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Over 12,000 medications gathered in Utah as part of Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Eliza Pace, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 2 - 5:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

The 26th annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day resulted in over 12,000 pounds of prescription drugs turned in. 

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Your guide to Memorial Day weekend in Utah

Kathleen Clove, Utah.com  |  Posted May 2 - 5:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

You know summer is just around the corner when grills start firing and potatoes start salading. And the unofficial harbinger of sandal season? Memorial Day. Whether you celebrate by attending an official event, camping in Utah or hitting the road, Utah.com has a list of ideas for your holiday kickoff.

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Fresh chaos, arrests on US college campuses as police flatten camp at UCLA

Lisa Richwine and Omar Younis, Reuters  |  Updated May 2 - 4:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police forcibly removed scores of defiant pro-Palestinian protesters at several colleges on Thursday, including taking down an encampment at UCLA in a jarring scene that underscored the heightened chaos that has erupted at universities this week.

Have You Seen This? Old government supercomputer is up for auction

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted May 2 - 4:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Cheyenne supercomputer, once the world's 20th-fastest, has been put up for auction after its retirement in August 2023. The computer was used to build advanced models and simulations over seven years, through the National Center for Atmospheric Research.

Trump cites Biden classified records probe as he seeks to toss documents case

Andrew Goudsward, Reuters  |  Updated May 2 - 4:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Donald Trump cited President Joe Biden's mishandling of classified documents after leaving the vice presidency as he seeks to have criminal charges related to his own retention of sensitive records tossed out, court filings showed on Thursday.

Trump lawyer suggests hush money payment was extortion

Jack Queen, Jody Godoy and Andy Sullivan, Reuters  |  Updated May 2 - 3:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

A lawyer for Donald Trump sought on Thursday to portray the hush money payment at the center of his criminal trial as extortion, questioning a lawyer involved in the deal about his cash-for-dirt negotiations with other celebrities.

Fugitive flees from southern Utah police at 135 mph, gets caught with drugs

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 2 - 3:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A South Dakota man already wanted in another state on drug-related charges was recently arrested in Utah after allegedly trying to flee from officers and possessing more drugs.

Doctors say new 'BEAR' procedure could be future of ACL reconstruction

Emma Benson, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 2 - 2:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Meggan Mosyjowski suffered an ACL injury earlier this year while skiing and needed surgery. But as she discussed options with her doctor, she learned about a new procedure. 

Feds moving too slowly to contain spread of bird flu, Romney says

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted May 2 - 1:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Sen. Mitt Romney said he is "alarmed" by the rapid spread of the bird flu virus and called on federal agencies to move quickly to contain the outbreak.

Chad and Lori Daybell were looking at wedding rings before his wife died, JJ's grandma testifies

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Updated May 2 - 1:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jurors in the Chad Daybell murder trial heard testimony on Thursday from JJ Vallow's grandmother, Kay Woodcock. Daybell is accused of murdering his wife and his new wife's two children.

Senators want limits on the government's use of facial recognition technology for airport screening

Rebecca Santana, Associated Press  |  Updated May 2 - 1:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

A bipartisan group of senators wants restrictions on the use of facial recognition technology by the Transportation Security Administration. The lawmakers say they're concerned about travelers' privacy and civil liberties.

Romney says there's no comparison to his past dog story and South Dakota governor shooting her puppy

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted May 2 - 1:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sen. Mitt Romney said there's no comparison between Kristi Noem killing her "less than worthless" puppy and the controversy over the Romney family dog.

Jimmer Fredette, other BYU sports stars, endorse 3rd District Congressional candidate Case Lawrence

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted May 2 - 12:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former BYU basketball star Jimmer Fredette and two other BYU sports legends endorsed 3rd Congressional District candidate Case Lawrence on Wednesday.

Changes to University of Utah's diversity policies coming into focus; potential impact still unclear

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted May 2 - 12:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The University of Utah has released preliminary details of some of the changes to its equity, diversity and inclusion policies, as required by HB261, approved by lawmakers this year.

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AI child pornography is already here and it's devastating

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted May 2 - 11:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

Sexual exploitation of children over the internet is a major problem that's getting worse courtesy of artificial intelligence.

Patrick Kinahan: Decision to leave Utah goes beyond basketball for Burgess

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted May 2 - 11:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

Chris Burgess has heard all the jokes, dating back to the infamous incident during his senior year of high school nearly 30 years ago.

Pleasant Grove man charged with choking uncle, breaking his arm because he dropped a box

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 2 - 11:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Pleasant Grove man who allegedly told police he solves problems with violence is facing charges accusing him of breaking his uncle's arm and choking him after the uncle dropped a box.

Manti man designed Utah license plates, loves Utah roads' history

Brian Champagne for KSL.com  |  Posted May 2 - 10:58 a.m.  |  Save Story

He's loved road trips and their history in Utah, and is driving and drawing on that history.

Local, federal law enforcement investigate bomb threats after 'furry' outrage at middle school

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Updated May 2 - 10:54 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Payson Police Department on Wednesday said it and federal law enforcement partners are investigating bomb threats made against Mt. Nebo Middle School.