Payton Davis
Deseret News
Salt Lake City, UT, United States
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The Kosovo War, explained
This year marks 25 years since the beginning of the conflict, the ramifications of which have affected some of today’s international skirmishes. These include the current situation in Serbia and Kosovo, where shots were fired as recently as December 2022, said Celeste Beesley, BYU political science assistant professor. → Read More
This MLS star and key Wales soccer figure is retiring
Gareth Bale will be remembered for his contributions to the Welsh national team and Real Madrid . → Read More
(Mostly) good news from the Great Barrier Reef
Coral cover on portions of the reef at highest level in 36 years. → Read More
Electoral College update: Biden speaks; Trump supporters clash with police
The U.S. Capitol in Washington locked down Wednesday with lawmakers inside as violent clashes broke out between supporters of President Donald Trump and police. → Read More
Utah Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox announces 2020 bid for governor
Cox gave the announcement via Twitter, and it read that he and wife Abby Cox "want you to know first. It’s time. We’ve decided to run for Governor — and we cant do it without you!" → Read More
Fellow hunter finds missing 19-year-old deer hunter in Davis County
Mason Bakker was located Sunday morning cold but "otherwise in great shape," according to a tweet from the Davis County Sheriff's Office. → Read More
Video captures elk knocking man to the ground in Yellowstone
A video from Boyce Schall of Arlee, Montana, that went viral captured an elk knocking over a man Thursday in Yellowstone National Park. → Read More
Crews battling fire near Tooele
A fire near Tooele prompted the evacuation of two homes out of an abundance of caution, according to officials. → Read More
Google search said Sen. Hatch died. Here's how he proved that he's alive
Sen. Orrin Hatch humorously responded to a Google search that indicated he'd died with a series of tweets Tuesday morning. → Read More
Man dies in Provo auto-pedestrian accident
A male pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle while walking on Center Street and 800 West in Provo, police said. → Read More
7 teens hospitalized in Weber County crash
A car was suspended in some trees Thursday morning after a crash that hospitalized seven teens. → Read More
1 dead in Provo house fire
The fire happened at 1440 S. State. Authorities encouraged commuters to avoid the area. → Read More
1 man killed in South Salt Lake shooting
A man who was shot early Saturday after an argument at a party has died. → Read More
Man dead after Kaysville auto-pedestrian crash
The 24-year-old man was running across southbound I-15 lanes near the 200 North exit in Kaysville at 10:13 p.m. when he was struck by a vehicle and killed on impact, said Utah Highway Patrol Lt. Todd Royce. → Read More
Afternoon Utah snowstorm may make roads 'a mess' for travelers
Advisories for winter storms will be in effect from Wednesday afternoon through the night, making travel conditions difficult. → Read More
How to give without spending any money and other tips for this giving season
Here are 14 ways people can make sure their donations go where they'd most like. → Read More
Police investigate suspicious death in Sandy
Police are investigating a suspicious death of a man found dead outside a Sandy home Monday morning. → Read More
Four found dead in Mapleton home
Four people, including a teenage girl, a young boy and a dog were found shot to death in a Mapleton home Thursday in what police are calling a possible murder-suicide. → Read More
Patient dies 2 months after U. nurse was arrested for protecting him
Bill Gray died from his injuries Monday night, according to a Facebook post by Rigby Police Department in Idaho. → Read More
What to know about (and how to visit) Utah's 14 national historic landmarks
From the bustle of Temple Square in downtown Salt Lake City to more desolate sites like Danger Cave, Utah's 14 national historic landmarks give a sundry look at the Beehive State's history. → Read More