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Police: Abused homeless 4-year-old boy gets help, thanks to fast food workers
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted April 17 - 10:57 a.m. | Save Story
Concerned employees at a Taylorsville fast-food restaurant called police Tuesday after a young boy in a homeless family, who was allegedly being abused, asked for help.
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Rexburg detective outlines clues from financial documents in Chad Daybell murder trial
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Updated April 17 - 10:31 a.m. | Save Story
Chad Daybell's death penalty trial reaches its fifth day on Wednesday as jurors hear about clues in financial documents. He is charged with murdering his wife and two of Lori Daybell's children.
Boeing in the spotlight as Congress calls whistleblower to testify about defects in planes
David Koenig, Associated Press | Posted April 17 - 10:26 a.m. | Save Story
Boeing will be in the spotlight Wednesday during back-to-back hearings as Congress examines allegations of major safety failures at the embattled aircraft manufacturer.
Southern California city council gives key approval for Disneyland expansion plan
Amy Taxin, Associated Press | Posted April 17 - 9:31 a.m. | Save Story
Disney has received a key approval to expand its theme park offerings in California as it seeks to build new, immersive lands for visitors.
Analysis: BYU swung for the fences to pull its next basketball coach from NBA
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted April 17 - 9:02 a.m. | Save Story
BYU's latest men's basketball head coach isn't a traditional hire in Cougar athletics. But this isn't a traditional BYU athletic department anymore.
West Valley police to target drivers who run red lights
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted April 17 - 8:46 a.m. | Save Story
West Valley police announced a new campaign on Tuesday aimed at curbing the problem of vehicles running red lights, causing crashes with serious and sometimes fatal injuries.
New Moab development aims to put dent in workforce housing crisis
Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV | Posted April 17 - 8:09 a.m. | Save Story
One of the most extreme examples of Utah's housing crisis is Moab. Housing there is scarce and expensive, especially for the workers who keep the tourist town running.
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Research shows 4 reasons most popular diets are destined to fail
HLTH Code | Posted April 17 - 8:00 a.m. | Save Story
According to a study published in The BMJ research journal, the benefits from dieting typically don't last very long.
Could making this change help Utah improve sexual assault prosecutions?
Daniella Rivera, KSL-TV | Posted April 17 - 7:42 a.m. | Save Story
Only a fraction of sexual assaults reported to police in Utah result in criminal charges for the perpetrator, but a legislative proposal could potentially change that.
Utah defendant sentenced on 3 cases involving sexual exploitation, assault, strangulation
Cody Blowers, St. George News | Posted April 17 - 7:21 a.m. | Save Story
A defendant with a long criminal history of sex crimes starting as a juvenile while living up north was sentenced on numerous charges, including rape and forcible sexual abuse, in three cases filed in Washington County.
Melatonin industry asked to voluntarily tighten standards after dramatic rise in childhood ER visits
Sandee LaMotte, CNN | Posted April 17 - 6:52 a.m. | Save Story
Makers of melatonin supplements have 18 to 24 months to voluntarily add child-deterrent packaging and improve cautionary language on labels of over-the-counter products, according to the Council for Responsible Nutrition, the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry.
These Republicans have raised the most money in bid to replace Sen. Mitt Romney
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted April 17 - 6:17 a.m. | Save Story
Republican candidates running to replace Sen. Mitt Romney raised and loaned themselves millions of dollars in the first three months of 2024.
Utah teacher inspires students with her passion for the 2002 Winter Olympics
Shara Park, KSL-TV | Posted April 16 - 10:34 p.m. | Save Story
An Indian Hills Middle School teacher hopes her love for the Olympic Games will inspire her students to get excited about a possible 2034 return.
81-year-old charged with murder of Uber driver he mistakenly believed was a scammer
Danny Freeman, Fabiana Chaparro and Chris Boyette, CNN | Posted April 16 - 9:56 p.m. | Save Story
An 81-year-old Ohio man is charged with murder after he shot a female Uber driver police say he mistakenly believed was working with a scammer and attempting to extort him.
NASA expected space station garbage to burn up. It smashed into a Florida home instead
Jackie Wattles, CNN | Posted April 16 - 9:34 p.m. | Save Story
A piece of garbage jettisoned from the International Space Station unexpectedly survived a fiery reentry from orbit last month and pierced the roof of a home in Florida, according to NASA.
Mitt Romney, senators release proposal to limit potential risk of artificial intelligence
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted April 16 - 9:03 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Sen. Mitt Romney and several colleagues proposed a framework for the federal government to mitigate risks posed by artificial intelligence when it comes to biological, chemical, cyber and nuclear threats.
A fan base is waiting in Utah; but first, Coyotes get chance to say goodbye to Arizona
Ryan Miller, KSL.com | Posted April 16 - 8:38 p.m. | Save Story
On Wednesday, the Coyotes will say goodbye to Arizona. But Utah native and LA Kings forward Trevor Lewis thinks the players will be happy in Utah.
Despite weather glitch, the Paris Olympics flame is lit at the Greek cradle of ancient games
Nicholas Paphitis, Associated Press | Posted April 16 - 8:34 p.m. | Save Story
The flame for the Paris Olympics will be officially lit Tuesday at the birthplace of the ancient games, and will then be carried through Greece for 11 days before being handed over to Paris organizers on April 26.
Smith applies for revitalization partnership as Salt Lake City arena talks heat up
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Updated April 16 - 8:26 p.m. | Save Story
Ryan Smith has applied to participate in a proposed revitalization zone that could include a new arena in downtown Salt Lake City as he reportedly nears a deal to acquire the Arizona Coyotes.
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