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Billy Joel's much-hyped Utah return canceled after new medical diagnosis

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 23 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Billy Joel's long-awaited Utah return, which had already been postponed a year, will not happen after all.

Woman found dead near railroad tracks in Lehi

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted May 23 - 11:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

Police have identified a 45-year-old woman who was found dead near railroad tracks in Lehi on Thursday afternoon.

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How this Utah company is shaping the teaching of automotive classes

Young Automotive Group  |  Posted May 23 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

In the past five years, Young Collision Center has formed an impactful relationship with Ogden High School's automotive program.

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Female pedestrian hit, killed by semitruck on I-15 near St. George; highway reopens

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Updated May 23 - 11:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

Southbound I-15 was closed for several hours in Washington after a semitruck struck and killed a female pedestrian early Friday.

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US 6 reopened after trailer carrying cars rolled in southwest Utah County

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Updated May 23 - 11:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

A truck with a trailer carrying cars crashed on U.S. 6, temporarily closing westbound lanes of the highway near Eureka Friday morning. It has since been reopened.

Man who died while fleeing Utah troopers now linked to Las Vegas killing

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 23 - 11:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man who police say was killed in a crash while fleeing UHP troopers in Sevier County Tuesday has now been linked to a homicide investigation in Las Vegas.

Judge blocks Trump administration from revoking Harvard enrollment of foreign students

Reuters  |  Updated May 23 - 10:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from revoking Harvard University's ability to enroll foreign students, a move that ratcheted up White House efforts to conform practices in academia to President Trump's policies.

Trump re-escalates trade threats, takes aim at European Union, Apple

Akash Sriram, Reuters  |  Posted May 23 - 9:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump threatened once again on Friday to intensify his trade war, recommending a 50% tariff on European Union goods starting June 1, and warning Apple he may impose a 25% tariff on any iPhones manufactured outside the U.S.

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Is Ford's employee pricing real? Yes!

Jason Bell  |  Posted May 23 - 9:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

From hybrids, trucks and SUVs to full electrics, Ford's summer pricing event unlocks deep discounts for every kind of driver.

9 family-friendly activities to look out for this Memorial Day weekend

Brynn Carnesecca and Gabriela Fletcher, KSL.com  |  Posted May 23 - 8:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

Observe Memorial Day this weekend by staying up to date on all the festivities happening along the Wasatch Front.

Motorcyclist dies after hitting deer, being run over by other vehicle

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted May 23 - 8:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

A motorcyclist was killed in Duchesne County Thursday evening after hitting a deer and being run over by another vehicle, troopers said.

Unified police in Midvale shoot, kill person who may have been armed with knife

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 23 - 7:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

One person was shot and killed by Unified police early Friday during a confrontation near 165 W. 7200 South in Midvale.

'Disruptive collaboration': How Utah company is working to bring prescription drug prices down

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted May 23 - 6:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

Report shows CivicaScript provided significant savings to patients and insurers manufacturing its "proof-of-concept" drug at lower costs.

Music talent agent among dead after jet crashes into San Diego neighborhood

Julie Watson, Associated Press  |  Updated May 22 - 10:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

The music agency Sound Talent Group said Thursday that three of its employees died on the private plane that crashed into a San Diego neighborhood.

Ogden leaders unveil new Marshall White Center in the city's older, more diverse core

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted May 22 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ogden leaders unveiled the new Marshall White Center, a community center and recreational facility serving one of the city's most diverse neighborhoods.

Not done yet: Senate Republicans plan changes to House's Trump tax-cuts bill

Bo Erickson, Reuters  |  Posted May 22 - 10:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Senate Republicans said on Thursday they will seek substantial changes to President Donald Trump's sweeping tax and spending bill after it narrowly won approval in the House of Representatives.

'Our crown jewel': State, local officials mark opening of Weber-Morgan Children's Justice Center

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted May 22 - 9:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

The $6.5 million structure replaces the old center at 2408 Van Buren Ave., serving as the principal space where young victims of physical and sexual abuse, internet exploitation, and other crimes meet with police investigators and get medical exams.

Dinosaur tracks showing students the safe way to walk, bike to school

Brian Carlson, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 22 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Improving safety for young students walking or biking to class — Bike Utah and Salt Lake City are doing just that for students at Rose Park Elementary. On Thursday, they took dinosaur-sized steps to make it happen.

Senate votes to block California 2035 electric vehicle rules

David Shepardson, Reuters  |  Posted May 22 - 8:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Senate on Thursday voted to bar California's landmark plan to end the sale of gasoline-only vehicles by 2035 that has been adopted by 11 other states representing a third of the U.S. auto market.

Mortgage rates are climbing again. Here's what's happening

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted May 22 - 8:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Mortgage rates are up this week. The reason? A weaker market for U.S. Treasury bonds due to concerns about spending in President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill" that passed the House early Thursday.

