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Oil prices drop 13% and the Dow soars over 1,000 points after Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz

Stan Choe, Associated Press  |  Posted April 17 - 10:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Oil prices fell by 13%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average soared more than 1,000 points after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz is fully open.

Watch live: Attorneys argue for, against cameras in Tyler Robinson capital murder case

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted April 17 - 10:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

A judge will hear arguments Friday on whether cameras and microphones should be allowed in the courtroom during the Tyler Robinson legal proceedings.

QVC's parent company files for bankruptcy

Jordan Valinsky, CNN  |  Posted April 17 - 9:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

QVC, the home shopping TV network that has been a staple for almost four decades, has filed for bankruptcy.

Salt Lake City brings back popular landscaping exchange program

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted April 17 - 9:13 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's capital city is bringing its landscaping equipment exchange program back after over 2,000 gas-powered items were removed in the first two years.

Cody Williams, Brice Sensabaugh have different paths to same goal

Ben Anderson, KSL  |  Posted April 17 - 9:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

Former Utah Jazz first-round picks Brice Sensabaugh and Cody Williams enter the offseason with the same objective.

What an Olympic official said about a 2028 Summer Games organizer appearing in Epstein files

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted April 17 - 8:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee is "closely monitoring" the impact of Casey Wasserman, the head of the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles, appearing in recently released government files on Jeffrey Epstein.

Iran says Strait of Hormuz is open after Lebanon deal, Trump expects Iran deal 'soon'

Humeyra Pamuk, Saad Sayeed and Aziz Taher, Reuters  |  Updated April 17 - 8:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said the Strait of Hormuz was open following a ceasefire accord agreed in Lebanon.

New Utah e-bike law to takes effect on May 6

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted April 17 - 8:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

With the initial provisions of Utah's new e-bike law set to take effect on May 6, state law enforcement outlined the changes, which they hoped would result in improved safety for younger riders.

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New guide to file for Social Security in 2026 now available

B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors  |  Posted April 17 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

New free guide for Utah residents that could help decide the best time to file for Social Security in 2026.

Singer D4vd arrested for investigation of killing a 14-year-old girl found dead in his Tesla

Andrew Dalton, Associated Press  |  Posted April 17 - 7:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Singer D4vd has been arrested for investigation of killing a 14-year-old girl whose decomposed body was found last year in an apparently abandoned Tesla registered to him that was towed from the Hollywood Hills, police said Thursday.

Urban Indian Center officials, backers unveil expanded health care offerings at Murray clinic

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted April 17 - 6:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

Urban Indian Center officials and the organization's backers gathered Thursday for a ceremony to unveil the expanded health care offerings at its Murray clinic.

Utah Rep. Blake Moore makes the case for Great Salt Lake funding in budget hearing

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted April 17 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Rep. Blake Moore sought to sell his colleagues in the House of Representatives on the $1 billion carved out for the Great Salt Lake in President Donald Trump's latest budget request.

Devon Dampier's next steps could define Utah's 2026 season

Steve Bartle, KSL  |  Posted April 16 - 11:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Devon Dampier's first season at Utah answered one question.

Layton man, 63, dies in Idaho crash, police say

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted April 16 - 10:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Layton man died after crashing and rolling his car on I-15 in Idaho Thursday.

Hegseth compares 'Trump-hating' reporters to enemies of Jesus

Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali, Reuters  |  Posted April 16 - 9:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth cited biblical scripture on Thursday to attack the media, comparing reporters to Jewish adversaries of Jesus ​Christ plotting "how to destroy him."

Why Westminster's new president won't need a GPS to find her way around Salt Lake City

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted April 16 - 9:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new name will soon be etched on the door of the president's office at Utah's Westminster University.

Acting ICE head Todd Lyons to leave agency at end of May

Kanishka Singh, Reuters  |  Posted April 16 - 8:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

The acting head of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ​agency, which has been at the heart of President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown, will leave the federal government at the end of ‌May.

Scammers are costing Utah millions — here's how to protect yourself

Tamara Vaifanua, KSL  |  Posted April 16 - 8:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utahns lost more than $2.5 million dollars in scams in 2025, according to AARP. Here are the most common scams and what older adults can do to avoid becoming a victim.

Controversy flares in Utah House race on eve of Davis County GOP convention

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted April 16 - 7:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah House hopeful Bob Stevenson, challenging Trevor Lee, is crying foul over a review of Davis County Republican Party delegates ahead of the party convention.

2 sentenced to jail after a Lehi employee was injured during a shoplifting

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted April 16 - 7:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man and a woman will spend time in jail and on probation after pleading guilty to leaving the scene of an accident and retail theft. An employee who tried to stop them sustained serious injuries.

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Utah man's trip to Mexico for dental implants cost him more than just money

Smile Clinic  |  Posted April 16 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Paul arrived at Smile Clinic Utah about 10 days after his failed procedure in Cancun.

Unlicensed contractor arrested after allegedly taking over $100K from woman he was dating

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted April 16 - 6:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man already accused of defrauding a Salt Lake County homeowner was arrested and accused of stealing a large amount of money from a woman he was dating.

Netflix co-founder Hastings to exit as company mulls its next move; shares fall

Dawn Chmielewski, Reuters  |  Posted April 16 - 6:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Netflix Chairman Reed Hastings is leaving the streaming service he co-founded ​29 years ago as the company regains its footing after it lost its $72 billion deal for Warner Bros Discovery.