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Erika Kirk retains Florida attorney to represent her in husband's Utah murder case

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated April 9 - 5:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

The widow of Charlie Kirk has retained the services of a Florida attorney who has celebrity clients to be her victim's representative in the capital murder case of Tyler Robinson.

Ex-judge pleads guilty to 3 felony charges in sexual misconduct case

Tim Vandenack and Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Updated April 9 - 5:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

A former Utah judge pleaded guilty to three felony charges, one for sexually enticing a minor, and five other charges have been dropped as part of a plea deal.

1 killed in southern Utah crash

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted April 9 - 5:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man died after a crash in southern Utah on Thursday morning, police announced.

Why Salt Lake City wants to indefinitely close these 2 road sections

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted April 9 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's capital city is considering measures to indefinitely close sections of two roads to combat environmental and noise issues on the west side.

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Who's winning the money race in Utah's 4 new congressional seats?

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted April 9 - 4:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Congressional candidates fight competitive primaries with new electoral boundaries.

A Buffalo-area man ends his fight to reclaim Albert, his 12-foot alligator seized in 2024

Associated Press  |  Updated April 9 - 4:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

An upstate New York man who had his alligator seized after sharing a home for more than three decades has given up his court fight to get back the reptile he affectionately named Albert.

Weber State Day of Giving returns to support students and staff

Tyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted April 9 - 4:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Weber State University is hosting its second annual Day of Giving, a 24-hour fundraising event aimed at supporting students and staff across campus.

Have You Seen This? Canadians reminded that poor goaltending is not a reason to call 911

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted April 9 - 3:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Mammoth defeated the Edmonton Oilers 6-5 in a thrilling overtime game on Tuesday, prompting at least one Canadian fan to call 911 to help the team.

American Airlines, Alaska Air hike checked baggage fees amid soaring fuel prices

Aishwarya Jain and Megavarshini G. Somasundaram, Reuters  |  Updated April 9 - 3:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

American Airlines and Alaska Air said on Thursday they are hiking checked baggage ​fees, as carriers seek to pass on soaring jet fuel costs linked to the war in the Middle East.

Red Rocks head coach Carly Dockendorf signs 4-year extension with Utah

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted April 9 - 3:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Red Rocks head coach Carly Dockendorf isn't going anywhere.

Rep. Kennedy: Congress should adopt Utah's 'sandbox' approach to policy

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted April 9 - 3:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Rep. Mike Kennedy wants to export the state's pioneering approach to artificial intelligence to Washington, D.C., in a bid to break a bipartisan stalemate over an AI framework.

Melania Trump says she never had a relationship with Epstein

Bo Erickson, Reuters  |  Updated April 9 - 2:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

First lady Melania Trump on Thursday denied ever having a relationship with disgraced ​financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and said the claims about it are defaming her.

'He would do anything': Community praises character of principal who stopped gunman

Chantelle Navarro, CNN  |  Updated April 9 - 1:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Parents in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, are breathing a sigh of relief thanks to a high school principal who they are calling a hero.

Financing secured for 94-acre industrial development in Salt Lake's Northwest Quadrant

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted April 9 - 12:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Development of Salt Lake City's Northwest Quadrant took another step forward Tuesday when a commercial real estate company announced it secured financing for Northpoint Innovation Park.

What Michael Phelps says about Utah's next Olympics and mental health

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted April 9 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Swimmer Michael Phelps said what inspired him during a visit to Utah on Wednesday was touring the Huntsman Mental Health Institute Crisis Care Center at the University of Utah.

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In England, Utah's governor defends free speech

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News   |  Posted April 9 - 11:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Can you regulate social media without killing free speech?

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Summit Sotheby's to showcase over 100 homes across Utah in open house event

Summit Sotheby's International Realty  |  Posted April 9 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

The showcase will highlight a diverse range of residences including architectural estates, mountain retreats, urban gems and other distinctive properties.

Hawaii doctor accused of trying to kill his wife convicted of attempted manslaughter

Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Associated Press  |  Updated April 9 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Hawaii doctor who was accused of trying to kill his wife on a cliffside hike has been convicted of attempted manslaughter.

Sandy vote creates hurdles for Granite community's pursuit of becoming its own city

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted April 9 - 10:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

A community in the southeast pocket of Salt Lake County wants to become its own city, but the Sandy City Council voted Tuesday night to initiate its annexation.

PETA charges that horses in races at Ogden track have been drugged, abused

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted April 9 - 10:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

PETA, the animal rights group, charges that horses competing in races at the Golden Spike Event Center in Ogden have been illegally drugged and abused.

Israeli strikes on Lebanon jeopardise Iran truce; talks planned but Strait still shut

Parisa Hafezi, Maya Gebeily and Ariba Shahid, Reuters  |  Posted April 9 - 9:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Israel bombed more targets in Lebanon on Thursday, putting the U.S.-Iran ceasefire into further jeopardy after the biggest Israeli attacks on its neighbor of the war.

US weekly jobless claims rise, but remain at low levels

Reuters  |  Updated April 9 - 9:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

New applications for U.S. unemployment benefits increased moderately last week, showing no signs of labor market deterioration.

'Let's tag team': Why backup QB Byrd Ficklin decided to return to Utah with Devon Dampier

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted April 9 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Morgan Scalley didn't waste any time locking in one of the most important players on his roster for his first season as head coach.