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Muslim pilgrims perform Hajj rituals under intense heat as Eid al-Adha celebrations start

Baraa Anwer and Mariam Fam, Associated Press  |  Posted May 27 - 6:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Pilgrims in Saudi Arabia threw pebbles at a large pillar in a symbolic ritual during the final days of Hajj. This act is seen as a symbolic stoning of the devil.

Watch: Democratic hopefuls face off in congressional primary debate

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted May 27 - 6:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Four Democrats vying for the nomination to Utah's 1st Congressional District seat will face off Wednesday in a debate ahead of the primary election on June 23.

Celeste Maloy honors the Utah soldiers behind Korean War 'miracle' on 75th anniversary

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted May 27 - 6:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

On the 75th anniversary of the Miracle of Gapyeong, Utah Rep. Celeste Maloy visited the Korean War memorial in Seoul, South Korea, to honor the soldiers from the Beehive State.

Head-on crash leaves 1 dead in southern Utah

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted May 27 - 5:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man was killed in a head-on crash in Washington County on Wednesday.

Washington tourist pleads not guilty in monk seal rock case, barred from Hawaii beaches

Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Associated Press  |  Updated May 27 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A tourist from Washington state pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges accusing him of hurling a coconut-sized rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal.

Semitruck fire forces temporary closure of eastbound I-80 in Parleys Canyon

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted May 27 - 4:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A semitruck caught fire Wednesday along I-80 in Parleys Canyon, causing a road closure.

Have You Seen This? Creepy dog scares owner half to death

Grant Olsen for KSL  |  Posted May 27 - 3:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

I've got a few questions after watching this clip. First, what is the dog doing up on the table?

Data center official counters worries about project footprint; foes raise new concerns

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted May 27 - 3:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

An official involved in the Box Elder County data center project countered worries its footprint will be excessive while foes raised new concerns with the initiative.

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Virginia City, Nevada: A perfectly preserved piece of the American West

Virginia City  |  Posted May 27 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

For travelers from Utah looking for a summer road trip that combines history, mountain scenery, quirky events and genuine Nevada character, Virginia City delivers something increasingly rare.

Salt Lake City has 2 new bike trails, but will they last?

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted May 27 - 2:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City's two newest bike projects were the subject of a new law before officially opening. Adjustments to them are still being considered.

New audit finds 'small handful' of noncitizens on Utah voter rolls

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated May 27 - 2:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

An audit of the more than 2 million registered voters in Utah found just a few dozen who are not American citizens, the lieutenant governor's office announced Wednesday.

How Utah climbed to the top of MLB expansion conversation

Brian Preece, KSL  |  Posted May 27 - 1:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

If Major League Baseball finally expands for the first time since 1998, Utah is no longer a long shot. It is squarely in the middle of the conversation.

WHO urges ceasefire in Congo to contain Ebola as cases surge

Reuters  |  Updated May 27 - 1:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The head of the World Health Organization on Wednesday called for a ceasefire ​in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo in order to contain an Ebola outbreak.

You should be dancing, yeah. Moving to music offers all kinds of benefits as you age

Anita Snow, Associated Press  |  Updated May 27 - 12:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Carol Ross can't stop smiling at dance practice as she shouts out the steps of a routine to members of her tap and jazz troupe for women age 50 and older.

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The one upgrade homeowners forget during a remodel (but regret later)

Gillette Services  |  Posted May 27 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

What many homeowners don't realize is that remodeling a home without considering the HVAC system can lead to comfort issues, higher energy bills, and costly fixes down the road.

Firefighters see concerning 'color' on hillsides in Salt Lake County

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted May 27 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

On Tuesday, Unified Fire Authority toured a KSL crew around an area at the mouth of Butterfield Canyon to explain what is so concerning to the team about the current fire conditions.

5 of 7 trapped in Laos cave found alive, rescuers say

Kocha Olarn, Sophie Tanno and Chris Lau, CNN  |  Updated May 27 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Five of the seven villagers who became trapped in a cave that flooded in Laos were found alive by rescuers Wednesday, in an incident echoing the dramatic 2018 rescue of teenage soccer players in Thailand.

A Winter Olympics in NYC? Here's what New York's governor just said

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted May 27 - 10:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

It's no secret that there's been interest in another Olympics for Lake Placid, New York. And with Gov. Kathy Hochul on board, New York's interest could someday pit it against Utah.

Blood testing is now included in screening recommendations for colon and rectal cancer

Jacqueline Howard, CNN  |  Updated May 27 - 10:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

The American Cancer Society is adding some new testing options to its screening guideline for colorectal cancers – and for the first time, that includes a blood test.

Salt Lake man killed roommate, wrapped him in plastic in 'especially heinous' crime, police say

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted May 27 - 9:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Salt Lake man has been arrested for investigation of murder in the beating death of his roommate. The victim was found Monday wrapped in garbage bags and plastic, police say.

JD Vance: Fraudsters are stealing from vulnerable Americans, not just taxpayers

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted May 27 - 9:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Vice President JD Vance held a roundtable discussion with leadership in the Task Force to Eliminate Fraud and attorneys general from around the country.

Median pay for CEOs up nearly 6% in 2025, but some compensation packages were eye-popping

Associated Press  |  Updated May 27 - 8:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

The typical CEO compensation package rose nearly 6% in 2025 to $17.7 million, as company boards rewarded their top executives for bigger profits and higher stock prices.

Utah father of 3 killed in paragliding accident remembered as adventurous and charismatic

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted May 27 - 8:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

A family remembers a Utah man killed in a Draper paragliding accident earlier this month.