmed Friday.
Community, nonprofit unite to bring new life to West Valley park
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted May 15 - 3:01 p.m. | Save Story
A West Valley park gets new inclusive playground through one-day community effort.
SLCC graduates nearly 3 dozen inmates at the Utah State Correctional Facility
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted May 15 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
Thirty‑four incarcerated men and women at the Utah State Prison became college graduates this week, marking one of the largest commencement ceremonies ever held inside the facility.
Driveway disaster: Here's how you can spot an asphalt paving scam
Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL | Posted May 15 - 10:05 a.m. | Save Story
A Centerville man who spent thousands on a home improvement project done wrong has a warning for the rest of us: Do a little more digging before you hire someone to pave asphalt.
Mortgage rates hit a new high. What should homebuyers do?
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted May 15 - 8:55 a.m. | Save Story
Mortgage rates just hit a six-week high at 6.57%, according to Mortgage News Daily, as new reports show inflation is surging in the United States.
