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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.

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.

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.

Trump, unhappy with latest peace proposal, says Iran 'figuring out its leadership'

Nandita Bose, Reuters  |  Updated April 28 - 4:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Efforts to end the Iran conflict were at an impasse on Tuesday with President Donald Trump, unhappy with the latest proposal from Tehran, saying Iran was in a "state of collapse."

North Carolina man charged with forging signatures in Prop 4 repeal effort

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted April 28 - 3:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

A North Carolina man is facing 22 criminal charges accusing him of forging signatures while working on the recent effort to repeal Proposition 4 in Utah.

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Ogden's managed parking system is headed downtown: Here's what to expect

Ogden City  |  Posted April 28 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The goal is not to add burden, but to better align parking access with demand supporting local businesses, reducing the time spent searching for a spot and creating a more predictable and welcoming experience for everyone who comes to Ogden.

FCC to order early license reviews of Disney-owned ABC stations, source says

David Shepardson, Reuters  |  Updated April 28 - 2:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The FCC is set to order early reviews of eight ​Disney-owned ABC stations as soon as Tuesday in a dramatic escalation of the Trump administration's fight with major media outlets.

A new industry aims to help frustrated homeowners out of rooftop solar deals

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted April 28 - 2:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The rooftop solar industry has a bit of a reputation. The KSL Investigators routinely receive tips from frustrated homeowners about misleading sales practices and confusing financing agreements.

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Trump promised your tax refund would be bigger. Did he deliver?

Jennifer Graham, Deseret News  |  Posted April 28 - 1:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute poll also finds most voters think they're worse off financially than they were six months ago.

The Hat Trick: Mammoth fall short in OT to Golden Knights despite valiant comeback effort

Cole Bagley, KSL  |  Posted April 28 - 1:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Despite an admirable comeback effort after trailing by three, the Utah Mammoth came up just short in overtime as the Vegas Golden Knights claimed Game 4 to even the series.

Ex-NBA player Damon Jones is 1st to plead guilty in gambling sweep that led to over 30 arrests

Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press  |  Updated April 28 - 1:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

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

Father of driver charged in fatal auto-pedestrian crash now faces his own charge

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted April 28 - 12:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

The father of a man charged with murder after allegedly hitting a woman in Murray in 2025 and driving off is now facing his own felony charge.

Salt Lake City opts into renewable energy program. Here's what it means

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted April 28 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City has opted into a new clean energy program that city leaders say takes a big step toward addressing air quality and other environmental challenges.

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Utah Archeology and Historic Preservation Month events announced

Utah State Historic Preservation Office  |  Posted April 28 - 11:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

This May you are invited to step into Utah history. Walk the trails, hear the stories and become a part of the ongoing effort to enjoy — and preserve — Utah's unique heritage for generations to come.