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BYU, Weber State cheer, dance teams return home with national championship hardware (again)

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Apr 11th - 4:49pm

The BYU Cougarettes won their 20th national title, while Weber State's spirit squad took home Grand National honors with the top score of any division at the Daytona Beach, Florida competition.

Securing a safeguard: Local nonprofit works to vaccinate Utah's homeless population

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Posted Apr 11th - 4:12pm

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the Fourth Street Clinic could provide healthcare inside an RV to individuals experiencing homelessness. Social distancing put a stop to that. One year later, they've adjusted to the need for medical care and vaccinations.

5 arrested in West Valley City alleged-kidnapping case that escalated into SWAT standoff

Katie Workman, KSL.com  |  Posted Apr 11th - 3:26pm

A tip of a possible kidnapping sent to police on Saturday evening ended in five arrests after a SWAT team entered a house to retrieve a child.

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6 ways to quickly sell your vehicle for top dollar

KSL Cars  |  Posted Apr 11th - 3:00pm

KSL Cars is the perfect place to list your vehicle for sale, but there is a lot more to creating an eye-catching listing than simply snapping a few lunch-time photos, writing a brief description and calling it good.

Have You Seen This? Exactly what you expect when pulling something from a drain in Australia

Martha Ostergar, KSL.com Contributor  |  Posted Apr 11th - 2:05pm

You don't have to live in the bush to be terrorized by the flora and fauna of Australia.

This rabbi was sexually abused for 10 years. His case is over, but his mission is not

Annie Knox, Deseret News  |  Posted Apr 11th - 1:22pm

Rabbi Avrohom 'Avremi' Zippel thought the worst was behind him. Twenty years after his former nanny first touched him inappropriately, a jury had found her guilty as charged.

Officials identify injured deputies, suspect in shooting outside Salt Lake County Jail

Wendy Leonard, Deseret News  |  Updated Apr 11th - 1:10pm

The two deputies who were shot in the face at the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office on Saturday are recovering from their injuries.

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Latter-day Saints react to 9 new temples in the West

Trent Toone, Deseret News  |  Posted Apr 11th - 11:03am

Watching from her Smithfield, Utah, home Sunday afternoon, Barbara Gutke said she "squealed" with delight when President Russell M. Nelson announced plans for her hometown to have a temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Cougar sighted in Draper neighborhood tranquilized, to be released into the wild

Katie Workman, KSL.com  |  Posted Apr 11th - 10:54am

A cougar spotted in a Draper neighborhood early Saturday morning has been tranquilized by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and will be released in the mountains.

Police identify man killed in motorcycle crash in Big Cottonwood Canyon

Tracie Snowder and Katie Workman, KSL.com  |  Updated Apr 11th - 10:16am

Police have released additional details about a fatal motorcycle crash in Big Cottonwood Canyon which closed state Route 190 on Saturday.

Wearing masks could save at least 14,000 people from COVID-19 deaths by August, model predicts

Madeline Holcombe, CNN  |  Posted Apr 11th - 8:11am

An influential COVID-19 model has predicted the total number of US deaths from the virus by August 1, a number that researchers say will be impacted by how many Americans continue to wear masks as vaccinations continue.

2 Utah cases highlight pandemic's grip on the criminal justice system

Annie Knox, Deseret News  |  Posted Apr 11th - 7:36am

Michael Wallace Tuinman had an alibi in the murder case against him, but it would take a jury years to hear it.

'When Joe gets angry, I get angry': Mystery comment sparks Mitchell and Jazz to win over the Kings

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Updated Apr 10th - 11:53pm

Somebody said something to Joe Ingles during the course of the game. Who said it and what exactly was said? Those answers might forever be a mystery to those outside the Jazz locker room, but that incident was the driving force in Utah's victory on Saturday.

Man who fled from scene of Utah County hit-and-run dies after crashing into tree with police in pursuit

Tracie Snowder, KSL.com  |  Posted Apr 10th - 10:14pm

A man suspected in a hit-and-run crash died after crashing into a tree while police were pursuing him in Utah County Saturday night, police say.

