Arizona jury finds Lori Vallow Daybell guilty of conspiring to murder husband

Jordan River trail now connects to a new city. Will addition help it reach its full potential?

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted April 22 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new Jordan River trailhead offers new recreation opportunities while linking a new city previously cut off from the river trail.

Utah fire community mourns South Jordan firefighter who unexpectedly died while on duty

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted April 22 - 4:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A South Jordan firefighter may have suffered a medical event and unexpectedly died while on duty Monday.

Sen. Mike Lee is 'leery of trade wars'

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted April 22 - 3:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Sen. Mike Lee said he is hopeful the White House's big gamble will pay off.

MLS rescinds Diego Luna red card after successful RSL appeal

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted April 22 - 2:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

Major League Soccer announced Tuesday it rescinded a red card given to Real Salt Lake star Diego Luna against Toronto FC last week.

Have You Seen This? Reverse commentator curse helps Ovechkin get overtime game-winner over Montreal

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted April 22 - 2:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sports fans often bemoan commentators spoiling moments when talking about free-throw streaks or no-hitters, but Monday's premonition from Sean McDonough was an example of the rare "reverse commentator's curse."

Trump must give some Venezuelan migrants 21 days' notice before deportations, judge rules

Luc Cohen, Reuters  |  Updated April 22 - 2:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge in Colorado directed President Donald Trump's administration on Tuesday to give Venezuelan migrants detained in that state notice 21 days in advance before deportations.

What's going on with the Utah Hockey Club team name and the Delta Center renovations?

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted April 22 - 2:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Hockey Club president Chris Armstrong knew the news wouldn't be welcomed.

Homeowner, park rangers say Jordan River Trail project is working

Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 22 - 1:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Those living and working along the Jordan River Trail said the city's safety improvement project is showing signs of success.

'Now is the time to define our town on our own terms': Springdale grapples with its identity

Stephanie DeGraw, St. George News  |  Posted April 22 - 1:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

A recent survey of Springdale residents found they want the town to be known for its character and history, not as the parking lot for Zion National Park.

Trump looking at cutting US drug prices to international levels, sources say

Patrick Wingrove, Reuters  |  Updated April 22 - 12:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Drugmakers have been warned that the Trump Administration is considering linking U.S. medicine prices to lower amounts paid by other developed countries, according to two company sources who called the option the pharmaceutical industry's top concern.

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It's been a good month for faith-based entertainment

Margaret Darby, Deseret News  |  Posted April 22 - 12:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

"The King of Kings," "The Chosen" and "House of David" are reaching massive audiences. They're just the latest examples in an expanding trend favoring religious media.

Man convicted in Liberty Park murder 20 years ago seeks parole

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted April 22 - 12:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man convicted of killing another man at the Liberty Park drum circle in 2005 went before the Utah Board of Pardons and Parole for the first time on Tuesday.

Nearly half of teens say social media is bad for youth mental health, report finds

Clare Duffy, CNN  |  Updated April 22 - 11:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

Nearly half of U.S. teens say social media has a mostly negative effect on people their age — and almost the same proportion say they're cutting back on social media use.

2-year-old completes chemo, undergoes surgery to remove tumor

Andrea Olson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted April 22 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

An Idaho family is sharing good news after they say their 2-year-old daughter completed chemotherapy and had surgery to remove a tumor.

Patrick Kinahan: BYU football cashed out on Marion

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted April 22 - 10:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

A few years ago, on a recruiting trip to BYU, a prospective football player and his family placed priority on financial compensation during the visit with the coaches.

Utah lawyers: Immigrants here lawfully are getting caught up in Trump's immigration crackdown

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted April 22 - 10:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah attorneys say some immigrants here lawfully are getting caught up in President Donald Trump's aggressive crackdown on illegal immigration.

Viral craze: Chocolatiers satisfying Utah's sweet tooth with internet-famous Dubai bars

Annie Knox and Deanie Wimmer, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 22 - 9:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

Demand for Dubai chocolate — made famous on TikTok and inspiring dupes around the world — has Utah's chocolatiers putting their own spin on the viral sweet treat.

How an equine therapy program has become a 'place of healing' for women and girls in need of help

Kathy Aiken for KSL.com  |  Posted April 22 - 9:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Following a tragic event that rocked the Covey family — the loss of their oldest daughter to the effects of depression — an equine therapy program was born.

As Utah's winter warming centers close for season, homeless advocates share these resources

Gabriela Fletcher, KSL.com  |  Posted April 22 - 8:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

As winter ends, Utah County is also preparing to end its winter homelessness programs. It's working to ease the transition into summer by helping connect people to resources.

Get Gephardt: Taylorsville woman can't get the key to her own mailbox

Matt Gephardt, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 22 - 8:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

Imagine not having access to your mailbox for weeks, without end in sight. It happened to a Taylorsville woman.

