Protester arrested outside University of Utah commencement ceremonies

Steep road to Powder Mountain in Weber County getting runaway truck ramp

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted May 3 - 8:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

The steep road to Powder Mountain, site of two fatal motor vehicle crashes since 2018 stemming from brake failure, will be getting a runaway truck ramp.

Idaho woman whose son died fighting in Ukraine travels to nation, shares healing experience

Andrea Olson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted May 3 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

An Idaho mother who lost her son in 2022 after he fought in Ukraine recently returned from a trip to Ukraine and said it was healing to walk the streets her son did and serve the people.

Trump trial hears Michael Cohen was 'despondent' he was denied a government post

Jack Queen, Brendan Pierson and Andy Sullivan, Reuters  |  Posted May 3 - 7:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Donald Trump's longtime fixer Michael Cohen was upset not to be offered a top job in Trump's administration after the Republican businessman-turned-politician won the 2016 presidential election, according to testimony at Trump's criminal hush money trial.

Sony Pictures and private equity firm interested in buying Paramount for $26B

Matt Ott and Paul Harloff, Associated Press  |  Posted May 3 - 6:56 a.m.  |  Save Story

Sony Pictures and Apollo Global Management have expressed interest in buying Paramount Global for $26 billion, a source says.

Rejection to billion-dollar success: Jamie Kern Lima shares business journey at UVU graduation

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted May 2 - 11:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Before creating what would eventually become the largest luxury makeup brand in the country, University of Utah's 2024 commencement speaker Jamie Kern Lima experienced years of failures and rejections.

UDOT launches volunteer litter-cleanup program to Keep Utah Beautiful

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted May 2 - 10:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox helped the Utah Department of Transportation launch its new litter-cleanup program, Keeping Utah Beautiful, by helping to clean up some Salt Lake County roadways.

IRS acts to address wide disparity in audit rates between Black taxpayers and other filers

Fatima Hussein, Associated Press  |  Updated May 2 - 9:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

The IRS says it's taken steps to address a wide disparity in audit rates between Black taxpayers and others filers. And the agency is more closely examining the returns of larger numbers of wealthy people and major companies.

'Brave men': Utah police memorialize 2 officers who died in the line of duty

Sky Mundell, KSL.com  |  Posted May 2 - 9:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah police officers and others gathered Thursday to add two new names to the memorial dedicated to law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty.

From T-ball to bee ball: Beekeeper Matt Hilton revels in 'surreal' experience after his MLB heroics

Don Riddell and Ben Church, CNN  |  Posted May 2 - 8:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Beekeeper Matt Hilton said the last few days have been "crazy" after becoming the latest star of Major League Baseball.

Almost a decade in the making, new bicycle hub aims to close Utah transportation gaps

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 2 - 8:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

A nonprofit that aims to reduce transportation gaps one bicycle at a time celebrated the opening of its new flagship location.

Cinco de Mayo marks a Mexican historical event, but many events are slated for Utah

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted May 2 - 7:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

Cinco de Mayo, marking Mexico's victory over invading French forces on May 5, 1862, looms and numerous activities featuring Mexican music and folkloric dancing are scheduled around Utah.

Democratic congressional candidate in Utah withdraws after defending Jan. 6 participants

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted May 2 - 7:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Democratic congressional candidate Brian Adams has withdrawn from the 2nd District race after party members took issue with his positions defending some Jan. 6 participants and criticizing President Joe Biden.

Dwyane Wade, Michelle Obama headline 2nd day of Qualtrics summit in Utah

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted May 2 - 7:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Around 10,000 people poured into the Salt Palace Convention Center this week for the Qualtrics X4 summit to network, collaborate and hear from a star-studded lineup of speakers that included Dwyane Wade and Michelle Obama.

Man says his emotional support alligator has gone missing

Associated Press  |  Updated May 2 - 6:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Pennsylvania man says his emotional support alligator named Wally has gone missing amid the coastal marshes of Georgia. Joie Henney's alligator has attracted thousands of social media followers over the years.

Review: 'The Fall Guy' takes a big leap and lands on its feet

John Clyde for KSL.com  |  Posted May 2 - 5:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Here are some reasons "The Fall Guy" fell with style and made for a wildly entertaining and fun movie.

Over 12,000 medications gathered in Utah as part of Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Eliza Pace, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 2 - 5:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

The 26th annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day resulted in over 12,000 pounds of prescription drugs turned in. 

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Your guide to Memorial Day weekend in Utah

Kathleen Clove, Utah.com  |  Posted May 2 - 5:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

You know summer is just around the corner when grills start firing and potatoes start salading. And the unofficial harbinger of sandal season? Memorial Day. Whether you celebrate by attending an official event, camping in Utah or hitting the road, Utah.com has a list of ideas for your holiday kickoff.

'We might save a life': Utah goalie Connor Ingram a finalist for Masterton trophy

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted May 2 - 5:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

Connor Ingram was done. In January 2021, the Utah goalkeeper woke up in a Dallas hotel and just wanted to go home.

Fresh chaos, arrests on US college campuses as police flatten camp at UCLA

Lisa Richwine and Omar Younis, Reuters  |  Updated May 2 - 4:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police forcibly removed scores of defiant pro-Palestinian protesters at several colleges on Thursday, including taking down an encampment at UCLA in a jarring scene that underscored the heightened chaos that has erupted at universities this week.