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Actor Bernard Hill, of 'Titanic' and 'Lord of the Rings,' has died at 79

Actor Bernard Hill, of 'Titanic' and 'Lord of the Rings,' has died at 79

Brian Melley, Associated Press  |  Posted May 5 - 1:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

Actor Bernard Hill who starred in "Titanic" and "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy has died. Hill's agent Lou Coulson says he died Sunday at age 79.
Why Colorado River basin states are split on long-term plan to manage its water

Why Colorado River basin states are split on long-term plan to manage its water

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 5 - 12:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Upper and Lower basin states are split on a long-term plan to manage Lake Powell and Lake Mead, but meetings between the two sides are expected to pick up this month.
If you want to preserve religious freedom, teach your kids to value it, family panel says

If you want to preserve religious freedom, teach your kids to value it, family panel says

Hanna Seariac, Deseret News  |  Posted May 5 - 10:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

Social science research shows religious beliefs and community, when done in a healthy manner, have positive associations with the health of families, an expert says.
Discover the desert: Chase waterfalls at this stunning southern Utah state park

Discover the desert: Chase waterfalls at this stunning southern Utah state park

Alysha Lundgren, St. George News  |  Posted May 5 - 8:58 a.m.  |  Save Story

Southern Utahns chasing waterfalls this spring are in luck as Gunlock State Park's "unpredictable" falls are flowing.
Program that helps feed Utah children loses major funding after donation pull

Program that helps feed Utah children loses major funding after donation pull

Mike Anderson, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 4 - 7:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A program that feeds nearly 20,000 kids in northern Utah needs local help after a major donator pulled a $300,000 donation.
Have You Seen This? Meet Tanner with the 'Tism

Have You Seen This? Meet Tanner with the 'Tism

Sicily Stanton, KSL.com  |  Posted May 4 - 3:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

If you've seen the second season of Netflix's "Love on the Spectrum," there's no way you could forget Tanner.
Warning issued for parts of Utah ahead of 'significant' late season winter storm

Warning issued for parts of Utah ahead of 'significant' late season winter storm

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 4 - 8:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

A storm arriving in Utah has the potential to deliver 1 to 2 feet of snow in parts of Utah's mountains by Tuesday, while an inch of rain is possible in the valleys.
How Utah is helping imperiled species with big money

How Utah is helping imperiled species with big money

Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News  |  Posted May 4 - 7:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

A total of $5.5 million has been allocated to dozens of wildlife-related projects at the recent annual Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Endangered Species Mitigation Fund meeting in April.
Family holds blood drive for 1-year-old boy fighting cancer

Family holds blood drive for 1-year-old boy fighting cancer

Emma Benson, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 3 - 8:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

One-year-old Onyx Onederra was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia last month, an aggressive type of blood cancer. His family hosted a blood drive in his honor on Friday to get the word out that blood donations are needed in Utah.
Advocates speak out as wild horse populations continue to decline in the West

Advocates speak out as wild horse populations continue to decline in the West

David Louis for St. George News  |  Posted May 3 - 7:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Bureau of Land Management has released its plan to gather and remove approximately 20,000 wild horses and burros and treat 1,400 horses with fertility control in 2024.
Idaho woman whose son died fighting in Ukraine travels to nation, shares healing experience

Idaho woman whose son died fighting in Ukraine travels to nation, shares healing experience

Andrea Olson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted May 3 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

An Idaho mother who lost her son in 2022 after he fought in Ukraine recently returned from a trip to Ukraine and said it was healing to walk the streets her son did and serve the people.
Sony Pictures and private equity firm interested in buying Paramount for $26B

Sony Pictures and private equity firm interested in buying Paramount for $26B

Matt Ott and Paul Harloff, Associated Press  |  Posted May 3 - 6:56 a.m.  |  Save Story

Sony Pictures and Apollo Global Management have expressed interest in buying Paramount Global for $26 billion, a source says.
South Salt Lake's Mural Fest is back and literally bigger than ever

South Salt Lake's Mural Fest is back and literally bigger than ever

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 3 - 6:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

Fourteen new public murals from artists all over the world will be on display in South Salt Lake this Saturday after a record 880 artists applied.
Almost a decade in the making, new bicycle hub aims to close Utah transportation gaps

Almost a decade in the making, new bicycle hub aims to close Utah transportation gaps

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 2 - 8:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

A nonprofit that aims to reduce transportation gaps one bicycle at a time celebrated the opening of its new flagship location.
Cinco de Mayo marks a Mexican historical event, but many events are slated for Utah

Cinco de Mayo marks a Mexican historical event, but many events are slated for Utah

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted May 2 - 7:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

Cinco de Mayo, marking Mexico's victory over invading French forces on May 5, 1862, looms and numerous activities featuring Mexican music and folkloric dancing are scheduled around Utah.
Review: 'The Fall Guy' takes a big leap and lands on its feet

Review: 'The Fall Guy' takes a big leap and lands on its feet

John Clyde for KSL.com  |  Posted May 2 - 5:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Here are some reasons "The Fall Guy" fell with style and made for a wildly entertaining and fun movie.
Have You Seen This? Old government supercomputer is up for auction

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.
Ex-Nickelodeon producer sues 'Quiet on Set' makers for defamation, sex abuse implications

Ex-Nickelodeon producer sues 'Quiet on Set' makers for defamation, sex abuse implications

Andrew Dalton, Associated Press  |  Posted May 2 - 9:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

Former Nickelodeon producer Dan Schneider is suing the makers of the documentary "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV" for implying that he sexually abused children.
Have You Seen This? Conductor films EF-3 tornado as it passes over his train

Have You Seen This? Conductor films EF-3 tornado as it passes over his train

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted May 1 - 3:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

A conductor in his stopped train in Nebraska as an EF-3 tornado passed overhead filmed the close encounter.