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Mount Holyoke's corpse flower blooms again, drawing crowds to its 'rotting flesh' stench

Leah Willingham, Associated Press  |  Updated April 15 - 5:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Crowds gathered at Mount Holyoke College's Talcott Greenhouse on Wednesday to witness the rare bloom of "Pangy," a corpse flower known for its powerful odor resembling decaying flesh.

Morgan man faces up to 60 years in prison in swimming pool scam cases

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted April 15 - 4:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Morgan man has been sentenced to up to 60 years imprisonment for not following through with promised work in four swimming pool scam cases.

An end of an era: A farewell to the Utah Grizzlies

Jay Stevens, KSL  |  Posted April 15 - 4:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

After 30 seasons, three leagues, 2,440 games, 913 players, over 200 of which went on to play in the NHL, and with hockey booming in the state, the Utah Grizzlies have been sold and will now become the Trenton Ironhawks.

Ticketmaster and Live Nation hold illegal monopolies, NY jury finds

Jody Godoy, Reuters  |  Posted April 15 - 4:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation illegally monopolized ​live event markets, a New York jury found on Wednesday after a six-week trial.

Have You Seen This? Photographer's close-call with speedy rally car

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted April 15 - 3:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A photographer narrowly escapes being pummeled by a race car at a Croatia event.

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Test Drive: 2026 Toyota Tacoma or Tundra — Which fits your life best?

Jason Bell  |  Posted April 15 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The 2026 Toyota Trucks are impressive and appealing. Here's how to decide which one is right for you.

Walmart is repackaging its Great Value brand to reflect changing consumer habits

Anne D'innocenzio, Associated Press  |  Updated April 15 - 2:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Walmart is redesigning the packaging of its Great Value products to make them more appealing to customers and to help shoppers spot nutritional information more quickly.

Senate Republicans block latest bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers

Patricia Zengerle, Reuters  |  Updated April 15 - 2:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A majority of the ​U.S. Senate backed President Donald Trump's military campaign against Iran on Wednesday, voting ‌to block a Democratic-led resolution aiming to stop the ⁠war.

Man suspected of killing his mother and another man was 'acting paranoid' weeks before

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted April 15 - 1:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Springville man arrested in the deaths of his mother and another man had been exhibiting concerning behavior in the weeks prior, reports say.

'Overjoyed': Ogden OKs plan to rehab deteriorating Union Stock Exchange Building

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted April 15 - 1:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ogden officials approved a plan calling for the rehabilitation of the deteriorating Union Stock Exchange Building for use by GMRE, a defense contractor.

St. George neighborhood throws salad in the streets to find runaway tortoise

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted April 15 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A St. George family is searching for their 11-year-old tortoise, Yertle, who they say has run away. The neighborhood has put out veggies in hopes of luring her home.

Masked teens attempt home invasion, Tooele family says

Garna Mejia, KSL  |  Posted April 15 - 11:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Tooele family is speaking out after a group of masked teens tried to break into their home late Friday night while their two young children slept upstairs.

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Roots, rhythm and renewal: Ogden Music Festival returns to Fort Buenaventura in May

Ogden Music Festival  |  Posted April 15 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

This three-day outdoor immersion is more than just a concert series. It's a community cornerstone that kicks off the summer with acoustic traditions, on-site camping, and activities for the whole family.

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Latter-day Saint boxer repping her faith, family and culture in title fight

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted April 15 - 11:08 a.m.  |  Save Story

Lani Daniels — the "Smiling Assassin" — is set for Friday's championship bout at Madison Square Garden.

Trump threatens to fire Powell if he doesn't leave Fed board; probe to continue

Howard Schneider, Reuters  |  Updated April 15 - 11:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to fire Federal Reserve ​Chair Jerome Powell from his separate seat as a member of the U.S. central bank's Board of Governors.

Can a Utah state lawmaker unseat a top Republican in Congress?

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated April 15 - 10:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

A state lawmaker is trying to convince delegates to send her to a primary election against a three-term congressman who holds a top leadership position in the U.S. House.

Eagle Mountain man charged with practicing dentistry without a license

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted April 15 - 10:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

An Eagle Mountain man who previously surrendered his dental license is now facing criminal charges accusing him of continuing to treat patients.

As state's Archers add Utah talent, these lacrosse fans hope to grow support in nontraditional state

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted April 15 - 10:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Archers made four selections in Tuesday's Premier Lacrosse League college draft. These fans are hoping to help grow the sport in the state's non-traditional lacrosse market.

Woman wanted to back out of murder plot, but said her mom told her, 'I'm doing it anyway'

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted April 15 - 10:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two of Tracey Grist's children have been convicted of murder. Now, she is on trial, accused of conspiring to murder and murdering her son-in-law at her American Fork home.

Not everyone loses weight with GLP-1s; evidence is growing the drugs have other health benefits

Meg Tirrell, CNN  |  Updated April 15 - 9:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Clinical trials suggest that about 10% to 15% of people who try GLP-1s don't lose weight. But evidence is building that shows the drugs do have other health benefits.

Now 5, Minn. boy who received heart transplant at 10 months old making remarkable progress

Nick Lunemann, WCCO via CNN  |  Updated April 15 - 9:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

At 5 years old, William Staley Olesen is a ball of energy. He loves Nintendo, NASCAR, Minnesota sports and talking about becoming a firefighter someday.

Man following 'spirits' arrested for allegedly setting fires in Big Cottonwood Canyon

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated April 15 - 8:54 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man who police say was intentionally setting small fires in Big Cottonwood Canyon was arrested on Tuesday.

Mediators move closer to extending US-Iran ceasefire, officials tell AP

Samy Magdy, Sam Metz and Munir Ahmed, Associated Press  |  Updated April 15 - 8:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Mediators are moving closer to extending the ceasefire between the United States and Iran and restarting negotiations to salvage the fragile truce before it expires next week.