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'My roots are Peruvian': Peruvians in Utah cast ballots in nation's presidential contest
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated June 8 - 1:52 p.m. | Save Story
Peruvians living abroad may vote in the nation's presidential elections, and many in Utah flocked to a polling place in Salt Lake City to cast ballots.
Motorcyclist killed in crash with semi on Mountain View Corridor in Herriman
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Updated June 8 - 12:37 p.m. | Save Story
A motorcyclist was killed Monday in a collision with a semi truck that closed Mountain View Corridor for several hours in Herriman.
Utahns' love/hate relationship with artificial intelligence
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted June 8 - 10:23 a.m. | Save Story
A new Deseret News poll reveals a marked disconnect when it comes to Utahns' feelings about AI, versus the data complexes that underpin the fast-advancing technology sector.
Why there's a 9-foot-tall piano sitting outside of Abravanel Hall
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated June 8 - 6:17 a.m. | Save Story
A 9-foot-tall playable piano art piece draws attention to an event coming to Salt Lake City this month, but it also might inspire new players.
'Not as different as you think': LGBTQ community, allies gather for annual Utah Pride Parade
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted June 7 - 6:15 p.m. | Save Story
Tens of thousands of LGBTQ community members and their allies gathered for the annual Utah Pride Parade through downtown Salt Lake City.
Utah's startup culture is thriving. So why are some college programs showing decline?
Aleigha Marie McDonough, KSL | Posted June 7 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
Entrepreneurship in Utah and across the United States has remained strong in recent years, but the latest statistics show a slight decrease in participation in Utah's collegiate entrepreneurial programs.
Majority of Utah law enforcement agencies still not following sexual assault data law
Daniella Rivera, KSL | Posted June 7 - 12:03 p.m. | Save Story
More than half of Utah's law enforcement agencies have failed to comply with a state law requiring them to report sexual assault case data for the second consecutive year.
Driver accused of shooting at another man in road rage confrontation
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted June 7 - 8:35 a.m. | Save Story
A man who police say shot at another vehicle on I-15 has been charged.
Researcher hopes Utahns remember sacrifice of 'D-Day 5'
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted June 6 - 10:35 p.m. | Save Story
On the 82nd anniversary of D-Day on Saturday, a researcher hopes others would remember Utah's "D-Day Five."
How the Utah prison redesigned inmate healthcare to save taxpayer dollars
Mallory Mailloux, Deseret News | Posted June 6 - 9:03 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Department of Health and Human Services decided to buy dialysis machines for the Utah State Correctional Facility, and it's made a difference for many inmates.
Youth sports are pricing out families. The Millers want to change that
Krysyan Edler, Deseret News | Posted June 6 - 7:02 p.m. | Save Story
A new fundraising campaign hopes to increase access to youth sports for children across the state of Utah.
Climbing therapy helps burn survivors reach new heights
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted June 6 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
A program run by University of Utah Health's Burn Center is helping burn survivors to literally climb their way above it all.
Tech meets travel with this new Utah-based startup
Emily Walker, Deseret News | Posted June 6 - 4:32 p.m. | Save Story
Innovation is adding convenience to many parts of daily life. In Salt Lake City, travel is becoming one of them, and Bringit is one of the companies seeking to create said convenience.
Woman crossing street hit, killed by vehicle in Salt Lake City
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted June 6 - 11:16 a.m. | Save Story
A woman crossing the street in Salt Lake City was hit and killed by a vehicle Friday night.
Diaper cost keeps many people in poverty. Here's how to help
Mallory Mailloux, Deseret News | Posted June 6 - 8:11 a.m. | Save Story
Doulas of Utah is partnering with the Utah Food Bank, which runs the state's diaper bank, to hold a diaper drive for the community from June 15 to July 6.
Second lawsuit takes aim at Box Elder County data center project
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted June 5 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
A second lawsuit has been filed in Salt Lake County targeting the controversial Box Elder County data center project, already focus of legal action in Box Elder County.
2 sitting GOP lawmakers battle each other in Utah Senate primary
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted June 5 - 8:35 p.m. | Save Story
Voters across Utah are receiving their ballots this week for the upcoming primary election, and they'll notice two familiar faces battling each other for a state Senate seat.
Salt Lake police conduct enforcement around '999 Ride'
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted June 5 - 6:04 p.m. | Save Story
Police closely monitored Salt Lake City's weekly "999 Ride" on Thursday after rising complaints about traffic disruptions and safety concerns as hundreds of cyclists participated.
