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After an inconsistent season, Utes receiver Nate Johnson emerging as a go-to asset

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted April 20 - 9:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

In the four months since the season ended, Johnson is seemingly a changed person, and much of that has translated to the field during the team's spring camp.

One person killed in Salt Lake hotel shooting

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted April 20 - 9:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

A confrontation between people known to each other ended with one person being shot and killed Monday at a Salt Lake hotel, police say.

6 crew still missing after overturned ship that disappeared after typhoon is found near Saipan

Associated Press  |  Posted April 20 - 9:08 a.m.  |  Save Story

An overturned ship was found near the U.S. territory of Saipan after a typhoon hit, with six people known to be onboard still missing.

Springville man charged with killing his mother and a Salt Lake man

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted April 20 - 8:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Springville man was charged Sunday with shooting and killing his mother and a Salt Lake man. But the bodies of Sarah Johnson and John Waldron Handricks remain missing.

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Saving every drop: Inside a dairy farm's approach to water use

Dairy West  |  Posted April 20 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

For dairy farmers, managing water isn't just part of the job — it's a daily priority.

US military strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in Caribbean Sea

Associated Press  |  Updated April 20 - 7:59 a.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. military said it launched another strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the Caribbean Sea, killing three people Sunday.

Some American farmers bet on solar. Then Trump changed the rules

Ayurella Horn-muller, of Grist, and Melina Walling, Joshua A. Bickel and M.k. Wildeman, of The Associated Press  |  Updated April 20 - 7:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

Farmers in the U.S. operate on the thinnest of margins, and some have looked to renewable energy as a way to cut costs on electricity. But that has gotten a lot harder since Donald Trump's return to the White House.

Utah's 'tip of the spear' strategy: Inside the state's move to lead the nation in AI education

Brooke Nally for KSL  |  Posted April 20 - 6:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

While the national conversation around artificial intelligence often toggles between fear and fascination, Utah leaders are busy building what they call a "middle path."

Mammoth match physicality early, fade late in Game 1 loss

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted April 20 - 12:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Carter Hart and Colton Sisson led the Golden Knights over the Mammoth 4-2 as Vegas scored three third period goals to take game one.

Printing a leg: BYU students test 3D-printed prosthetics

Deanie Wimmer, KSL  |  Posted April 19 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Inside Brigham Young University's engineering building, months of designing, testing, and problem-solving all come down to one moment.

'Lee Cronin's The Mummy' is no match for 'Super Mario' or 'Hail Mary' at the box office

Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press  |  Updated April 19 - 9:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

"The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" and "Project Hail Mary" continue to lead the North American box office.

'Puzzling for awareness': Rubik's cube competition raises funds for Utah autism preschool

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted April 19 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah Valley University student hosts a Rubik's cube competition to raise money for a local preschool for autistic students each April.

'Music and the Spoken Word' reaching millions across Africa

Deanie Wimmer and Joe Wirthlin, KSL  |  Posted April 19 - 8:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced "Music and the Spoken Word" will now be broadcast to 17 countries in Africa on a weekly basis.

US seizes Iranian cargo ship as Tehran rejects a second round of peace talks

Daphne Psaledakis, Trevor Hunnicutt and Saad Sayeed, Reuters  |  Updated April 19 - 7:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the U.S. military had seized an Iranian cargo ship that tried to run its blockade.

Utah Paralympic athlete presented with prestigious Distinguished Eagle Scout Award

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted April 19 - 7:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

Three-time Paralympian David Blair was awarded the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award, the most prestigious award in Scouting.

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Under one sky: Illuminating the achievements of Utah's finest

Salt Lake Chamber  |  Posted April 19 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Many of the names on this year's list may be familiar. But their impact goes far beyond a single title or accomplishment. They represent the wider network of people who help shape Utah every day.

8 children killed at home in Louisiana domestic violence, police say

Leah Douglas and Jeffrey Dastin, Reuters  |  Updated April 19 - 6:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

A gunman killed eight children, with ages ranging from 1 to 14, in a mass shooting ​on Sunday at a house in Shreveport, Louisiana, in an incident described as domestic violence.

FBI and Justice Department scrambling to rebuild after resignations, firings

Eric Tucker and Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press  |  Updated April 19 - 6:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

The FBI and Justice Department are scrambling to rebuild a depleted workforce after a wave of departures over the last year.

Why this Swede is bringing delicious Scandinavian pastries to Utah

Sarah Gambles, Deseret News  |  Posted April 19 - 6:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Alfred Kilis is on a mission to bring the baked goods he loves from his home country of Sweden to the people of Utah.

'Music flows out of his soul': Utahn, 'America's Got Talent' winner Kodi Lee releases album

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted April 19 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kodi Lee, a Utah native who won "America's Got Talent" seven years ago, announced the release of his debut album "Exactly As I Am."

US energy chief says gas prices could stay above $3 per gallon until next year 

Leah Douglas, Reuters  |  Updated April 19 - 4:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Sunday he believes gas prices ​have peaked but predicted that they may stay above $3 per gallon until next year.

Have You Seen This? Latter-day Saints respond to 'Secret Lives' with everyday moments of faith

Margaret Darby, Deseret News  |  Posted April 19 - 3:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The "Secret Life" of Latter-day Saint husbands? Early mornings and acts of service.

AI can open up possibilities for strained rural health care providers in Utah

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted April 19 - 3:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

A St. George conference about how technology can help rural health care providers allowed for connections that will help bring AI innovation to busy offices.