So long, leggings. Jeans are having a resurgence, Levi's CEO says

Paul R. La Monica, CNN  |  Posted Apr 10th - 8:33pm

With many people still working from home, every day is casual Friday.

No. 3 Weber State rallies by Idaho State to clinch first-ever outright Big Sky title

Carra McManamon, KSL.com Contributor  |  Posted Apr 10th - 8:20pm

For the first time in school history, Weber State is the outright Big Sky champions.

Stranded climbers in Little Cottonwood Canyon guided to safety by high-powered lights from rescue team

Tracie Snowder, KSL.com  |  Posted Apr 10th - 7:43pm

Two stranded climbers in Little Cottonwood Canyon were able to climb to safety after a search and rescue team used high-powered lights to guide them to a safe descent Friday night, officials said.

2 deputies shot, suspect dead in shooting outside Salt Lake County Jail

Pat Reavy, Deseret News  |  Updated Apr 10th - 7:28pm

Two Salt Lake County sheriff's deputies shot outside the Salt Lake County Jail are both expected to survive, said Sheriff Rosie Rivera.

Tony Finau stalls to 9th on Masters' moving day, adds FaceTime with QB Tom Brady

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Apr 10th - 7:11pm

Finau's day included a 1-over-par 73 to finish in ninth place, and a FaceTime video call with Tampa Bay quarterback and reigning Super Bowl champion Tom Brady.

Ash-covered St. Vincent braces for more volcanic eruptions

Kristin Deane and Dánica Coto, Associated Press  |  Posted Apr 10th - 6:16pm

People who ignored an initial warning to evacuate the area closest to a volcano on the eastern Caribbean island of St. Vincent raced to get clear Saturday, a day after it erupted with an explosion that shook the ground, spewed ash skyward and blanketed the island in a layer of fine volcanic rock.

'Clear the Capitol,' Pence pleaded, timeline of riot shows

Lisa Mascaro, Ben Fox and Lolita C. Baldor , Associated Press  |  Posted Apr 10th - 5:42pm

From a secure room in the Capitol on Jan. 6, as rioters pummeled police and vandalized the building, Vice President Mike Pence tried to assert control. In an urgent phone call to the acting defense secretary, he issued a startling demand.

What Utah's former governor and former congressman have to say about America's political divide

Hannah Peterson, Deseret News  |  Posted Apr 10th - 4:12pm

Utah's former governor and former congressman voiced their hope Friday that for the future of American democracy amid the political divisiveness that is gripping the country.

Charles: Royal family 'deeply grateful' for world's support

Danica Kirka, Associated Press  |  Posted Apr 10th - 3:26pm

Britain's Prince Charles offered a heartfelt tribute to his "dear Papa" on Saturday as Buckingham Palace offered the broad outlines of a royal funeral that will be attended by the family and broadcast to the world.

Have You Seen This? Elephant joyfully 'tramples' boy as parents laugh hysterically

Martha Ostergar, KSL.com Contributor  |  Posted Apr 10th - 2:43pm

Yeah it's clickbait. The elephant is a baby, and it's more like "extreme cuddles" than trampling.

Utah County phone startup hopes to connect children while providing online safety

Dan Spindle, KSL TV  |  Posted Apr 10th - 1:13pm

Some parents say they've struggled to figure out how to help their children become technologically savvy with smartphones and stay safe from the dangers of social media and online access.

NASA's Artemis program will land the first person of color on the moon

Ashley Strickland, CNN  |  Posted Apr 10th - 12:13pm

The Artemis program will land the first person of color on the moon, according to NASA. The new goal for the program, which seeks to land the first woman and the next man on at the lunar south pole by 2024, comes from the Biden-Harris administration.

407 more COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths, over 32K vaccinations reported Saturday in Utah

Jen Riess, KSL.com  |  Updated Apr 10th - 11:31am

The state's number of COVID-19 cases increased by 407, with two more deaths and over 32,000 vaccinations reported Saturday, according to the Utah Department of Health.

