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Former BYU QB Kedon Slovis' NFL draft stock rising, but will his name be called?

Former BYU QB Kedon Slovis' NFL draft stock rising, but will his name be called?

Ben Criddle for KSL.com  |  Posted April 24 - 10:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

Kedon Slovis may have a legitimate shot at finding himself a spot on an NFL roster following his up-and-down collegiate career.
Democrat Brian King outraises Gov. Spencer Cox in first few months of 2024

Democrat Brian King outraises Gov. Spencer Cox in first few months of 2024

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted April 24 - 10:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

Democratic gubernatorial challenger Brian King outraised Republican Utah Gov. Spencer Cox in the first few months of 2024.
Biden signs Ukraine aid, TikTok ban bills after Republican battle

Biden signs Ukraine aid, TikTok ban bills after Republican battle

Trevor Hunnicutt and Jeff Mason, Reuters  |  Posted April 24 - 9:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Joe Biden signed a hard-fought bill into law on Wednesday that provides billions of dollars of new aid to Ukraine for its war with Russia, notching a rare bipartisan victory for the president as he seeks reelection and ending months of wrangling with Republicans in Congress.
Idaho filmmaker, 'Studio C' alum, takes on new movie playing in theaters nationwide

Idaho filmmaker, 'Studio C' alum, takes on new movie playing in theaters nationwide

Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted April 24 - 8:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

A filmmaker and actor with ties in Utah and Idaho is featured in a new movie playing nationwide.
Chad Daybell returns to court for 10th day of his murder trial

Chad Daybell returns to court for 10th day of his murder trial

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted April 24 - 8:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

Jurors in Boise have now listened to nine days of testimony in the case against Chad Daybell who is accused of murdering his wife, and the two children of his new wife, Lori Daybell.
Utah retirement experts issue  critical warning about Social Security

Utah retirement experts issue critical warning about Social Security

B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors  |  Posted April 24 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Retirement experts Tyson Thacker and Ryan Thacker have issued a critical warning to Utah residents who are planning to file for Social Security in the next five years.
4 fires near downtown Salt Lake City prompt an arson investigation

4 fires near downtown Salt Lake City prompt an arson investigation

Garna Mejia, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 24 - 7:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

Fire investigators are looking for someone suspected of starting several fires in the downtown area early Tuesday.
Supreme Court will consider when doctors can provide emergency abortions in states with bans

Supreme Court will consider when doctors can provide emergency abortions in states with bans

Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press  |  Posted April 24 - 7:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

Dueling protests are taking shape outside the Supreme Court as the justices prepare to consider an abortion case.
Tesla's earnings plunge, but the company promises cheaper car model

Tesla's earnings plunge, but the company promises cheaper car model

Chris Isidore, CNN  |  Posted April 24 - 7:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Tesla reported its first-quarter adjusted earnings plunged 48%, falling short of lowered Wall Street forecasts, but it assured investors that it plans to move ahead with a cheaper model due out next year.
Hawaiian punch: Aloy helps BYU baseball walk off with 1st season sweep of Utes since 2003

Hawaiian punch: Aloy helps BYU baseball walk off with 1st season sweep of Utes since 2003

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted April 23 - 10:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

Aloy drove in Ryker Schow to help the Cougars walk off with their first series sweep over the Utes since 2003 Tuesday night in front of a standing room-only crowd of 2,639 fans at Miller Park.
Romney jokes about Harvard presidency talk

Romney jokes about Harvard presidency talk

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted April 23 - 10:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Sen. Mitt Romney doesn't seem to be taking seriously talk that he should be president of Harvard .
Fire destroys chicken barn at Oakdell Egg Farms in Cache County

Fire destroys chicken barn at Oakdell Egg Farms in Cache County

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Updated April 23 - 10:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

A barn at a large egg farm in Cache County burned down Tuesday evening.
Oklahoma police say 10-year-old boy awoke to find his parents and 3 brothers shot to death

Oklahoma police say 10-year-old boy awoke to find his parents and 3 brothers shot to death

Ken Miller, Associated Press  |  Updated April 23 - 10:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police say a 10-year-old boy awoke to find his parents and three brothers shot to death in their southwest Oklahoma City home.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk stumps for Trent Staggs, calls foreign aid bills 'existential crisis'

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk stumps for Trent Staggs, calls foreign aid bills 'existential crisis'

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Updated April 23 - 9:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk endorsed U.S. Senate candidate Trent Staggs at a grievance-filled campaign event Tuesday evening.
Urban and rural Utah must work together to keep Utah's economy rolling, experts say

Urban and rural Utah must work together to keep Utah's economy rolling, experts say

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted April 23 - 9:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's economy remains strong but there are looming challenges that require attention and collaboration, according to a group of economists and state leaders who met Tuesday.
The similarities behind the Jazz and Coyotes relocations nearly 45 years apart

The similarities behind the Jazz and Coyotes relocations nearly 45 years apart

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted April 23 - 9:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

It turns out there are plenty of similarities in Utah's response to the NHL as when the New Orleans Jazz moved to Utah 45 years ago this June.
Senate overwhelmingly passes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan with big bipartisan vote

Senate overwhelmingly passes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan with big bipartisan vote

Lolita C. Baldor and Aamer Madhani, Associated Press  |  Updated April 23 - 9:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Senate has passed $95 billion in war aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, sending the legislation to President Joe Biden after months of delays.
Teenager is youngest-ever challenger for World Chess Championship title

Teenager is youngest-ever challenger for World Chess Championship title

Art Raymond, Deseret News  |  Posted April 23 - 8:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Indian chess phenom Gukesh Dommaraju became the youngest champion ever at the prestigious Candidates Tournament in Toronto on Sunday.
Thieves stealing airline travel credits: How you can protect them

Thieves stealing airline travel credits: How you can protect them

Matt Gephardt, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 23 - 8:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

If someone steals your credit card or hacks into your bank account, federal law says you should get most of your money back. But what protections do you have when someone steals your airline travel credits?

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