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Here's what is at stake during Saturday's GOP and Democratic nominating conventions

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted April 24 - 10:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Thousands of state delegates will convene in Orem and Sandy Saturday to decide which congressional candidates will earn the party's backing going into primary election season.

US soldier charged with using classified intel to win $400K Polymarket bet on Maduro raid

Hallie Golden, Konstantin Toropin and Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press  |  Updated April 24 - 9:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

A U.S. soldier involved in the operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been charged with using classified information about the mission to win more than $400,000.

Garden City Mayor Mike Leonhardt dies of cancer at 58

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted April 24 - 9:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Mike Leonhardt, mayor of Garden City, died on Tuesday after a battle with cancer.

'Cretaceous Kraken' prowled the seas during the age of dinosaurs

Will Dunham, Reuters  |  Updated April 24 - 8:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

During the age of dinosaurs, new research ​shows, there existed a creature as close to a real-life Kraken as you could possibly get; an enormous octopus that prowled the seas.

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BYU marks 150 years: Pillar of the Valley honors lasting impact of Utah County leadership

Utah Valley Chamber  |  Posted April 24 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Leaders at the event emphasized that BYU's influence extends well beyond campus boundaries, contributing significantly to the region's workforce, economy and long-term growth.

Justice Department watchdog to review release of Epstein files

Andrew Goudsward, Reuters  |  Updated April 24 - 7:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Justice Department's internal watchdog said on Thursday it would investigate how the department complied with a ​law requiring the release of investigative files on Jeffrey Epstein.

Southern US wildfires force residents to flee, leaving them unsure if their homes are standing

Emilie Megnien, Russ Bynum and Jeff Martin, Associated Press  |  Updated April 24 - 7:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

Wildfires tearing through the South this week have forced hundreds of residents in Georgia to flee in minutes. Many have no idea what happened to the homes and animals they left behind.

Japanese, Dutch, Latin American cultures will be on display at various festivals Saturday

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted April 24 - 6:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

The cultures of Japan, the Netherlands and several Latin American countries will be the focus of several festivals on Saturday in the Salt Lake City area.

Park City grocery store becomes unlikely hub for underage drinking prevention

Debbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted April 23 - 10:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A grocery store in Park City is the unexpected home of a new campaign aimed at preventing underage drinking.

Utah to receive another $10M in national opioid settlement

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted April 23 - 10:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah will be receiving more than $10 million in the latest multistate agreement requiring companies to pay for their role in fueling the opioid epidemic.

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 - 9:41 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.

Attorneys argue Utah County is failing to adequately fund defense in capital murder case

Cassidy Wixom and Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted April 23 - 9:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Michael Aaron Jayne, charged with capital murder and accused of killing a Santaquin police officer, is suing Utah County, claiming inadequate defense funding in his case.

Salt Lake City knew about allegations against councilwoman, but what was done?

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated April 23 - 9:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City Councilwoman Eva Lopez Chavez said she welcomes a "fair and independent investigation" into the allegations made against her, which colleagues were previously aware of.

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.

Trump orders military to 'shoot and kill' Iranian small boats choking Strait of Hormuz

Jon Gambrell, Jamey Keaten and Aamer Madhani, Associated Press  |  Updated April 23 - 6:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump said Thursday he ordered the military to target small Iranian boats deploying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, while also announcing an extension of the Lebanon ceasefire.

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.