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Rep. John Curtis speaks against rule that would limit use of public lands

Rep. John Curtis speaks against rule that would limit use of public lands

Ariel Harmer, Deseret News  |  Posted May 1 - 4:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Several Utah representatives introduced legislation last week to withdraw a proposed rule they say would stop state-level management of public lands and block land from important uses.
'She didn't like me': Friends testify about Chad Daybell's comments about missing girl

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'She didn't like me': Friends testify about Chad Daybell's comments about missing girl

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Updated May 1 - 4:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

The man who performed the autopsy on Tammy Daybell showed jurors photos of the procedure and spoke about what he saw that made him conclude she died by homicide.
Prosecutors seek September retrial for Harvey Weinstein after rape conviction was tossed

Prosecutors seek September retrial for Harvey Weinstein after rape conviction was tossed

Associated Press  |  Posted May 1 - 4:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Prosecutors have asked for a September retrial for Harvey Weinstein, who was back in a New York courtroom for the first time since his 2020 rape conviction was overturned by an appeals court last week.
Have You Seen This? Conductor films EF-3 tornado as it passes over his train

Have You Seen This? Conductor films EF-3 tornado as it passes over his train

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted May 1 - 3:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

A conductor in his stopped train in Nebraska as an EF-3 tornado passed overhead filmed the close encounter.
Cox, other GOP governors express solidarity for Jewish American Heritage Month

Cox, other GOP governors express solidarity for Jewish American Heritage Month

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted May 1 - 3:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signed a letter with 26 other Republican governors on Wednesday expressing solidarity with Jewish Americans.
Biden holds 1 point lead over Trump, poll shows

Biden holds 1 point lead over Trump, poll shows

Jason Lange, Reuters  |  Posted May 1 - 2:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Joe Biden holds a marginal lead over Donald Trump ahead of the November presidential election as the Republican candidate is mired in a state court fighting charges he falsified business records, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll that closed on Tuesday.
The transfer portal story of Marcus Adams Jr. is different than others in college sports

The transfer portal story of Marcus Adams Jr. is different than others in college sports

Ben Criddle for KSL.com  |  Posted May 1 - 1:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Marcus Adams is keenly aware of all the noise around his transfer, and has unfortunately been privy to a lot of the talk regarding his circumstance.
Herriman woman charged with abusing foster child

Herriman woman charged with abusing foster child

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 1 - 1:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Herriman woman is facing a charge of aggravated child abuse.
Federal Reserve says interest rates will stay at 2-decade high until inflation further cools

Federal Reserve says interest rates will stay at 2-decade high until inflation further cools

Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press  |  Updated May 1 - 1:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday emphasized that inflation has remained stubbornly high in recent months and said it doesn't plan to cut interest rates until it has "greater confidence" that price increases are slowing sustainably to its 2% target.
Driver with blood alcohol level nearly 5 times the legal limit accused of hitting school bus

Driver with blood alcohol level nearly 5 times the legal limit accused of hitting school bus

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 1 - 1:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police arrested a man Tuesday who they say was intoxicated when he hit a school bus with children on board.
Magna man charged with kidnapping, beating woman for 3 days

Magna man charged with kidnapping, beating woman for 3 days

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 1 - 12:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Magna man is facing nearly a dozen felony charges accusing him of holding a woman captive in his room for three days and sexually and physically assaulting her during that time.
Hill Air Force Base announces 2 fiery new acts for summer air show with Thunderbirds

Hill Air Force Base announces 2 fiery new acts for summer air show with Thunderbirds

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted May 1 - 12:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Pearl Harbor reenactment and an extreme pyrotechnic air and ground team will join regular crowd favorites at the Hill Air Force Base air show in June.
CDC warns of multistate E. coli outbreak tied to walnuts

CDC warns of multistate E. coli outbreak tied to walnuts

Jen Christensen, CNN  |  Updated May 1 - 11:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

The CDC is warning of a multistate E. coli outbreak tied to walnuts. The affected walnuts were sold in stores in several states, including Utah.
Looking to buy an adventure bike? Here's what you need to know

Looking to buy an adventure bike? Here's what you need to know

Young Powersports  |  Posted May 1 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

If you are looking to expand your riding possibilities, here's what you should know about adventure bikes.
Churches keep closing. Here's one way you can help

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Churches keep closing. Here's one way you can help

Kelsey Dallas, Deseret News  |  Posted May 1 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Amid a decline in religious engagement, churches across the country are struggling to stay open.
U. protest organizer arrested, released from jail

U. protest organizer arrested, released from jail

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 1 - 10:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man who police say helped organize protests at Presidents Circle on the University of Utah campus for two consecutive nights was arrested Tuesday and later released.
Several TRAX projects planned for 2024. Here's how they will impact service

Several TRAX projects planned for 2024. Here's how they will impact service

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 1 - 10:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Transit Authority officials released the schedule for TRAX service maintenance projects that will exist over its service area between May and October, which may cause some delays.
Police search for suspects after diamonds stolen from St. George jewelry store

Police search for suspects after diamonds stolen from St. George jewelry store

Mori Kessler, St. George News  |  Posted May 1 - 9:58 a.m.  |  Save Story

A theft at a jewelry store brought police officers to the Promenade at Red Cliffs shopping center on Monday evening after a man fled the area with diamonds in hand.
Parents frustrated after Mt. Nebo Middle School evacuated after 3 threats in 2 weeks

Parents frustrated after Mt. Nebo Middle School evacuated after 3 threats in 2 weeks

Lauren Steinbrecher, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 1 - 9:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

Parents expressed irritation over a bomb threat toward Mt. Nebo Middle School which led to a campus-wide evacuation, the third threat against the school in two weeks.

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