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US traffic deaths fall to lowest number since 2019

David Shepardson, Reuters  |  Updated April 1 - 6:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. traffic deaths last year fell to the lowest number ​since 2019 after a sharp rise in road fatalities during the COVID pandemic.

Spring has sprung on Netflix. Here's what's in the lineup

Alex Tumalip, KSL  |  Posted April 1 - 5:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

The month of April has arrived, but Netflix has no April Fools' tricks up its sleeves — especially as it prepares to take you back to 1985 in Hawkins, Indiana.

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How good are you at guessing prices? Try this new KSL game

KSL Classifieds  |  Posted April 1 - 5:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Five listings. Twenty seconds per guess. See how close you can guess the price each day. KSL has launched a new price guessing game called "Price It," available right inside the KSL Classifieds app.

Hershey says it will shift back to classic recipe for all Reese's products after criticism

Dee-ann Durbin, Associated Press  |  Posted April 1 - 4:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hershey said it will use classic recipes for all Reese's products starting next year. The change comes after the grandson of Reese's founder criticized the company for shifting to cheaper ingredients.

Supreme Court justices skeptical of Trump order to restrict birthright citizenship

Andrew Chung, John Kruzel, Blake Brittain and Jan Wolfe, Reuters  |  Updated April 1 - 4:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

With President Donald Trump present, Supreme Court justices signaled skepticism on Wednesday toward the legality of his directive to restrict birthright citizenship in the U.S.

Utah Supreme Court now considering when death row inmates can challenge execution protocols

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted April 1 - 4:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah death row inmates were told they were too late to challenge Utah's execution protocols. Now, the Utah Supreme Court is considering whether that decision was correct.

Have You Seen This? Dog nearly sends biker down cliff

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted April 1 - 3:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

We all love our furry friends, but every pet owner can admit there are times when their presence might be less helpful and more of a nuisance, but it's not often they're a downright hazard.

Salt Lake City unsure what DHS pause means for proposed ICE 'mega center'

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted April 1 - 3:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City is unsure if the DHS decision to pause the purchase of new warehouses has any effect on a proposed ICE "mega center" in the city.

West Jordan man charged with shooting at vehicle in Draper road rage incident

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted April 1 - 2:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

A West Jordan man was charged Wednesday with brandishing a gun at one driver and firing his gun at another driver, causing minor injuries.

Shaun White bringing this winter event to Park City

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted April 1 - 2:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

While the dismal ski and snowboard season is winding down, one Utah resort is already looking ahead to a major event next winter.

Police identify motorcyclist killed in Murray crash

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated April 1 - 1:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

A motorcyclist died Tuesday in a collision with a car in Murray, police said.

Systems that let drivers take their hands off the wheel don't improve safety, NTSB head says

Josh Funk, Associated Press  |  Updated April 1 - 1:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The systems that allow drivers to take their hands off the wheel don't improve safety because people who use them often pay less attention, the head of the National Transportation Safety Board said Tuesday.

4 astronauts await liftoff on humanity's first flight to the moon in half a century

Marcia Dunn, Associated Press  |  Updated April 1 - 1:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Four astronauts are awaiting liftoff on humanity's first flight to the moon in more than half a century. The 32-story rocket is due to blast off Wednesday evening from Florida's Kennedy Space Center.

Mother donates kidney to daughter, both now encourage donors

Jim Abath, CNN  |  Updated April 1 - 12:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Mothers and daughters are naturally very close, but for one particular duo from Harvest, Alabama, there's an extra-special bond.

Ted Bundy now officially linked to 1974 murder of Utah teen

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated April 1 - 12:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

The unsolved 1974 murder of Laura Ann Aime, long suspected of being one of Ted Bundy's victims, is now closed after Bundy was conclusively linked to the teen's death.

'Getting bigger and better': BYU sweeps student Emmy awards

Margaret Darby, Deseret News  |  Posted April 1 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

BYU students cleaned up at the student Emmy awards, cementing the university's status as a national leader in animation, film and advertising.

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How far does freedom of the press go?

Eva Terry, Deseret News  |  Posted April 1 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

First Amendment experts, practitioners try to answer that question.

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Experience the power of live performance in the mountains

Concert on the Slopes  |  Posted April 1 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

This small, creative, mission-driven organization doesn't just seek to entertain people — their goal is to bring communities together through live performances in one of the most beautiful settings in the country.

Luigi Mangione arrives in court in bid to delay federal trial over CEO killing

Luc Cohen, Reuters  |  Updated April 1 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down a health insurance executive in Manhattan, ​arrived in federal court on Wednesday for a hearing on his bid to delay a trial on charges that could land him in prison for the rest of his life.

Robinson claims courtroom cameras threaten his right to fair trial, unsealed motion says

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted April 1 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Tyler Robinson's motion seeking to keep cameras and microphones out of his courtroom hearings is now public. He is charged with capital murder in Charlie Kirk's death.

Christians across Utah are celebrating the Easter season. Here's how

Emma Neff, Deseret News  |  Posted April 1 - 10:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

A recent poll reveals a change in how Utahns plan to celebrate the holiday. In 2026, 21% of Utahns plan to celebrate Easter primarily as a religious holiday.

Federal regulators warn auto dealer groups about surprise dealer fees and deceptive pricing

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted April 1 - 9:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Federal Trade Commission has stepped in to warn consumers about deceptive dealer fees and has sent letters to 97 auto dealer groups nationwide.

Bracket challenge: What's your favorite restaurant that's no longer around? Final 4

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted April 1 - 9:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Restaurants come and go, but some are so iconic they stay with us forever.