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Timeline for Justice Hagen investigation unclear, Cox says

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Updated April 30 - 1:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said he doesn't know the timeline for when the state might begin an investigation into allegations that a state Supreme Court justice had a relationship with an attorney arguing cases before the court.

Park City man charged with felony for damage caused by anti-Trump graffiti

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted April 30 - 1:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Park City man is facing charges in two cases for allegedly defacing a bus stop and a display of old photos with anti-Trump messages.

New FDA analysis says infant formula supply is safe after testing for potential contaminants

Jonel Aleccia, Associated Press  |  Updated April 30 - 12:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new analysis of chemicals in infant formula found reassuringly low levels of heavy metals, pesticides and other potential contaminants, federal health officials said Wednesday.

House approves bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security and end the record shutdown

Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press  |  Posted April 30 - 11:56 a.m.  |  Save Story

The House has voted to fund much of the Department of Homeland Security and bring an end to the longest agency shutdown in history.

Utah Rep. Owens: College campuses fostering cultures of 'fear, bullying and cowardice'

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted April 30 - 11:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Wednesday's "Free Speech on Campus" hearing included several witnesses from a variety of higher education fields speaking on First Amendment challenges on college campuses.

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Poll: Majority of Utah voters don't feel represented by Republican or Democratic parties

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News   |  Posted April 30 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

New poll finds 4 in 10 Utahns want a new major political party.

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5 reasons a branded title vehicle could be the smartest car to buy

NeXgen Motors  |  Posted April 30 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah man sent to prison for violent Salt Lake home robbery

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted April 30 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man was sentenced to five years to life in prison for aggravated robbery, four and a half years after it happened. He was arrested following a police chase.

As summer opens, action movies have lost some box-office punch

Lisa Richwine, Reuters  |  Updated April 30 - 10:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

When Hollywood's summer movie season kicks off on Friday, theater owners will be counting on the high-heeled women of "The Devil Wears ​Prada 2" instead of cape-wearing superheroes.

Astrid Tuminez closes Utah Valley University tenure with a call for joy

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted April 30 - 9:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Valley University President Astrid Tuminez chose to focus Wednesday night's commencement ceremony on joy.

Israel intercepts Gaza aid ships in international waters, organizers decry move

Reuters  |  Updated April 30 - 8:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Israel has intercepted aid ships bound for Gaza in international waters near Greece, flotilla organizers said on Thursday, decrying ​the move as an "escalation of Israel's impunity."

Supreme Court hollows out a landmark law that had protected minority voting rights for 6 decades

Gary Fields And Kim Chandler, Associated Press  |  Updated April 30 - 8:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court knocked out a major pillar of the Voting Rights Act that had protected against racial discrimination in voting and representation.

Salt Lake City hopes mural will elevate one of its forgotten historic neighborhoods

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted April 30 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City leaders hope a massive new mural will highlight the history of Japantown, a neighborhood that has been mostly lost through redevelopment over time.

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Utah tour experts feature Italy's treasures at a discounted rate

Jensen McKay Tours  |  Posted April 30 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Italy's captivating charm beckons travelers with its rich history, breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture.

Proposed mega data center draws concerns over 'heat island effect'

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted April 30 - 7:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Increases in temperatures around so-called urban heat domes, or heat islands, could apply to a massive data center that is proposed for the northwestern side of Box Elder County.

Here's what is streaming on Netflix the month of May

Alex Tumalip, KSL  |  Posted April 30 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

It's hard to believe we're already in the month of May, but Netflix is rolling out some titles to whet your appetite for the summer ahead.

Supreme Court leans toward Trump's move targeting Haitian and Syrian immigrants

Andrew Chung, Reuters  |  Updated April 30 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Supreme Court appeared inclined on Wednesday to let President Donald Trump's administration strip humanitarian protections from hundreds of thousands of Haitian and Syrian immigrants.

Parents express concern as Provo considers closing schools

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted April 30 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Provo School District is looking at possibly closing several schools as leaders try to trim several million dollars from the budget, but parents are concerned with how it's playing out.

Dorofeyev's hat trick, Howden's 2OT winner powers Vegas to 5-4 win

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted April 30 - 1:13 a.m.  |  Save Story

Pavel Dorofeyev scored his third goal of the game in the final minute of regulation before Brett Howden sank a shorthanded goal in double overtime to give the Golden Knights a 5-4 victory over the Mammoth in game five.

Woman found guilty of murder in boyfriend's death that led to charges against daughter, teens

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted April 29 - 10:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Ogden woman was found guilty of murder in the shooting death of her boyfriend, days before one of the teens she brought to the home that day was sentenced to probation for manslaughter.

USA Climbing coach arrested, accused of having child sex abuse material

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated April 29 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Summit County man and USA Climbing conditioning coach who police say mentors teenagers in Utah has been arrested and accused of possessing child sex abuse material.

'Dancing with the Stars' pros are performing in Utah this weekend

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted April 29 - 10:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Fan favorite "Dancing with the Stars" pro dancers are coming to Utah this weekend as part of the show's live tour at the Eccles Theater on Saturday and Sunday.

'Stanford's cool, but it's not Utah State,' NFL veteran Bobby Wagner tells USU grads

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted April 29 - 9:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Faces brimming with optimism and excitement filled the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum Wednesday as over 6,300 students graduated from Utah State University.