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Anonymous tip system started in wake of Sandy Hook shooting has fielded nearly 400,000 reports

Dave Collins, Associated Press  |  Updated April 29 - 10:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Every once in a while, the system receives an alarming tip that is immediately passed on to law enforcement.

Why America's biggest companies gave up the fight against Utah's app store law protecting kids

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted April 29 - 10:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

One of the largest technology groups in the country backed off from challenging Utah's age verification requirement for app stores last week.

Rock chip justice: How worn mud flaps can impact liability for cracked windshields

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted April 29 - 9:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

When it appears that a truck with worn out mud flaps kicks up rock that causes rock chip damage to a windshield, is it just bad luck or bad equipment? That's what Philip Munoa was asking.

US Supreme Court blocks Louisiana voting map with second Black-majority district

John Kruzel, Reuters  |  Updated April 29 - 9:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled against a group of Black Louisiana voters in their defense of a voting map that added a second Black-majority congressional ​district in the state.

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Test Drive: 2026 Toyota Tacoma or Tundra — Which fits your life best?

Jason Bell  |  Posted April 29 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

The 2026 Toyota Trucks are impressive and appealing. Here's how to decide which one is right for you.

Hegseth will go before Congress for the first time since the Iran war started

Ben Finley and Stephen Groves, Associated Press  |  Posted April 29 - 7:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will face questioning from members of Congress for the first time since the Iran war began.

2 Jewish Londoners stabbed in 'appalling' attack

Sam Tobin and Sarah Young, Reuters  |  Posted April 29 - 7:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two Jewish people were stabbed in north London on Wednesday by a man who ​ran down a street trying to stab Jews, a local security group said.

Amid growing algal bloom issue, officials hope Willard Peak Pond treatment offers way forward

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted April 29 - 6:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

As algal bloom issues expand around Utah, officials hope a possible fix at Willard Peak Pond offers a way forward.

How this free bus service solves a gap in Salt Lake County transit service

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted April 29 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new transit service is now available in Salt Lake County, using high frequency and priority lanes, while costing a fraction of the cost of building out a new light-rail line.

BYU, Weber State cheer crowned national champions in Daytona

Hayden Madson, Deseret News  |  Posted April 28 - 10:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah powerhouse cheer programs brought home some hardware from Anaheim and Daytona Beach.

King Charles III highlights US-UK bond during busy day of diplomacy with Trump and Congress

Steven Sloan, Josh Boak, Mary Clare Jalonick and Darlene Superville, Associated Press  |  Updated April 28 - 10:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

King Charles III marked the 250th anniversary of American independence from Britain with gratitude that the two countries united to build "one of the most consequential alliances in human history."

White House withdraws nomination of National Parks director

Kevin Lind, Deseret News  |  Posted April 28 - 10:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Three months after nominating Scott Socha to be the next National Park Service director, the White House pulled him from consideration on Monday.

Utah unveils limited-time patriotic license plate ahead of America 250

Hayden Madson, Deseret News  |  Posted April 28 - 9:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

As the United States approaches its semiquincentennial celebration, Utah drivers will be able to purchase, for a limited time, a license plate with a fresh new design.

Sen. Mike Lee introduces bill targeting federal affirmative-action policies

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted April 28 - 9:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Sen. Mike Lee has introduced a measure to end federal affirmative-action policies in granting of federal contracts, saying they "defy our founding values."

Utah begins construction of small Moab trail connection that has larger impacts

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted April 28 - 8:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

The race to build a statewide trail network is on.

Judge orders probation, self deportation for Salt Lake man who attacked young doorbell ditcher

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted April 28 - 7:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who chased and attacked a 12-year-old boy who rang his doorbell in Salt Lake City has been sentenced to four years of probation and ordered to self deport to New Zealand.

4 professional dance companies to 'spotlight Utah' in rare joint performance

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted April 28 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Four of Utah's top professional dance companies are coming together to share the stage for an event to highlight Utah's dancing talent.

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What an HOA management company is doing to keep Utahns safe

HOA Strategies and UtahRadon.org  |  Posted April 28 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Trever Midgley and Joseph Groberg, founders of HOA Strategies, an HOA management firm based in Utah, are working to end the bad rap HOAs often get.

Thousands of volunteers roll up their sleeves for Larry H. Miller Week of Service

Debbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted April 28 - 6:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hundreds of volunteers from the Larry H. Miller Company worked in and along the Jordan River in the Power District Tuesday as part of Larry H. Miller Week of Service.

Judge rules against legislative candidate who failed to qualify for primary by 3 signatures

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted April 28 - 6:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah judge ruled against a legislative candidate who sued her county clerk after falling just three signatures short of the threshold to qualify for the primary election ballot.

Public warned after bat tests positive for rabies in southern Utah

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted April 28 - 5:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

A rabid bat found in southern Utah is prompting a warning from public health officials.

This Utah city adopted a unique mascot. Say hello to the La Verkin gherkin

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted April 28 - 5:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

The southern Utah city has a new mascot, and it comes in the form of the only word that rhymes with La Verkin — gherkin.

President Henry B. Eyring to dedicate Lindon Utah Temple

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted April 28 - 4:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Henry B. Eyring will dedicate the Lindon Utah Temple, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced on Tuesday. The temple will be dedicated on May 3 at 11 a.m.