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Motorcyclist dead after collision in intersection
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UPDATE: Provo Police file charges against a man who allegedly threatened a school
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Two teens dead in North Ogden crash after police pursuit
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Cash is king after a natural disaster or similar emergency
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Utah Girls Tackle Football League set to make history
Local and Regional News
DEVIN OLDROYD and CHANDLER HOLT
Salt Lake County DA says 3 officers were legally justified in using deadly force
Salt Lake County DA Slim Gill said Friday in a press conference that three police officers involved in different shootings were legally justified in using deadly force.
Devin Oldroyd
Rocky Mountain Power plans construction to prevent wildfires
Rocky Mountain Power plans to begin construction in Big Cottonwood Canyon in order to mitigate wildfire threats along State Road 190.
Heather Kelly
Utah homes at risk of having dangerous levels of radon gas
Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer for people who are non-smoking. Utah homes are recording high levels.
Samantha Herrera
Animal shelter says dog thrown from car is recovering
South Salt Lake Animal Services said that the dog thrown from a car last week was doing great after having surgery to repair her legs.
Amanda Dickson
Meet them in the middle: Utah Blue Dogs, Republican Governance Group
Former Utah Representative Ben McAdams, and two other centrist Democrats elected to represent Utah, belonged to the Blue Dogs.
Samantha Herrera
Utah unemployment rate hits new low at 1.9%
The Utah unemployment rate hit a new low, according to the Utah Department of Workforce Services. The national unemployment rate remains at 3.6%.
National News
STAN CHOE and ALEX VEIGA
A bear market is hitting Wall Street. Here's what that means
A bear market is a term used by Wall Street when a market index has fallen 20% or more from a recent high.
KEVIN McGILL and ELLIOT SPAGAT
Judge blocks Biden: COVID asylum restrictions must continue on border
The provision denies migrants a chance to request asylum under U.S. law and international treaty on grounds of preventing the spread of COVID-19.
Simone Seikaly
After decades of adventures, ancient gold ring back in Greece
The ring was stolen from an Aegean Sea island in World War II, crossed the Atlantic, was bought by a Nobel Prize-winning Hungarian scientist and ended up in a Swedish museum.
SEAN MURPHY Associated Press Writer
Oklahoma passes strictest abortion ban; services to stop
Abortion providers in Oklahoma say they will no longer provide the service after the governor signs the latest anti-abortion measure heading to his desk.
By Katie Hunt, CNN
6 surprising things about bees on World Bee Day
In honor of World Bee Day on May 20, here are six surprising things you might not know about nature's hardest-working pollinators.
JOSH BOAK, AAMER MADHANI and MARI YAMAGUCHI
Biden in Asia: New friends, old tensions, storms at home
Among the issues: tighter relationships, rethinking national security aims, a new trade framework, and the availability of computer chips.The invasion of Ukraine
ALAN FRAM
Congress OKs latest $40B to help Ukraine repulse Russians
All Democrats and most Republicans rallied behind the latest, and possibly not last, U.S. financial salvo against Russia's invasion.
DAVID KOENIG and DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writers
De-Arching: McDonald's to sell Russia business, exit country
McDonald's said it's the first time the company has ever "de-arched," or exited a major market. It plans to start removing golden arches and other symbols and signs with the company's name.
Lindsay Aerts
Utah non-profit to bring soccer to Ukrainian refugees
Utah non-profit Refugee Soccer will deliver soccer balls to Ukrainian children displaced by the war, aiming to provide refugees with a healthy diversion.
The Associated Press
Biden signs Ukraine bill, seeks $40B aid, in Putin rejoinder
President Joe Biden signed a Ukraine bill Monday and is seeking $40 billion in aid.
DARLENE SUPERVILLE
Jill Biden pays surprise visit to Ukraine, meets first lady
Jill Biden made an unannounced visit to western Ukraine on Sunday, holding a surprise Mother’s Day meeting with first lady Olena Zelenska.
CARA ANNA and INNA VARENYTSIA Associated Press
First civilians leave Mariupol steel plant; hundreds remain
Relief workers are waiting for the first group of civilians freed from a steel plant, the last redoubt of Ukrainian fighters in the port city.KSL in the Community
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Trevor Allen
Game Night Live Rewatch: Snow Canyon vs. Crimson Cliffs 4A Baseball Championship Game 2
4A high school baseball tournament championship game two between Snow Canyon and Crimson Cliffs.
Brian Preece
Utah Warriors Capitalize On Mistakes To Take Down Austin Gilgronis
For the second time this season the underdog Utah Warriors defeated a top Major League Rugby opponent, dropping the Austin Gilgronis 22-8 on Saturday night.
Brian Preece
Salem Hills Product Working, Waiting For Major League Call-Up
Taylor Snyder's most recent trip to Salt Lake hasn't been ideal, but it's a homecoming that Snyder wasn't sure would be possible just a few years ago.
