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Earth Day is here — how the DWR says you can celebrate by helping wildlife

Hayden Madson, Deseret News  |  Posted April 22 - 10:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

On Earth Day, many Utah groups will be gathering with a goal to make a difference in protecting Earth's natural resources.

Virginians approve Democratic map targeting 4 Republican congressional seats

Joseph Ax, Reuters  |  Updated April 22 - 9:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a new Democratic-drawn congressional map that could flip four Republican House seats in November's midterm elections, media ​projected.

New display explains Great Salt Lake's water situation, one marble at a time

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted April 22 - 9:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new exhibit at the Salt Lake County Government Center in Salt Lake City explains the Great Salt Lake's water situation, one marble at a time.

Iran fires on 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz as US maintains blockade and diplomacy stalls

Jon Gambrell and David Rising, Associated Press  |  Posted April 22 - 8:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Iran has fired on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz and seized two of them.

The Hat Trick: Guenther, Cooley shine as Mammoth steal Game 2 on the road to even series

Cole Bagley, KSL  |  Posted April 22 - 8:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

Despite a sluggish start to Tuesday night's game in Vegas, the Utah Mammoth stole Game 2 as they utilized their wicked speed to burn the Knights defensively.

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Organ donation saves lives at Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital: Caregiver shares her donor story

Intermountain Health  |  Posted April 22 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

April is National Donate Life Month, a time to raise awareness about organ, eye and tissue donation, and to encourage organ donation registration.

Juan Diego softball pitcher severely injured after line drive knocks out teeth

Dan Rascon, KSL  |  Posted April 22 - 7:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

A painful and frightening injury has sidelined a key player on the Juan Diego High School girls softball team.

Southern Poverty Law Center charged with fraud over use of paid informants

Jana Winter, Julia Harte and Andrew Goudsward, Reuters  |  Updated April 22 - 7:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Trump administration obtained a criminal indictment on Tuesday charging the Southern Poverty Law Center, a civil rights group that tracks political ​extremists, with fraud.

Deaths of several scientists in recent months sparks federal investigation

Natasha Chen, Alex Stambaugh, Chris Boyette, CNN  |  Updated April 22 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

In recent months, the deaths of several acclaimed scientists connected to sensitive US nuclear and aerospace research have fueled speculation.

Miss Inspiration pageant helps women with intellectual disabilities shine

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted April 22 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Fifteen women with developmental and intellectual disabilities were given the chance to shine Tuesday night in the biannual Miss Inspiration pageant in Orem.

Mammoth earn first playoff win in franchise history with 3-2 result over Vegas

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted April 21 - 11:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Logan Cooley's third period goal propelled the Mammoth to a game two win over the Golden Knights as Dylan Guenther and Kailer Yamamoto each record two points in the win.

Goshen fire burns more than 150 acres, prompts evacuations

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated April 21 - 11:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Crews responded to a brush fire near Goshen, Utah County, Tuesday.

Crikey! Australia's 2032 Olympic organizers want rowers to compete in a crocodile-infested river

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted April 21 - 10:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Organizers of the 2032 Summer Games say they're sticking with plans to hold Olympic rowing and sprint canoeing events in a river that's home to deadly crocodiles known as "salties."

Salt Lake City launches search for first poet laureate

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted April 21 - 10:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City is searching for its first-ever poet laureate through a new program aimed at using art to connect the city.

Tax Day glitch hits 70,000 Utahns; state tax payments rejected

Garna Mejia, KSL  |  Posted April 21 - 9:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah tax officials said an error contained in a file sent to a bank for processing was responsible for a problem that affected 70,000 Utahns and their state tax payments.

California man in Utah for National Guard duties accused of soliciting 'teen girl'

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted April 21 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A California man is facing charges for allegedly trying to sexually abuse a 13-year-old girl who was really an undercover Utah law enforcer.

'Once in a lifetime' opportunity: Soccer star Messi in Utah for Inter Miami-Real Salt Lake game

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted April 21 - 8:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Argentine soccer superstar Lionel Messi is in Utah for Wednesday's Inter Miami-Real Salt Lake game and many, even on the Real Salt Lake side, are excited.

Meta to start capturing employee mouse movements, keystrokes for AI training data

Katie Paul and Jeff Horwitz, Reuters  |  Posted April 21 - 8:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Meta is installing new tracking software on U.S.-based employees' computers to capture mouse movements, clicks and keystrokes for use in training its artificial intelligence models.

Home insurance premiums in Utah rising at a 'troubling' rate

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted April 21 - 7:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

Home insurance costs in Utah rose nearly six times faster than paychecks.

Jury finds American Fork woman guilty of murdering son-in-law in conspiracy case

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted April 21 - 7:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

A jury on Tuesday found Tracey Grist guilty of conspiring with her children to murder her son-in-law after five hours of deliberation.

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5 reasons you should consider an independent, low-cost, same-day MRI

Taylormed Mri  |  Posted April 21 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

TaylorMed MRI makes getting an MRI simple, fast, and affordable, because no one should have to wait weeks — and jump through numerous insurance hoops — to get the imaging they require.

Pleasant Grove firefighters brace for potentially busy and dangerous fire season

Dan Rascon, KSL  |  Posted April 21 - 6:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Firefighters in Pleasant Grove are wasting no time preparing for what they believe could be a very active wildfire season.

'It's a big game for us': Real Salt Lake readies for Messi, Miami in top-tier MLS duel

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted April 21 - 6:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Alex Katranis knew exactly what Wednesday's midweek MLS match against Inter Miami CF means, and if he didn't he only has to ask his in-laws.