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Utah family seeks for answers after ICE detains sister

Garna Mejia, KSL and Joe Wirthlin, KSL  |  Posted April 18 - 10:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Wihongi family's weeklong vacation in New Zealand ended with a family member in detention at an ICE facility in California, and they're still searching for answers.

Federal judge blocks Nexstar-Tegna TV station merger until lawsuit is settled

Rebecca Boone, Associated Press  |  Updated April 18 - 9:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge has blocked a $6.2 billion merger of local television giants Nexstar Media Group and rival Tegna until an antitrust lawsuit is resolved.

Latter-day Saint boxer Lani Daniels claims third world title belt in emotion-filled fight

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted April 18 - 8:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Latter-day Saint boxer Lani Daniels claimed the WBO/IBF super middleweight title at Madison Square Garden via TKO in the ninth round over Shadasia Green on Friday.

A very special prom night in Utah County

Debbie Worthen, KSL and Joe Wirthlin, KSL  |  Posted April 18 - 7:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

Students from four different high schools gathered together at Lehi High School in Utah County Friday, ready to dance the night away at this year's Specialty Prom.

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TPUSA and Trump are trying to build the 'red wall' brick-by-brick

Gitanjali Poonia, Deseret News  |  Posted April 18 - 7:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

Erika Kirk criticized those trying to "tear this country apart" as she introduced the president at the Phoenix rally.

Santaquin designates May as Sgt. Bill Hooser Memorial Month

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted April 18 - 7:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Santaquin City Council approved designating each May honoring the late Sgt. Bill Hooser, who was killed in the line of duty nearly two years ago.

Arlington man finds rapid relief from Parkinson's with new incision‑free treatment

Amelia Mugavero, KTVT via CNN  |  Posted April 18 - 6:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

For 72-year-old Bud Levell, a new incision‑free treatment brought relief from Parkinson's disease in a matter of seconds.

'I knew it wouldn't hold': Idaho truck driver involved in Teton Dam construction predicted collapse

Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted April 18 - 5:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Virgil Jonak, a former truck driver, shared his memories of the Teton Dam collapse 50 years ago — and how he knew disaster was imminent.

'The power of one': Utah Metropolitan Ballet debuts new contemporary ballet

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted April 18 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

How much impact does a single person have? That's the question a Switzerland-based choreographer sought to answer in a new contemporary ballet for the Utah Metropolitan Ballet.

Trump ballroom construction allowed for now, appeals court says

Mike Scarcella, Reuters  |  Updated April 18 - 4:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

An appeals court allowed the Trump administration on Friday ​night to continue construction of a $400 million ballroom on the site of the White House's demolished East Wing.

Have You Seen This? Not all ice skaters are graceful

Grant Olsen for KSL  |  Posted April 18 - 3:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Not everyone is a medal winner on the ice. Take the guy in this video, for example.

Utah County hosts America 250-themed 'I Voted' sticker design contest

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted April 18 - 2:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

The iconic "I Voted" stickers that have been a tradition in America will soon see a new design in Utah County, one created by a middle school student.

Judge unseals ATF report in Charlie Kirk assassination case

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted April 18 - 1:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

A filing referencing and quoting an already-existing Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives report in the case against Tyler Robinson, who is charged in the murder of Charlie Kirk, was recently made public by the judge.

Unbeaten at home, Real Salt Lake giving host fans something to cheer about

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted April 18 - 1:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

The club with a 4-1-1 overall record and 13 points is 3-0 at home, and hopes to add another win Saturday against San Diego FC.

$13 train fare spikes to $150 for World Cup fans attending matches in New Jersey

Philip Marcelo, Associated Press  |  Posted April 18 - 12:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sky-high ticket prices won't be the only thing emptying the wallets of soccer fans attending World Cup matches at some U.S. venues this spring.

Police: Man killed former wife, then himself, in Herriman

Cassidy Wixom and Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated April 18 - 12:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Investigators believe a man killed his former wife before killing himself in Herriman Friday, police said.

Some Earth Day celebrations might include this first of its kind state park in Pennsylvania

Hayden Madson, Deseret News  |  Posted April 18 - 12:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

While Earth Day is generally associated with blue, sunny skies and green, forested areas, many in Pennsylvania might be celebrating Earth's special day in a dark, cold cave.

Iran tightens control of Strait of Hormuz; Trump warns against 'blackmail'

Trevor Hunnicutt, Ariba Shahid and Muhammad Al Gebaly, Reuters  |  Posted April 18 - 11:13 a.m.  |  Save Story

Iran said it was tightening control over the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, warning mariners the vital energy route was again closed, but President Donald Trump said Tehran could not blackmail the United States by ​shutting the waterway.

Are sponsors for Utah's 2034 Winter Games coming soon?

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted April 18 - 10:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. Olympic officials are already preparing to line up sponsors for Utah's 2034 Winter Games .

Playoff hockey arrives in Utah as Mammoth complete long rebuild

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted April 18 - 10:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Mammoth have clinched a playoff spot in just their second season as a franchise but the road to get to this point extends far beyond their time in Utah.

How Ensign College is bringing light to many Utah prison inmates

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted April 18 - 10:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Prison is a place typically defined by its limits. But not for dozens of inmates at the Utah State Correctional Facility, who completed Ensign College's education program on Wednesday.

Hiker dies falling from Angels Landing in Zion National Park

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated April 18 - 9:54 a.m.  |  Save Story

A search and rescue operation was underway Friday at Zion National Park due to a fall from the Angels Landing trail.

The Lyrid meteor shower is visible now and peaking soon. Here's how to spot it

Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press  |  Posted April 18 - 9:37 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Lyrid meteor shower is expected to bring fiery streaks to the night sky. The shower peaks Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.