Gov. Cox convenes 'Built here' nuclear energy summit in Utah

Utah's defense industry finds opportunity amid tariff uncertainty

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted April 29 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former Utah House Speaker Brad Wilson has been named the chairman of 47G, Utah's defense and aerospace association, replacing former Rep. Chris Stewart.

2 dead in apparent fall at Bryce Canyon National Park

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Updated April 29 - 10:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two bodies were recovered Tuesday at Bryce Canyon National Park after investigators say the man and woman apparently fell off a cliff.

Park City High School dance teacher fights to keep license ahead of board hearing

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A Park City High School dance teacher is fighting to keep her teaching license, which could be suspended for two years, amid allegations that involve noncriminal conduct at a previous school

West Valley man arrested in sexual assault of woman with diminished mental capacity

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted April 29 - 9:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

A West Valley man was arrested Tuesday and accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a woman with the mental capacity of a 9-year-old, police say.

Supreme Court seems likely to rule narrowly for family whose house was wrongly raided by FBI

Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press  |  Posted April 29 - 8:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Supreme Court seemed likely Tuesday to rule narrowly in favor of a family trying to hold federal law enforcement accountable in court after an FBI raid wrongly targeted their Atlanta home.

Salt Lake County sells portion of Salt Palace to Smith Entertainment Group for $55M

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Updated April 29 - 8:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Smith Entertainment Group has acquired a large portion of the Salt Palace Convention Center as its vision for downtown's future continues to take shape.

Runoff problems plague Wasatch Elementary's new $44M building

Brittany Tait, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 29 - 8:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Significant mountain runoff water is damaging the new, $44 million Wasatch Elementary School. Tuesday, a school board meeting will be held to discuss what can be done about the damage.

What's blooming on Netflix in May

Alex Tumalip, KSL.com  |  Posted April 29 - 7:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

The month of May on Netflix is loaded with films, sports documentaries, true crime and comedy.

University of Utah crime data shows increased assaults against U. health care workers

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted April 29 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

The University of Utah Department of Public Safety was busy in last year, handling over 75,800 incidents on campus.

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Why more Utah families are choosing co-ownership over traditional vacation homes

Fraxioned  |  Posted April 29 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rather than shouldering the full burden of a second home, families are discovering a smarter, more affordable way to own through fractional co-ownership homes.

Trump touts 100-day achievements in Michigan amid concerns about economy

Jeff Mason and Gram Slattery, Reuters  |  Posted April 29 - 6:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump arrived in Michigan on Tuesday to kick off a pair of events commemorating his first 100 days in office, aiming to reassure Americans about the country's direction.

Spain, Portugal switch power back on, seek answers after biggest ever blackout

Inti Landauro and Pietro Lombardi, Reuters  |  Posted April 29 - 6:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Spain and Portugal switched their power back on after the worst blackout in their history, though authorities offered little explanation for what had caused it or how they would prevent it from happening again.

New photos released as restoration of Salt Lake Temple, Temple Square continues

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted April 29 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints provided an update on Temple Square renovations Tuesday, along with new pictures of ongoing work inside the temple.

2 music icons to perform when X Games comes to Utah

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted April 29 - 4:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

X Games will bring more than just some of the world's top action sports athletes when it arrives in Utah for the first time this summer.

Do Utah's reps think Congress will ever fix the country's immigration system?

Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 29 - 4:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Various Utah representatives in Washington D.C. share their thoughts on if Congress will ever fix the country's immigration system and if there is even an issue at all.

Have You Seen This? Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau show how fun golf at elevation can be

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted April 29 - 3:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

There are long drives, and then there's whatever Jon Rahm did on the 13th hole of the LIV Golf event in Mexico City over the weekend.

'A scary thing': Police arrest St. George man suspected in AI child sexual abuse images case

Nick Fiala, St. George News  |  Posted April 29 - 3:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Santa Clara-Ivins Police Department reportedly discovered that a St. George man possessed child sexual abuse images generated by artificial intelligence, resulting in the launch of a federal investigation.

Amazon denies it planned to disclose cost of US tariffs on its website

Andrea Shalal and Steve Holland, Reuters  |  Updated April 29 - 2:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Amazon denied a report on Tuesday that it planned to disclose the cost that U.S. tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump was adding to its products, after the White House blasted the initial story.

Northbound I-15 reopens in Tremonton after fatal wrong-way collision

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Updated April 29 - 2:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Northbound I-15 in Tremonton has reopened after a fatal wrong-way collision Tuesday.

