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UTA plan to extend FrontRunner service in Utah County picks up steam

UTA plan to extend FrontRunner service in Utah County picks up steam

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 21 - 8:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah transit officials are holding four meetings about their plans to extend FrontRunner service to Payson as the project heats up.
Matthew Perry's death under investigation over ketamine level found in actor's blood

Matthew Perry's death under investigation over ketamine level found in actor's blood

The Associated Press  |  Posted May 21 - 8:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

An investigation has been opened into the death of Matthew Perry and how the "Friends" actor received the anesthetic ketamine, which was ruled a contributing factor in his death.
Sandy man charged with filming unknowing people through their windows

Sandy man charged with filming unknowing people through their windows

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 21 - 7:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Sandy man is facing charges of voyeurism accusing him of recording people with his phone through their windows.
Utah Inland Port Authority mulling 10th inland port site in Carbon, Emery counties

Utah Inland Port Authority mulling 10th inland port site in Carbon, Emery counties

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted May 21 - 7:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Inland Port Authority officials are considering an inland port site spread over 2,185 acres in Carbon and Emery counties in a bid to spur the region's economy.
New Santa Clara-Ivins police chief says he felt he was destined for the job

New Santa Clara-Ivins police chief says he felt he was destined for the job

Chris Reed, St. George News  |  Posted May 21 - 6:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jaron Studley will take the reins of the department from Bob Flowers, who, after 16 years, is leaving his position with the Santa Clara-Ivins Police Department in Washington County to become the new chief of security for Black Desert Resort.
Man killed in Uintah County rollover

Man killed in Uintah County rollover

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted May 21 - 6:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man was killed early Tuesday after his car left the roadway and rolled near Naples, Uintah County.
A glimpse into the future of urban air travel with Utah's first vertiport demonstration

A glimpse into the future of urban air travel with Utah's first vertiport demonstration

Kiersten Nunez, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 21 - 5:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

An empty parking lot in Layton has been transformed into the stage for Utah's first vertiport demonstration, offering a vision of the future of urban air travel.
Sarah Jane Weaver named editor of Deseret News

Sarah Jane Weaver named editor of Deseret News

Deseret News  |  Posted May 21 - 4:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Longtime journalist and editor Sarah Jane Weaver has been named editor of the Deseret News, joining executive editor Doug Wilks and publisher Burke Olsen in top leadership positions of the nearly 174-year-old publication.
Congo names 3rd American in foiled coup as mourners in Utah remember plot leader

Congo names 3rd American in foiled coup as mourners in Utah remember plot leader

Jessica Donati, Associated Press  |  Posted May 21 - 4:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Congo has released the name of the third American involved a foiled coup plot in Kinshasa as family members in Utah gathered to mourn the leader of the ill-fated attack targeting the presidential palace over the weekend.
5th grader doles out THC gummies at North Ogden school; parent under investigation

5th grader doles out THC gummies at North Ogden school; parent under investigation

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 21 - 3:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

An elementary school student in North Ogden recently brought a bag of THC gummies to school from home, believing they were candy, and shared them with other students, police say.
Horrific nightmares may signal oncoming flare of these chronic diseases, study says

Horrific nightmares may signal oncoming flare of these chronic diseases, study says

Sandee LaMotte, CNN  |  Posted May 21 - 2:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Vivid, disturbing nightmares may be a sign of a newly developing autoimmune disorder or an upcoming flare of existing disease, experts say.
'No scientific evidence' Tammy Daybell died of homicide, defense pathologist says

'No scientific evidence' Tammy Daybell died of homicide, defense pathologist says

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Updated May 21 - 2:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dr. Kathy Raven, a forensic pathologist from California, contradicted autopsy results Tuesday that show Tammy Daybell died of asphyxiation, and that her cause of death was homicide.
Advocates urge officials to include affordable housing in new sports and entertainment district

Advocates urge officials to include affordable housing in new sports and entertainment district

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Posted May 21 - 1:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

Advocates for Utahns experiencing or at-risk for homelessness are prompting Salt Lake City to mandate the inclusion of deeply affordable housing in the proposed sports and entertainment district.
Biden's approval rating falls to lowest level in nearly two years, poll shows

Biden's approval rating falls to lowest level in nearly two years, poll shows

Jason Lange, Reuters  |  Updated May 21 - 1:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Joe Biden's public approval rating this month fell to its lowest level in almost two years, tying the lowest reading of his presidency in a warning sign for his reelection effort, a poll showed.
Senate Dems try to resurrect border bill; Lee and Republicans say it's just playing politics

Senate Dems try to resurrect border bill; Lee and Republicans say it's just playing politics

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted May 21 - 1:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Senate Democratic leadership is bringing back a bipartisan stand-alone border policy package, but Utah Sen. Mike Lee and others say the proposal is likely dead on arrival.
Body of missing semi driver who crashed into Deer Creek Reservoir found in cab

Body of missing semi driver who crashed into Deer Creek Reservoir found in cab

Cassidy Wixom and Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated May 21 - 12:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

The body of a missing semitruck driver was recovered Tuesday after the semi's cab was pulled out of Deer Creek Reservoir. The rig crashed into the reservoir Monday night.
What to do if you spot a cougar this summer

What to do if you spot a cougar this summer

Emma Everett Johnson, KSL.com  |  Posted May 21 - 12:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

For many Utahns, summer means more time in the mountains — and as a result, more potential encounters with mountain lions.
Teen kidnapping investigation leads to fatal police shooting in Millcreek

Teen kidnapping investigation leads to fatal police shooting in Millcreek

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated May 21 - 12:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

Officers responding to a report of a 15-year-old who was kidnapped and being held hostage ended up shooting and killing an armed person in Millcreek, according to Unified police.
EPA grants $1M to Murray, Spanish Fork to help redevelop contaminated areas

EPA grants $1M to Murray, Spanish Fork to help redevelop contaminated areas

Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News  |  Posted May 21 - 12:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Monday is giving $1 million to a pair of Utah cities struggling to revive contaminated areas within their boundaries.

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