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Up to $8,000 available: Utah Fits All scholarship deadline nears for new applicants

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted April 30 - 4:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

The deadline for newcomers to sign up for the Utah Fits All Scholarship Program, which could give them up to $8,000 per child for their education, is this Friday, May 1, at 11:59 p.m.

US resumes commercial passenger air service to Venezuela after 7 years

David Shepardson and Vivian Sequera, Reuters  |  Updated April 30 - 4:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Passenger air service to Venezuela resumed on Thursday morning after ​seven years, with an American Airlines flight from Miami to Caracas.

Trump signs bill to fund DHS after lengthy shutdown over ICE operations

David Morgan, Reuters  |  Updated April 30 - 3:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump on Thursday signed into law legislation funding Department of Homeland Security agencies, including the Secret Service and Transportation Security Administration.

Have You Seen This? Utahn jump ropes in his Sunday best

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted April 30 - 3:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jump roping on the way to church is something I've never tried, but my inner 7-year-old self wishes I had.

University of Utah set to honor Utah's patron saint of the disabled 

Lee Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted April 30 - 3:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former ski instructor Meeche White will receive an honorary doctorate for co-founding the world-renowned National Ability Center at the University of Utah's commencement Thursday.

House advances multi-billion-budget framework to fund immigration enforcement

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted April 30 - 2:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The House advanced Republicans' multi-billion-dollar budget framework to fund federal immigration enforcement for the next three years.

Timeline for Justice Hagen investigation unclear, Cox says

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Updated April 30 - 1:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said he doesn't know the timeline for when the state might begin an investigation into allegations that a state Supreme Court justice had a relationship with an attorney arguing cases before the court.

Park City man charged with felony for damage caused by anti-Trump graffiti

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted April 30 - 1:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Park City man is facing charges in two cases for allegedly defacing a bus stop and a display of old photos with anti-Trump messages.

New FDA analysis says infant formula supply is safe after testing for potential contaminants

Jonel Aleccia, Associated Press  |  Updated April 30 - 12:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new analysis of chemicals in infant formula found reassuringly low levels of heavy metals, pesticides and other potential contaminants, federal health officials said Wednesday.

Utah Rep. Owens: College campuses fostering cultures of 'fear, bullying and cowardice'

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted April 30 - 11:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Wednesday's "Free Speech on Campus" hearing included several witnesses from a variety of higher education fields speaking on First Amendment challenges on college campuses.

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Poll: Majority of Utah voters don't feel represented by Republican or Democratic parties

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News   |  Posted April 30 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

New poll finds 4 in 10 Utahns want a new major political party.

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5 reasons a branded title vehicle could be the smartest car to buy

NeXgen Motors  |  Posted April 30 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah man sent to prison for violent Salt Lake home robbery

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted April 30 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man was sentenced to five years to life in prison for aggravated robbery, four and a half years after it happened. He was arrested following a police chase.

As summer opens, action movies have lost some box-office punch

Lisa Richwine, Reuters  |  Updated April 30 - 10:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

When Hollywood's summer movie season kicks off on Friday, theater owners will be counting on the high-heeled women of "The Devil Wears ​Prada 2" instead of cape-wearing superheroes.

Mistakes cost Mammoth late in double OT loss to Vegas Golden Knights

Cole Bagley, KSL  |  Posted April 30 - 10:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Mammoth will play with their backs against the wall as they face elimination on Friday night after dropping Game 5 to the Vegas Golden Knights in double overtime.

Astrid Tuminez closes Utah Valley University tenure with a call for joy

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted April 30 - 9:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Valley University President Astrid Tuminez chose to focus Wednesday night's commencement ceremony on joy.

Israel intercepts Gaza aid ships in international waters, organizers decry move

Reuters  |  Updated April 30 - 8:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Israel has intercepted aid ships bound for Gaza in international waters near Greece, flotilla organizers said on Thursday, decrying ​the move as an "escalation of Israel's impunity."

Supreme Court hollows out a landmark law that had protected minority voting rights for 6 decades

Gary Fields And Kim Chandler, Associated Press  |  Updated April 30 - 8:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court knocked out a major pillar of the Voting Rights Act that had protected against racial discrimination in voting and representation.

Salt Lake City hopes mural will elevate one of its forgotten historic neighborhoods

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted April 30 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City leaders hope a massive new mural will highlight the history of Japantown, a neighborhood that has been mostly lost through redevelopment over time.

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Utah tour experts feature Italy's treasures at a discounted rate

Jensen McKay Tours  |  Posted April 30 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Italy's captivating charm beckons travelers with its rich history, breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture.

Proposed mega data center draws concerns over 'heat island effect'

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted April 30 - 7:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Increases in temperatures around so-called urban heat domes, or heat islands, could apply to a massive data center that is proposed for the northwestern side of Box Elder County.

Here's what is streaming on Netflix the month of May

Alex Tumalip, KSL  |  Posted April 30 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

It's hard to believe we're already in the month of May, but Netflix is rolling out some titles to whet your appetite for the summer ahead.

Supreme Court leans toward Trump's move targeting Haitian and Syrian immigrants

Andrew Chung, Reuters  |  Updated April 30 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Supreme Court appeared inclined on Wednesday to let President Donald Trump's administration strip humanitarian protections from hundreds of thousands of Haitian and Syrian immigrants.