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'Every day is Meat Day in Utah': A look at the war of beef

Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News  |  Posted Apr 10th - 11:07am

When Colorado Gov. Jared Polis declared March 20 as "Meatout Day," urging residents to consume an alternative protein to meat, he provoked a bull market on the consumption of hamburgers, steaks, lamb chops and other meat products as consumers rushed to fill their plates.

Gephardt: the high cost of insuring teen drivers; what parents can do

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL TV  |  Posted Apr 10th - 10:10am

If you have a teenager in your house, you probably know all too well how they are just itching to drive.v

4 arrested after task force busts clandestine lab in Heber City

Jen Riess, KSL.com  |  Posted Apr 10th - 9:20am

Four people were arrested after a task force discovered a Clandestine Lab inside a Heber City house Friday evening.

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Utah company sells overstock Amazon products at huge discounts

Sparkfish  |  Posted Apr 10th - 9:01am

As you browse the selection in their store, you're guaranteed to find prices that are cheaper than Amazon.

7 takeaways from Biden's budget proposal: defense, immigration, climate

Reuters  |  Posted Apr 10th - 8:16am

Here are seven takeaways from President Joe Biden's proposed federal budget, released on Friday.

FDA will evaluate Pfizer's request to allow COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 12-15 'as quickly as possible,' acting commissioner says

Madeline Holcombe and Theresa Waldrop, CNN  |  Posted Apr 10th - 7:22am

The Food and Drug Administration will evaluate "as quickly as possible" Pfizer's request to expand the emergency use authorization of the drug maker's COVID-19 vaccine to include people ages 12-15 in the United States, FDA Acting Commissioner Janet Woodcock said.

Wellington police chief fired during city council meeting

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Updated Apr 9th - 11:48pm

Wellington Police Chief Rory Bradley was fired in a city council meeting Friday following two weeks of unpaid leave after being accused of sexually harassing a city employee.

Police arrest 37 students after hours at Corner Canyon High School

Lindsay Aerts, KSL NewsRadio  |  Posted Apr 9th - 10:56pm

Draper police arrested 37 juveniles last weekend who were alone during an after hours gathering at Corner Canyon High School — a problem the school district says has been happening for years.

Explosive eruption rocks volcano on Caribbean's St. Vincent

Dánica Coto, Associated Press  |  Updated Apr 9th - 10:10pm

An explosive eruption rocked La Soufriere volcano on the eastern Caribbean island of St. Vincent on Friday after the government ordered thousands to evacuate their homes nearby.

Officer fired at truck before driver accelerated toward deputy, police say

Pat Reavy, Deseret News  |  Posted Apr 9th - 9:55pm

A man was arrested in southern Utah after police fired at his truck in an attempt to prevent him from getting away, just moments before the man allegedly tried to run over a deputy.

Are Californians to blame for Utah's surging home prices?

Ladd Egan, KSL TV  |  Posted Apr 9th - 8:53pm

It's a common story heard throughout Utah's housing industry: Californians are arriving with plenty of cash in hand, outbidding local homebuyers and driving up the costs of housing; but a new analysis shows that's not the reason for steep increases in home and rental prices.

1 dead in Friday crash near Huntsville

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Posted Apr 9th - 8:09pm

One person is dead after a crash that happened in Weber County near Huntsville on Friday morning, the Utah Highway Patrol said.

Tony Finau rebounds with 66 at The Masters, 3 shots off lead

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Apr 9th - 7:38pm

Finau shot 6-under-par 66 to shoot two dozen spots up the leaderboard, finishing with a two-day total of 4-under 140 and just three shots off leader Justin Rose ahead of the weekend.

Arianne Brown: Raising teens and toddlers together is hard

Arianne Brown, KSL.com contributor  |  Posted Apr 9th - 7:35pm

As a mom of teens and toddlers at the same time, I often question my life decisions. Teens and toddlers under one roof don't mix — or do they?

Police identify man killed in Kane County crash on Thursday

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Updated Apr 9th - 7:16pm

One man is dead after a crash in Big Water on Thursday, Utah Highway Patrol said.

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox's approval ratings still climbing — across party lines

Katie McKellar, Deseret News  |  Posted Apr 9th - 7:01pm

Gov. Spencer Cox's job approval ratings are still climbing, from Republicans and Democrats alike.