Review: 'Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning' delivers big on action, story, fun

John Clyde for KSL.com  |  Posted May 22 - 7:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

Here's why I think "The Final Reckoning" is a brilliant addition to the already strong "Mission: Impossible" catalog.

Committee formed to search for new Utah State University president

Gabriela Fletcher, KSL.com  |  Posted May 22 - 7:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Board of Education announced a nine-person committee has been formed to find the new president of Utah State University and plans to begin accepting applications in the coming weeks.

Trump administration blocks Harvard's ability to enroll international students

Nate Raymond and Ted Hesson, Reuters  |  Posted May 22 - 6:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump's administration revoked Harvard University's ability to enroll international students on Thursday, and is forcing existing students to transfer to other schools or lose their legal status, the Department of Homeland Security said.

Mobile temple recommends soon available for Latter-day Saints

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted May 22 - 5:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints hopes to simplify the temple experience for members with mobile temple recommends becoming available in the next several weeks.

Man charged in West Valley home robbery, sex assault may have ties to Venezuelan gang

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated May 22 - 5:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

A DNA match led to the arrest of a man accused of forcing his way into a West Valley apartment in March, then sexually assaulting and robbing a woman.

UDOT warns of traffic delays of up to 30-55 minutes this Memorial Day weekend

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 22 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Memorial Day weekend could be especially busy across the country, including in Utah, according to transportation experts.

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Biggest Utah summer concerts of 2025

Kathleen Clove, KSL Classifieds  |  Posted May 22 - 4:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

Find last-minute deals on KSL Classifieds tickets for all the notable shows headed to Utah.

Midvale man accused of abusing teen he was 'married' to

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 22 - 4:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Midvale man has been arrested and accused of beating and sexually assaulting a teen girl who claims she is his "religious spouse."

Veteran educator Molly L. Hart will be Utah's next state school superintendent of public instruction

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted May 22 - 4:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The state's next state superintendent of public instruction will be a familiar face at the Utah State Board of Education offices.

Existing home sales unexpectedly fall in April

Lucia Mutikani, Reuters  |  Updated May 22 - 3:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Existing home sales unexpectedly fell in April despite a temporary drop in mortgage rates and increased supply, and could remain lackluster this year amid rising economic uncertainty.

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Adventure meets comfort — plan the ultimate family getaway at AutoCamp Zion

AutoCamp Zion  |  Posted May 22 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nestled just 20 minutes outside Zion National Park, AutoCamp Zion offers the perfect blend of outdoor adventure and the modern comforts of a boutique hotel — all just a few hours' drive from Utah's biggest cities.

Dutch motorcyclist killed in crash on US 6 in Emery County

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Updated May 22 - 2:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

A motorcyclist died Wednesday after crashing into the back of a semitruck on U.S. 6 in Horse Canyon in Emery County.

Southern Utah man faces federal charge accusing him of damaging ICE vehicle

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 22 - 2:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Santa Clara man is facing a federal charge accusing him of damaging an Immigrations and Custom Enforcement transit van.

Split Supreme Court blocks taxpayer-funded religious charter school

John Kruzel, Reuters  |  Updated May 22 - 2:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A split Supreme Court on Thursday blocked a bid led by two Catholic dioceses to establish in Oklahoma the nation's first taxpayer-funded religious charter school in a major case involving religious rights in American education.

Utahns encouraged to 'Drive Good' as 100 deadliest days of summer begins

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 22 - 2:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

The state launched its annual campaign Thursday to remind drivers to practice safe driving habits between the Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends.

Salt Lake's popular farmers market could soon go year-round. Can it turn Pioneer Park around?

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Updated May 22 - 2:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Salt Lake City Downtown Farmers Market could soon become a year-round event at Pioneer Park, as the city looks to improve the park's reputation.

Is Mike Lee the establishment now? Here's why some Lyman Republicans think so

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted May 22 - 1:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

The state GOP convention on Saturday cracked a faction of the Utah Republican Party that had held firm for more than a decade. By the time Sen. Mike Lee stepped down from the podium, he had become, in the minds of at least a few, a player in what they consider to be the state's establishment machine.

BYU eliminated from Big 12 baseball tournament with 4-1 loss to Arizona

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted May 22 - 1:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

Luke Anderson went 2-for-4 with a double, and Parker Goff was 2-for-3 with a double for BYU (28-17), which was playing in the postseason for the first time since 2022.

Federal judge blocks Trump administration plan to gut Education Department

Nate Raymond, Reuters  |  Updated May 22 - 12:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration on Thursday to reinstate more than 1,300 Department of Education employees whom Democratic-led states argued were being terminated en masse as part of an effort to dismantle the agency.

Utah woman faces state, federal charges in Salt Lake shooting

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 22 - 12:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Uintah County woman is facing state and federal charges accusing her of shooting at two people in Salt Lake City last month.