UPS to cut 20,000 jobs on reduced Amazon deliveries

Abhinav Parmar and Lisa Baertlein, Reuters  |  Updated April 29 - 1:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

UPS on Tuesday said it would slash 20,000 jobs and shut 73 facilities as part of a planned reduction in deliveries for Amazon.

West Valley man charged with obstructing justice in shooting of 15-year-old

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted April 29 - 12:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

What started as a drive-by shooting investigation in West Jordan turned into a case of one teenager accidentally shooting another. A West Valley man was charged Tuesday with obstructing justice.

Orem man charged with 75 felonies after police find cache of homemade bombs

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted April 29 - 12:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Orem man was charged Tuesday with 75 possession of a weapon of mass destruction charges after police reported finding a cache of homemade explosive devices in his home.

Business fire closes Main Street traffic in Salt Lake City

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Updated April 29 - 12:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

A large structure fire, which appears to be at a snack factory in the Ballpark neighborhood of Salt Lake City, created plumes of smoke that could be seen for miles Tuesday morning.

I-15 facing more closures this week in Davis County for construction project

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted April 29 - 12:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

I-15 in Kaysville and Farmington is facing more closures this week as part of the Shepherd Lane interchange project.

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Church renames Texas temple as town considers permit

Tad Walch, Deseret News  |  Posted April 29 - 11:58 a.m.  |  Save Story

The First Presidency announced a name change for a Texas Latter-day Saint temple on the eve of a town council vote over the application for a permit to build the it.

Florida woman uses bag of cookies to save dog from bear attack

Bob Hazen, CNN  |  Updated April 29 - 11:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Florida woman says she and her dog were saved by a bag of cookies when a bear attacked them last week.

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Utah brothers design pillow for better sleep: Clients agree adjustability is essential

Twilla  |  Posted April 29 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Anyone who tries this product will likely love sleeping in luxury and feeling the best support a pillow has to offer.

Shane Farnsworth stepping down as Alpine School District superintendent

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted April 29 - 11:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

The new era of Alpine School District will be met with a new superintendent, as the district on Tuesday announced Shane Farnsworth is retiring from the position to accept a role at BYU.

Patrick Kinahan: Holmoe brought stability to BYU as he leaves during time of uncertainty

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted April 29 - 10:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

Tom Holmoe will stroll into retirement on a high note, orchestrating great stability for the BYU athletic department with membership in the Big 12.

Ogden woman charged with shooting, killing woman after argument

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted April 29 - 10:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

An Ogden woman has been charged with murder in the shooting death of another Ogden woman earlier this month.

Republicans, including Sens. Lee and Curtis, celebrate Trump's first 100 days

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted April 29 - 10:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

After three months of rapid action and a near-constant news cycle, congressional Republicans are taking a victory lap as they commemorate the first 100 days of President Donald Trump's second term.

'Absolutely beautiful': St. George Episcopal church exhibits historic stained-glass artwork

Nick Fiala, St. George News  |  Posted April 29 - 9:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

St. George's Grace Episcopal Church will be caring for a valuable piece of art until its permanent home is ready in the Liberty Village attraction.

US consumer confidence plunges in April

Reuters  |  Posted April 29 - 8:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. consumer confidence slumped to a nearly five-year low in March as growing concerns over tariffs weighed on the economic outlook.

Canada's Liberals benefit from Trump backlash to claim poll victory

David Ljunggren, Ismail Shakil and Rod Nickel, Reuters  |  Updated April 29 - 8:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberals staged a major political comeback to retain power in parliamentary elections, fueled by a backlash against U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs and comments on making Canada the 51st U.S. state.

Small local farms face uncertain future amid federal spending freezes, cancellations

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted April 29 - 8:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

This year's freeze of many federal grants has left some local farmers worried about funding and searching for new revenue sources.

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3 ways Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital can help autistic children

Intermountain LiveWell  |  Posted April 29 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Autism services for kids are expanding at Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital to help children and families get the assessment, support and specialty help they need.

Roy boy awake and walking again after being hit by car earlier this month

Debbie Worthen, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 29 - 7:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two weeks after a devastating accident, 11-year-old Jayson Strong from Roy is making remarkable strides in his recovery.

American Airlines ends JetBlue talks, sues over collapsed alliance

Reuters  |  Posted April 29 - 7:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

American Airlines has ended partnership talks with carrier JetBlue Airways and filed a lawsuit seeking damages after the collapse of the Northeast Alliance, Vice Chair Steve Johnson said in a letter to employees on Monday.

Real ID deadline is less than 1 week away. What to do if you don't have one

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted April 29 - 6:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

The final Real ID deadline is approaching on May 7, and while the country has been preparing for this change for nearly two decades, there are still plenty of Americans who don't have a Real ID yet.