Have You Seen This? The paint-can drum cover of Rush's iconic 'Tom Sawyer'

John Clyde, KSL.com contributor  |  Posted Apr 9th - 6:19pm

Who needs a 13-piece drum kit when you have some paint cans and tape lying around?

Intermountain Healthcare and University of Utah team up to better train next generation of physicians

Lauren Bennett, KSL.com  |  Posted Apr 9th - 5:42pm

The new program will represent a "seismic shift" in the future of health, said Dr. Michael L. Good, the dean of the University of Utah School of Medicine.

Bountiful High School reveals new mascot name following 2020 petitions

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Updated Apr 9th - 5:29pm

Bountiful High School Principal Aaron Hogge revealed that the Redhawks will become the new Bountiful High School mascot name beginning this fall.

Utah leaders bid farewell to Interior Secretary Haaland with warning against 'unilateral' decision

Katie McKellar and Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News  |  Updated Apr 9th - 5:27pm

Utah's all-GOP delegation and state leaders bid farewell to Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, the third day of her whirlwind tour of two controversial national monument designations, with a call for a collaborative — not unilateral — decision.

2 arrested in West Valley shooting that prompted school lockdowns

Pat Reavy, Deseret News  |  Posted Apr 9th - 5:14pm

Two men have been arrested in connection with a case of someone firing shots Thursday that forced the brief lockdown of several nearby schools.

A second season of 'Freelancers' and 2 other projects approved to film in Utah

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Apr 9th - 4:32pm

The Utah Film Commission on Thursday announced the state greenlit three more movie and TV/streaming projects backed by some familiar names and faces for Utah audiences.

Biden creates commission to study potential Supreme Court expansion

Andrew Chung and Steve Holland, Reuters  |  Posted Apr 9th - 3:02pm

President Joe Biden on Friday ordered the creation of a bipartisan commission to study potential reforms to the Supreme Court, including whether to expand the number of justices.

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How thorough were the COVID-19 vaccine trials?

Audrey Stevenson, Phd, Mph, Msn, Fnp-bc  |  Posted Apr 9th - 3:00pm

With these vaccines prioritized and all-hands-on-deck with unlimited money and resources, they were able to be developed faster, but no steps were skipped. They were merely streamlined.

New jobs are coming to Utah as several companies expand with state tax initiative

Lauren Bennett, KSL.com  |  Posted Apr 9th - 2:33pm

Four companies are partnering with the state to expand and bring up to 300 new high-paying jobs across Utah over the next 15 years.

Everything coming and going on Hulu in April

Jacob Klopfenstein, KSL.com  |  Posted Apr 9th - 2:05pm

Here's a look at the full list of titles coming and going on Hulu this month.

444 more COVID-19 cases, 9 deaths, nearly 47K vaccinations reported Friday in Utah

Jacob Klopfenstein, KSL.com  |  Updated Apr 9th - 1:41pm

Utah's number of COVID-19 cases has increased by 444 on Friday, with nine more deaths and 46,995 vaccinations reported, according to the Utah Department of Health.

Officers were justified in killing man they mistakenly thought fired at them, DA says

Pat Reavy, Deseret News  |  Updated Apr 9th - 1:36pm

Three police officers who fatally shot a man after he pointed a gun at them were legally justified in doing so, even though the man never fired, the S.L. County District Attorney's Office announced.

2 charged in connection with shooting at Salt Lake area convenience store

Pat Reavy, Deseret News  |  Posted Apr 9th - 1:25pm

Two people have been charged in connection with a shooting at a Salt Lake area convenience store where police say a clerk amazingly escaped uninjured.

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Should the statewide mask mandate end? What Utahns think

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Apr 9th - 12:51pm

The poll results didn't surprise Utah Senate President Stuart Adams, who suggested there's some confusion about what will happen come Saturday.

Zion National Park proposes increase to temporary shuttle ticket costs as attendance soars

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Apr 9th - 12:43pm

Zion National Park officials first instituted a temporary timed ticket system for its shuttle service amid COVID-19 concerns last year.