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Judge allows Kouri Richins' attorneys to withdraw from representing her in murder case

Judge allows Kouri Richins' attorneys to withdraw from representing her in murder case

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Updated May 20 - 7:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A judge granted attorneys for Kouri Richins, a Kamas woman accused of fatally poisoning her husband, permission to withdraw as her counsel on Monday, after they cited "an irreconcilable and nonwaivable situation."
Utah approves $1.4B in new funding toward Utah County transportation projects

Utah approves $1.4B in new funding toward Utah County transportation projects

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 20 - 7:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah transportation officials are moving forward with plans that they say will enhance the travel infrastructure to meet Utah County's growing needs.
Weber County inland port plans get OK despite critics' worries; foe warns of legal action

Weber County inland port plans get OK despite critics' worries; foe warns of legal action

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Updated May 20 - 6:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Inland Port Authority board approved the Weber County inland port proposal despite concerns of foes who worry the development plans could harm wetlands.
Man ordered to stand trial for murder in deaths of 2 Eagle Mountain toddlers playing in a corral

Man ordered to stand trial for murder in deaths of 2 Eagle Mountain toddlers playing in a corral

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted May 20 - 5:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kent Cody Barlow was ordered to stand trial for two counts of murder on Monday after a judge said he caused a crash that led to the deaths of two Eagle Mountain toddlers.
Utah woman accused of stealing roommate's urn faces desecration charge

Utah woman accused of stealing roommate's urn faces desecration charge

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 20 - 5:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Sevier County woman is facing criminal charges accusing her of stealing an urn belonging to her roommate that contained the ashes of the roommate's son.
Chad Daybell children say their mother was tired, suffered 'fainting spells' before she died

Chad Daybell children say their mother was tired, suffered 'fainting spells' before she died

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Updated May 20 - 4:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Chad Daybell's children took the stand as the defense in the Daybell murder trial began presenting its case Monday.
3 arrested, charged in Vernal custody dispute kidnapping case

3 arrested, charged in Vernal custody dispute kidnapping case

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 20 - 4:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man and two women are facing felony charges accusing them of trying to take a girl at gunpoint from her father in order to take the child to her biological mother, who does not have custody.
Bringing 'disagree better' home: Teaching kids to negotiate instead of fight

Bringing 'disagree better' home: Teaching kids to negotiate instead of fight

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted May 20 - 3:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

How to model disagreements — with a neighbor over politics, your spouse over money, your kid over curfew — may be one of the most impactful gifts to give your children
Police identify skier found dead near Snowbird as Layton man

Police identify skier found dead near Snowbird as Layton man

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Updated May 20 - 2:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

A body was found near Snowbird in Little Cottonwood Canyon on Monday after a skier was reported overdue on Sunday. He has since been identified as a 60-year-old Layton man.
2 arrested after nearly 50 shots were fired at large Summit County party, police say

2 arrested after nearly 50 shots were fired at large Summit County party, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 20 - 1:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two people were arrested Sunday after nearly 50 shots were fired during a large party in Peoa, Summit County, police say. At least two people were injured.
Man arrested following Salt Lake County shooting investigation

Man arrested following Salt Lake County shooting investigation

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 20 - 1:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man was arrested Sunday after police say he fired several rounds into the air after being kicked out of a party, then fired more rounds into the ground at a second location, causing minor injuries to people near him.
Moab man charged with threatening woman, causing her to run, fall off cliff

Moab man charged with threatening woman, causing her to run, fall off cliff

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 20 - 12:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah man is facing criminal charges after police say he threatened to harm his girlfriend while hiking outside of Moab, causing her to run and fall off a cliff.
Salt Lake County wants to keep Abravanel Hall as is. Here's how much renovations could cost

Salt Lake County wants to keep Abravanel Hall as is. Here's how much renovations could cost

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 20 - 12:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new Abravanel Hall master plan outlines the needed and recommended upgrades to the 45-year-old building, as well as how much those changes would likely cost.
Salt Lake father kills 6-year-old son before shooting himself, police say

Salt Lake father kills 6-year-old son before shooting himself, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 20 - 10:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

The bodies of a Salt Lake man and his 6-year-old son were found in their home, dead of an apparent murder-suicide, over the weekend after police were asked to conduct a welfare check.
When the Salton Sea shrank, it took Bombay Beach with it. Utah should heed the warning

When the Salton Sea shrank, it took Bombay Beach with it. Utah should heed the warning

Saige Miller, KUER  |  Posted May 20 - 8:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Salton Sea in California, a saline lake, faces a similar degradation as faced by Utah's own Great Salt Lake.
Residents express concern over Spanish Fork intersection where 2 teenage girls were hit

Residents express concern over Spanish Fork intersection where 2 teenage girls were hit

Kiersten Nunez, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 20 - 8:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

A day after two teen girls were critically injured after being struck by a car, Spanish Fork residents voiced their concerns over the safety of the intersection where it happened.
Utah artist creates new wildlife mural for Moab

Utah artist creates new wildlife mural for Moab

Emma Everett Johnson, KSL.com  |  Posted May 20 - 6:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah artist is bringing colorful murals and environmental awareness to communities across the state as part of his "Utah Wildlife Walls" project.
Dear Katherine Heigl, you can find amazing Indian food in Utah

Dear Katherine Heigl, you can find amazing Indian food in Utah

Gitanjali Poonia, Deseret News  |  Posted May 19 - 10:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's Indian food scene took shape 30 years ago, and is better than ever.
How 'unique' Mount Olivet Cemetery came to be 150 years ago

How 'unique' Mount Olivet Cemetery came to be 150 years ago

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 19 - 9:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Mount Olivet Cemetery remains the only public cemetery in the U.S. created by an act of Congress. That happened 150 years ago this month.