Utah school choice program will keep running pending Supreme Court appeal

Utah's newest political party has a new chair

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted April 23 - 6:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's newest political party announced its first leader on Tuesday.

In draft class short on QB arms, is Jaxson Dart a 1st round pick?

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted April 23 - 6:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

The 21-year-old who patterns his game after Anakin Skywalker — or, at least, his heavy eye-black — has been trending as a first-round pick in the days leading up to the draft.

Hundreds attend mass in Salt Lake City to mourn Pope Francis

Dan Rascon, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 23 - 6:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hundreds of people gathered at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City on Tuesday night to remember the teachings and the legacy of Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday.

Trump pushes training for skilled trades that do not require college

Trevor Hunnicutt and Timothy Aeppel, Reuters  |  Posted April 23 - 5:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump signed on Wednesday an order to improve job training for skilled trades, an initiative twinned with tariffs in his gambit to revive U.S. manufacturing.

Congress explores limiting cellphones in classrooms as states like Utah issue bans

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted April 23 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

As more states, including Utah, establish restrictions on cellphone usage in classrooms, some lawmakers are considering nationwide efforts to follow suit.

Wildfire in New Jersey Pine Barrens expected to grow before it's contained, officials say

Bruce Shipkowski, Associated Press  |  Updated April 23 - 4:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

A fast-moving wildfire engulfing part of New Jersey's Pine Barrens has not resulted in any injuries, officials said, though it's expected to grow before forecast rain later this week.

Bessent says China tariffs are not sustainable as US signals willingness to de-escalate

David Lawder and Trevor Hunnicutt, Reuters  |  Updated April 23 - 4:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Wednesday that high tariffs between the United States and China are not sustainable.

Have You Seen This? Brief firenado towers into the sky during Iowa field fire

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted April 23 - 3:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A firenado during a field fire in Iowa climbed into the sky, causing a spectacular though brief sight.

After taking money but not finishing work, unlicensed contractor agrees to repay victims

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 23 - 3:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Imagine paying thousands of dollars to a contractor only to have him do the job wrong or take your money and vanish. It happens more often than you might think in Utah.

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How replacing windows can improve your quality of life

Amsco Windows  |  Posted April 23 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Windows aren't just decorative features or sources of natural light and fresh air. They actually play a big role in how your home feels — and how you feel in it.

Jimmer Fredette, AP college player of the year in 2011 and US Olympian, retires from basketball

Tim Reynolds, Associated Press  |  Posted April 23 - 2:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jimmer Fredette, the 2011 Associated Press men's college basketball player of the year who went on to play in the NBA and then played in last year's Paris Olympics for the U.S. in 3x3, has announced his retirement.

Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin to retire, sparking competitive Illinois primary

Katharine Jackson and Richard Cowan, Reuters  |  Updated April 23 - 2:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin said he will not seek reelection next year, setting the stage for a competitive intra-party contest to fill his seat in the Democratic-leaning state of Illinois.

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Thunderstorm Artis taught to dream big. Now he's on 'American Idol' to inspire his 2 young sons

Lottie Elizabeth Johnson, Deseret News  |  Posted April 23 - 1:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

The singer has known for a while that music is what he's supposed to be doing, a calling of sorts, because he once got a glimpse of what his life would be like without it. So he shares his music everywhere he can.

Connecticut man charged with assaulting skier at Deer Valley

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted April 23 - 1:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Connecticut man is facing a felony charge accusing him of tackling a skier at Deer Valley Resort while the victim was still in his skis.

'Conclave' viewership is up after death of Pope Francis

Lisa Respers France, CNN  |  Updated April 23 - 12:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

The recent death of Pope Francis has ignited interest in a film about the selection of a new pope.

Vernal man charged with firing shots in road rage confrontation

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated April 23 - 12:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Vernal man is facing charges accusing him of shooting at another vehicle during a road rage confrontation on Sunday.

Pleasant View confirms new police chief

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted April 23 - 12:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Pleasant View City Council gave its approval to the city's new police chief on Tuesday.

Court reverses conviction, orders new trial for Midvale man found guilty in 2021 road rage killing

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted April 23 - 12:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Court of Appeals has ordered a new trial for a Midvale man convicted of killing a man in 2021 during a road rage incident that began with the victim making fun of the suspect's car.

What a baseball swing can teach first responders about mental health

Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 23 - 11:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

It's often said that hitting a baseball is the hardest thing to do in sports. But this wasn't about hitting home runs. It was about focus and learning how to manage the mental strain that comes with high-stress jobs such as firefighting and law enforcement.

Jury to hear opening statements in Harvey Weinstein sex crimes retrial

Jack Queen, Reuters  |  Updated April 23 - 10:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

Harvey Weinstein's retrial on rape and sexual assault charges is set to proceed on Wednesday, a year after New York's highest court overturned the disgraced movie mogul's conviction.

Amid Trump's immigration crackdown, a program geared to Salvadorans remains intact

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted April 23 - 10:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

While the Trump administration has taken aim at immigration programs geared to Venezuelans, Cubans and others, a program geared to Salvadorans remains intact.

Documented gang member, 2 others accused of obstructing police in weekend shooting

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted April 23 - 9:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

Police say an 18-year-old documented gang member, his mother and another woman have been arrested for allegedly obstructing the investigation into a weekend shooting in South Salt Lake.

