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Drought projections for the West

Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News|Posted May 27 - 7:01 a.m. | Save Story

Utah has been flirting with hope because a couple of good winters may mean conditions are looking up in terms of water availability, but it does not mean the state has escaped.
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Got wild swine? Then you have a problem

Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News|Posted May 26 - 10:29 p.m. | Save Story

They are big, nasty, dangerous and damaging. Wild hogs are such a problem, it is open season to hunt them down and kill them in many states.
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'The Letter' Season 2: Conversation with a killer

Amy Donaldson, KSL Podcasts|Posted May 26 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story

"The Letter Season 2: Ripple Effect" podcast explores what happened after two young fathers were murdered outside an iconic Utah restaurant in 1982.
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Man drowns in Taylorsville apartment complex swimming pool

Mark Jones, KSL-TV|Posted May 26 - 7:25 p.m. | Save Story

Police say a 35-year-old man drowned in a swimming pool at a Taylorsville apartment complex on Sunday.
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Gen Z is deleting dating apps. Here's what Utah-based app Mutual is trying

Emma Everett Johnson, KSL.com|Posted May 26 - 7:04 p.m. | Save Story

Believe it or not, Generation Z is tired of scrolling — especially if it's on a dating app.
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St. George family believes they found long-lost charm on eBay

Andrew Adams, KSL-TV|Posted May 26 - 6:22 p.m. | Save Story

A St. George woman was reunited with a lost family charm in an unexpected place on the internet.
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Layton man charged with killing his father now charged with threatening puppy owner

Collin Leonard, KSL.com|Posted May 26 - 5:29 p.m. | Save Story

Jeremy Ross Pulver was charged Friday with threatening to kill a man selling puppies the day before his father's body was found.
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Gov. Cox, other leaders share vision for Utah ahead of a 2034 Winter Olympics

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News|Posted May 26 - 4:40 p.m. | Save Story

Another Games is seen as motivation to get big projects done, but federal funding may be an issue.
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They're healing the blind, the lame and the maimed … and seeking more aid to further the cause

Lee Benson, Deseret News|Posted May 26 - 4:07 p.m. | Save Story

Utahns Michael Nebeker, Doug Jackson and Hugh West are leaders of charities that perform life-changing essential surgeries.
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Mother of toddler who nearly drowned in Beaver County says 'MRI wasn't good'

Mark Jones, KSL-TV|Posted May 26 - 3:34 p.m. | Save Story

A toddler who nearly drowned in a Beaver County creek has been not speaking after waking up from a coma. Recent MRI results did not look promising, but his family is not giving up.
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1 dead in Glendale neighborhood shooting; police investigating

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com|Updated May 26 - 2:36 p.m. | Save Story

Salt Lake police are investigating the shooting death of a 30-year-old man in the Glendale area Sunday.
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Man accused in killing of 2 missing men earlier this year is facing additional charges

Mark Jones, KSL-TV|Posted May 26 - 1:14 p.m. | Save Story

A man accused of killing two men missing from San Juan County earlier this year is facing additional charges.
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Southern Utah man accused of possessing child p*rnography sentenced to federal prison

Cody Blowers, St. George News|Posted May 26 - 10:21 a.m. | Save Story

A Washington City man arrested during an undercover sting operation was sentenced in federal court for possessing videos depicting the sexual abuse of children.
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Utah man declined $100K offer to travel to Congo on 'security job' that was covert coup attempt

Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press|Posted May 26 - 9:47 a.m. | Save Story

The friend of a prominent Congolese opposition leader's son said he turned down a six-figure offer to travel there as part of the family's security detail in what turned out to be a failed coup attempt.
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Investigation underway after fire destroys historic Salt Lake church

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com|Posted May 26 - 8:53 a.m. | Save Story

A Sugar House historic church slated for demolition was heavily damaged by fire early Sunday, despite the best efforts of Salt Lake City firefighters.
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High water levels at Bear Lake mean less beach space this summer

Mike Anderson, KSL-TV|Posted May 26 - 7:49 a.m. | Save Story

Water officials said by the time the water peaks, Bear Lake will be about 2 feet short of full. This means less room for people who want to enjoy the beach Memorial Day weekend.
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The Reagan Caucus wants to reclaim the Republican Party

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News|Posted May 26 - 7:11 a.m. | Save Story

In Utah, the Reagan Caucus has endorsed candidates to replace Mitt Romney and John Curtis. Does it have sway with voters?
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Utah congressmen's offices recognized for constituent services, workplace environment

Gitanjali Poonia, Deseret News|Posted May 25 - 10:29 p.m. | Save Story

Utah Reps. Blake Moore and Burgess Owens' offices have been recognized for constituent services and workplace environment. Both are nominated for national awards.
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Ogden's Hidden Valley Trail: A strenuous but rewarding hike

Robert Williamson for KSL.com|Posted May 25 - 9:39 p.m. | Save Story

The Hidden Valley Trail provides hikers with great views of Ogden and the surrounding valley, including views of Allen Peak and Mount Ogden. It is a view well worth the hike to get there.

Gen Z is deleting dating apps. Here's what Utah-based app Mutual is trying
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Education »

Utah 7th grader helps friend cross the finish line of school race
  • University of Utah breaks ground on new medical innovation center
  • Robert O'Brien announces BYU Jerusalem Center scholarship during visit with Israel president
  • Salt Lake City School District may nix idea for new west-side high school after land search
  • Sen. Romney's commencement speech at Johns Hopkins briefly interrupted by protesters

Environment »

This southern Utah city says it saved 87M gallons of water with smart meters
  • Drought projections for the West
  • Got wild swine? Then you have a problem
  • Moose found on homeowner's porch. What to do if this happens to you
  • Pesticide sprayed via drone in Millcreek, Parley's canyons to kill invasive weed

Health »

Use these 7 tricks to feed your family for less
  • HPV vaccine provides real benefits for men, analysis shows
  • Utah junior high student diagnosed with brain cancer finds joy in track and field
  • Study says 72 hours not long enough before removing life support
  • University of Utah breaks ground on new medical innovation center

'The Letter' Season 2: Conversation with a killer
  • Man drowns in Taylorsville apartment complex swimming pool
  • Layton man charged with killing his father now charged with threatening puppy owner
  • Mother of toddler who nearly drowned in Beaver County says 'MRI wasn't good'
  • 1 dead in Glendale neighborhood shooting; police investigating

Politics »

Two-thirds in US fear violence could follow election, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
  • The Reagan Caucus wants to reclaim the Republican Party
  • Utah congressmen's offices recognized for constituent services, workplace environment
  • Prosecutors ask judge to bar Trump from comments endangering law enforcement
  • Romney, other senators want Canada to boost defense spending as NATO faces 'severe threat'

Religion »

AP Poll: Republicans wary of immigration from Middle East
  • Mormon church backs religious liberty after Trump comments
  • Legal experts agree: Trump's proposal unconstitutional
  • Cache school district approves land swap with LDS church
  • Man accused of stealing human remains held on $100,000 bail

Science »

Movie theaters, for now, stay open nationwide
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  • Employers navigate virus pandemic without firm guidelines
  • Boston Marathon postponed until Sept. 14 amid virus concerns
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Utah Counties »

This southern Utah city says it saved 87M gallons of water with smart meters
  • 'The Letter' Season 2: Conversation with a killer
  • Man drowns in Taylorsville apartment complex swimming pool
  • Gen Z is deleting dating apps. Here's what Utah-based app Mutual is trying
  • St. George family believes they found long-lost charm on eBay
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