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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.

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.

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.

'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.

Iran says Strait of Hormuz open as Trump sees deal 'soon' to end war

Parisa Hafezi, Steve Holland and Nayera Abdallah, Reuters  |  Updated April 17 - 5:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Friday the Strait of Hormuz was open, while President Donald Trump said ​a deal to end the Iran war would come "soon."

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."

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From bump to birth plan: Creating a roadmap for your pregnancy and delivery

CommonSpirit Health  |  Posted April 17 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Growing a human is hard work. Making your plan shouldn't be. Here's how to create a thoughtful, flexible roadmap for your pregnancy and delivery.

Ex-NBA player Damon Jones is expected to be first to plead guilty in gambling sweep

Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press  |  Posted April 17 - 2:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones is expected to become the first person to plead guilty in a gambling sweep that led to the arrests of more than 30 people.

Rare tornado snapped trees after touching down in northern Utah, report finds

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted April 17 - 1:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A series of severe thunderstorms that passed through northern Utah last weekend produced a rare tornado that snapped trees within its short path.

Empanada Fest SLC returns, featuring empanadas from around the world

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted April 17 - 1:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Empanada Fest SLC, now in its sixth year, returns on Saturday in Salt Lake City, featuring empanadas from around Latin America and beyond.

Airline adding bunk beds for economy travelers but bans snacks, smells and cuddling

Charlotte Graham-mclay, Associated Press  |  Posted April 17 - 12:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sleep on a long-haul flight in economy class has always been a fantasy for many travelers. Air New Zealand will soon offer a solution that involves climbing into a triple-tier bunk bed wearing special socks.

Utah farmers worry how weather whiplash will affect crops

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted April 17 - 11:58 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah farmers try to be ready for the state's different kinds of weather, but many say this year has been more challenging than ever.

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The heart of dairy: How farmers care for animals, land and future generations

Dairy West  |  Posted April 17 - 11:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

More than 95% of U.S. farms are family-owned, a statistic that underscores the deeply personal nature of agriculture.

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The unsettling issue the young left and right agree on

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News   |  Posted April 17 - 11:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Polling shows Gen Z, led by the extreme left and extreme right, holds more distrust for government and disdain toward Israel.

Nate Schmidt brings experience to Mammoth's first playoff run

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted April 17 - 11:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

Mammoth defenseman Nate Schmidt brings plenty of playoff experience in his first season in Utah, with his time in Vegas and Florida preparing him for deep playoff runs.