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NASA begins fueling rocket to launch astronauts on the first lunar trip in half a century

Marcia Dunn, Associated Press  |  Updated April 1 - 1:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The three Americans and one Canadian waved and shaped their hands into hearts as they emerged from crew quarters and said goodbye to their families.

Mother donates kidney to daughter, both now encourage donors

Jim Abath, CNN  |  Updated April 1 - 12:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Mothers and daughters are naturally very close, but for one particular duo from Harvest, Alabama, there's an extra-special bond.

'Getting bigger and better': BYU sweeps student Emmy awards

Margaret Darby, Deseret News  |  Posted April 1 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

BYU students cleaned up at the student Emmy awards, cementing the university's status as a national leader in animation, film and advertising.

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How far does freedom of the press go?

Eva Terry, Deseret News  |  Posted April 1 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

First Amendment experts, practitioners try to answer that question.

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Experience the power of live performance in the mountains

Concert on the Slopes  |  Posted April 1 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

This small, creative, mission-driven organization doesn't just seek to entertain people — their goal is to bring communities together through live performances in one of the most beautiful settings in the country.

Luigi Mangione arrives in court in bid to delay federal trial over CEO killing

Luc Cohen, Reuters  |  Updated April 1 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down a health insurance executive in Manhattan, ​arrived in federal court on Wednesday for a hearing on his bid to delay a trial on charges that could land him in prison for the rest of his life.

Robinson claims courtroom cameras threaten his right to fair trial, unsealed motion says

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted April 1 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Tyler Robinson's motion seeking to keep cameras and microphones out of his courtroom hearings is now public. He is charged with capital murder in Charlie Kirk's death.

Christians across Utah are celebrating the Easter season. Here's how

Emma Neff, Deseret News  |  Posted April 1 - 10:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

A recent poll reveals a change in how Utahns plan to celebrate the holiday. In 2026, 21% of Utahns plan to celebrate Easter primarily as a religious holiday.

Federal regulators warn auto dealer groups about surprise dealer fees and deceptive pricing

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted April 1 - 9:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Federal Trade Commission has stepped in to warn consumers about deceptive dealer fees and has sent letters to 97 auto dealer groups nationwide.

DHS pauses new immigrant warehouse purchases amid review of Noem-era contracts

Rebecca Santana and Heather Hollingsworth, Associated Press  |  Posted April 1 - 8:53 a.m.  |  Save Story

Homeland Security is pausing plans to buy new warehouses for immigrant detention as it reviews contracts signed under former secretary Kristi Noem.

Trump arrives at US Supreme Court for birthright citizenship arguments

Andrew Chung, Reuters  |  Updated April 1 - 8:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump arrived at the Supreme Court on Wednesday to attend arguments over the legality of his directive to restrict birthright citizenship in the United States.

Synthetic kratom, or 7-OH, soon banned in Utah

Sarah Martin, KSL  |  Posted April 1 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Kratom use has been on the rise here in Utah, but in a little over a month, it will be banned from Utah retailers. How will this break in supply impact Utah users?

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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 1 - 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.

Trump says US may exit Iran war soon and threatens to quit NATO, as oil crisis escalates

Nandita Bose, Steven Scheer and Yomna Ehab, Reuters  |  Posted April 1 - 7:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

Global oil supplies are expected to be hit twice as hard ​this month as in March, underlining the urgent need to resolve the conflict over Iran that President Donald Trump said could end soon.

Utah County Fire Department deploys fourth crew out of state this year

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted April 1 - 6:57 a.m.  |  Save Story

A fourth group of firefighters from Utah is in Nebraska helping crews battle ongoing wildfires — and Utah's fire season hasn't even started yet.

'A gathering space': Lehi preps for opening of new library, civic center

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted April 1 - 6:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

From bookworms to studious patrons to those just looking for a place to gather with the community, the new Lehi Library has something for everyone.

Dugway Proving Ground tapped as potential host of new data center

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted March 31 - 10:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Army on Monday announced Dugway Proving Ground has been conditionally selected as one of two military installations to potentially host new data center projects.

Brandy, Grammy-winning singer and actress, receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Michelle Fisher, KABC via CNN  |  Updated March 31 - 10:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

It's been a long time coming for Grammy-winning singer Brandy, who now has her very own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a milestone that comes after decades of hits.

Blake Moore leads effort to protect religious groups

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted March 31 - 9:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Rep. Blake Moore is pushing for increased protections for religious groups to maintain their tax-exempt status even if the organization does not comply with public policy.

Primary Children's Hospital joins network to improve grief and trauma care for children

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted March 31 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Primary Children's Hospital joined the Trauma and Grief Network. The network helps provide training to help care teams recognize needs and provide more specific care.

How one headline shaped the narrative in the Tyler Robinson case

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted March 31 - 8:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

After the Daily Mail said a recent filing against Tyler Robinson contained "bombshell" findings, firearm experts accused the choice of words as "completely and utterly misleading garbage."

Giving up the music from 'Hamilton' for Lent

Rachel Fabbi, KSL  |  Posted March 31 - 8:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Some people give up sweets for Lent, others give up social media, but one 7-year-old Utah girl gave up the music from "Hamilton" — and it's attracting the attention of its creator.

Motorcyclist killed in Murray crash

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted March 31 - 7:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

A motorcyclist died Tuesday in a collision with a car in Murray, police said.