Sen. Mike Lee, EU ambassador weigh in on Trump tariffs

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted April 22 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

The ambassador of the European Union to the United States urged a quick resolution to trade negotiations during a visit to Utah on Friday.

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Opportunities to volunteer to serve others with your family

Minky Couture  |  Posted April 22 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

With countless opportunities to serve others, here are just a few ideas for how your family can make a difference right here in Utah.

Private security guards charged after woman was dragged out of chaotic Idaho town hall meeting

Rebecca Boone, Associated Press  |  Posted April 22 - 7:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

Prosecutors in northern Idaho have filed misdemeanor charges against six men in connection with the forcible removal of a woman from a legislative town hall meeting in February.

Pope Francis' funeral to be held on Saturday; many world leaders expected

Joshua McElwee and Crispian Balmer, Reuters  |  Posted April 22 - 7:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday in St. Peter's Square, Roman Catholic cardinals decided on Tuesday, setting the stage for a solemn ceremony that will draw leaders from around the world.

St. George judge confronts fatal hit-and-run driver on substance abuse recovery

Cody Blowers, St. George News  |  Posted April 22 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man who was sentenced for a fatal hit-and-run on Red Cliffs Drive in Washington in 2023 was recently back in court.

Granite community of about 1,100 people in Salt Lake County wants to become a city

Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News  |  Posted April 22 - 6:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

Some residents in Granite — an unincorporated area in southeast Salt Lake County near Little Cottonwood Canyon — want to preserve the community by becoming a new city.

Chip away: Cougars slug 4 homers in 2nd win over Utah Valley in a week

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted April 21 - 11:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Crew McChesney went 3-for-4 with four runs scored and a home run, and 9-hole hitter Chipper Beck slugged two homers as BYU pounded out a 15-7 win over Utah Valley.

UDOT considers extending Mountain View Corridor to south Saratoga Springs

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted April 21 - 10:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Department of Transportation is seeking public feedback on extending Mountain View Corridor into southern Saratoga Springs.

Gunman in racist attack at a Texas Walmart pleads guilty. Families confront him in court

Morgan Lee and Jamie Stengle, Associated Press  |  Updated April 21 - 9:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

Victims' relatives and survivors of a racist attack in an El Paso Walmart began sharing their statements in court Monday afternoon could continue through Wednesday. The gunman pleaded guilty.

How Pope Francis inspired the Olympics

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted April 21 - 9:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Pope Francis is credited with inspiring the creation of the International Olympic Committee's refugee team.

How Lisa Eccles turned a part-time job into her life's work

Lee Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted April 21 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

In 1989, fresh out of the University of Utah, Lisa Eccles agreed to a part-time job with the charitable foundation. Now she oversees millions in donations annually.

Judge skeptical that Trump's Venezuela deportation notices comply with Supreme Court ruling

Luc Cohen, Reuters  |  Updated April 21 - 8:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A U.S. judge expressed skepticism on Monday that the notice the Trump administration pledged to give Venezuelan migrants before deporting them under a wartime law complied with a Supreme Court order.

Helicopter pilot killed in Hudson River crash was graduate of SUU aviation program

Jeff Richards, St. George News  |  Posted April 21 - 8:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sean Johnson, the pilot who was one of six people killed in a recent helicopter crash in New York City, was a former student of Southern Utah University, university officials confirmed.

Man wearing underwear and a mask accused of damaging Homeland Security vehicle in Utah

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted April 21 - 7:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man in southern Utah has been arrested and accused of vandalizing a Department of Homeland Security vehicle.

SLC's Open Streets event returns in June with a test of Main Street's potential future

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted April 21 - 7:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Main Street in downtown Salt Lake City will be closed off to motor vehicles every weekend in June, but there's a new twist as Open Streets returns five years after its creation.

Driver arrested with blood-alcohol level at 0.351% in eastern Utah, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted April 21 - 7:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man whose blood-alcohol level was more than seven times the legal limit was arrested in Uintah County over the weekend.

Miller family considering sports and entertainment district in Sandy after RSL purchase

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted April 21 - 6:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

The purchase of Real Salt Lake by the Miller family could lead to a new sports and entertainment district to bring together transit, dining and other amenities in the blocks surrounding America First Field in Sandy.

Jurors now considering whether Lori Daybell conspired with brother to murder her husband

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Updated April 21 - 6:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jurors began deliberations on whether Lori Vallow Daybell conspired to murder her husband, Charles Vallow, following closing arguments on Monday afternoon.

Homeland Security Secretary Noem's bag, including $3K in cash, is stolen from DC restaurant

Josh Campbell and Kit Maher, CNN  |  Updated April 21 - 5:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem fell victim to a thief while eating dinner at a downtown Washington restaurant Sunday night, the secretary confirmed Monday.

