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7 out of 10 American voters think COVID-19 came from a lab
Gitanjali Poonia, Deseret News | Posted April 17 - 1:54 p.m. | Save Story
Virologists and the intelligence community are split on the origins of COVID-19, at least in part because of a lack of information. There are still questions about whether we'll ever be sure about its origins.
Large amounts of water sent to Great Salt Lake ahead of spring runoff
Mike Anderson and Michael Houck, KSL-TV | Posted April 17 - 1:32 p.m. | Save Story
While Utah did not have a record water year this year, water managers say there is so much water that some is being sent into the Great Salt Lake.
Ford recalls over 456,000 Bronco Sport and Maverick models, due to crash risk
Wyatte Grantham-philips, Associated Press | Posted April 17 - 12:30 p.m. | Save Story
Ford is recalling more than 456,000 Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles due to a battery detection issue that can result in loss of drive power, increasing crash risks.
Rapper YoungBoy arrested at his Millcreek mansion after search warrant
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted April 17 - 11:32 a.m. | Save Story
Police arrested Louisiana rapper YoungBoy, who has been under house arrest at his Utah residence since 2021, after executing a search warrant Tuesday in Millcreek.
Police: Abused homeless 4-year-old boy gets help, thanks to fast food workers
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted April 17 - 10:57 a.m. | Save Story
Concerned employees at a Taylorsville fast-food restaurant called police Tuesday after a young boy in a homeless family, who was allegedly being abused, asked for help.
Rexburg detective outlines clues from financial documents in Chad Daybell murder trial
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Updated April 17 - 10:31 a.m. | Save Story
Chad Daybell's death penalty trial reaches its fifth day on Wednesday as jurors hear about clues in financial documents. He is charged with murdering his wife and two of Lori Daybell's children.
Boeing in the spotlight as Congress calls whistleblower to testify about defects in planes
David Koenig, Associated Press | Posted April 17 - 10:26 a.m. | Save Story
Boeing will be in the spotlight Wednesday during back-to-back hearings as Congress examines allegations of major safety failures at the embattled aircraft manufacturer.
Utah's Senate race gets dirty
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted April 17 - 10:00 a.m. | Save Story
Outside PACs are bombarding delegates with negative ads in Utah's U.S. Senate race to replace Sen. Mitt Romney.
Southern California city council gives key approval for Disneyland expansion plan
Amy Taxin, Associated Press | Posted April 17 - 9:31 a.m. | Save Story
Disney has received a key approval to expand its theme park offerings in California as it seeks to build new, immersive lands for visitors.
Analysis: BYU swung for the fences to pull its next basketball coach from NBA
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted April 17 - 9:02 a.m. | Save Story
BYU's latest men's basketball head coach isn't a traditional hire in Cougar athletics. But this isn't a traditional BYU athletic department anymore.
West Valley police to target drivers who run red lights
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted April 17 - 8:46 a.m. | Save Story
West Valley police announced a new campaign on Tuesday aimed at curbing the problem of vehicles running red lights, causing crashes with serious and sometimes fatal injuries.
New Moab development aims to put dent in workforce housing crisis
Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV | Posted April 17 - 8:09 a.m. | Save Story
One of the most extreme examples of Utah's housing crisis is Moab. Housing there is scarce and expensive, especially for the workers who keep the tourist town running.
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Research shows 4 reasons most popular diets are destined to fail
HLTH Code | Posted April 17 - 8:00 a.m. | Save Story
According to a study published in The BMJ research journal, the benefits from dieting typically don't last very long.
Could making this change help Utah improve sexual assault prosecutions?
Daniella Rivera, KSL-TV | Posted April 17 - 7:42 a.m. | Save Story
Only a fraction of sexual assaults reported to police in Utah result in criminal charges for the perpetrator, but a legislative proposal could potentially change that.
Utah defendant sentenced on 3 cases involving sexual exploitation, assault, strangulation
Cody Blowers, St. George News | Posted April 17 - 7:21 a.m. | Save Story
A defendant with a long criminal history of sex crimes starting as a juvenile while living up north was sentenced on numerous charges, including rape and forcible sexual abuse, in three cases filed in Washington County.
Melatonin industry asked to voluntarily tighten standards after dramatic rise in childhood ER visits
Sandee LaMotte, CNN | Posted April 17 - 6:52 a.m. | Save Story
Makers of melatonin supplements have 18 to 24 months to voluntarily add child-deterrent packaging and improve cautionary language on labels of over-the-counter products, according to the Council for Responsible Nutrition, the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry.
These Republicans have raised the most money in bid to replace Sen. Mitt Romney
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted April 17 - 6:17 a.m. | Save Story
Republican candidates running to replace Sen. Mitt Romney raised and loaned themselves millions of dollars in the first three months of 2024.
Utah teacher inspires students with her passion for the 2002 Winter Olympics
Shara Park, KSL-TV | Posted April 16 - 10:34 p.m. | Save Story
An Indian Hills Middle School teacher hopes her love for the Olympic Games will inspire her students to get excited about a possible 2034 return.
81-year-old charged with murder of Uber driver he mistakenly believed was a scammer
Danny Freeman, Fabiana Chaparro and Chris Boyette, CNN | Posted April 16 - 9:56 p.m. | Save Story
An 81-year-old Ohio man is charged with murder after he shot a female Uber driver police say he mistakenly believed was working with a scammer and attempting to extort him.
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- Boeing in the spotlight as Congress calls whistleblower to testify about defects in planes
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