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Sharks used as ocean sensors to aid hurricane research

Allyson Rae, WBBH  |  Posted May 25 - 2:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Scientists are exploring the use of tagged sharks as mobile ocean sensors to collect critical data for hurricane research and environmental studies.

With the desert cliffs as a backdrop, Tuacahn embraces all the ups and downs of open-air theater

Valerie Jones, Deseret News  |  Posted May 25 - 12:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tuacahn Amphitheatre has seen its fair share of the unexpected in the 31 years that it's been bringing live theater to southern Utah, from high winds and monsoon rains to snow flurries.

Here is every Utah state champion from the 2025-26 spring season

KSL Sports  |  Posted May 25 - 12:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Here's a list of every champion from baseball, softball, boys and girls lacrosse, boys soccer, girls golf, boys tennis and track and field during the 2025 spring season, courtesy of KSL and the Deseret News.

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Inside the ruins of the Grand Canyon Lodge

Eva Terry, Deseret News  |  Posted May 25 - 11:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

After wildfires destroyed the historic Grand Canyon Lodge, park officials are planning a rebuild that will preserve its legacy.

2 arrested in largest meth seizure in Idaho history, police say

Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted May 25 - 11:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two men were arrested on Wednesday after deputies said they seized the largest amount of methamphetamine at one time in Idaho history.

The origins of Memorial Day and how it has evolved

The Associated Press  |  Posted May 25 - 10:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

Memorial Day is officially about mourning fallen service members. But it has come to signal the unofficial start of summer and retail discounts.

Checking autocorrect to spell 'bougie' or 'ukulele'? You're not alone

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted May 25 - 10:08 a.m.  |  Save Story

Here's America's most misspelled word top 10 list.

Weber County home sustains estimated $250,000 in fire damage

Ashley Imlay, KSL  |  Posted May 25 - 9:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

A home in Weber County suffered severe damage in a fire on Sunday, police said.

Evacuations lifted as crews make progress on Christy Lane Wildfire in Iron County

Payton Davis, KSL  |  Updated May 25 - 9:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

Around 50 people are back in their homes Monday after being temporarily evacuated due to a human-caused fire Sunday night in Summit, Iron County.

Salt Lake City's newest trail comes with a flashy new art piece nearly 2,000 feet long

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted May 25 - 9:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City's new urban trail solves some east-west connection struggles, and it comes with what might be the state's longest continuous art piece.

Birthday reunion at St. Mark's honors boy who died during childbirth

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted May 25 - 8:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

A birthday celebration Friday at St. Mark's Hospital carried extra emotional weight, as a mother and father remembered their son who passed away during childbirth.

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From backyard to birdie: How indoor golf simulators are revolutionizing the game for homeowners

Backyard Office Utah  |  Posted May 25 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Without ever leaving home, you can take real swings at a screen that mirrors an actual course.

Airline miles may not go as far as the Iran war drives up fuel costs and summer fares

Ken Sweet, Associated Press  |  Posted May 25 - 7:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

Users of credit cards that accrue airline miles and points toward various travel perks are likely to find their balances won't take them as far this summer.

Utah's drought is worsening, but will projected El Niño offer relief this summer?

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted May 25 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Federal forecasters released new long-range weather models that signal some hope on the horizon for drought-stricken Utah.

Utah lawyers mull lawsuit to halt Salt Lake City immigrant detention center plans

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted May 24 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah lawyer says a team of attorneys is investigating a possible lawsuit to halt the federal proposal to build an immigrant detention center in Salt Lake City.

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'I feel freer than ever': Utah singer talks Latter-day Saint mission and life post-'American Idol'

Lottie Elizabeth Johnson, Deseret News  |  Posted May 24 - 8:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

In a recent interview, Liahona Olayan reflected on "American Idol," how serving a Latter-day Saint mission has made her a better artist and her new music.

Repeat child sex offender sentenced to 25 years in federal prison

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted May 24 - 8:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

A repeat child sex offender was sentenced last month to 25 years in federal prison for filming and photographing sexually explicit content of a child.

1 man killed in I-80 rollover in Tooele County

Payton Davis, KSL  |  Posted May 24 - 7:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man died Saturday night after his car rolled over off I-80 into a retention pond in Tooele County.

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Why your next 'miracle supplement' should be a jar of raw honey

Elden Foods  |  Posted May 24 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

One of the most powerful health boosters isn't found at your local pharmacy or through a high-end website. It comes straight from nature: high-quality, raw honey.

West High School Clinic helping remove barriers to teen mental healthcare

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted May 24 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

At West High School, a clinic is working to bring mental and physical healthcare closer to students by offering counseling, screenings and therapy right on campus.

1 suspected dead in Cedar City fire, police say

Ashley Imlay, KSL  |  Posted May 24 - 5:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

One person is suspected to have been killed in a fire that started Sunday afternoon in a trailer in Cedar City, police said.

A year later, no charges filed in Sandy stalking case

Daniella Rivera, KSL  |  Posted May 24 - 5:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lessons were learned and policies were changed were the result of a KSL investigation into a stalking case in Sandy. But a year later, no charges have been filed in the case.

A cancer patient leads his own parade

Peter Rosen, KSL  |  Posted May 24 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

At first glance, Zachary Proctor's paintings are just whimsical art designed to appeal to the younger clientele. But upon closer examination, the paintings tell a much deeper story.