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Immigration 2025: The Utah Compact, then and now
Deanie Wimmer, KSL-TV | Posted April 28 - 4:07 p.m. | Save Story
Utah leaders crafted and signed the Utah Compact in 2010 to shape immigration policies in a compassionate way. Is the document still relevant today?

Have You Seen This? Umbrella salesman knows what consumers want in a commercial
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted April 28 - 3:45 p.m. | Save Story
This Chinese umbrella salesman created a short, effective commercial for his umbrellas — leaving out any words or other fluff.

Navajo, San Juan County leaders extend accord bolstering voting access
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted April 28 - 2:35 p.m. | Save Story
Navajo Nation and San Juan County leaders have extended an accord that stems from a 2016 lawsuit that aims to bolster voting access for Navajo residents.

Public sector union referendum clears thresholds for ballot access
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Updated April 28 - 2:34 p.m. | Save Story
Election officials have verified more than 146,000 signatures for the referendum to overturn a Utah bill restricting bargaining rights for public unions.

Ultraprocessed food will increase your chance of an early death, major new study says
Sandee LaMotte, CNN | Updated April 28 - 2:04 p.m. | Save Story
As you add more ultraprocessed foods to your diet, your risk of a premature death from any cause rises, according to a new meta-analysis of research involving more than 240,000 people.

Man arrested, accused of shooting at strangers in Murray
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted April 28 - 1:37 p.m. | Save Story
A man was arrested in Murray over the weekend after police say he fired a shot at an occupied vehicle.

Former BYU star Jimmer Fredette has a new job in basketball
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted April 28 - 12:57 p.m. | Save Story
The former Naismith Player of the Year at BYU won't be sipping drinks on the beach in retirement, accepting a job as USA Basketball's managing director of 3x3 hoops Monday.

Do Collins, Sexton and Clarkson want to stick around for another Utah Jazz rebuilding year?
Ryan Miller, KSL.com | Posted April 28 - 12:34 p.m. | Save Story
John Collins has a decision: take the guaranteed money or leave the rebuilding process behind and search for a contender ready to win now.

Why more people than ever before are running marathons
Issy Ronald, CNN | Posted April 28 - 12:31 p.m. | Save Story
Many are starting to run marathons through using running to control their physical and mental health, set themselves goals or try a new challenge.

Utah ranger shot 9 times wrote book detailing his recovery, faith and hope
Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV | Posted April 28 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
Utah ranger Brody Young was shot nine times in 2010. His book details his recovery, faith and hope.

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How to be — or help — a caregiver
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted April 28 - 11:55 a.m. | Save Story
Caregiver burnout is real, but there are resources and tips available to help.

Suspected gunman arrested in 2nd murder investigation in 3 years
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Updated April 28 - 11:42 a.m. | Save Story
A man previously charged with murder for a fatal gang-related shooting in 2022 was arrested again over the weekend after police say he shot and killed a man in South Salt Lake.
Putin announces May 8-10 ceasefire; Ukraine wants truce now
Reuters | Updated April 28 - 11:42 a.m. | Save Story
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday declared a three-day ceasefire in May in the war with Ukraine to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Soviet Union and its allies in World War II.

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Tax troubles coming for IRAs and 401Ks over $200,000
B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors | Posted April 28 - 11:30 a.m. | Save Story
Your retirement tax problem could get bigger and bigger unless you take action, warn Utah financial advisors Ryan Thacker and Tyson Thacker.

Fired Disney employee gets 3 years in prison for hacking and changing menus
Jordan Valinsky, CNN | Updated April 28 - 11:00 a.m. | Save Story
A former Disney employee who hacked into the company's servers to alter its restaurant menus, including falsifying allergen information and printing profane language, has been sentenced to three years in prison.

Florida man arrested, accused of kidnapping Utah teen to marry her
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted April 28 - 10:27 a.m. | Save Story
A Florida man was charged Monday with kidnapping a 17-year-old girl in Eagle Mountain. Police say he intended to marry her. He was arrested in Wyoming.

