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Melania Trump says she never had a relationship with Epstein

Bo Erickson, Reuters  |  Updated April 9 - 2:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

First lady Melania Trump on Thursday denied ever having a relationship with disgraced ​financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and said the claims about it are defaming her.

Erika Kirk retains Florida attorney to represent her in husband's Utah murder case

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted April 9 - 2:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The widow of Charlie Kirk has retained the services of a Florida attorney who has celebrity clients to be her victim's representative in the capital murder case of Tyler Robinson.

'He would do anything': Community praises character of principal who stopped gunman

Chantelle Navarro, CNN  |  Updated April 9 - 1:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Parents in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, are breathing a sigh of relief thanks to a high school principal who they are calling a hero.

Financing secured for 94-acre industrial development in Salt Lake's Northwest Quadrant

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted April 9 - 12:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Development of Salt Lake City's Northwest Quadrant took another step forward Tuesday when a commercial real estate company announced it secured financing for Northpoint Innovation Park.

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In England, Utah's governor defends free speech

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News   |  Posted April 9 - 11:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Can you regulate social media without killing free speech?

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Summit Sotheby's to showcase over 100 homes across Utah in open house event

Summit Sotheby's International Realty  |  Posted April 9 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

The showcase will highlight a diverse range of residences including architectural estates, mountain retreats, urban gems and other distinctive properties.

Hawaii doctor accused of trying to kill his wife convicted of attempted manslaughter

Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Associated Press  |  Updated April 9 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Hawaii doctor who was accused of trying to kill his wife on a cliffside hike has been convicted of attempted manslaughter.

Sandy vote creates hurdles for Granite community's pursuit of becoming its own city

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted April 9 - 10:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

A community in the southeast pocket of Salt Lake County wants to become its own city, but the Sandy City Council voted Tuesday night to initiate its annexation.

Israeli strikes on Lebanon jeopardise Iran truce; talks planned but Strait still shut

Parisa Hafezi, Maya Gebeily and Ariba Shahid, Reuters  |  Posted April 9 - 9:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Israel bombed more targets in Lebanon on Thursday, putting the U.S.-Iran ceasefire into further jeopardy after the biggest Israeli attacks on its neighbor of the war.

US weekly jobless claims rise, but remain at low levels

Reuters  |  Updated April 9 - 9:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

New applications for U.S. unemployment benefits increased moderately last week, showing no signs of labor market deterioration.

'Let's tag team': Why backup QB Byrd Ficklin decided to return to Utah with Devon Dampier

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted April 9 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Morgan Scalley didn't waste any time locking in one of the most important players on his roster for his first season as head coach.

New 'Deserae's Law' changes how violent crime suspects are charged when victims later die

Dan Rascon, KSL  |  Posted April 9 - 8:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

Next month, a new law inspired by Deserae Turner will go into effect which changes how prosecutors can charge suspects of violent crimes when victims later die from their injuries.

Victims losing large amounts of money to cybercrimes, including in Utah

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted April 9 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new FBI report says Americans were defrauded out of $21 billion last year in "cyber-enabled crimes."

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The secret to making small rooms look twice as large with flooring

Giant Carpet One  |  Posted April 9 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Flooring does more than give you a surface to walk on. It shapes how a room feels and guides the way your eyes move through a space.

American Airlines raises checked bag fees, trims economy perks amid soaring fuel prices

Reuters  |  Posted April 9 - 7:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

American Airlines is hiking checked baggage fees for domestic and ​short-haul international destinations and trimming some perks for economy fliers.

Should've put a ring on it? Maybe! Marriage is linked to lower risk of cancer

Michal Ruprecht, CNN  |  Posted April 9 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Marriage has existed for thousands of years. But marriage rates are falling, and that means some people may be missing out on a potential health benefit — a lower risk of cancer.

Impact of Utah's 105 mph-plus reckless driving law nearly 4 years later

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted April 9 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

The number of citations for reckless driving since a state law was passed in 2022 has fallen noticeably each year, suggesting perhaps that some Utahns may be getting the message.

Utah collected a record-low snowpack this year. Here's how every basin fared

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted April 9 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Snowpack across nearly a dozen Utah basins peaked at levels below what was previously the region's record low, showcasing how every part of the state struggled to collect snow.

Bear River girls lacrosse continues winning streak, achieves 101st program win

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted April 8 - 10:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Bear River High School girls' lacrosse team achieved their 101st program win on Wednesday over Green Canyon, but players said their coaches helped them get here.

Trump criticizes NATO over Iran in meeting with alliance's boss

Trevor Hunnicutt and Lili Bayer, Reuters  |  Updated April 8 - 10:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump vented his frustration with NATO during a private meeting with its secretary-general, Mark Rutte, on Wednesday as tensions simmer over the Iran war.

Tooele community rallies in support for 20-year-old in a coma after Easter Sunday accident

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted April 8 - 9:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Support is pouring in for a 20-year-old Tooele woman injured in a tragic accident on Sunday.

Thousands mourn Krishna leader Charu Das after fatal car crash in Utah

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted April 8 - 9:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Charu Das, who owned the Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork and started the world-renowned Festival of Colors, was killed in a four-car collision in Springville.

Vineyard motorcyclist killed in Provo Canyon crash

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted April 8 - 8:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

A crash in Provo Canyon claimed the life of a 20-year-old Vineyard man, police said Wednesday.