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QB Fernando Mendoza, edge rusher David Bailey, running back Jeremiyah Love go 1-2-3 in the NFL draft

Rob Maaddi, Associated Press  |  Updated April 23 - 9:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Fernando Mendoza's journey from overlooked two-star recruit to the top of the NFL draft is complete after the Las Vegas Raiders took him with the first pick on Thursday night. Turning the Raiders into a contender is the next challenge for the Heisman Trophy winner who led Indiana to its first national championship. The 22-year-old quarterback wasn't in the Steel City for the festivities, choosing instead to celebrate with family and friends at home in Miami.

Bright fireball may have dropped debris over Utah

Brenna Donnelly, KSL  |  Posted April 23 - 9:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

The night sky above Utah was bright as day for just a moment early Thursday morning as a suspected meteor burned its way into the atmosphere.

New England Patriots select Utes OT Caleb Lomu 28th overall in NFL draft

KSL Sports  |  Posted April 23 - 8:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's offensive line didn't just see one lineman selected in Thursday's opening round of the 2026 NFL draft.

Ex-Logan court workers target of probe for allegedly helping someone evade ICE agent

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted April 23 - 8:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two former Logan Justice Court employees are the target of a federal probe after allegedly helping someone evade an immigration agent at the courthouse.

Deadly Tooele County intersection receives a traffic signal

Tyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted April 23 - 8:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Tooele County intersection with a history of serious crashes is getting a major safety upgrade, according to the Utah Department of Transportation — a new traffic signal.

BYU president says 91% of 2026 graduates saw faith strengthened

Tad Walch, Deseret News  |  Posted April 23 - 7:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

As Brigham Young University graduates walked Thursday, it came with a record: President Shane Reese reported that 91% of graduates said their time at BYU strengthened their faith.

Utah OT Spencer Fano drafted 9th overall by Cleveland Browns

KSL Sports  |  Posted April 23 - 7:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sitting in the living with his friends and family, Utah offensive tackle Spencer Fano stared at a stash of hats representing each of the 32 teams in the NFL.

Exchange of gunfire inside Mall of Louisiana leaves 1 person dead and 5 wounded

Sara Cline, Associated Press  |  Updated April 23 - 6:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police say one person died and five more were wounded after a shooting, described as a confrontation between two groups, inside the food court at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge.

Taylor Frankie Paul won't return to 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' as production resumes

Margaret Darby, Deseret News  |  Posted April 23 - 6:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

"The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" Season 5 will resume production without Taylor Frankie Paul following an investigation into an alleged domestic abuse incident involving her former boyfriend.

DOJ reclassifies certain marijuana products as a less dangerous drug

Reuters  |  Updated April 23 - 5:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Department ​of Justice is reclassifying FDA-approved and ‌state-licensed marijuana as a ⁠less dangerous drug, ​U.S. Acting ⁠Attorney General ‌Todd Blanche ‌said on Thursday.

Creekstone Energy secures largest solar lease in Utah history to help power Delta Gigasite

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted April 23 - 5:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Creekstone Energy's plan to construct a massive data center in Millard County took another step forward with the company securing a long-term solar lease on Utah school trust lands.

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Simple tips for redoing your yard without breaking the bank

Kathleen Clove, KSL  |  Posted April 23 - 4:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

Is your yard the most boring on the block? Not anymore. Use our affordable yard makeover tips to improve your curb appeal — and maybe make your house the envy of the neighborhood.

Judge orders former BYU football player Parker Kingston to stand trial for rape

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted April 23 - 4:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

A judge on Thursday ordered Parker Kingston, a 22-year-old former BYU wide receiver, to stand trial for rape following a preliminary hearing.

Utah man accused of torturing, abusing 2 young kids

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted April 23 - 4:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Blanding man is accused of making two young children practice kicking and punching each other and putting them in cold showers when they cried.

Meta slashes 8,000 jobs, or 10% of its workforce, as Microsoft offers buyouts

Matt O'brien and Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press  |  Posted April 23 - 4:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Meta is laying off about 8,000 workers, or about 10% of its workforce, the company said Thursday as it continues to ramp up spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure and highly paid AI-expert hires.

Lionel Messi's Utah stop spurs proliferation of AI-generated photos

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted April 23 - 3:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lionel Messi's stop in Utah to play against Real Salt Lake spurred a proliferation of fake photos of the soccer superstar on social media, along with amusement and annoyance.

2 brothers charged in connection with Salt Lake phone store robbery

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted April 23 - 2:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two brothers are facing felony charges in connection with the armed robbery of an AT&T store in February.

Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny top Spotify's first all-time most-streamed artists list

Maria Sherman, Associated Press  |  Updated April 23 - 1:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Taylor Swift has topped Spotify's first ever list of the most streamed artists of all time, published Thursday morning.

Another Western city has entered the MLB expansion chat

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted April 23 - 1:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Another Western city is joining a crowded field of cities vying for an MLB expansion team, although it's unclear if that affects Utah's chances.

Utah man charged with illegally hunting bobcats

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted April 23 - 1:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A central Utah man with a history of poaching-related convictions has been charged with illegally hunting bobcats.

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What Messi means to fans like me

Ariel Harmer, Deseret News  |  Posted April 23 - 12:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

I grew up idolizing Messi and have seen him compete in Argentina. Here's what it was like watching him play in my hometown.

Several women accuse Utah congressional candidate Eva Lopez Chavez of misconduct

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted April 23 - 12:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Some who have worked alongside Utah congressional candidate Eva Lopez Chavez say they have been harassed or assaulted by her. Lopez denies any wrongdoing.

EU approves a $106B loan package to help Ukraine after Hungary lifts its veto

Lorne Cook, Justin Spike And Karel Janicek, Associated Press  |  Updated April 23 - 12:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

The European Union has approved a $106 billion loan package to help Ukraine meet its economic and military needs for the next two years.