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A Utah mine tragedy unfolded below — and above — ground

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News   |  Posted April 21 - 12:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sonny Olsen looks back on his unexpected role as spokesman for the families of miners who died in the Crandall Canyon Mine collapse nearly 20 years ago.

Trump's $1.5 trillion defense budget includes $750 billion for ships, jets and Golden Dome

Mike Stone, Reuters  |  Updated April 21 - 11:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Pentagon on Tuesday unveiled more details of President Donald Trump's $1.5 trillion defense budget request for fiscal year ​2027.

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Learning from the measles outbreak: The importance of effective health administration

Utah Tech Graduate Studies  |  Posted April 21 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Whether it's measles, COVID-19 or another emerging threat, these same principles apply. Strong leadership can determine how effectively a system responds.

'No murder plan': American Fork woman denies plot to kill her son-in-law

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted April 21 - 11:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

Tracey Grist testified Monday that she had no involvement in any plan to kill her son-in-law, who was shot after arriving at her home, contradicting testimony from her son and daughter.

2 arrested in Wyoming following drug-related shooting death in Salt Lake hotel, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated April 21 - 10:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two men arrested in Wyoming following a fatal shooting in a Salt Lake hotel on Monday had been asked to leave following a drug deal, according to a witness.

Car crashes into Utah Animal Adoption Center in Sandy

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted April 21 - 9:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

A car crashed into the Utah Animal Adoption Center in Sandy on Sunday afternoon, damaging part of the building but leaving all animals and staff safe.

Genomic testing improves treatment, survival for Black breast cancer patients

Nancy Lapid, Reuters  |  Updated April 21 - 8:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Advanced genomic testing could help erase significant disparities in breast cancer survival rates between white and Black patients, new research ​has found.

National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week begins as construction projects across Utah ramp up

Joe Wirthlin, KSL  |  Posted April 21 - 8:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

Due to the warmer winter Utah faced, construction projects across Utah have begun earlier than normal.

Bob Stevenson edges past Trevor Lee at convention, but both on GOP primary ballot

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted April 21 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Commissioner Bob Stevenson got the edge over Rep. Trevor Lee at the Davis County Republican Party convention, but both have a spot on the GOP primary ballot in June.

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From backyard to birdie: How indoor golf simulators are revolutionizing the game for homeowners

Backyard Office Utah  |  Posted April 21 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Without ever leaving home, you can take real swings at a screen that mirrors an actual course.

Pair of K-9s help find missing woman who fell 200 feet down ravine

Dean Fioresi, KCAL/KCBS via CNN  |  Updated April 21 - 7:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

A pair of California K-9s are being hailed as heroes after they helped locate a critically missing woman who fell 200 feet down a ravine near Running Springs on Saturday.

Morgan man charged with raping teen he supervised at Ogden restaurant

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted April 21 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Morgan man was charged Friday with raping a 16-year-old girl he supervised at an Ogden fast-food restaurant.

Britain's royals remember Queen Elizabeth II on what would have been her 100th birthday

Issy Ronald and Max Foster, CNN  |  Updated April 21 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

Britain's royal family will mark what would have been the late Queen Elizabeth II's 100th birthday by unveiling comprehensive plans for a new charity and memorial in central London.

Utah farmers feel economic strain as Iran war drives up fertilizer costs

Garna Mejia, KSL  |  Posted April 21 - 6:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah farmers are facing mounting financial pressure as the economic ripple effects of the war with Iran continue to spread far beyond the gas pump.

Alan Osmond: A legacy of family, faith and music

Carole Mikita, KSL  |  Posted April 20 - 10:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

Alan Osmond, eldest of the Osmond brothers, died at 76 with family present.

Provo summit highlights challenges Utahns face in escaping poverty

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted April 20 - 10:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Know Poverty summit held in Provo addressed challenges faced by Utahns.

Major Canadian airline to pull out of Salt Lake City, but it's already planning a return

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted April 20 - 9:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Canada's largest airline says it plans to pull flights out of a select number of airports this year, including Salt Lake City, as it deals with the rising cost of jet fuel.

Celeste Maloy seeks to fend off GOP challenge from Phil Lyman

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted April 20 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rep. Celeste Maloy is seeking reelection to her second full term in Congress, but a newly drawn congressional district with a more conservative lean could give an opening to one of her challengers.

Apple names insider John Ternus as CEO, Cook to become executive chairman

Stephen Nellis, Reuters  |  Updated April 20 - 8:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Apple on Monday named insider John Ternus as its next CEO, tapping the long-time hardware chief to steer the company after Tim Cook.

Utah company says feds used false information to get a warrant

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted April 20 - 8:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Davis County company once accused of labor trafficking claims that the recently completed federal investigation was based on false statements from the state probe.

Labor Sec. Lori Chavez-DeRemer is leaving Trump's Cabinet after abuse of power allegations

Seung Min Kim, Associated Press  |  Updated April 20 - 7:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is out of President Donald Trump's Cabinet, the White House said Monday, after multiple allegations of abusing her position of power.

Ephraim Utah Temple open house to be held in September, dedication in October

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted April 20 - 7:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Monday that the Ephraim Utah Temple will be dedicated on Oct. 11, with an open house from Sept. 2 to Sept. 19.

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Home safety upgrades all Utahns should consider

Utahradon.org  |  Posted April 20 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Upgrading your home doesn't have to break the bank. Here are a few small changes that can make a big impact on your peace of mind at home.