Utah Forward Party plots new course after historic merger with United Utah Party

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted April 29 - 6:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

Delegates from the United Utah Party and Utah Forward Party approved a merger between the two political parties on Saturday, in what is believed to be a first in Utah history.

State law enforcement officers talk safety, quagga mussels ahead of 'prime' boating season

Andrew Adams, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 28 - 10:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

State law enforcement officers on Monday were urging boaters to arrive at lakes and reservoirs prepared, as prime boating season is fast approaching.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyers seek impartial jurors amid intense media coverage

Luc Cohen, Reuters  |  Updated April 28 - 10:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers will start their search for jurors who have not yet made up their minds about the artist and entrepreneur once known as "Puff Daddy."

Fatal shooting of Pocatello teen with autism prompts call to share info with law enforcement

Mike Anderson, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 28 - 9:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ogden Police Department is among several agencies in Utah that offer a opt-in registry that will alert first responders to autism or other disabilities when they are sent to a registered household.

3 southern Utah cities take top spots concerning small business in America

Mori Kessler, St. George News  |  Posted April 28 - 9:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Three of the top five cities to start a small business in America this year are in southern Utah, according to an annual report from financial advisers at WalletHub.

Utah looks to go nuclear, as it reaches agreement with Idaho laboratory

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted April 28 - 9:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah is looking to go nuclear as it takes the next step since launching a program seeking to double its statewide energy output over the next decade.

Plan to pay farmers not to grow crops could help the Colorado River and Utah politically

Ben Winslow, FOX 13  |  Posted April 28 - 8:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

A pilot project to help the Colorado River is seeing some farmers signing up.

Some Amazon sellers are pulling out of Prime Day amid Trump tariffs

Arriana McLymore and Greg Bensinger, Reuters  |  Posted April 28 - 8:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Amazon's Prime Day is losing its luster among a critical group: sellers.

Disney+ and Hulu offer new titles in May

Matt Brooks, KSL.com  |  Posted April 28 - 7:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

When the month of May opens with "Star Wars Day, it's no surprise that Disney+ would offer a handful of new Star Wars entertainment options for our streaming pleasure.

Do Utah policies create a marriage 'penalty' or a 'bonus'?

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted April 28 - 7:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Public policy can reward or penalize marriage, raising a natural question in the Beehive State, which considers itself to be family friendly: Do Utah policies create a marriage "penalty" or "bonus"?

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Still need a summer getaway? Hurry — Fabulous Utah vacation homes are almost gone!

Ember Stays  |  Posted April 28 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's premier luxury vacation rental company, still has limited availability at its stunning Desert Color homes in St. George. But you need to hurry, because spaces fill fast.

Utah health officials urge caution when cleaning up after rodents this spring

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted April 28 - 6:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

Although rare, hantavirus can be very serious. The Utah Department of Health and Human Services urged Utahns Monday to take precautions and prevent contracting the disease.

St. George City Council approves new location for In-N-Out Burger

Mori Kessler, St. George News  |  Posted April 28 - 6:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

St. George will soon be home to the second location in southern Utah of a highly popular burger joint known for its simple menu and long car lines at the drive-through.

Evacuees back home after South Salt Lake gas leak fire kept them away all night

Brian Carlson, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 28 - 5:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Families are back home after Sunday night's dangerous gas leak fire in South Salt Lake. Emergency workers and evacuees are sharing how they spent the night.

Catholic Community Services to maintain refugee programming thanks to influx of private donations

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted April 28 - 5:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Catholic Community Services will maintain its refugee programming — once threatened by federal funding cuts — thanks to an influx of private donations.

Immigration 2025: The Utah Compact, then and now

Deanie Wimmer, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 28 - 4:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah leaders crafted and signed the Utah Compact in 2010 to shape immigration policies in a compassionate way. Is the document still relevant today?

Have You Seen This? Umbrella salesman knows what consumers want in a commercial

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted April 28 - 3:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

This Chinese umbrella salesman created a short, effective commercial for his umbrellas — leaving out any words or other fluff.

Dust continues to impact Colorado River's water flow, Utah study finds

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted April 28 - 3:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Colorado River is a vital water source for a large chunk of the West, but dust continues to impact its reliability, a recent Utah-led study finds.

Navajo, San Juan County leaders extend accord bolstering voting access

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted April 28 - 2:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Navajo Nation and San Juan County leaders have extended an accord that stems from a 2016 lawsuit that aims to bolster voting access for Navajo residents.