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Ceasefire threatened as Israel expands Lebanon strikes and Iran closes Strait of Hormuz — again

Bassem Mroue, Jon Gambrell, Samy Magdy and Sam Metz, Associated Press  |  Updated April 8 - 4:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

A ceasefire deal to pause the war in Iran appears to be hanging by a thread after the Islamic Republic closed the Strait of Hormuz again in response to Israeli attacks in Lebanon.

8 states, 3 time zones and a ton of history: Take a trip down Route 66 as it turns 100

Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press  |  Posted April 8 - 4:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

If you've ever planned to motor west and take the highway that's the best, this might be the time: Route 66 turns 100 this year.

Utah releases January employment data following government shutdown-caused delays

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted April 8 - 4:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

After a multiple-month delay caused by last year's federal government shutdown, the Utah Department of Workforce Services on Wednesday released January employment data for the Beehive State.

Have You Seen This? Baseball game erupts into bench-clearing brawl

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted April 8 - 3:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A brawl broke out in the fifth inning of a game between the Los Angeles Angels and Atlanta Braves Tuesday evening.

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Women of Downtown Daybreak: Stories of success and leadership in the local business scene

Downtown Daybreak  |  Posted April 8 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A group of Downtown Daybreak businesses have something in common: They're led by women with some pretty incredible stories to tel

March smashes record as most abnormally hot month for continental US, federal meteorologists say

Seth Borenstein, Associated Press  |  Updated April 8 - 1:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

March has been the hottest month on record for the continental United States in 132 years, according to federal weather data.

After 11 years as gymnastics coach, Guard Young out at BYU

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted April 8 - 1:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Young, a former six-time All-American and two-time NCAA champion with the now-defunct BYU men's gymnastics team, had been in his current position since 2015.

'Ketamine Queen' sentenced to 15 years in death of 'Friends' star Matthew Perry

Lisa Richwine and Steve Gorman, Reuters  |  Updated April 8 - 1:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

A drug dealer dubbed the "Ketamine Queen" was sentenced on Wednesday to 15 years in prison in connection with the ​fatal overdose of "Friends" star Matthew Perry.

Bondi will not appear for House interview on Epstein files, DOJ says

Nolan D. McCaskill and Andrew Goudsward, Reuters  |  Posted April 8 - 12:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi does not plan to appear for ​a planned interview with a House of Representatives committee on the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files following her firing.

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Innovator of science photography headlines NHMU's Lecture Series

Natural History Museum of Utah  |  Posted April 8 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

On April 21 in the Natural History Museum of Utah's lecture series, Anand Varma will bring visitors through the arc of his journey from scientist-in-training to award-winning photographer, highlighting the beauty hiding in the details of biology.

Satellite data shows Earth is getting ever brighter at night

Will Dunham, Reuters  |  Updated April 8 - 11:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Daily satellite observations have revealed a continued nighttime brightening globally due to artificial lighting, with important regional variations.

South Ogden woman arrested on suspicion of murder in death of her boyfriend

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted April 8 - 10:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

A woman has been arrested by South Ogden police on suspicion of murder in the death of her boyfriend, who was found with a gash on his head.

Mammoth take step forward against potential playoff opponent

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted April 8 - 10:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Mammoth defeated the Edmonton Oilers 6-5 in overtime after Clayton Keller scored the game-winning goal to give Utah its first win over the Oilers in what could be a potential preview.

Can BYU's offensive line carve out another 12-win season? Here's why Cougars are confident

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted April 8 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

With veteran coach TJ Woods and a trio of highly-touted transfers, can BYU's offensive line build on last season's success and move the Cougars towards their goal of a Big 12 championship?

Photo gallery: NASA releases new images taken during historic flyby of the moon

Jacopo Prisco, Ashley Strickland, CNN  |  Updated April 8 - 8:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

It was a moment for the history books: The Artemis II mission performed its much-anticipated lunar flyby Monday and came within just 4,067 miles of the moon.

Fire captain's daughter critically burned in fiery southern Utah UTV crash

Dan Rascon, KSL  |  Posted April 8 - 8:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

A violent UTV crash on a trail in southern Utah has left two teenage girls hospitalized, one with critical burn injuries. Now the family is facing down aiding in her recovery.

Here's what Utah's 2034 Winter Games organizers plan to do this year

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted April 8 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Raise more money. Finalize a plan. Start reaching out to Utahns statewide. It's only part of the plans 2034 Winter Olympics organizers have after observing the recent Games in Italy.

Why John Curtis says protecting Taiwan from China is an 'all hands on deck' mission

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted April 8 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

Sen. John Curtis is urging his colleagues to focus their attention on what he considers to be the greatest threat to the global economy: China's stated desire to eventually annex Taiwan.

Kratom company sues over Utah's new law limiting sales of the compound

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted April 8 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

An kratom manufacturer is suing over Utah's new law limiting sales of the compound, saying it could cost the company more than $10 million when it takes effect next month.

Mammoth finally conquer Oilers as Keller calls game in OT Thriller

Cole Bagley, KSL  |  Posted April 8 - 12:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

Despite a winless record against Edmonton over the past two seasons, the Utah Mammoth finally bested the Oilers on Tuesday night in what turned out to be a thrilling barn burner at the Delta Center.

How Utah plans to spend $1B to save the Great Salt Lake

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted April 7 - 10:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump included Utah's request for $1 billion for lake restoration projects in his proposed federal budget, which would be used in a variety of ways.

Salt Lake City rejects rezone for controversial 7-story hotel next to Sugar House Park

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated April 7 - 10:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

The future of a parcel of land next to Sugar House Park is no closer to being any clearer since a Sizzler restaurant closed there six years ago.

What will be found in BYU's new time capsule?

Hayden Madson, Deseret News  |  Posted April 7 - 10:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

BYU President Shane Reese and Vice President Keith Vorkink packed a time capsule on Tuesday that will remain unopened for 50 years, until the university's bicentennial year in 2075.