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Trump tells Putin to 'STOP' after Russian attacks kills 10 in Kyiv
Yurii Kovalenko, Reuters | Posted April 24 - 9:26 a.m. | Save Story
Russia pounded Kyiv with missiles and drones overnight, killing at least 10 people in the biggest attack on the Ukrainian capital this year and drawing rare condemnation from President Donald Trump who told Vladimir Putin: "Vladimir, STOP!"

'Shot caller' of local gang charged with obstructing murder investigation
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted April 24 - 9:00 a.m. | Save Story
A Utah man who police say told a murder suspect where to dispose of his gun and then tried to buy him a plane ticket to get him out of town has been charged with obstructing the investigation.
US new home sales jump in March; supply still rising
Lucia Mutikani, Reuters | Updated April 24 - 8:41 a.m. | Save Story
Sales of new U.S. single-family homes increased more than expected in March as buyers rushed to take advantage of a decline in mortgage rates, but a gloomy economic outlook poses a challenge to the housing market recovery.

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Renovating your home? Here's how to get the most out of your HELOC
Young Automotive Group and Goldenwest Credit Union | Posted April 24 - 8:00 a.m. | Save Story
There's no investment quite like a home. For many, it's an asset that can bolster wealth, expand opportunities and become a source of profit.

Medical assistant helps victims of wrong-way crash along I-15
Dan Rascon, KSL-TV | Posted April 24 - 7:40 a.m. | Save Story
A good Samaritan is speaking out about helping two men involved in a horrific wrong-way crash along Interstate 15 in Millard County last week.

Will Trump flip the Canadian election?
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted April 24 - 7:19 a.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump's foreign policy hasn't just overturned global markets; it may have cost the Canadian Conservatives the parliamentary election on Monday.
Nintendo's robust lottery applications indicate pent-up Switch 2 demand
Sam Nussey, Reuters | Posted April 24 - 6:46 a.m. | Save Story
Nintendo said on Wednesday it has received 2.2 million applications in the lottery for its Switch 2 gaming device in Japan but cannot fulfil all the demand, indicating significant consumer enthusiasm for the more powerful gaming device.

Are increases in home prices slowing down?
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted April 24 - 6:13 a.m. | Save Story
U.S. home prices went up again in March, but by just 0.2% from a month earlier as a new analysis shows the pace of the increase is the slowest since December 2022.

RSL picks up striker from Kansas City, misses out on another in transfer reversal at MLS deadline
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted April 23 - 10:55 p.m. | Save Story
Real Salt Lake acquired striker Willy Agada from Sporting Kansas City, but a potential deal for Slovak Robert Bozenik fell through due to contract changes.

Father, officers and investigators testify in murder trial following Eagle Mountain crash
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted April 23 - 10:33 p.m. | Save Story
The judge told jurors to expect testimony from defense witnesses on Thursday, as prosecutors have said they are nearing the end of their case against Kent Cody Barlow.
Americans sour on Trump's handling of the economy, poll finds
Jason Lange, Reuters | Posted April 23 - 10:02 p.m. | Save Story
Americans elected President Donald Trump in hopes that he would fight inflation and boost the U.S. economy, but they are giving the Republican poor marks for his handling of both, a poll shows.

Company involved in Farmington semi crash wants driver who left held accountable
Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV | Posted April 23 - 9:48 p.m. | Save Story
There's a $1,500 reward out for identifying the driver of a car that appeared to cut off a semitruck, causing it to jackknife on the freeway.

'Up in the air': Several hundred Ogden IRS workers take part in job event amid talk of cuts
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted April 23 - 9:06 p.m. | Save Story
Several hundred people took part in a job-fair type event geared to Ogden's contingent of IRS workers given talk of job cuts in the agency.

South Salt Lake welcomes first-of-its-kind homeless shelter for families
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted April 23 - 9:05 p.m. | Save Story
Up to 85 families will soon be able to take shelter in a first-of-its-kind facility converted from a motel to temporarily house families facing homelessness.

Mexican man sentenced for smuggling 50 pounds of meth into Utah
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted April 23 - 8:33 p.m. | Save Story
A man from Mexico has been sentenced in federal court for attempting to distribute more than 50 pounds of methamphetamine in Utah.

Moving rails in Salt Lake underground is costly. Will new benefits report change the debate?
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 23 - 8:04 p.m. | Save Story
A new report suggests a plan to bury the rails near downtown could produce billions in economic benefits for Salt Lake City. Proponents hope it will help lawmakers stomach the project's estimated cost.

FAA finds safety concerns at Las Vegas airport in review spurred by collision in Washington
Josh Funk and Hallie Golden, Associated Press | Posted April 23 - 7:32 p.m. | Save Story
A federal review of helicopter safety prompted by the deadly midair collision in January between a passenger jet and Army helicopter in Washington, D.C., revealed dangerous flying conditions at the Las Vegas airport.

University of Utah to give college credit for missionary, military or humanitarian service
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted April 23 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
The University of Utah will soon be offering academic credit to returned missionaries, active duty military and veterans and other eligible students who have performed humanitarian service in their communities and beyond.

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Countertop trends: Texture, sustainability, and drama
Bedrock Quartz | Posted April 23 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
From backsplashes and countertops to new color palettes, this season's trends reflect a desire for both functionality and personal expression.​

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.

NFL Draft 2025: In 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.

Utah school choice program will keep running during Supreme Court appeal
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com and Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV | Posted April 23 - 3:54 p.m. | Save Story
A judge on Wednesday decided Utah's school voucher program will continue pending an expected appeal before the Utah Supreme Court.

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.
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