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Giving while living: Utah couple's kidney donation story

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Updated April 18 - 8:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

Doctors said living donation can lead to better outcomes and help address a critical shortage. More than 100,000 people in the U.S. are currently waiting for an organ transplant.

1 million bees make for bumper-to-buzzer traffic on a Tennessee highway ramp

The Associated Press  |  Updated April 18 - 8:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

Travelers were forced to brake for workers of a different kind when a truck carrying about 1 million bees crashed on Interstate 40 in Knoxville, Tennessee, on Friday.

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Ride the waves: Tips and tools for boaters to thrive in changing water levels

Lake Genius  |  Posted April 18 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

By knowing in advance what you need to do and bring, you can safely navigate Utah's outdoor recreation spots. Here are some tips and tools for boaters.

The FISA fight explained

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted April 18 - 7:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

Congress passed an extension of key government spy powers, temporarily punting the deadline until April 30 as lawmakers in both parties disagree on its reform.

Herriman police investigating after 2 found dead in home

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted April 17 - 10:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police are investigating the deaths of two people found inside a Herriman home on Friday.

Farmers assess damage after another spring freeze

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted April 17 - 10:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

An early warmup and blossom season is leaving a larger window for the threat of crop freezes.

Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz but says US must end naval blockade

Parisa Hafezi, Steve Holland and Nayera Abdallah, Reuters  |  Updated April 17 - 10:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

Iran temporarily reopened the Strait of Hormuz on Friday after a ceasefire in Lebanon but warned that it could close the waterway again if the U.S. Navy blockade of ​Iranian ports continued.

Mounted New York police officer and his horse corner suspected purse snatcher in Manhattan

The Associated Press  |  Posted April 17 - 10:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A New York City police officer on horseback on Wednesday nabbed a suspected purse snatcher after chasing her through the streets of Manhattan at full gallop — literally.

Class of 2026: What 'game day' challenge is an NFL vet issuing Ensign College grads?

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted April 17 - 9:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Stay in the game — and finish. That was the challenge that Gabriel W. Reid shared Friday with Ensign College's largest ever graduating class, in a memorable moment for the school.

Utah advocates tout immigrants as federal programs geared to the community come under fire

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted April 17 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah advocates are touting immigrants amid moves by the Trump administration to end temporary protective status programming that benefits some.

Wife pleads guilty to reduced murder charge, admitting to killing her husband

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted April 17 - 8:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman pleaded guilty on Tuesday to murder, a second-degree felony, admitting to killing her husband in their home with shots from two guns.

DHS finalizes ownership of massive ICE warehouse property in Salt Lake City

Garna Mejia, KSL  |  Posted April 17 - 8:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Department of Homeland Security has officially taken ownership of all land beneath the massive Immigration and Customs Enforcement warehouse in Salt Lake City.

Feds to release Flaming Gorge water to support Lake Powell, as new hazards emerge

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted April 17 - 7:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

The federal government is intending to release a substantial amount of water from Flaming Gorge to support Lake Powell.

Incident on Angels Landing trail prompts search and rescue

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted April 17 - 7:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

A search and rescue operation was underway Friday at Zion National Park due to an unspecified incident on Angels Landing trail.

Cameras in the courtroom and preliminary hearing argued at daylong Tyler Robinson hearing

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated April 17 - 7:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

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

'She's my little hero': Utah mom reflects on daughter's organ donation legacy

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted April 17 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

When it became clear there were no more medical options, a family was faced with an unimaginable decision — whether to donate their daughter's organs.

After a paralyzing stroke, a South Korean pianist recreates himself as a one-handed performer

Hyung-jin Kim, Associated Press  |  Updated April 17 - 6:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

When a major stroke paralyzed South Korean pianist Lee Hun's right side in 2012, he first worried about whether he would ever walk again. Playing the piano wasn't even a consideration.

Salt Lake City releases camera footage of police shooting that injured man

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted April 17 - 5:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Newly-released body camera footage shows the moment a man was shot as police said he attempted to jump from a third-story window of a Salt Lake apartment during a "high-risk" search warrant raid.

Latter-day Saint boxer repping her faith, family and culture in title fight

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted April 17 - 5:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

On Friday night, the legends of Madison Square Garden will make room inside the ropes for Lani Daniels, an affable Latter-day Saint woman who enjoys a good scrap.

Supreme Court, Justice Hagen respond to state investigation into misconduct allegations

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted April 17 - 4:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Both the Utah Supreme Court and Justice Diana Hagen are responding to news that a state investigation is being launched to look into allegations that Hagen had a relationship with an attorney arguing cases before the high court.

Actor Natalie Portman is pregnant with her third child 

Danielle Broadway and Matt Silverstein, Reuters  |  Updated April 17 - 4:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Actor Natalie Portman is expecting her ​third child with her partner, French music producer Tanguy Destable, her representative confirmed to Reuters on ‌Friday.

Have You Seen This? Boulders crossing

Alex Tumalip, KSL  |  Posted April 17 - 3:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

As if being pounded by flooding rains wasn't bad enough, residents on Oahu were caught off guard when a massive rockfall involving several large boulders occurred on April 10.

2026 Sterling Scholar Awards: Why a gardening job on Mars may be in a young Utahn's future

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted April 17 - 3:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

When the day comes that plants are growing on Mars, Bear River High School's Sarah Pace may well be their "gardener."