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Cultural shift: Seniors provide glimpse of No. 10 BYU men's volleyball's previous heights

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted April 12 - 12:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

In a two-match split with No. 4 USC in the regular-season home finale, BYU men's volleyball showed a glimpse of what the Cougars once were — and can still become.

Cedar City recognized globally for mountain bike trail excellence

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted April 12 - 12:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Cedar City was recognized as a 2026 IMBA Trail Town, which is a new national designation from the International Mountain Bicycling Association given to towns that exhibit excellence in creating quality accessible trails in communities.

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Tax troubles coming for IRAs and 401Ks over $300,000

B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors  |  Posted April 12 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Your retirement tax problems could get bigger and bigger unless you take action, warn Utah financial advisors Ryan Thacker and Tyson Thacker.

From 'BuddhaBot' to $1.99 chats with AI Jesus, the faith-based tech boom is here

Krysta Fauria and Jessie Wardarski, Associated Press  |  Posted April 12 - 10:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

As AI tools designed with religion in mind become increasingly common, many are reckoning with how these technologies shape their relationship to faith and spiritual guidance.

New app aims to help Idaho farmers track water as drought tightens grip

Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted April 12 - 9:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

McKay Anderson is aiming to help eastern Idaho farmers as they navigate another dry summer through his recent launch of the Ag Water Tracker web app.

American Fork man killed in I-15 crash in Sandy

Sicily Stanton for KSL  |  Posted April 12 - 9:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

An American Fork man died Saturday in a motorcycle crash on I-15 near 10600 South, UHP reported.

Bird brain: New study finds birdwatching may boost brain health, slow cognitive aging

Michael Paluska, WFTS via CNN  |  Posted April 12 - 8:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

A simple look out the window at your favorite bird could do more than brighten the day. In fact, according to a recent study, it may help keep the brain sharp.

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Why more Utah families are rethinking what comfort really means at home

Gilette Services  |  Posted April 12 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

In Utah, where winters can drop below freezing and summers push into triple digits, home comfort isn't optional — it's something families rely on every day.

Trump says US to start blockading the Strait of Hormuz immediately

David Ljunggren, Reuters  |  Posted April 12 - 7:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump Sunday said ​the U.S. Navy would immediately start blockading the Strait of Hormuz and ‌would also interdict every vessel in international waters that ⁠had paid a ​toll to Iran.

Lindon florist chosen to arrange flowers at US first lady luncheon

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted April 12 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah florist will be on the national stage as she gets to decorate for the 113th Annual First Lady's Luncheon in Washington.

Utah man with Parkinson's to run Boston Marathon

Garna Mejia, KSL  |  Posted April 11 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah man is preparing to take on one of the most prestigious races in the world, the Boston Marathon, but he said the most important race he's running is against a debilitating disease.

US leaves Iran peace talks without a deal

Ariba Shahid, Asif Shahzad and Parisa Hafezi, Reuters  |  Updated April 11 - 9:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

Vice President JD Vance said Sunday his negotiating team was leaving Pakistan after not reaching a deal with ​Iran after 21 hours of negotiations, jeopardizing a fragile ceasefire.

'Animal Farm' got a controversial makeover. Why Utah's Angel Studios is involved

Margaret Darby, Deseret News  |  Posted April 11 - 9:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

"Animal Farm" is getting a happy ending — and not everyone is happy about it.

Do mega passes leave skiers and snowboarders better or worse off?

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted April 11 - 9:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A recent lawsuit filed against the two largest ski resort companies in North America raised questions about the cost of season passes and daily lift tickets amid an awful snow season.

Utah Tech celebrates 111 years of whitewashing the D

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted April 11 - 8:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Members of the St. George community gathered Saturday to whitewash the iconic D. It is the university's longest standing tradition, having been held for 111 years.

Artemis II's moon-traveling astronauts return home to cheers after a record-breaking trip

Marcia Dunn, Associated Press  |  Posted April 11 - 7:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Artemis II's moon-traveling astronauts were feted to a thunderous welcome on Saturday afternoon after splashing down in the Pacific on Friday.

Dylan Guenther reaches 40 goals despite Mammoth loss to Hurricanes

Cole Bagley, KSL  |  Posted April 11 - 7:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Despite falling at home to the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday afternoon, Utah Mammoth forward Dylan Guenther reached 40 goals for the first time in his NHL career.

DHS paid $145M for Salt Lake ICE facility — but may own only half the land

Garna Mejia, KSL  |  Posted April 11 - 7:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

County records reveal a surprising detail about a major federal immigration facility in Salt Lake City: DHS appears to own only half the land beneath its new warehouse.

Real Salt Lake impressing during 4-1-1 start, even in off-week scrimmage

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted April 11 - 6:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sergi Solans has been a breakout success in his first pro season, scoring three goals in his first six appearances. But he's not alone: the youth movement is alive and well at Real Salt Lake.

Good Deeds Day: What you can do to give back

Lauren Irwin, Deseret News  |  Posted April 11 - 6:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Companies and individuals in Utah and around the world will participate in a day of service on Sunday. Here's how you can participate.

Buyers fret as the average cost of a new car nears $50K

Alexa St. John, Associated Press  |  Updated April 11 - 5:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

After a few years of sharing a 2019 Chevrolet Trax, Dana Eble and Tyler Marcus are finally looking for a second car. But as they jump into the market, the young married couple isn't sure what they can afford.

The Forest Service heads west as the West starts to burn

Eva Terry, Deseret News  |  Posted April 11 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

While fires are a natural part of most ecosystems across the West, the National Interagency Fire Center expects an active season this summer due to below-average precipitation.

Pedestrian detour in place on Lehi's Jordan River Trail as new freeway construction begins

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted April 11 - 4:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Construction on 2100 North in Lehi causing a detour along the Jordan River Parkway Trail.