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2nd person arrested in connection with body found dumped in rural Summit County

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated April 3 - 7:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Midvale woman and her boyfriend were arrested in connection with the beating death of the woman's husband. The victim's body was found in rural Summit County.

Box Elder County sheriff under investigation after trespassing complaint

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Updated April 3 - 7:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

Box Elder County Sheriff Kevin Potter is under investigation after allegations of trespassing and suspected driving under the influence that stem from a confrontation.

'I was wrong': Jen Shah expresses remorse in first post-prison interview

Margaret Darby, Deseret News  |  Posted April 3 - 7:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

For the first time since her release from prison, Jen Shah has spoken publicly, offering an apology to those whose lives were affected by her actions.

After a head start on spring, BYU freshman Enoch Watson adapting to QB role

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Updated April 2 - 11:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

The former three-star prospect who played for BYU alums Ty Detmer and Max Hall at American Leadership Academy in Queen Creek, Arizona, joined the team during the 2025 postseason.

Utah Mammoth rattle off 6 straight goals, drown Kraken in Seattle

Chandler Holt, KSL  |  Posted April 2 - 11:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Mammoth put on a masterclass of resilience and determination on the road against the Seattle Kraken on Thursday.

What Kamala Harris said at Abravanel Hall about the future of America

Emma Neff, Deseret News  |  Posted April 2 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former Vice President Kamala Harris addressed a sold-out Abravanel Hall in Salt Lake City on Wednesday night as part the ninth annual Wasatch Speaker Series, addressing mostly America's future.

14-year-old charged in connection to Ogden crash that killed 2 children

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated April 2 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

A teen faces multiple felony charges in an Ogden crash that killed two kids last Friday.

Police identify Sandy man shot and killed by trooper on I-15 after brandishing knife

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted April 2 - 10:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Sandy man has been identified after he was shot and killed during a confrontation with a trooper on I-15.

Shivwits Band of Paiute elects new chair who hopes members will call reservation home again

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted April 2 - 9:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Shivwits Band of Paiute elected Phillip Bushhead to be council chair. The election comes amid a divide in the band due to a recent land lease deal and a recent controversial Senate bill.

World's oldest known tortoise still very much alive despite rumor to the contrary

Brian Melley, Associated Press  |  Updated April 2 - 8:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Reports on April Fools' Day of the death of the world's oldest living land animal — a 193-year-old tortoise called Jonathan — were greatly exaggerated.

'America's government teacher' Sharon McMahon to speak at UVU commencement

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted April 2 - 8:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

An educator and author hailed as "America's government teacher" will be the commencement speaker at this year's Utah Valley University graduation ceremony.

Artemis II astronauts rocket toward the moon after spending a day around Earth

Marcia Dunn, Associated Press  |  Posted April 2 - 7:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

NASA's Artemis II astronauts have fired their engines and are blazing toward the moon, putting the three Americans and one Canadian on course for a lunar flyaround early next week.

Planning commission approves Trump's White House ballroom project

Daphne Psaledakis, Reuters  |  Updated April 2 - 7:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump's White House ballroom project was approved by Washington planning authorities on Thursday, two days after a ​judge ruled work cannot proceed without Congress's approval.

Utah requests 8% increase in its largest hunt as deer populations begin to recover

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted April 2 - 7:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah wildlife officials are seeking to add nearly 6,500 new permits to the state's biggest hunt this year, as deer population numbers have increased after a dropoff a few years ago.

Country music star Brad Paisley to headline Stadium of Fire

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted April 2 - 6:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

County music superstar Brad Paisley will be the headline performer at the 2026 Stadium of Fire, America's Freedom Festival announced Thursday.

UDOT to begin closing ramps along I-215 for reconstruction

Brian Carlson, KSL  |  Posted April 2 - 5:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Several freeway ramps are closing in the Salt Lake Valley for construction beginning Monday, and the Utah Department of Transportation is alerting drivers to prepare now for delays.

Who has the edge in the Democratic race for Utah's new blue district?

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted April 2 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two Democrats have officially qualified for the June primary ballot for Utah's newly redrawn 1st Congressional District after meeting the threshold for signature gathering.

Driver who killed 2 in Eagle Mountain road rage case recalls 'senseless' tragedy

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted April 2 - 4:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man sentenced to prison for hitting and killing two innocent people during a road rage confrontation in Eagle Mountain with a third driver is seeking parole.

Fate of DHS funding uncertain as US Congress Republicans decide next steps

Richard Cowan and David Morgan, Reuters  |  Updated April 2 - 4:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Federal funding for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security remained in limbo on Thursday.

Trump fires Pam Bondi as attorney general

Nandita Bose, Andrew Goudsward and Jana Winter, Reuters  |  Updated April 2 - 3:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump ousted Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday after mounting frustration with her performance, especially over the release of files on Jeffrey Epstein.

Have You Seen This? Monster truck takes over the gas station

Grant Olsen for KSL  |  Posted April 2 - 3:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Wow. This truck looks like it's only a few inches away from tearing the gas station canopy down.

Utah's drought makes 'rare' leap to the extreme, as its record-low snowpack melts

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted April 2 - 3:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

More than half of Utah suddenly finds itself in extreme drought, following record warmth that's already melted most of Utah's record-low snowpack.

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The protein-plus advantage: Why dairy foods are a smart, nutrient-rich choice

Dairy West  |  Posted April 2 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

With so many options, it can be easy to overlook simple, familiar foods that naturally provide protein along with other important nutrients.