'We're so proud of them': The deep meaning behind this Utah highway's new name

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted April 21 - 5:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah leaders unveiled new signage Monday for state Route 102, which was renamed this year to honor a family that made the ultimate sacrifice during World War II.

Shots fired in alleged road-rage confrontation in eastern Utah

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted April 21 - 4:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Wyoming man was arrested and accused of shooting at another vehicle in Utah.

Student loans in default to be referred to debt collection, Education Department says

Annie Ma, Associated Press  |  Updated April 21 - 4:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Department of Education will begin collection next month on student loans that are in default, including the garnishing of wages for potentially millions of borrowers, officials said Monday.

Have You Seen This? Avoiding disaster on the I-59

Grant Olsen for KSL.com  |  Posted April 21 - 3:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

The people who live in Springville, Alabama, seem to be some of the nation's most unflappable drivers.

Utah officials mull $125M I-84 interchange project in Morgan County amid continued growth

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted April 21 - 3:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah roads officials are mulling a $125 million road project to better link I-84 and Trappers Loop in Morgan County, a site of continued growth.

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How this local powersports brand has made a national impact

Young Powersports  |  Posted April 21 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Consisting of eight dealerships in northern Utah and southern Idaho, Young Powersports' dealerships house machines, gear, parts and accessories from a variety of the industry's most popular brands and manufacturers.

Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies from stroke, heart failure

Joshua McElwee and Alvise Armellini, Reuters  |  Updated April 21 - 2:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died of stroke and heart failure, the Vatican said on Monday.

Man with history of domestic violence arrests now faces 24 charges

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted April 21 - 2:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

An investigation that started with a "911 hang-up" may have saved the life of a woman, according to prosecutors, and has resulted in numerous charges against her ex-boyfriend.

Habitual offender accused of threatening corrections officers days after murder conviction

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted April 21 - 1:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

A former Public Enemy No. 1 convicted last month in the brutal killing of his girlfriend is already facing new charges for allegedly threatening officers at the Utah State Prison.

'Humility and compassion': Utahns mourn death of Pope Francis

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Updated April 21 - 1:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Several prominent Utahns and religious leaders issued statements mourning the death of Pope Francis, recalling the care he showed to marginalized people around the world.

Heber City man intentionally hit bicyclist in road-rage case, prosecutors say, charges filed

Brian West, KSL.com  |  Updated April 21 - 1:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Heber City man was arrested Saturday in a road-rage investigation. Police say he intentionally accelerated toward and hit a bicyclist after the biker hit the hood of the man's vehicle with his hand.

Crash, car fire briefly closes I-70 in Sevier County

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted April 21 - 12:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

Eastbound I-70 was closed for about 25 minutes in Sevier County on Monday after a vehicle crashed and caught fire.

Hurricane officials weigh in on water conservation plan proposed for new housing developments

Leah Call, St. George News  |  Posted April 21 - 12:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Washington County is facing critical water challenges, and local leaders are exploring innovative solutions to manage dwindling resources.

Gov. Cox issues wildfire executive order as Utah prepares for the 'unexpected'

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted April 21 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox issued an executive order Monday that seeks to bolster Utah's wildfire preparedness and coordination ahead of the anticipated fire season.

Drones pose increasing risk to airliners near major US airports

Aaron Kessler and Michael Biesecker, Associated Press  |  Updated April 21 - 11:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

A commercial airliner was on final approach to San Francisco's international airport in November when the crew spotted a drone outside the cockpit window. By then it was too late "to take evasive action," the pilots reported.

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3 surprising ways to reverse insulin resistance and obesity — 3 is the craziest!

Health Utah  |  Posted April 21 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

How likely is it that you have insulin resistance? "Pretty likely ,and getting more likely all the time," says Dr. Whit Roberts, D.C. of Health Utah.

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How storybooks on gender and sexuality sparked a major religious freedom battle

Kelsey Dallas, Deseret News  |  Posted April 21 - 11:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Supreme Court case called Mahmoud v. Taylor, which will be heard on Tuesday, puts religious freedom and parental rights in the spotlight.

'They're staying here': Millcreek immigrants won't abide by US government pressure to leave

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Updated April 21 - 10:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

The lawyer for four Venezuelans says they are legally living in Millcreek and won't abide by U.S. immigration officials' pressure, outlined in a letter, to leave the country.

Conner Mantz just misses podium at Boston Marathon, finishing 4th

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated April 21 - 10:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Mantz finished fourth, while fellow Utah distance running alums Clayton Young and Rory Linkletter each finished in the top 10 of the acclaimed American road race.

Trump stands behind Hegseth after attack plans shared in second Signal chat, White House says

Jarrett Renshaw, Reuters  |  Posted April 21 - 10:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump stands behind U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said on Monday, after reports that he shared details of a March attack on Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis in a message group that included his wife, brother and personal lawyer.