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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.
Utah, federal officials urge bear safety after recent attacks in the West
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 15 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Utah and federal wildlife officials are advising hikers to be aware of bears as the peak outdoor recreation season begins after two high-profile incidents at Western national parks.
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.
Utah House speaker owns 25K acres not far from site of proposed Box Elder County data center
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted May 15 - 5:17 p.m. | Save Story
Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz owns more than 25,000 acres of land not far from the site of a planned large data center in Box Elder County, a review of property records shows.
UDOT closing I-15 in Lehi Friday night
Brian Carlson, KSL | Posted May 15 - 4:52 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Department of Transportation plans to close I-15 at 2100 North in Lehi on Friday starting at midnight to accommodate construction for the new 2100 North freeway project.
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.
Utah father arrested after forcibly shaving teen's hair, police say
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted May 15 - 4:02 p.m. | Save Story
An Eagle Mountain man was arrested Thursday for investigation of child torture and accused of forcibly shaving his teen daughter's hair.
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.
Middle East politics dominate Nate Blouin's interview with Hasan Piker
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted May 15 - 2:06 p.m. | Save Story
Nate Blouin said hiding the fact that he is a progressive Democrat to appear more moderate in Utah's 1st Congressional District race isn't what Utahns need — or want.
Cox declares state of emergency over late-season freeze that created crop losses
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 15 - 1:20 p.m. | Save Story
Gov. Spencer Cox issued a state of emergency on Friday over another piece of Utah's wacky winter weather.
Utah school employee took photos of students, created child sex abuse material, police say
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted May 15 - 12:39 p.m. | Save Story
A southern Utah man was arrested Thursday and accused of taking pictures of children at his elementary school and using AI to turn them into child sex abuse material.
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.
Church of Jesus Christ announces new temple to be built in Ecuador
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted May 15 - 11:33 a.m. | Save Story
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Thursday it is building its 385th temple in Otavalo, Ecuador.
Navigating cancer care: How nurse navigators help patients through treatment
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted May 15 - 10:58 a.m. | Save Story
A cancer diagnosis can bring many challenges, but one oncology nurse navigation program is helping patients feel more supported as they go through treatment.
Business & Tech »
Utah House speaker owns 25K acres not far from site of proposed Box Elder County data center
Education »
Summer, sunshine and science: Physics Day at Lagoon
- SLCC graduates nearly 3 dozen inmates at the Utah State Correctional Facility
- Alta High School cancels classes Thursday amid SafeUT tip 'being taken as a threat'
- Burgess Owens wants to ban federal education funds from promoting race, gender ideologies
- University of Utah, Utah Population Database harnessing AI to improve cancer patient outcomes
Environment »
Cox declares state of emergency over late-season freeze that created crop losses
- Coalition urges Congress to allocate $2B for drought mitigation along Colorado River
- Local forum discusses community questions about approved data center in Box Elder County
- How will lower levels impact major recreation gems in Utah?
- Hundreds gather at Capitol to rally against Box Elder data center proposal
Police & Courts »
Salt Lake police to expand drone first-responder program as it eyes safety, efficiency
- Sister of man killed by Taylorsville officer speaks out after manslaughter charge
- FBI offers $200K reward to catch ex-Air Force specialist wanted on espionage charges in Iran
- Supreme Court rebuffs Virginia Democrats in bid for new voting map
- Harvey Weinstein's third New York rape trial ends in mistrial
Politics »
US scraps deployment of 4,000 troops to Poland
- 'It's a miracle': Utah girl stuck with father in Colombia gets visa, returns home
- Utah health department has recouped much of $50M lost in drug rebates due to error
- Supreme Court rebuffs Virginia Democrats in bid for new voting map
- Louisiana senators pass new US House map; South Carolina plans for extra redistricting work
Religion »
Church of Jesus Christ announces new temple to be built in Ecuador
- Hindu statesman to lead invocations at 3 Utah meetings as part of effort to foster understanding
- Executive director of church missionary department dies of traumatic brain injury
- Guests joining Tabernacle Choir in California benefit concert to include Donny Osmond
- Is religion claiming a more prominent place in Utah's and America's K-12 classrooms?
Science »
Summer, sunshine and science: Physics Day at Lagoon
- Major esports tournament comes to downtown Salt Lake
- Local forum discusses community questions about approved data center in Box Elder County
- Meta and Google fund US kids' groups, as critics warn of social media risk
- University of Utah, Utah Population Database harnessing AI to improve cancer patient outcomes
Utah Counties »
Summer, sunshine and science: Physics Day at Lagoon
- Salt Lake police to expand drone first-responder program as it eyes safety, efficiency
- 'Such a special place': Joshua Bassett returns to Salt Lake City, gives message on recovery, faith
- Sister of man killed by Taylorsville officer speaks out after manslaughter charge
- 'It's a miracle': Utah girl stuck with father in Colombia gets visa, returns home
