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New Utah e-bike law to takes effect on May 6

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted April 17 - 8:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

With the initial provisions of Utah's new e-bike law set to take effect on May 6, state law enforcement outlined the changes, which they hoped would result in improved safety for younger riders.

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New guide to file for Social Security in 2026 now available

B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors  |  Posted April 17 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

New free guide for Utah residents that could help decide the best time to file for Social Security in 2026.

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Trump and Iranian foreign minister say Strait of Hormuz is fully open

Kareem Chehayeb, Abby Sewell and Melanie Lidman, Associated Press  |  Posted April 17 - 7:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

In a social media post Friday, President Donald Trump said Iran announced that the strait is open and "ready for full passage."

Singer D4vd arrested for investigation of killing a 14-year-old girl found dead in his Tesla

Andrew Dalton, Associated Press  |  Posted April 17 - 7:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Singer D4vd has been arrested for investigation of killing a 14-year-old girl whose decomposed body was found last year in an apparently abandoned Tesla registered to him that was towed from the Hollywood Hills, police said Thursday.

Urban Indian Center officials, backers unveil expanded health care offerings at Murray clinic

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted April 17 - 6:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

Urban Indian Center officials and the organization's backers gathered Thursday for a ceremony to unveil the expanded health care offerings at its Murray clinic.

63-year-old Layton man dies in Idaho crash, police say

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted April 16 - 10:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Layton man died after crashing and rolling his car on I-15 in Idaho Thursday.

Hegseth compares 'Trump-hating' reporters to enemies of Jesus

Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali, Reuters  |  Posted April 16 - 9:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth cited biblical scripture on Thursday to attack the media, comparing reporters to Jewish adversaries of Jesus ​Christ plotting "how to destroy him."

Why Westminster's new president won't need a GPS to find her way around Salt Lake City

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted April 16 - 9:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new name will soon be etched on the door of the president's office at Utah's Westminster University.

Acting ICE head Todd Lyons to leave agency at end of May

Kanishka Singh, Reuters  |  Posted April 16 - 8:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

The acting head of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ​agency, which has been at the heart of President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown, will leave the federal government at the end of ‌May.

Scammers are costing Utah millions — here's how to protect yourself

Tamara Vaifanua, KSL  |  Posted April 16 - 8:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utahns lost more than $2.5 million dollars in scams in 2025, according to AARP. Here are the most common scams and what older adults can do to avoid becoming a victim.

Controversy flares in Utah House race on eve of Davis County Republican Party convention

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted April 16 - 7:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah House hopeful Bob Stevenson, challenging Trevor Lee, is crying foul over a review of Davis County Republican Party delegates ahead of the party convention.

2 sentenced to jail after a Lehi employee was injured during a shoplifting

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted April 16 - 7:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man and a woman will spend time in jail and on probation after pleading guilty to leaving the scene of an accident and retail theft. An employee who tried to stop them sustained serious injuries.

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Utah man's trip to Mexico for dental implants cost him more than just money

Smile Clinic  |  Posted April 16 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Paul arrived at Smile Clinic Utah about 10 days after his failed procedure in Cancun.

Unlicensed contractor arrested after allegedly taking over $100K from woman he was dating

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted April 16 - 6:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man already accused of defrauding a Salt Lake County homeowner was arrested and accused of stealing a large amount of money from a woman he was dating.

Netflix co-founder Hastings to exit as company mulls its next move; shares fall

Dawn Chmielewski, Reuters  |  Posted April 16 - 6:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Netflix Chairman Reed Hastings is leaving the streaming service he co-founded ​29 years ago as the company regains its footing after it lost its $72 billion deal for Warner Bros Discovery.

Arrest made in Sandy road rage shooting

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated April 16 - 5:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sandy police have arrested a man they believe fired two shots at another vehicle during a road rage incident on Thursday.

President Zelenskyy accepts Roosevelt award for Ukraine's fight for freedom

Anthony Deutsch, Reuters  |  Posted April 16 - 5:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday held a moment of silence for victims ​of extensive overnight Russian air attacks as he accepted the International Four Freedoms Award.

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Utah Motorcycle Expo revs up in Sandy this weekend

KSL Classifieds  |  Posted April 16 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

For the first time, Utah is hosting the U.S. Moto Expo, a brand new Utah motorcycle expo bringing bikes, builders and adrenaline-fueled entertainment to Sandy on Saturday and Sunday, April 18 and 19.

Why Utahns are seeing a 'small break' at the gas pump

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted April 16 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Experts say Utah drivers saw a "small break" at the gas pump tied to recent developments overseas.

Southern Utah volleyball community serving one of its own amid fight with rare cancer

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted April 16 - 4:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Desert Hills High School is holding a fundraiser Thursday evening for a 20-year-old volleyball player who was diagnosed with a rare cancer last December.

Tyler Robinson now wants his prosecutors held in contempt

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted April 16 - 4:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Following the release of information regarding ATF ballistics testing in the Tyler Robinson capital murder case, defense attorneys say the prosecution violated a gag order.

Police investigate bomb threat at Chicago-area home of Pope Leo's brother

Reuters  |  Posted April 16 - 3:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police on Thursday were investigating a bomb threat made to the ​Chicago-area home of Pope Leo's brother John Prevost after a search found no explosives or hazardous materials.

West Point Junior High students to build 40 beds for children in need

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted April 16 - 3:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

West Point Junior High School teams up with Sleep in Heavenly Peace to give northern Utah kids beds.