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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Salt Lake father kills 6-year-old son before shooting himself, police say
Pat Reavy and Carter Williams, KSL.com | Updated May 21 - 12:07 p.m. | Save Story
The bodies of a Salt Lake man and his 6-year-old son were found in their home, dead of an apparent murder-suicide, over the weekend after police were asked to conduct a welfare check.
Utahns fighting for refunds on postponed Aerosmith concert
Matt Gephardt, KSL-TV | Posted May 21 - 11:22 a.m. | Save Story
A Utah man purchased Aerosmith tickets back when the show was scheduled in 2023, but the show got pushed to a day that no longer works for him. He decided to Get Gephardt when his quest for a refund hit a dead end.
Latter-day Saint missionary husband follows wife in death, days after tragic accident
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted May 21 - 10:46 a.m. | Save Story
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Tuesday that Elder Paul Hardin has died days after his wife, Sister Mary Hardin, following a traffic accident in California.
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Why Zach Wilson's pro day performance at BYU continues to fuel debate
Dick Harmon, Deseret News | Posted May 21 - 10:38 a.m. | Save Story
Three years after one of Wilson's passes during pro day went viral, the question is still asked: Did that toss earn him the No. 2 pick in the 2021 NFL draft?
Patrick Kinahan: Former All-Star's NBA career has languished since leaving Utah
Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com | Posted May 21 - 10:32 a.m. | Save Story
Generational wealth and not much by way of accomplishment on the basketball court basically has defined his seven seasons since Gordon Hayward left the Utah Jazz.
Sen. Mitt Romney, other lawmakers say Biden's student debt relief plan would burden taxpayers
Hanna Seariac, Deseret News | Posted May 21 - 10:03 a.m. | Save Story
Utah Sen. Mitt Romney is urging President Joe Biden to halt the latest plan for student debt relief.
Flight attendant pleads not guilty to attempting to record teen girl in airplane bathroom
Steve Leblanc, Associated Press | Posted May 21 - 9:34 a.m. | Save Story
An American Airlines flight attendant who authorities say tried to secretly record video of a 14-year-old girl using an airplane bathroom in September has pleaded not guilty to attempted exploitation of a child.
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