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New NBA draft lottery rules could help or hurt Utah Jazz in the near future

Chandler Holt, KSL  |  Posted April 29 - 12:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

Team building in the NBA is about to undergo a massive overhaul as the league aims to strike down tanking with an NBA Draft Lottery reform.

Single-family housing starts jump to 13-month high in March

Reuters  |  Updated April 29 - 12:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Single-family homebuilding increased to a 13-month high, but the improvement was likely a blip as ​permits for future construction fell sharply and confidence among builders remained subdued.

Wild Utah weather underscores importance of documenting, reporting

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted April 29 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

From waterspouts to a funnel cloud near Fillmore to a small tornado near the Rich County-Cache County line, Utah has seen more than its share of wild weather in April.

For Utah Archers goalie Brett Dobson, this is what 'growing the game' of lacrosse looks like

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted April 29 - 11:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

The starting goalie of Utah's professional men's lacrosse team made an appearance at Tuesday's game between rivals Westlake and Cedar Valley.

Correspondents dinner shooter case raises concerns about security on trains

Claudia Lauer, Associated Press  |  Updated April 29 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Saturday's arrest won't be the last unless Amtrak and other companies find a way to address passenger screening and security at their stations, union officials who represent on-train employees say.

Skeptical Democrats confront Hegseth for the first time since start of Iran war

Ben Finley, Stephen Groves, David Klepper and Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press  |  Updated April 29 - 10:56 a.m.  |  Save Story

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing questioning from lawmakers as he goes before Congress for the first time since the Iran war began.

Anonymous tip system started in wake of Sandy Hook shooting has fielded nearly 400,000 reports

Dave Collins, Associated Press  |  Updated April 29 - 10:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Every once in a while, the system receives an alarming tip that is immediately passed on to law enforcement.

Why America's biggest companies gave up the fight against Utah's app store law protecting kids

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted April 29 - 10:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

One of the largest technology groups in the country backed off from challenging Utah's age verification requirement for app stores last week.

Rock chip justice: How worn mud flaps can impact liability for cracked windshields

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted April 29 - 9:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

When it appears that a truck with worn out mud flaps kicks up rock that causes rock chip damage to a windshield, is it just bad luck or bad equipment? That's what Philip Munoa was asking.

Utah firefighter survives being engulfed in flames, calls it a miracle

Dan Rascon, KSL  |  Posted April 29 - 8:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Terrifying moments unfolded for Kyle Allred, a Uintah County volunteer firefighter who suddenly found himself on fire while battling an early-season wildfire last month.

The 'no-pack' fallout: Utah leaders brace for impact from record-low snowpack

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted April 29 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utahns are beginning to see the impacts of this year's record-low snowpack, including water shortages and increased fire risk, state natural resources leaders warn.

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Test Drive: 2026 Toyota Tacoma or Tundra — Which fits your life best?

Jason Bell  |  Posted April 29 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

The 2026 Toyota Trucks are impressive and appealing. Here's how to decide which one is right for you.

2 Jewish Londoners stabbed in 'appalling' attack

Sam Tobin and Sarah Young, Reuters  |  Posted April 29 - 7:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two Jewish people were stabbed in north London on Wednesday by a man who ​ran down a street trying to stab Jews, a local security group said.

Amid growing algal bloom issue, officials hope Willard Peak Pond treatment offers way forward

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted April 29 - 6:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

As algal bloom issues expand around Utah, officials hope a possible fix at Willard Peak Pond offers a way forward.

How this free bus service solves a gap in Salt Lake County transit service

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted April 29 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new transit service is now available in Salt Lake County, using high frequency and priority lanes, while costing a fraction of the cost of building out a new light-rail line.

BYU, Weber State cheer crowned national champions in Daytona

Hayden Madson, Deseret News  |  Posted April 28 - 10:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah powerhouse cheer programs brought home some hardware from Anaheim and Daytona Beach.

King Charles III highlights US-UK bond during busy day of diplomacy with Trump and Congress

Steven Sloan, Josh Boak, Mary Clare Jalonick and Darlene Superville, Associated Press  |  Updated April 28 - 10:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

King Charles III marked the 250th anniversary of American independence from Britain with gratitude that the two countries united to build "one of the most consequential alliances in human history."

White House withdraws nomination of National Parks director

Kevin Lind, Deseret News  |  Posted April 28 - 10:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Three months after nominating Scott Socha to be the next National Park Service director, the White House pulled him from consideration on Monday.

Utah unveils limited-time patriotic license plate ahead of America 250

Hayden Madson, Deseret News  |  Posted April 28 - 9:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

As the United States approaches its semiquincentennial celebration, Utah drivers will be able to purchase, for a limited time, a license plate with a fresh new design.

Sen. Mike Lee introduces bill targeting federal affirmative-action policies

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted April 28 - 9:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Sen. Mike Lee has introduced a measure to end federal affirmative-action policies in granting of federal contracts, saying they "defy our founding values."

Utah begins construction of small Moab trail connection that has larger impacts

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted April 28 - 8:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

The race to build a statewide trail network is on.

Judge orders probation, self deportation for Salt Lake man who attacked young doorbell ditcher

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted April 28 - 7:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who chased and attacked a 12-year-old boy who rang his doorbell in Salt Lake City has been sentenced to four years of probation and ordered to self deport to New Zealand.

4 professional dance companies to 'spotlight Utah' in rare joint performance

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted April 28 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Four of Utah's top professional dance companies are coming together to share the stage for an event to highlight Utah's dancing talent.