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Pokémon cards are igniting an international crime spree

Isaac Tellechea and Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN  |  Updated April 4 - 2:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Since the pandemic, the market for Pokémon cards has exploded and with it, a surge of worldwide robberies.

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How a gesture and a conversation helped solidify Devon Dampier's decision to return to Utah

Joe Coles, Deseret News  |  Posted April 4 - 2:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Here's why Devon Dampier decided to return to Utah in 2026.

Spanish Fork farm holds U-pick tulip festival to give locals springtime farm experience

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted April 4 - 12:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

Legacy Farms in Spanish Fork is holding a U-pick tulip festival where people can come and pick their own tulips from 70 different varieties.

General conference special: 'The other side'

Mike Headrick, KSL  |  Posted April 4 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

In the heart of Salt Lake City, a groundbreaking community is forging new futures for individuals often overlooked by society. The Other Side Academy is more than a therapeutic program. Here, change isn't just encouraged, it's expected.

Saturday morning session: Summaries from Latter-day Saint general conference

KSL.com staff  |  Updated April 4 - 11:58 a.m.  |  Save Story

The latest talk summaries and announcements from the Saturday morning session of the April 2026 general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Dance fitness classes close after recent controversy

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted April 4 - 11:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah-based dance fitness course ignited a community's passion for movement, but after seven years, its founder is moving on.

Hill Air Force Base commander: Keep rogue drones out of our airspace

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted April 4 - 10:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

A no-nonsense reminder over "rogue drones" this week by the commander at Utah's Hill Air Force Base came after drones were spotted over a U.S. Air Force base in Louisiana.

General conference special: 'History of the Saints'

Glenn Rawson  |  Posted April 4 - 9:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

As America commemorates 250 years, "History of the Saints" presents a special tribute to some of the remarkable Latter-day Saints who helped shape the nation's story.

Trump proposes 'historic' defense spending budget, eyes 10% cut to other federal programs

Bo Erickson and Ryan Patrick Jones, Reuters  |  Updated April 4 - 8:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump on Friday requested a 10% cut in nondefense spending for the 2027 fiscal year and a $500 billion increase in the military budget, as the Iran war continues.

University of Utah president responds to Trump's executive order 'to save college sports'

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted April 4 - 8:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

University of Utah President Taylor Randall responded to Friday's Trump administration-issued executive order "to save college sports" — calling it a "meaningful step" toward stability at a historic moment of staggering disruption.

Throwing injuries common among baseball, softball players as spring season begins

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted April 4 - 7:49 a.m.  |  Save Story

Injuries at the beginning of the spring sports season are often due to overuse, overthrowing, poor mechanics or fatigue. Here's what you can do to minimize the risk.

'Doing something they loved:' Family remembers 9-year-old killed in Utah County ATV crash

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted April 4 - 7:14 a.m.  |  Save Story

A father and son adventure turned tragic when a 9-year-old was killed in an ATV crash on Sunday.

Tanaka's 2nd goal in 3 matches lifts Utah Royals to 1st home win

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted April 3 - 11:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

Before Easter weekend, the Utah Royals had a good Friday at America First Field.

Springtime is here: What to do if you encounter a baby bird on the ground

Minty Buckwalter, Deseret News  |  Posted April 3 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

If you come across a baby bird while enjoying the spring weather and want to know if it needs help, first check if it has feathers. Then, follow these steps suggested by Utah wildlife officials.

Police investigating vandalism at West Valley DHS headquarters

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted April 3 - 10:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

Three Department of Homeland Security vehicles were recently vandalized in West Valley City.

Utah Jazz 2024 draft picks show value in loss to Rockets

Ben Anderson, KSL  |  Posted April 3 - 10:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Jazz dropped their eighth straight game, falling to the Houston Rockets 140-106 on the road.

Park City welcomes home Olympians, Paralympians in community parade

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted April 3 - 10:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hundreds of people lined Main Street on Friday to welcome home several Olympians and Paralympians who are now back from the 2026 Milan Cortina Games in Italy.

Forward Party chooses 'no candidate' in race for Utah's 1st Congressional District

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted April 3 - 9:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Forward Party of Utah will no longer have a candidate in the running for Utah's 1st Congressional District seat.

10-year-old Springville girl starts petition to save her elementary school

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted April 3 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

After Nebo School District announced last month that it was looking into shutting down a Springville elementary school, one young girl decided it wouldn't happen without a fight.

Artemis II's moonbound astronauts capture Earth's brilliant blue beauty as they leave it behind

Marcia Dunn, Associated Press  |  Posted April 3 - 8:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Artemis II astronauts have captured Earth's brilliant blue beauty as they zoom ever closer to the moon as NASA released the crew's first downlinked images Friday.

Passenger allegedly trying to get away from driver charged with hitting UHP vehicle

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted April 3 - 8:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Midvale man who claimed swerving into a UHP patrol car was his "last resort" to escape a kidnapping is now facing criminal charges himself.

Bill pay mistake becomes costly for Utah woman

Matt Gephardt, KSL  |  Posted April 3 - 7:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

Edwina Greene made a bill pay mistake and sent money to an account she closed years ago. Unable to get her money back, she decided to Get Gephardt.

Utah breaks record for lowest April snowpack in nearly a century by 'a wide margin'

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted April 3 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's snowpack on Wednesday was the lowest point to start April since snowpack data was first collected in 1930, according to a new report.