Provo Power crew helping bring electricity to Navajo Nation homes

Why writing by hand beats typing for enhancing memory, learning

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted May 18 - 8:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

At a time when schools are abandoning teaching cursive, and texting and typing overtake penning notes by significant margins, science suggests that writing things down by hand set them in memory better, enhancing learning.

Protecting your car from the growing risk of keyless vehicle thefts

Kelvin Chan, Associated Press  |  Posted May 18 - 8:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Many newer cars use wireless key fobs and push-button starters. The technology makes it more convenient for you to get into your vehicle, but it also makes things easier for thieves.

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Should you be worried about the ringing in your ears?

Timpanogos Hearing & Tinnitus  |  Posted May 18 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

While most people learn to ignore it, it can be a source of anxiety, sleeplessness or even depression for some.

Utah golf: Tony Finau rides PGA Championship waves to top-10 mark after 36 holes

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted May 17 - 10:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Rose Park native finished 27 holes without a birdie, hit some trouble on the back nine, and recovered to shot 2-under 69 and four shots back of the lead Friday at Valhall.

Kouri Richins' attorney asks the court to take Summit County prosecutors off her case

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted May 17 - 10:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kouri Richins' attorney said prosecutors have been listening to privileged calls and restricting Richins' ability to communicate with her attorneys.

Breast MRI is helping detect cancer in high-risk patients

Emma Benson, KSL-TV  |  Updated May 17 - 10:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Intermountain Health is working on new advances in breast cancer screening by transforming early detection.

Late goal in North Carolina makes it 4 straight losses for Utah Royals

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Updated May 17 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

For 75 minutes on Friday in North Carolina it looked like the Utah Royals' losing streak would end at three games as both teams were held scoreless.

Utah has more people who adhere to a specific religion than any other state

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted May 17 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A report released on Friday shows that Utah has more religious adherents by percentage than any other state, by far.

A college puts the 'cat' into 'education' by giving Max an honorary 'doctor of litter-ature' degree

Associated Press  |  Updated May 17 - 8:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Vermont university has bestowed the honorary degree of "doctor of litter-ature" on a cat named Max who has become a beloved member of its community.

Bob Flowers retires as Santa Clara-Ivins police chief; Ivins City Council to pick new top cop

Chris Reed, St. George News  |  Posted May 17 - 6:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

There will be a new police chief in Ivins and Santa Clara.

Boeing faces multiple probes after mid-air MAX door plug blowout

Deborah Sophia, Reuters  |  Updated May 17 - 6:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Boeing is facing heightened scrutiny from U.S. regulators and prosecutors into its safety and quality practices following the Jan. 5 panel blowout on an Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9.

Summit County to acquire largest open space in its history for $55 million

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted May 17 - 5:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

After receiving funding from the U.S. Forest Service, Summit County is set to act on its exclusive option to purchase the 910 Ranch, a property bigger than the entire city of Millcreek, and turn it into a wildlife sanctuary.

Dabney Coleman, actor who specialized in curmudgeons, dies at 92

Mark Kennedy, Associated Press  |  Posted May 17 - 5:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dabney Coleman, the mustachioed character actor who specialized in smarmy villains like the chauvinist boss in "9 to 5" and the nasty TV director in "Tootsie," has died. He was 92.

Riverton man died in deplorable conditions, police say; daughter charged with abuse

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 17 - 4:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Riverton woman is facing a charge of aggravated abuse of a vulnerable adult after her father was found deceased in their house, where police allegedly found he lived in deplorable conditions.

Ted Wilson remembered as 'respected' mayor, outdoorsman and family man

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 17 - 4:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

Friends, family and acquaintances of Ted Wilson held a public memorial service for the former Salt Lake City mayor at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Friday. Wilson died April 11 at the age of 84.

Review: 'IF' isn't a perfect movie, but it's a great family night out

John Clyde for KSL.com  |  Posted May 17 - 4:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

Here are some reasons "IF" is a great friend of family movie night and a couple of reasons it's not your best friend.

Judge pushes decision to next week on Alec Baldwin's indictment in fatal 2021 shooting

Morgan Lee, Associated Press  |  Updated May 17 - 3:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

A New Mexico judge plans to rule next week on a grand jury indictment against Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting on the set of the Western movie "Rust."

Have You Seen This? Raccoon chased by staff with trash can during soccer game

Amy Woodyatt and Jacob Lev, CNN  |  Posted May 17 - 3:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

A furry pitch invader paused a Major League Soccer play on Wednesday during a match between the Philadelphia Union and New York City FC.

Justice Alito's home flew flag upside down after Trump's 'Stop the Steal' claims, report says

Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press  |  Updated May 17 - 3:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin says Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito should recuse himself from cases related to the 2020 election and the 2021 Capitol insurrection after a report about an upside-down American flag outside his home.