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3 horses dead, 8 others malnourished in southern Utah
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Updated April 24 - 2:38 p.m. | Save Story
Three horses have died and eight others are severely malnourished in a case of animal cruelty in southern Utah, officials said.
Sex offender accused of taking pictures at city park arrested again following phone search
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated April 24 - 2:05 p.m. | Save Story
Police searching a Vernal man's phone say they found numerous files of child sex abuse material.
'You are ready': Over 3,400 students graduate from Southern Utah University
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted April 24 - 2:00 p.m. | Save Story
Southern Utah University's 2026 graduating class consisted of 3,466 graduates from 43 countries, 49 states and 28 of Utah's 29 counties.
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What happened in a border town after the migrant surge was over
Gitanjali Poonia, Deseret News | Posted April 24 - 1:30 p.m. | Save Story
Yuma, a border town in Arizona, is still reeling from the repercussions of four years of unprecedented migrant crossings.
Violent tornado tears through Oklahoma town, damaging 40 homes but sparing lives
Sean Murphy, Associated Press | Updated April 24 - 1:15 p.m. | Save Story
Officials say a powerful storm churned up multiple tornadoes that barreled through Oklahoma, damaging at least 40 homes and sending emergency crews door-to-door.
Russia vows to help Cuba withstand US 'blackmail and threats'
Filipp Lebedev and Maxim Rodionov, Reuters | Updated April 24 - 12:48 p.m. | Save Story
Russia said it stands in solidarity with Cuba and will continue providing humanitarian aid to the Communist‑run island republic, rejecting what it described as blackmail from Washington.
Proposed Murray budget funds police, fire and infrastructure — with tax hike for residents
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted April 24 - 11:48 a.m. | Save Story
The Murray mayor's proposed budget looks to boost public service and investments in infrastructure, with a nearly 10% property tax increase.
Salt Lake City knew about allegations against councilwoman, but what was done?
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated April 24 - 11:32 a.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City Councilwoman Eva Lopez Chavez said she welcomes a "fair and independent investigation" into the allegations made against her, which colleagues were previously aware of.
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Engine Room becoming a downtown favorite: From lunches starting at $10 to late-night vibes
The Engine Room | Posted April 24 - 11:30 a.m. | Save Story
The Engine Room's lunch menu focuses on speed, flavor and value. Guests can expect generous portions and bold dishes in a comfortable setting.
Some World Cup final tickets now reselling for over $2 million each
Ben Church, CNN | Updated April 24 - 11:15 a.m. | Save Story
Four tickets, all sitting together, have been made available behind one of the goals at MetLife Stadium for July 19, for a price tag of nearly $2.3 million each.
US consumer sentiment drops to record low in April
Reuters | Updated April 24 - 10:25 a.m. | Save Story
U.S. consumer sentiment fell to a record low in April as the war with Iran fanned inflation fears.
Justice Department readopts lethal injection protocol, adding firing squad in federal executions
Ryan Patrick Jones and Bhargav Acharya, Reuters | Posted April 24 - 10:16 a.m. | Save Story
The U.S. Department of Justice said on Friday it is taking actions to strengthen the federal death penalty, including firing squads and readopting the lethal injection protocol.
Here's what is at stake during Saturday's GOP and Democratic nominating conventions
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted April 24 - 10:05 a.m. | Save Story
Thousands of state delegates will convene in Orem and Sandy Saturday to decide which congressional candidates will earn the party's backing going into primary election season.
US soldier charged with using classified intel to win $400K Polymarket bet on Maduro raid
Hallie Golden, Konstantin Toropin and Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press | Updated April 24 - 9:50 a.m. | Save Story
A U.S. soldier involved in the operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been charged with using classified information about the mission to win more than $400,000.
Why this Utah lacrosse player traded red for blue, and is starring at club level
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted April 24 - 9:08 a.m. | Save Story
Mason Quick, a former high school All-American from Corner Canyon transferred from Utah to BYU after his freshman season, and currently leads the nation with 100 points while excelling in club lacrosse.
Garden City Mayor Mike Leonhardt dies of cancer at 58
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted April 24 - 9:00 a.m. | Save Story
Mike Leonhardt, mayor of Garden City, died on Tuesday after a battle with cancer.
'Cretaceous Kraken' prowled the seas during the age of dinosaurs
Will Dunham, Reuters | Updated April 24 - 8:39 a.m. | Save Story
During the age of dinosaurs, new research shows, there existed a creature as close to a real-life Kraken as you could possibly get; an enormous octopus that prowled the seas.
19 AI-powered cameras to watch for wildfire in remote Utah areas
Mike Anderson, KSL | Updated April 24 - 8:09 a.m. | Save Story
A federal grant will fund some 19 cameras that will use artificial intelligence to scan for potential wildfires in remote and frequent-fire areas in Utah.
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BYU marks 150 years: Pillar of the Valley honors lasting impact of Utah County leadership
Utah Valley Chamber | Posted April 24 - 8:00 a.m. | Save Story
Leaders at the event emphasized that BYU's influence extends well beyond campus boundaries, contributing significantly to the region's workforce, economy and long-term growth.
Justice Department watchdog to review release of Epstein files
Andrew Goudsward, Reuters | Updated April 24 - 7:44 a.m. | Save Story
The Justice Department's internal watchdog said on Thursday it would investigate how the department complied with a law requiring the release of investigative files on Jeffrey Epstein.
Southern US wildfires force residents to flee, leaving them unsure if their homes are standing
Emilie Megnien, Russ Bynum and Jeff Martin, Associated Press | Updated April 24 - 7:04 a.m. | Save Story
Wildfires tearing through the South this week have forced hundreds of residents in Georgia to flee in minutes. Many have no idea what happened to the homes and animals they left behind.
Japanese, Dutch, Latin American cultures will be on display at various festivals Saturday
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted April 24 - 6:20 a.m. | Save Story
The cultures of Japan, the Netherlands and several Latin American countries will be the focus of several festivals on Saturday in the Salt Lake City area.
Park City grocery store becomes unlikely hub for underage drinking prevention
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted April 23 - 10:34 p.m. | Save Story
A grocery store in Park City is the unexpected home of a new campaign aimed at preventing underage drinking.
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