Conclave to elect a new pope will start on May 7 as cardinals get to know one another
Nicole Winfield and Colleen Barry, Associated Press | Updated April 28 - 9:58 a.m. | Save Story
The Vatican says the conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis will begin on May 7. The date was chief on the agenda of cardinals holding informal meetings Monday to work out church business following the April 21 death of Pope Francis.

The next Jimmy Graham? Broncos' Sean Payton sees potential in Caleb Lohner
Josh Furlong, KSL.com | Posted April 28 - 9:01 a.m. | Save Story
Caleb Lohner wasn't like most — probably all? — of the other 256 players selected in this year's NFL draft.

Photo gallery: Firefighter challenge showcases the best in the West
Scott Winterton, Deseret News | Posted April 28 - 8:44 a.m. | Save Story
An appreciative crowd cheered on the competitors and each other Friday during the SERVPRO FCL 2025 West Region Classic at the Utah State Fairpark and Event Center.

Zion National Park employee badly burned, recovering from blast injuries
Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV | Posted April 28 - 8:32 a.m. | Save Story
A National Park Service worker is recovering from serious burns and blast injuries after his family said he was injured by an accidental explosion in his house.

How Utahns think the US should deal with Russia-Ukraine war
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted April 28 - 8:06 a.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump vowed on the campaign trail to end the Russia-Ukraine war within 24 hours of taking office.

Evacuation order lifted following gas leak in area of South Salt Lake
Matt Brooks, KSL.com | Updated April 28 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
An evacuation order was lifted Monday morning following a gas leak in the area of 3300 South to 3500 South and West Temple to 200 West in South Salt Lake Sunday.

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Utah woman loses 100 pounds in one year: Here's how
Health Utah | Posted April 28 - 8:00 a.m. | Save Story
When Angie showed up at Health Utah, she was struggling with fibromyalgia, extreme fatigue, insulin resistance, depression, systemic inflammation and metabolic syndrome.

Poll: Utah residents weigh in on fluoride ban
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted April 28 - 7:48 a.m. | Save Story
Do Utahns want fluoride in their drinking water? A new poll underscores the contentious nature of what played out during this last legislative session amid intense hearings.

Major power outage reported in Spain and Portugal, including their capitals
Renata Brito and Barry Hatton, Associated Press | Posted April 28 - 7:03 a.m. | Save Story
A major power outage hit Spain and Portugal on Monday, including their capitals, knocking out subway networks, phone lines, traffic lights and ATMs.

How the U.'s Master of Business Creation is fostering scores of student-entrepreneurs
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted April 28 - 6:17 a.m. | Save Story
The University of Utah's Master of Business Creation program has become a launch pad for hundreds of local student-entrepreneurs who are committed to growing their startup company.

Swire Coca-Cola working to repair soda machines and coolers in sustainable way
Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV | Posted April 27 - 10:24 p.m. | Save Story
The Coca-Cola vending machines, soda fountains and coolers we all see at gas stations and restaurants are refurbished at the Swire Coca-Cola facility in Draper.

7-year-old takes car for 'joyride' with younger sister, Ogden police say
Matt Brooks, KSL.com | Updated April 27 - 9:48 p.m. | Save Story
A car not staying in one lane was later determined to be driven by a 7-year-old on a joyride with his younger sister, Ogden police said Sunday.

Suspect arrested in Homeland Security Secretary Noem's purse theft
Associated Press | Updated April 27 - 9:47 p.m. | Save Story
Officials say a suspect has been arrested in connection with last week's theft of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's purse as she ate at a Washington, D.C., restaurant.

Murder charges filed against suspect in ramming attack on Vancouver street festival that killed 11
Jim Morris and Rob Gillies, Associated Press | Updated April 27 - 8:51 p.m. | Save Story
Murder charges were filed Sunday against a suspect in a car ramming attack that killed 11 people between the ages of 5 and 65 at a Filipino heritage festival in Vancouver.

