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Utah leaders to probe relationship between Supreme Court justice, redistricting lawyer
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted April 16 - 10:00 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's governor and legislative leaders are launching an investigation into a Utah Supreme Court justice and allegations of a relationship with an attorney in the redistricting case.
Why Westminster's new president won't need a GPS to find her way around Salt Lake City
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted April 16 - 9:01 p.m. | Save Story
A new name will soon be etched on the door of the president's office at Utah's Westminster University.
Scammers are costing Utah millions — here's how to protect yourself
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL | Posted April 16 - 8:04 p.m. | Save Story
Utahns lost more than $2.5 million dollars in scams in 2025, according to AARP. Here are the most common scams and what older adults can do to avoid becoming a victim.
Controversy flares in Utah House race on eve of Davis County Republican Party convention
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted April 16 - 7:35 p.m. | Save Story
Utah House hopeful Bob Stevenson, challenging Trevor Lee, is crying foul over a review of Davis County Republican Party delegates ahead of the party convention.
2 sentenced to jail after a Lehi employee was injured during a shoplifting
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted April 16 - 7:02 p.m. | Save Story
A man and a woman will spend time in jail and on probation after pleading guilty to leaving the scene of an accident and retail theft. An employee who tried to stop them sustained serious injuries.
Unlicensed contractor arrested after allegedly taking over $100K from woman he was dating
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted April 16 - 6:32 p.m. | Save Story
A man already accused of defrauding a Salt Lake County homeowner was arrested and accused of stealing a large amount of money from a woman he was dating.
Arrest made in Sandy road rage shooting
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated April 16 - 5:39 p.m. | Save Story
Sandy police have arrested a man they believe fired two shots at another vehicle during a road rage incident on Thursday.
Why Utahns are seeing a 'small break' at the gas pump
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 16 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
Experts say Utah drivers saw a "small break" at the gas pump tied to recent developments overseas.
Southern Utah volleyball community serving one of its own amid fight with rare cancer
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted April 16 - 4:34 p.m. | Save Story
Desert Hills High School is holding a fundraiser Thursday evening for a 20-year-old volleyball player who was diagnosed with a rare cancer last December.
Tyler Robinson now wants his prosecutors held in contempt
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted April 16 - 4:01 p.m. | Save Story
Following the release of information regarding ATF ballistics testing in the Tyler Robinson capital murder case, defense attorneys say the prosecution violated a gag order.
West Point Junior High students to build 40 beds for children in need
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted April 16 - 3:18 p.m. | Save Story
West Point Junior High School teams up with Sleep in Heavenly Peace to give northern Utah kids beds.
Utah man accused of keeping a journal detailing child sexual abuse faces 19 felonies
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted April 16 - 1:45 p.m. | Save Story
A man who police say kept a journal detailing his alleged sexual abuse of multiple children now faces 19 felony crimes in two cases.
Portion of Provo Canyon to close Sunday for repair work, UDOT says
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted April 16 - 1:00 p.m. | Save Story
UDOT is urging anyone planning to head to the mountains for some weekend recreation to be aware of a 14-hour closure of Provo Canyon Sunday.
Runaway tortoise found safe in St. George
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted April 16 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
An 11-year-old tortoise has been found four days after having run away from her southern Utah home. KSL reported on the missing tortoise Wednesday, when neighbors turned their street into a salad to lure her out.
Sharon McMahon out as UVU commencement speaker following significant GOP opposition
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted April 16 - 10:38 a.m. | Save Story
Amid outcry from some of Utah's GOP, Utah Valley University on Thursday announced Sharon McMahon will not serve as the commencement speaker on April 29.
Salt Lake County mayor shares more details on Salt Palace remodel
Brian Carlson, KSL | Posted April 16 - 9:19 a.m. | Save Story
More details are emerging about the reconstruction plans coming to the Salt Palace Convention Center. KSL sat down with Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson for more insight.
State urges Utahns to avoid watering until May, report misuse
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted April 16 - 8:48 a.m. | Save Story
State leaders and water watchers have already been calling on Utahns to conserve after a record-breaking low snowpack.
Mitt Romney thinks America's best days have yet to come
Lauren Irwin, Deseret News | Posted April 16 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
Former Utah Sen. Mitt Romney said at Harvard University's Kennedy School he thinks the country's best days are ahead of it during a discussion about polarization in America today.
How a Utah County charter school helped hundreds with on-campus teen center
Shelby Lofton and Mary Culbertson, KSL | Posted April 16 - 6:51 a.m. | Save Story
A charter school in Utah County is sharing its teen center resource with its entire community.
Business & Tech »
Airline adding bunk beds for economy travelers but bans snacks, smells and cuddling
Health »
Gatorade, inventor of the sports drink, is getting a rebrand targeting non-athletes
- Kennedy touts new food policies but skips vaccines in remarks to Congress
- Not everyone loses weight with GLP-1s; evidence is growing the drugs have other health benefits
- Now 5, Minn. boy who received heart transplant at 10 months old making remarkable progress
- University of Utah opens dedicated center for medical innovation
Police & Courts »
63-year-old Layton man dies in Idaho crash, police say
- Utah leaders to probe relationship between Supreme Court justice, redistricting lawyer
- Scammers are costing Utah millions — here's how to protect yourself
- Singer D4vd arrested for investigation of killing a 14-year-old girl found dead in his Tesla
- 2 sentenced to jail after a Lehi employee was injured during a shoplifting
Religion »
Police investigate bomb threat at Chicago-area home of Pope Leo's brother
- Utah County business leaders honor BYU presidents, including President Dallin H. Oaks
- Trump says he won't apologize to Pope Leo, explains his reason for posting criticized meme
- Pope Leo XIV in Algeria walks in footsteps of his spiritual father, St. Augustine
- 'A wonderful celebration': New details shared about the Salt Lake Temple's 2027 public tours
Science »
Here's how Utah can navigate the data center boom
- Mount Holyoke's corpse flower blooms again, drawing crowds to its 'rotting flesh' stench
- University of Utah opens dedicated center for medical innovation
- Why some workers are embracing AI while others won't use it, according to a new Gallup poll
- ER nurse teaching kids about health, wellness through 'Mini Med School' YouTube channel
