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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.

St. George man claimed wife was plotting to kill him, but made it up, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted May 15 - 8:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

A St. George man was arrested Wednesday and accused of making it appear that his wife was plotting to kill him.

Survivors of plane crash off Florida were on a life raft for hours with no idea if help was coming

Gene Johnson, Associated Press  |  Posted May 15 - 7:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

Members of U.S. Air Force search and rescue crews recounted during a news conference Wednesday the rescue of 11 survivors of a plane crash off the coast of Florida.

'It's going to surprise people': Reno-based international art show debuts in Utah this weekend

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted May 15 - 7:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's first indoor, international art show will be held at the Mountain America Expo Center on May 15-17.

Families, colleagues honor fallen Tremonton-Garland officers during Police Week Candlelight Vigil

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted May 15 - 6:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

Nearly a year after two Utah officers died while responding to a domestic violence call in Tremonton, their names are now etched into history in Washington, D.C.

13-year-old dies in Saratoga Springs crash

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated May 14 - 10:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

A crash at the intersection of Pony Express Parkway and Mountain View Corridor in Saratoga Springs led to the death of a 13-year-old and two others with critical injuries on Thursday.

Phil Lyman says US should pull out of Iran war 'fiasco'

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted May 14 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Congressional candidate Phil Lyman called for the United States to withdraw from the war with Iran, saying the war effort had been "hijacked" and calling it a "fiasco."

Utah officers visit US Capitol during Police Week, reflect on service and sacrifice

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted May 14 - 10:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Officers from the Tremonton-Garland Police Department and Box Elder County Sheriff's Office spent part of Police Week walking through the halls of the U.S. Capitol.

24 hours after collegiate season finale, BYU's Barragan was back in Epson Tour opener

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted May 14 - 9:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salem Hills junior Navy Hubbs shot 1-under 71 that included a eagle on the par-4 third hole and three birdies on her second nine to finish tied for 40th and in position to make the cut at the weekend.

Clarence Carter, soul singer known for 'Patches' and 'Strokin,' dies at 90

Associated Press  |  Posted May 14 - 9:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Clarence Carter, the blues and soul musician and singer-songwriter with the raspy, emotional vocals whose hits included the sentimental "Patches" and the salacious "Strokin,'" has died at age 90.

Judge orders more training of Colorado immigration agents in case involving Utah immigrant

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted May 14 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A judge has ordered more training of immigration agents in Colorado in a lawsuit filed on behalf of an immigrant in Utah who says she was unlawfully detained.

Taylorsville officer found not justified in fatal police shooting; officer charged with manslaughter

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated May 14 - 8:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Taylorsville police officer was charged Thursday with manslaughter in a fatal police shooting in 2024. The district attorney determined his actions were not legally justified.

Senate committee advances crypto bill in milestone for digital assets

Hannah Lang, Reuters  |  Updated May 14 - 8:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Republican-led Senate banking committee on Thursday advanced long-awaited legislation that would create regulations for cryptocurrencies in a landmark step.

Local forum discusses community questions about approved data center in Box Elder County

Erin Cox, KSL  |  Posted May 14 - 8:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Community leaders held a panel Wednesday night to discuss what they know so far about the Stratos Data Center approved for Box Elder County.

Firefighters determine cause of wildfire burning Utah's Fishlake National Forest

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated May 14 - 7:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

Firefighters have determined the cause of a wildfire that sparked in central Utah on Wednesday, and quickly became the largest wildfire in the state so far this year.

St. George Police Week features Cops and Robbers race, bike safety event

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted May 14 - 7:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

St. George police are holding their annual Cops and Robbers race and Roll with Patrol event in celebration of Police Week.

How will lower levels impact major recreation gems in Utah?

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted May 14 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's water-based state parks remained a big draw last year. Lower levels tied to this year's record-low snowpack could create challenges this summer.

Supreme Court lets abortion pill mail delivery continue

Andrew Chung, Reuters  |  Posted May 14 - 6:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Supreme Court on Thursday again allowed the abortion pill mifepristone to be prescribed through telemedicine and dispensed by mail.

Nevada man threatens to blow up Utah Costco unless minority employees are fired, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted May 14 - 6:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

An arrest warrant has been issued for a Nevada man who police threatened to blow up a St. George Costco unless it fired minority employees.

Utah leaders encourage residents to join Walk 250 Challenge

Tyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted May 14 - 6:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah leaders are encouraging residents to get outside and explore the state's trails as part of the Walk 250 Challenge tied to America's 250th anniversary celebration.

Child hospitalized after falling from Riverton apartment complex window

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted May 14 - 5:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

A child fell from a third-story window of a Riverton apartment on Thursday.

Hundreds gather at Capitol to rally against Box Elder data center proposal

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted May 14 - 5:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hundreds gathered at the state Capitol to rally against the Box Elder County data center proposal, the latest initiative by foes opposed to the plans.

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Refreshing a room on a budget? Here's how to make it look brand new

Kathleen Clove, KSL  |  Posted May 14 - 4:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

Make your home feel welcoming again with a few simple changes and some help from KSL Classifieds.