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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.

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'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.

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again in response to Israeli attacks in Lebanon, threatening ceasefire

Bassem Mroue, Jon Gambrell, Samy Magdy and Sam Metz, Associated Press  |  Updated April 8 - 11:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli attacks on Lebanon, Iranian state media reports.

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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.

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.

Travelers will face limits on how many chargers they can carry as airlines try to reduce fire risks

Josh Funk, Associated Press  |  Posted April 7 - 9:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Travelers will soon face restrictions on how many portable chargers they can carry on a flight as airlines continue to try to reduce the risk of another lithium battery fire aboard their jets.

Weber State launches effort at model home to promote use of energy-efficient technology

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted April 7 - 9:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Weber State officials launched a new initiative at the university's Sustainability Home to promote use among homeowners of energy-efficient technology.

Weber Basin Water Conservancy District responds to drought with 20% restriction

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted April 7 - 8:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Weber Basin Water Conservancy District is asking users to cut back on their watering this coming season by 20%, and shorten their season, running until Sept. 15.

After viral comments on Sabbath day, here's what BYU's Delaney Gibb said about her faith

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted April 7 - 7:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

BYU star Delaney Gibb didn't know that she'd be launched as an internet meme when she spoke about the importance of sabbath-day observance at the flagship university.

Artemis II astronauts make long-distance call to space station as they head home from the moon

Marcia Dunn, Associated Press  |  Posted April 7 - 7:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Still aglow from their triumphant lunar flyby, the Artemis II astronauts put in a historic call to their colleagues at the International Space Station on Tuesday while heading home.