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More than 100 Utah sites to open Saturday for statewide drug take‑back event

Brenna Donnelly, KSL  |  Posted April 24 - 9:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Collection sites across Utah will open Saturday as part of a drug take‑back event aimed at keeping unused and expired medications out of homes and out of the hands of kids.

Man allegedly set fires in Big Cottonwood Canyon because 'spirits' told him to

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted April 24 - 8:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man arrested for allegedly setting several small fires in Big Cottonwood Canyon has been charged with arson.

Hundreds of Everest hopefuls are waiting at base camp as glacier blocks route to summit

Jessie Yeung, CNN  |  Updated April 24 - 8:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Anxiety is growing at Everest Base Camp, more than 5,300 meters above sea level.

New pinni-pals: Utah's Hogle Zoo gains 2 male sea lions

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted April 24 - 7:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's Hogle Zoo has a new pair of pinni-pals splashing around in its Rocky Shores exhibit.

100-year-old Idaho woman surprised with her own graduation ceremony

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted April 24 - 7:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

Norma Parker, 100, never got her diploma despite fulfilling all the credits to graduate. So her granddaughter decided to surprise her with her very own ceremony at her nursing home.

Annual 100-mile walk raises suicide prevention awareness

Tyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted April 24 - 6:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

The 11th annual Life's Worth Living 100 Mile Anti-Suicide Walk began Friday morning in Tooele, bringing together participants to raise awareness for mental health and suicide prevention.

Redistricting reshapes the battlefield as Maloy, Lyman spar over how to rebuild trust in Congress

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted April 24 - 6:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rep. Celeste Maloy learned on the job how to balance a workhorse mentality with the chaos of running for election. Now she's facing off with one of the state's well-known conservative disruptors.

Crews responding to human caused Hop Fire burning in Juab County

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated April 24 - 5:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new wildfire has burned an estimated 20 to 25 acres east of Nephi in Juab County.

Neonatal care expanding at Pocatello's Portneuf Medical Center and beyond

Logan Ramsey, East Idaho News  |  Posted April 24 - 5:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

There is now more room to care for the tiniest of babies at Portneuf Medical Center following the recent expansion of its neonatal care unit.

Utah measles cases decreased over past 3 weeks, but 'doesn't mean things are done'

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted April 24 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dr. Leisha Nolen, state epidemiologist, said although the measles outbreak is not done, a recent decrease in Utah measles cases is a good sign.

Justice Dept. to close investigation into Fed Chair Powell, US Attorney Pirro says

Andrew Goudsward, Howard Schneider, Ann Saphir, Ryan Patrick Jones and Doina Chiacu, Reuters  |  Updated April 24 - 4:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

The DOJ is closing its investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome ​Powell, removing an obstacle to confirm Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump's pick ‌to lead the central bank.

2 key I-80, I-215 ramps near Salt Lake airport to close for up to 45 days

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted April 24 - 4:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah transportation officials are urging travelers to plan ahead as it begins work on a pair of freeway ramps near Salt Lake City International Airport that will keep them closed for as much as 45 days.

Utah's drought intensifies again as peak snowpack runoff has 'come and gone'

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted April 24 - 3:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah natural resources officials say they met with local leaders and water providers this week to help them prepare after determining this year's peak spring runoff has officially passed.

3 horses dead, 8 others malnourished in southern Utah

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated April 24 - 2:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

Three horses have died and eight others are severely malnourished in a case of animal cruelty in southern Utah, officials said.

Sex offender accused of taking pictures at city park arrested again following phone search

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated April 24 - 2:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police searching a Vernal man's phone say they found numerous files of child sex abuse material.

'You are ready': Over 3,400 students graduate from Southern Utah University

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted April 24 - 2:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Southern Utah University's 2026 graduating class consisted of 3,466 graduates from 43 countries, 49 states and 28 of Utah's 29 counties.

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What happened in a border town after the migrant surge was over

Gitanjali Poonia, Deseret News  |  Posted April 24 - 1:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Yuma, a border town in Arizona, is still reeling from the repercussions of four years of unprecedented migrant crossings.

Violent tornado tears through Oklahoma town, damaging 40 homes but sparing lives

Sean Murphy, Associated Press  |  Updated April 24 - 1:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Officials say a powerful storm churned up multiple tornadoes that barreled through Oklahoma, damaging at least 40 homes and sending emergency crews door-to-door.

Russia vows to help Cuba withstand US 'blackmail and threats'

Filipp ​Lebedev and Maxim Rodionov, Reuters  |  Updated April 24 - 12:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Russia said it stands in solidarity with Cuba ​and will continue providing humanitarian aid to the Communist‑run island republic, rejecting what it described as blackmail from ‌Washington.

Beyond awareness: Utah family advocates for autism acceptance as demand for services grows

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted April 24 - 12:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

April is Autism Awareness Month, but many say it's time to move beyond awareness to acceptance. And one northern Utah couple says no one should be defined by a diagnosis.

Proposed Murray budget funds police, fire and infrastructure — with tax hike for residents

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted April 24 - 11:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Murray mayor's proposed budget looks to boost public service and investments in infrastructure, with a nearly 10% property tax increase.

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

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated April 24 - 11:32 a.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.

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Engine Room becoming a downtown favorite: From lunches starting at $10 to late-night vibes

The Engine Room  |  Posted April 24 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Engine Room's lunch menu focuses on speed, flavor and value. Guests can expect generous portions and bold dishes in a comfortable setting.