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Trump ballroom construction allowed for now, appeals court says

Mike Scarcella, Reuters  |  Updated April 18 - 4:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

An appeals court allowed the Trump administration on Friday ​night to continue construction of a $400 million ballroom on the site of the White House's demolished East Wing.

Have You Seen This? Not all ice skaters are graceful

Grant Olsen for KSL  |  Posted April 18 - 3:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Not everyone is a medal winner on the ice. Take the guy in this video, for example.

Utah County hosts America 250-themed 'I Voted' sticker design contest

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted April 18 - 2:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

The iconic "I Voted" stickers that have been a tradition in America will soon see a new design in Utah County, one created by a middle school student.

Judge unseals ATF report in Charlie Kirk assassination case

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted April 18 - 1:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

A filing referencing and quoting an already-existing Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives report in the case against Tyler Robinson, who is charged in the murder of Charlie Kirk, was recently made public by the judge.

Unbeaten at home, Real Salt Lake giving host fans something to cheer about

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted April 18 - 1:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

The club with a 4-1-1 overall record and 13 points is 3-0 at home, and hopes to add another win Saturday against San Diego FC.

$13 train fare spikes to $150 for World Cup fans attending matches in New Jersey

Philip Marcelo, Associated Press  |  Posted April 18 - 12:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sky-high ticket prices won't be the only thing emptying the wallets of soccer fans attending World Cup matches at some U.S. venues this spring.

Police: Man killed former wife, then himself, in Herriman

Cassidy Wixom and Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated April 18 - 12:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Investigators believe a man killed his former wife before killing himself in Herriman Friday, police said.

Some Earth Day celebrations might include this first of its kind state park in Pennsylvania

Hayden Madson, Deseret News  |  Posted April 18 - 12:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

While Earth Day is generally associated with blue, sunny skies and green, forested areas, many in Pennsylvania might be celebrating Earth's special day in a dark, cold cave.

Iran tightens control of Strait of Hormuz; Trump warns against 'blackmail'

Trevor Hunnicutt, Ariba Shahid and Muhammad Al Gebaly, Reuters  |  Posted April 18 - 11:13 a.m.  |  Save Story

Iran said it was tightening control over the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, warning mariners the vital energy route was again closed, but President Donald Trump said Tehran could not blackmail the United States by ​shutting the waterway.

Are sponsors for Utah's 2034 Winter Games coming soon?

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted April 18 - 10:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. Olympic officials are already preparing to line up sponsors for Utah's 2034 Winter Games .

Playoff hockey arrives in Utah as Mammoth complete long rebuild

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted April 18 - 10:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Mammoth have clinched a playoff spot in just their second season as a franchise but the road to get to this point extends far beyond their time in Utah.

How Ensign College is bringing light to many Utah prison inmates

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted April 18 - 10:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Prison is a place typically defined by its limits. But not for dozens of inmates at the Utah State Correctional Facility, who completed Ensign College's education program on Wednesday.

Hiker dies falling from Angels Landing in Zion National Park

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated April 18 - 9:54 a.m.  |  Save Story

A search and rescue operation was underway Friday at Zion National Park due to a fall from the Angels Landing trail.

The Lyrid meteor shower is visible now and peaking soon. Here's how to spot it

Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press  |  Posted April 18 - 9:37 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Lyrid meteor shower is expected to bring fiery streaks to the night sky. The shower peaks Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.

Giving while living: Utah couple's kidney donation story

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Updated April 18 - 8:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

Doctors said living donation can lead to better outcomes and help address a critical shortage. More than 100,000 people in the U.S. are currently waiting for an organ transplant.

1 million bees make for bumper-to-buzzer traffic on a Tennessee highway ramp

The Associated Press  |  Updated April 18 - 8:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

Travelers were forced to brake for workers of a different kind when a truck carrying about 1 million bees crashed on Interstate 40 in Knoxville, Tennessee, on Friday.

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Ride the waves: Tips and tools for boaters to thrive in changing water levels

Lake Genius  |  Posted April 18 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

By knowing in advance what you need to do and bring, you can safely navigate Utah's outdoor recreation spots. Here are some tips and tools for boaters.

The FISA fight explained

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted April 18 - 7:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

Congress passed an extension of key government spy powers, temporarily punting the deadline until April 30 as lawmakers in both parties disagree on its reform.

'It's my life's work': Enoch falconer reflects on 20-year relationship with golden eagle 'Scout'

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted April 18 - 7:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Martin Tyner has spent his entire life rescuing and rehabilitating wild animals. Part of his work has also been saving birds of prey who might have otherwise been put in a zoo or killed.

Farmers assess damage after another spring freeze

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted April 17 - 10:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

An early warmup and blossom season is leaving a larger window for the threat of crop freezes.

Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz but says US must end naval blockade

Parisa Hafezi, Steve Holland and Nayera Abdallah, Reuters  |  Updated April 17 - 10:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

Iran temporarily reopened the Strait of Hormuz on Friday after a ceasefire in Lebanon but warned that it could close the waterway again if the U.S. Navy blockade of ​Iranian ports continued.

Mounted New York police officer and his horse corner suspected purse snatcher in Manhattan

The Associated Press  |  Posted April 17 - 10:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A New York City police officer on horseback on Wednesday nabbed a suspected purse snatcher after chasing her through the streets of Manhattan at full gallop — literally.

Class of 2026: What 'game day' challenge is an NFL vet issuing Ensign College grads?

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted April 17 - 9:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Stay in the game — and finish. That was the challenge that Gabriel W. Reid shared Friday with Ensign College's largest ever graduating class, in a memorable moment for the school.