Brian Preece
Woods Withdraws From Final Round Of PGA
There will be no Sunday red for Tiger Woods in the PGA Championship. The PGA of America says Woods has withdrawn from the final round.
Trevor Allen
Game Night Live Rewatch: Ridgeline vs. Bear River 4A Softball Championship Game 2
4A high school softball tournament championship game two between Ridgeline and Bear River.
Associated Press
Marcus Smart, Mikal Bridges Top NBA All-Defensive First Team
Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart of the Boston Celtics was the leading vote-getter for the All-Defensive first team, with Mikal Bridges of the Phoenix Suns joining him as the other guard.Health News
Heather Kelly
Utah homes at risk of having dangerous levels of radon gas
Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer for people who are non-smoking. Utah homes are recording high levels.
Simone Seikaly
Second case of avian influenza (bird flu) confirmed in Salt Lake County
The case of bird flu reported this week in Salt Lake County brings the total number of cases in Utah to five.
Lindsay Aerts
U of U doctors offer advice, tips on the baby formula shortage
It's the baby formula for babies with unique dietary needs that in are in shortest supply, according to doctors from the University of Utah.
LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer
FDA clears COVID booster shot for healthy kids ages 5 to 11
Pfizer's shot is the only COVID-19 vaccine available for children of any age in the U.S. Those ages 5 to 11 receive one-third of the dose given to everyone 12 and older. Pfizer found a booster revved up those kids' levels of virus-fighting antibodies -- including those able to fight omicron -- the same kind of jump adults get from an extra shot.
Martha Harris
BYU study says 'going cashless was useless' during height of pandemic
Many businesses went to a cash-only model at the start of the pandemic. A recent BYU study found the effort made little impact.
Amie Schaeffer
Flags lowered to honor lives lost to COVID-19
In accordance with an order from President Biden, Gov. Cox authorized flags lowered through May 16. The order is meant to honor lives lost to the virus.Entertainment
Mark Jackson
Ogden's 25th Street Museum holds open house on Saturday, May 21
(OGDEN, UT) — The public is invited to Ogden’s 25th Street Museum for a re-opening on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Board member Joe Kerry says Saturday’s event is basically a second opening after COVID-19 and will feature memorabilia on loan for the day courtesy of the Brent and Charlene Ashworth Collection. One of the items […]
Chandler Holt
Kendrick Lamar, Carrie Underwood, Gorillaz all coming to Utah
Three famous artists will be making stops in Utah on their 2022 tours. All three will be performing at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City.
KellieAnn Halvorsen
FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention to have some ‘Scream’ingly cool celebrity guests for the 2022 convention
This year's FanX event will welcome four "Scream" cast members to its list of celebrity guests.
Simone Seikaly
Imagine Dragons help pay off Utah music venue's mortgage
Imagine Dragons and Zions Bank assist in paying off Velour Live Music Gallery's mortgage.
Curt Gresseth
Be over the moon because total lunar eclipse coming Sunday to Utah
Patrick Wiggins, NASA solar system ambassador to Utah, explains what a total lunar eclipse is and when it can be witnessed Sunday night in Utah -- provided the skies are clear.
Waverly Golden
Mural Fest held in Salt Lake County's creative hotspot
Mural Fest, held in South Salt Lake, is holding a meet and greet on May 14, 2022, to celebrate artists from all over the state and country.Utah Gives Back presented by SelectHealth
Emily Ashmead
Bike Helmets
It’s important to stay safe on a bike by always wearing your helmet. This can reduce your risk of head injury as much as 85%. There are a few things to note when properly fitting a helmet. First, make sure you get a helmet that has an ANSI or SNELL label to certify its safety. […]
Emily Ashmead
The Goal Foundation – Ogden Marathon
If you’ve ever thought about participating in a race, now is the time because the Ogden Marathon is back! It has been ranked one of the most beautiful races in the world and the best for first-time marathoners. This year you can choose your own experience by racing virtually or in-person on May 21. The […]
Emily Ashmead
Street Dawg Crew of Utah
Many of those experiencing homelessness find comfort in having a pet, but sometimes it can be difficult to provide food or vet services to those animals. Street Dawg Crew of Utah offers free pet food and supplies, promotes positive and responsible pet ownership, and identifies and provides low-cost pet resources. Pets not only act as […]
Emily Ashmead
Saddle of Love
Saddle of Love is a therapeutic ranch where participants ride and bond with horses using equine assisted psychotherapy. They serve youth, young adults, and families struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and other indications leading to suicide ideation. They partner with horses to explore self-awareness, connection, confidence, and to gain new perspectives. A connection with animals […]
Emily Ashmead
Bicycle Collective
Cycling is an effective and sustainable form of transportation and recreation. It’s a cornerstone of a cleaner, healthier, and safer society. For some it’s their only way to get to work or school. Bicycle Collective provides refurbished bicycles – and educational programs to the community focusing on children, lower income households, newly resettled refugees, and […]