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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.

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.

'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.

DHS pauses new immigrant warehouse purchases amid review of Noem-era contracts

Rebecca Santana and Heather Hollingsworth, Associated Press  |  Posted April 1 - 8:53 a.m.  |  Save Story

Homeland Security is pausing plans to buy new warehouses for immigrant detention as it reviews contracts signed under former secretary Kristi Noem.

Synthetic kratom, or 7-OH, soon banned in Utah

Sarah Martin, KSL  |  Posted April 1 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Kratom use has been on the rise here in Utah, but in a little over a month, it will be banned from Utah retailers. How will this break in supply impact Utah users?

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New guide to file for Social Security in 2026 now available

B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors  |  Posted April 1 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

New free guide for Utah residents that could help decide the best time to file for Social Security in 2026.

Trump says US may exit Iran war soon and threatens to quit NATO, as oil crisis escalates

Nandita Bose, Steven Scheer and Yomna Ehab, Reuters  |  Posted April 1 - 7:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

Global oil supplies are expected to be hit twice as hard ​this month as in March, underlining the urgent need to resolve the conflict over Iran that President Donald Trump said could end soon.

Utah County Fire Department deploys fourth crew out of state this year

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted April 1 - 6:57 a.m.  |  Save Story

A fourth group of firefighters from Utah is in Nebraska helping crews battle ongoing wildfires — and Utah's fire season hasn't even started yet.

'A gathering space': Lehi preps for opening of new library, civic center

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted April 1 - 6:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

From bookworms to studious patrons to those just looking for a place to gather with the community, the new Lehi Library has something for everyone.