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Trump to return to New York criminal court for jury selection

Trump to return to New York criminal court for jury selection

Luc Cohen, Jack Queen and Andy Sullivan, Reuters  |  Posted April 16 - 7:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Donald Trump's historic hush-money trial enters a second day on Tuesday, as lawyers try to select 12 New York City jurors to consider the guilt or innocence of the first former president to face criminal charges.
Family of missing St. George woman holds candlelight vigil, vows to never give up hope

Family of missing St. George woman holds candlelight vigil, vows to never give up hope

E. George Goold, St. George News  |  Posted April 15 - 10:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

It has been five months since Courtney Lynne Townsend disappeared and her family hasn't stopped seeking her return for a single moment.
Making cement is damaging for the climate. One solution is opening in California

Making cement is damaging for the climate. One solution is opening in California

Isabella O'malley, Associated Press  |  Posted April 15 - 10:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

The cement industry is one of the largest emitters of carbon dioxide and is responsible for some 8% of global emissions each year. But demand for cement, an ingredient for concrete, keeps growing as the world constructs more buildings.
University of Utah researchers collecting samples to map Valley fever's spread through dirt spores

University of Utah researchers collecting samples to map Valley fever's spread through dirt spores

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted April 15 - 9:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

A team of University of Utah researchers are studying a fungal respiratory infection that is being spread through the soil and dust in Utah.
Celebration of life planned for JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan in eastern Idaho

Celebration of life planned for JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan in eastern Idaho

Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted April 15 - 9:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

The public is invited to a celebration of life in honor of Joshua "JJ" Vallow and Tylee Ryan later this month.
More people are working well past retirement age. It's not easy

More people are working well past retirement age. It's not easy

Nicole Goodkind, CNN  |  Posted April 15 - 8:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Americans over 75 are the fastest-growing age group in the workforce, more than quadrupling in size since 1964, according to the Pew Research Center. Forecasters expect that cohort of older working Americans to double over the next decade.
Stop, drop, cover and hold on: Annual 'shakeout' event aims to prepare Utahns for an earthquake

Stop, drop, cover and hold on: Annual 'shakeout' event aims to prepare Utahns for an earthquake

Sky Mundell, KSL.com  |  Posted April 15 - 8:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ahead of this year's Great Utah Shakeout, the Utah Division of Emergency Management is teaching Utahns how to navigate an emergency caused by an earthquake.
Utes star Alissa Pili selected No. 8 overall to Minnesota Lynx in WNBA draft

Utes star Alissa Pili selected No. 8 overall to Minnesota Lynx in WNBA draft

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Updated April 15 - 8:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Pili no longer has to wonder about her professional career after a team made her dream a reality Monday night at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.
US Supreme Court lets Idaho enforce ban on transgender-related treatment for minors

US Supreme Court lets Idaho enforce ban on transgender-related treatment for minors

Andrew Chung, Reuters  |  Updated April 15 - 7:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

The conservative-majority U.S. Supreme Court on Monday let a Republican-backed law in Idaho that criminalizes transgender-related treatment for minors broadly take effect after a federal judge blocked it as unconstitutional.
Caitlin Clark taken No. 1 in the WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever, as expected

Caitlin Clark taken No. 1 in the WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever, as expected

Doug Feinberg, Associated Press  |  Updated April 15 - 7:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Caitlin Clark has been selected with the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever.
'We are not immune': Salt Lake County DA encourages community to report child abuse

'We are not immune': Salt Lake County DA encourages community to report child abuse

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Posted April 15 - 7:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office and law enforcement encouraged the community to come forward and report instances of child abuse.
Lights On! and West Jordan police team up to help drivers with mechanical issues

Lights On! and West Jordan police team up to help drivers with mechanical issues

Karah Brackin, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 15 - 6:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

The West Jordan Police Department is allowing officers to give a voucher for drivers who were pulled over for mechanical issues instead of a ticket.
2 visitors captured on video destroying ancient rock formations at Lake Mead

2 visitors captured on video destroying ancient rock formations at Lake Mead

Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN  |  Posted April 15 - 6:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two visitors at Lake Mead National Recreation Area were captured on video destroying ancient rock formations and park rangers are seeking the public's help in identifying the suspects.
Herriman teen blazing her way through barbecue competitions

Herriman teen blazing her way through barbecue competitions

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted April 15 - 5:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Herriman teen is on her way to earning the title of "grill master" as she blazes her way through national grilling competitions.
Man who asked to use bathroom arrested for allegedly trying to assault child

Man who asked to use bathroom arrested for allegedly trying to assault child

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted April 15 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who police say asked an Utah resident if he could use his bathroom was arrested Sunday for wandering into a young child's room and allegedly attempting to sexually assault her.
National Park Week: A celebration of America's diverse natural beauty

National Park Week: A celebration of America's diverse natural beauty

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted April 15 - 4:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

April 20 kicks off National Park Week, during which all parks that charge visitors an entrance fee will be free.
'I'm not coming back': Prosecutors show video of Chad Daybell talking to daughter after arrest

'I'm not coming back': Prosecutors show video of Chad Daybell talking to daughter after arrest

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Updated April 15 - 4:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

Idaho law enforcement officers on Monday testified about the events of the day human remains were found in Chad Daybell's yard and shared video of his arrest. They also talked about Tammy Daybell's autopsy.
BYU will reportedly interview men's basketball coaching candidates this week

BYU will reportedly interview men's basketball coaching candidates this week

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted April 15 - 4:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

The coaching search is moving at BYU men's basketball, with candidates reportedly set to interview Tuesday and Wednesday, according to CBS Sports' Matt Norlander.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators block traffic into Chicago airport, causing headaches for travelers

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators block traffic into Chicago airport, causing headaches for travelers

Sophia Tareen, Associated Press  |  Posted April 15 - 4:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators blocked a freeway leading to three Chicago O'Hare International Airport terminals, temporarily stopping vehicle traffic into one of the nation's busiest airports.

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