FBI targets global sextortion rings amid teen suicide
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted April 27 - 8:18 p.m. | Save Story
The Federal Bureau of Investigation announced on Thursday a global operation to combat international sextortion schemes to address the rise in American suicides of those who have fallen victim to the crime.

Renting costs a lot less than buying a home, especially in the West
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted April 27 - 7:12 p.m. | Save Story
The Salt Lake metro area has the nation's fifth-highest gap between what it costs to rent versus buy a place to live, according to a new study released Wednesday.

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Carpenter denied benefits following a needle stick at work
Davis & Sanchez | Posted April 27 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
A carpenter who was injured at work was denied help he felt he deserved. With the help of a local law firm, he was able to collect workers' compensation benefits.
Once a hip-hop king, Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces trial that could send him to prison for life
Lisa Richwine and Luc Cohen, Reuters | Updated April 27 - 6:30 p.m. | Save Story
Sean "Diddy" Combs, who elevated hip-hop in American culture while building a music and clothing empire that made him a billionaire, faces a sex trafficking trial next month that could cement the rapper's shattered reputation — or offer him a shot at redemption.

Catholic faithful pay respects to Pope Francis as his tomb opens to the public in Rome basilica
Vanessa Gera and Silvia Stellacci, Associated Press | Updated April 27 - 5:49 p.m. | Save Story
Roman Catholic faithful have begun visiting the tomb of Pope Francis. Starting early Sunday they began filing past the simple white tomb in St. Mary Major Basilica.

Sisters take extreme measure to avoid painful disease
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted April 27 - 5:05 p.m. | Save Story
Two Utah sisters have each had their entire stomach removed as a preventive measure to spare painful, cancer-filled future death.

Police say person of interest in homicide investigation has been arrested
Kennedy Camarena, KSL-TV | Posted April 27 - 4:14 p.m. | Save Story
South Salt Lake police have arrested a 21-year-old on as a person of interest in connection to a homicide that occurred late Saturday.

Have You Seen This? Make way for the seals
Grant Olsen for KSL.com | Posted April 27 - 3:31 p.m. | Save Story
Even if you've accustomed to seeing wildlife in your town, it would probably be startling to see a trio of massive sea lions heading down the street straight toward you.

In a 'new era' of drug use, Utah is falling behind
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted April 27 - 3:05 p.m. | Save Story
Utah is in the middle of overhauling its approach to drugs and homelessness.

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There's so much to do in Piute County
Piute County | Posted April 27 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
Piute County is full of adventure and offers plenty to see and do. Its peaceful, uncrowded atmosphere is one of its biggest draws.

Salt Lake man arrested after he attempted to arrange killing, police say
Alex Tumalip, KSL.com | Posted April 27 - 1:48 p.m. | Save Story
A Salt Lake man was arrested Friday after police say he attempted to arrange the killing of his ex-wife and mother.

No 'impending eruption' at Yellowstone super volcano, U. research finds
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted April 27 - 12:09 p.m. | Save Story
Scientists have studied Yellowstone National Park's magmatic system for years, but a new view of the magma chamber shows the long-dormant supervolcano is not at immediate risk of eruption.

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Enjoy endless outdoor fun — and Flaming Gorge — in Daggett County
Daggett County | Posted April 27 - 11:30 a.m. | Save Story
For outdoor enthusiasts, nature lovers, thrill-seekers and anyone who feels at home in wide-open spaces, the Flaming Gorge area offers some of the most diverse recreation in the West.

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The call of the 'Godstruck' and what it says about faith today
Mariya Manzhos, Deseret News | Posted April 27 - 11:29 a.m. | Save Story
A new book explores the experience of religious conversions among women. What can we learn from them?

Utah Rep. Burgess Owens spearheads efforts to codify Trump executive orders on education
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted April 27 - 11:26 a.m. | Save Story
Rep. Burgess Owens is spearheading efforts to codify President Donald Trump's executive orders on education, with one bill making its way through Congress on the college accreditation process being a main focus.