Chance discovery turns into treasured friendship for 2 Utah Honor Flight vets

Mike Anderson, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 23 - 8:57 a.m.  |  Save Story

About 70 Utah veterans were flown to Washington, D.C., thanks to the Utah Honor Flight, where two Vietnam War veterans learned they served in the same company.

Utah charter school director arrested in child sex abuse material case

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted April 23 - 8:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

The lead director of a Utah charter school with campuses in Layton and Ogden has been arrested and accused of possessing, and possibly producing, child sex abuse material.

Ogden police conduct crosswalk ops as they try to get drivers to do better

Andrew Adams, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 23 - 8:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

Police conducted crosswalk enforcement operations at two locations in Ogden Tuesday hoping to raise awareness amid an increase in auto-pedestrian crashes in the city.

New poll: What do Utahns think of Trump's plans on Greenland and Canada?

Gitanjali Poonia, Deseret News  |  Posted April 23 - 8:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new poll finds most Utahns don't share President Donald Trump's vision of making Canada and Greenland part of the U.S.

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University of Utah Health opens first-of-its-kind comprehensive crisis care center

University of Utah Health  |  Posted April 23 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new University of Utah Health facility aims to provide a lifeline offering urgent help for adults experiencing a mental health crisis.

State of Utah unveils new tool to try to prevent food stamp theft

Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 23 - 7:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah has unveiled a new tool to try to prevent food stamp benefits from being stolen.

Fatal crash reported in Garfield County

Alex Tumalip, KSL.com  |  Updated April 23 - 7:08 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 46-year-old man died after his vehicle rolled on state Route 12 in Garfield County Tuesday night, Utah Highway Patrol Lt. Cam Roden said.

India pledges strong response after militant attack on Kashmir tourists kills 26

Fayaz Bukhari, Reuters  |  Updated April 23 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

Indian security forces launched a massive hunt on Wednesday for militants suspected of killing 26 men at a tourist destination in Kashmir in the worst attack on civilians in the country in nearly two decades, with New Delhi pledging a strong response.

'We need these units desperately': Low-income Salt Lake senior housing reopens after renovation

Gabriela Fletcher, KSL.com  |  Posted April 23 - 6:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

The state housing authority recently opened New City Plaza, a deeply affordable housing facility for senior citizens, after a three-year renovation to the property.

'You are the bad apple': Former police officer rebuked during sentencing for domestic violence

Daniella Rivera, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 22 - 10:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A district judge had harsh words for a former police officer during his sentencing hearing in a domestic violence case Monday.

Deadline approaching requiring air passengers carry a REAL ID certified identification

Brian Carlson, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 22 - 10:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A big deadline is coming up that could prevent some travelers from flying. If you don't have an identification compliant with REAL ID, it may stop you from boarding a domestic flight.

Texas man sentenced 11 years after taking minor to Utah for sexual activity

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted April 22 - 9:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Texas man was sentenced to more than 11 years in prison for traveling to Utah to sexually abuse a 12-year-old.

Kaden Carpenter paces first start in Utah baseball's 13-5 win over Utah Valley

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted April 22 - 9:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Carpenter went 2-for-5 with a double, a home run and two RBI as the Utes jumped out to a 9-0 lead early and cruised to a 13-5 win over in-state rival Utah Valley in front of 1,220 fans at UCCU Ballpark.

Musk to cut back DOGE work after Tesla sales skid

Akash Sriram and Abhirup Roy, Reuters  |  Posted April 22 - 9:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Tuesday he would cut back "significantly" the time he devotes to the Trump administration from next month and spend more time running the electric-vehicle maker.

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

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Updated April 22 - 9:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Arizona jury has found that Lori Daybell conspired to murder her husband, Charles Vallow, returning a guilty verdict after about three hours of deliberation Tuesday.

Utah City development to celebrate Arbor Day by planting 1,000 trees to emphasize sustainability

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted April 22 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Vineyard development is planting 1,000 trees in an effort to celebrate Arbor Day and kick off the development of a sustainable, walking community.

US judge blocks Trump's shutdown of government-funded news broadcasts

Dietrich Knauth, Reuters  |  Posted April 22 - 8:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration on Tuesday to halt efforts to shut down news broadcasts funded by the government to export U.S. values to the world.

Drunken driver who killed 3 seeks parole; victim's family wants more time

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted April 22 - 7:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Bluffdale man who killed three people while driving impaired on I-15 in 2021 had his first parole hearing Tuesday. But the family of one of the victims wants him to serve more time.

Most Utah lawns could wait for watering, experts say

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted April 22 - 7:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah water managers and other experts say most Utahns shouldn't need to water lawns until mid-May.

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What all Utahns should know during Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month

Utahradon.org  |  Posted April 22 - 7:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

Because radon gas cannot be seen or smelled, many Utahns don't realize they're being exposed until a family member is diagnosed with cancer or other lung diseases.

FDA suspends milk quality tests amid workforce cuts

Leah Douglas, Reuters  |  Posted April 22 - 6:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Food and Drug Administration is suspending a quality control program for testing of fluid milk and other dairy products due to reduced capacity in its food safety and nutrition division, according to an internal email seen by Reuters.

Ogden to host job event for federal workers amid talk of IRS cuts

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted April 22 - 6:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ogden is hosting a job event for federal workers amid talk of trimming the IRS workforce, though a labor leader is hearing rumors plans may be paused.

Trump envoy heads to Moscow for more Ukraine peace talks with Putin

Reuters  |  Posted April 22 - 5:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, will visit Moscow this week for a new round of talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the war in Ukraine, the White House said on Tuesday.

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.