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Tornado kills multiple people in Iowa as powerful storms again tear through Midwest
Hannah Fingerhut, Scott Mcfetridge and Margery A. Beck, Associated Press | Posted May 22 - 9:10 a.m. | Save Story
Multiple people were killed when a tornado tore through a small Iowa town and left a wide swath of obliterated homes, crumpled cars and splintered trees.
Chad Daybell murder trial nearing an end as defense calls more witnesses
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted May 22 - 8:23 a.m. | Save Story
After a barrage of witnesses were called Tuesday, and more slated to testify Wednesday, the defense's case in the Chad Daybell murder trial appears to be nearing an end.
Utah's becoming more diverse, has distinctive demographic profile
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted May 22 - 8:04 a.m. | Save Story
Utah is growing and changing, including becoming more diverse over the past six decades, with close to one-fourth of the population now identifying as a racial or ethnic minority.
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Inflation spoiling retirement plans for Utah families. What can you do?
B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors | Posted May 22 - 8:00 a.m. | Save Story
Nine in 10 Americans feel like they're falling behind inflation. Utah Retirement experts Tyson Thacker and Ryan Thacker share how retirees can protect themselves.
Police investigating report about Utah AG candidate
Hanna Seariac, Deseret News | Posted May 22 - 7:41 a.m. | Save Story
A former Utah attorney general candidate said one of his fellow candidates offered him a job in exchange for an endorsement.
St. George man arrested for investigation of 100 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor
Cody Blowers, St. George News | Posted May 22 - 7:22 a.m. | Save Story
A man was arrested on 100 counts of aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor following an 18-month investigation that began with the Utah Attorney General's Office in December of 2022.
Biden administration canceling student loans for another 160,000 borrowers
Collin Binkley, Associated Press | Posted May 22 - 7:01 a.m. | Save Story
The Biden administration is canceling student loans for another 160,000 borrowers through a combination of existing programs. The Education Department announced the latest round of cancellation on Wednesday, saying it will erase $7.7 billion in federal student loans.
Flights from Utah to Mexico at risk after feds nix Delta-Aeromexico partnership
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted May 22 - 6:21 a.m. | Save Story
Utah business and political leaders say an order issued earlier this year by the U.S. Department of Transportation to cancel an agreement between Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico will negatively impact the state.
Smith group says it will respect Salt Lake's Abravanel Hall decision; residents split on plan
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Updated May 21 - 11:15 p.m. | Save Story
Smith Entertainment Group officials say they will honor Salt Lake County's decision to either renovate or rebuild Abravanel Hall within a proposed entertainment district.
Lead architect of Abravanel Hall says demolition plans are motivated by disposable mentality
Carole Mikita, KSL-TV | Posted May 21 - 10:32 p.m. | Save Story
A lead architect of Abravanel Hall says we need a better conservation mentality to preserve heritage and the important building he helped create.
Child flown to Primary Children's Hospital after near-drowning in southern Utah
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted May 21 - 10:29 p.m. | Save Story
A child is in the hospital after almost drowning in Beaver Tuesday evening.
Peloton 'paused the use of' Sean 'Diddy' Combs' music on its platform
Ramishah Maruf, CNN | Posted May 21 - 10:02 p.m. | Save Story
Peloton said it has paused the use of music recorded by Sean "Diddy" Combs on its workout class platform in response to a member of a private Facebook group for Peloton users.
Pink noise may enhance sleep and memory. Early research drives a color noise buzz
Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press | Posted May 21 - 9:31 p.m. | Save Story
There's a growing buzz around pink noise, brown noise, green noise and their theoretical effects on sleep, concentration and the relaxation response.
Toxic algal blooms persist in Virgin River. Experts urge checking the water before swimming
Mori Kessler, St. George News | Posted May 21 - 9:09 p.m. | Save Story
With the temperatures on the rise, those familiar with the cyanobacteria previously found in the Virgin River and other water bodies across the state may be asking: Is it safe to go back in the water?
Trump's social media account shares, then deletes a video with headline about 'unified Reich'
Michelle L. Price, Associated Press | Posted May 21 - 8:50 p.m. | Save Story
It has now been taken down, but a video posted to Donald Trump's account on his social media network included references to a "unified Reich."
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
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
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
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.
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