11 killed as a vehicle plows into a Filipino street festival crowd in Vancouver
Associated Press | Posted April 27 - 10:46 a.m. | Save Story
Police in Canada say a vehicle struck revelers at a street festival, killing at least 11 people and injuring more than 20 others. Police said the driver was taken into custody and the incident isn't being considered an act of terrorism.

Is Utah's spring housing market about to blossom or will it wilt this year?
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted April 27 - 10:02 a.m. | Save Story
The spring housing market in Utah is oddly unpredictable.

Judge maintains death penalty as possible punishment for Kohberger despite autism diagnosis
Gene Johnson, Associated Press | Posted April 27 - 9:39 a.m. | Save Story
A judge has ruled that prosecutors can pursue the death penalty against Bryan Kohberger if he is convicted of murdering four University of Idaho students in 2022. This is despite the defendant's recent autism diagnosis.

New tribal national park in North Dakota aims to preserve rugged, scenic landscape
Jack Dura, Associated Press | Posted April 27 - 9:10 a.m. | Save Story
A new tribal national park in North Dakota's rugged Badlands is opening a little-seen area of the dramatic landscape to hikers and other outdoors enthusiasts, part of a Native American tribe's efforts to preserve the land and encourage recreation.

Utah lawmakers aim to restrict soda from being purchased with food stamps — not candy
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted April 27 - 8:32 a.m. | Save Story
This year, the Utah Legislature passed a law aiming to restrict Utahns from using SNAP funds to purchase soda. Here's a look at the law and what it does.

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Utah woman loses 100 pounds in one year: Here's how
Health Utah | Posted April 27 - 8:00 a.m. | Save Story
When Angie showed up at Health Utah, she was struggling with fibromyalgia, extreme fatigue, insulin resistance, depression, systemic inflammation and metabolic syndrome.
Trump and Zelenskyy meet one-on-one in Vatican basilica to seek Ukraine peace
Steve Holland and Angelo Amante, Reuters | Posted April 27 - 7:57 a.m. | Save Story
U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis, met one-on-one in a marble-lined Vatican basilica on Saturday to try to revive faltering efforts to end Russia's war with Ukraine.

Photo gallery: A hero's salute
Isaac Hale, Deseret News | Posted April 27 - 7:17 a.m. | Save Story
The funeral for South Jordan firefighter Corban Summers on Saturday afternoon focused on service, faith and family.
Trump's next 100 days to feature trade deals, peace talks, 'torpedoes,' officials say
Jeff Mason and Steve Holland, Reuters | Posted April 26 - 10:55 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump and his administration this week will highlight the accomplishments of his first 100 days in office, while looking toward the next 100 days with a focus on trade deals and peace talks, White House officials said.

Small San Juan County community finally gets running water in its houses
Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV | Posted April 26 - 10:33 p.m. | Save Story
For generations, a small Navajo community in San Juan County has lived without running water in their homes. However, now everything has changed for the small town of Westwater.

Joey Mano's hat trick rallies Utah Warriors by Chicago for 3rd straight win
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted April 26 - 10:18 p.m. | Save Story
Joey Mano scored a hat trick, and Utah scored 29-unanswered after the break to rally from a 31-12 deficit and take a 41-31 victory Saturday night over the Chicago Hounds.

Logan man arrested after police say he possessed child sexual abuse material
Alex Tumalip, KSL.com | Posted April 26 - 9:58 p.m. | Save Story
A Logan man was arrested Friday night after police reported he had child sexual abuse materials.
Suspected chemical blast at Iran's Bandar Abbas port kills 14, injures hundreds
Reuters | Posted April 26 - 9:11 p.m. | Save Story
A huge blast probably caused by the explosion of chemical materials killed at least 14 people and injured more than 700 on Saturday at Iran's biggest port, Bandar Abbas, Iranian state media reported.

RSL hands San Diego FC 1st ever home loss 3-1
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted April 26 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
Real Salt Lake defeated San Diego FC 3-1 to end the expansion team's home unbeaten streak.
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