Elder Gerrit W. Gong encourages graduates to 'become their best BYU gospel self'

Building legacy: Clark Ivory follows dad's footsteps, named Salt Lake Chamber's Giant in our City

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted April 25 - 10:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ivory Homes CEO Clark Ivory on Thursday night was honored with the 45th annual Giant in our City award.

Alabama lawmakers advance 'harmful' materials bill that could lead to prosecution of librarians

Kim Chandler, Associated Press  |  Posted April 25 - 10:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Alabama lawmakers advanced legislation that could see librarians prosecuted for providing "harmful" materials or programs to minors. The Alabama bill removes the existing exemption for public libraries in the state's obscenity law.

US birthrate hit new low in 2023

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted April 25 - 9:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. women are starting families later and having fewer children, some forgoing having kids entirely. The U.S total fertility rate hit its lowest point, falling to a record 1.62 births per woman.

Slow growth, inflation deliver economic double whammy to kick off '24

Art Raymond, Deseret News  |  Posted April 25 - 9:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Thursday U.S. Commerce Department report delivered a double dose of disappointing economic data with findings showing overall economic growth slowed more than expected in the first quarter of the year and inflation made another surprisingly robust uptick.

Southwest to stop service to 4 airports in wake of rising losses, Boeing delivery problems

Chris Isidore, CNN  |  Updated April 25 - 9:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Southwest Airlines announced Thursday it will stop serving four airports after reporting increased losses in the first quarter and more delays in the delivery of promised jets from Boeing.

Palestinian advocates build memorial in Salt Lake City for Palestinians killed in Israel-Hamas war

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted April 25 - 8:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

A contingent of pro-Palestinian advocates is installing a memorial to Palestinians killed in the Israel-Hamas war at the Salt Lake City and County Building.

4 men arrested after laughing gas, marijuana allegedly found in car during Cedar City traffic stop

Jeff Richards, St. George News  |  Posted April 25 - 8:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Four men were arrested early Wednesday following a traffic stop in Cedar City, during which police say they found nitrous oxide and marijuana inside their vehicle.

Weber County leaders mulling scaled-back $30.8M jail upgrade plan

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted April 25 - 7:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

After failure of a ballot question last November calling for up to $98 million in bonding for jail upgrades and a new sheriff's office structure, Weber County officials are considering a scaled-back plan.

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Why more people are building and buying homes in Hurricane

Interstate Homes  |  Posted April 25 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

If you're ready to migrate south and head for warmer climates, Hurricane might just be the perfect place to stake your claim.

'I wonder what he can do in 3 months': How the Smiths won over Utah's new NHL club

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted April 25 - 6:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

The team that made up the Arizona Coyotes had been essentially left in the dark as a deal was worked out for their futures. They got some answers last Thursday.

Net neutrality restored as federal agency votes to regulate internet providers

David Hamilton, Associated Press  |  Posted April 25 - 6:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday restored "net neutrality" rules that prevent broadband internet providers from favoring some sites and apps over others.

Layton crossing guard is going above and beyond to keep kids safe

Tamara Vaifanua, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 25 - 5:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

In one Layton neighborhood, a crossing guard is making all the right moves to keep people safe.

Biden administration finalizes rule to grant overtime for millions more salaried workers

Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press  |  Updated April 25 - 5:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Starting July 1, employers will be required pay overtime to salaried workers who make less than $43,888 a year in certain executive, administrative and professional roles, the Labor Department said Tuesday.

Worker in Bluffdale killed by falling concrete slabs

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted April 25 - 4:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

An employee working for a concrete product manufacturer was killed Thursday after large concrete panels fell on him in Bluffdale and trapped him underneath, fire officials said.

Utah playing crucial role in Biden administration's plan to expand, modernize electrical grid

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted April 25 - 4:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm on Thursday paid a visit to a Rocky Mountain Power substation in Salt Lake City to highlight the Biden administration's latest efforts to strengthen and expand the nation's electric grid while continuing to deploy clean energy.

Cleanup underway at Sugar House Park after semi crashes, spills fuel in Parleys Canyon

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Updated April 25 - 4:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Cleanup is underway at Sugar House Park after a semitruck crashed in Parleys Canyon, spilling 200 gallons of diesel fuel on Thursday.

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Tired of expensive vacation rentals? Utah startup is changing how you vacation

Ember  |  Posted April 25 - 3:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

There's a new way to own a vacation home for a fraction of the price.

Holladay neighbors assess damage, begin cleanup after dynamite detonation

Lauren Steinbrecher, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 25 - 3:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Neighbors in Holladay are figuring out what it'll take to clean up and who's paying for the damage, after a massive home explosion with planned dynamite detonation.

Have You Seen This? Rams ring in 2024 NFL draft with turf field on beach

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted April 25 - 3:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Los Angeles Rams are embracing their coastal identity by building a 60-yard turf football field on Hermosa Beach ahead of Thursday's NFL draft.