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This Utah school is producing world-class musicians — but that's not its main goal

Lottie Elizabeth Johnson, Deseret News  |  Posted May 22 - 11:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

Even after a decade, former students of the Gifted Music School find themselves coming back to contribute to a place that helped to give them a sense of purpose and belonging.

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New free guide to filing for Social Security benefits now available

B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors  |  Posted May 22 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

New free guide for Utah residents could help you decide the best time to file for Social Security benefits.

Trump confronts South Africa's Ramaphosa with claims of white genocide

Nandita Bose and Jeff Mason, Reuters  |  Posted May 22 - 11:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump meets South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in the Oval Office Wednesday. The tense White House meeting was reminiscent of Trump's February ambush of Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

WSU panelists debate public funding of religious charter schools as high court issues ruling

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted May 22 - 11:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Participants in a panel discussion at Weber State University put a spotlight on a U.S. Supreme Court case related to public funding of religious charter school.

House narrowly passes Trump's sweeping tax-cut bill, sends on to Senate

David Morgan and Bo Erickson, Reuters  |  Updated May 22 - 10:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Republican-controlled House of Representatives passed by a single vote a sweeping tax and spending bill that would enact much of President Donald Trump's policy agenda on Thursday and saddle the country with trillions of dollars in debt.

The Treasury unveils its plan to kill the penny

Chris Isidore and Matt Egan, CNN  |  Updated May 22 - 10:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Treasury is phasing out production of the penny and will soon stop putting new one-cent coins into circulation, the department said in a statement Thursday.

Utah veteran declared dead is alive and fighting for his pension

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 22 - 9:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Craig Haskell is a Utah National Guard veteran who looks very much alive, but he's dead. So declares the Department of Veterans Affairs. It seems like bad data entry could be the cause of his demise.

Dixie High star lacrosse athlete loses his arm in accident, but not his spirit to compete

Kathleen Clove, KSL.com  |  Posted May 22 - 9:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Everything was going right for St. George teen Ronnie Seaman. But a tragic accident left him with an amputated arm and his future in sports up in the air.

West Valley City family overcomes fire, health struggles to find gratitude

Debbie Worthen, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 22 - 8:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

A devastating house fire left the Treadway family without a home. It's just another hurdle in a year filled with challenges, but their gratitude remains unwavering.

As number of Utah bills enhancing penalties for crime grows, attorneys argue there's a better way

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted May 22 - 7:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

Defense attorneys argued Wednesday that lawmakers should take a more comprehensive approach after the Legislature has drastically increased the number of bills that enhance penalties for various crimes.

2 Utah men accused of stealing $70K in cash from laundromat

Daniel V. Ramirez, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted May 22 - 6:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two Utah men have been arrested and charged with stealing $70,000 in cash from D&L Cleaners in 2024 after the Fourth of July.

2 Israeli embassy staffers shot dead in downtown Washington, lone suspect held

Jasper Ward, Reuters  |  Updated May 22 - 6:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two Israeli embassy staffers, committed to Israel-Palestinian dialogue and about to get engaged, were killed by a lone gunman in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday night and a suspect who chanted pro-Palestine slogans was in custody, officials said.

Salt Lake City School District issues first of $730M school improvement bonds

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 22 - 6:13 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Salt Lake City School District has initiated the first steps toward a massive overhaul of its high schools, following a vote last year.

Controversial proposal to allow sale of federal land in Washington, Beaver counties hits dead end

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted May 21 - 10:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A controversial proposal to let several local governmental entities in Washington County buy around 10,000 acres of federal land to help them contend with growth has hit a dead end.

Kaysville fire causes more than $200,000 in damages

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted May 21 - 10:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

A fire Wednesday in Kaysville destroyed an electric car that was being charged in a driveway and damaged the garage of the adjacent home.

Epic Games' Fortnite returns to Apple App Store in US after nearly 5 years

Deborah Sophia and Kanjyik Ghosh, Reuters  |  Posted May 21 - 9:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Epic Games' wildly popular multiplayer shooter game "Fortnite" is available again on Apple's App Store in the U.S. from Tuesday, capping a ban of nearly five years.

Judge to decide if Utah County investigation can be used in defendant's other sex abuse case

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted May 21 - 9:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

A judge is now considering whether to bring information from a dismissed Utah County case against former therapist David Hamblin into his case of alleged sex abuse in Sanpete County.

Mississippi AG nearly collapses, is aided by Utah AG Brown during tour of the southern border

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted May 21 - 9:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

Temperatures at the southern border in Yuma, Ariz., teetered at the 100-degree line on Wednesday, as members of the Republican Attorneys General Association leadership took a tour of the U.S.-Mexico border.

Westlake students celebrate high-school graduation at former elementary schools

Brynn Carnesecca, KSL.com  |  Posted May 21 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The seniors from Westlake High School took the afternoon to visit teachers, younger students and the elementary schools that gave them their educational foundation.