Mothers, witnesses testify in murder trial about crash that killed 2 boys in Eagle Mountain

Police hope phone can provide info about deaths of Saratoga Springs mother, 8-year-old son

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted April 18 - 1:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Newly unsealed search warrants are giving a glimpse into the ongoing investigation into the shooting deaths of a Saratoga Springs woman and her 8-year-old son.

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Miller family buys RSL, Royals as Smith Entertainment Group exits

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Updated April 18 - 1:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Miller family is expanding its sports ownership portfolio five years after selling the Utah Jazz to Ryan Smith.

Deserae Turner, whose courage 'touched countless lives,' dies at 22

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted April 18 - 1:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Desarae Turner, who captivated the state with her perseverance after she was shot in the head and left to die in 2017, has died. She was 22.

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Riverton sergeant found 'legally justified' in July 4 shooting, killing of armed man

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated April 18 - 1:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Riverton police sergeant was legally justified when he shot and killed a man armed with a knife following a hit-and-run crash on July 4, 2024, the district attorney announced Friday.

Salt Lake City autism center hosts open house to connect families with resources

Debbie Worthen, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 18 - 12:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

Families searching for autism resources had a valuable opportunity Thursday as the Carmen B. Pingree Autism Center of Learning hosted an open house.

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The prodigal son no more: Inside the world of Franklin Graham

Jennifer Graham, Deseret News  |  Posted April 18 - 12:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Billy Graham's son, Franklin Graham, is preaching to a much different world than his father did. But he's made his own name with humanitarian aid.

Federal judge dismisses another tithing lawsuit against the Church of Jesus Christ

Tad Walsh, Deseret News  |  Posted April 18 - 12:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge handed The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints a major legal victory on Thursday, dismissing a lawsuit in which nine people sought the return of financial donations.

Kearns man arrested, accused of sexually abusing 4 boys over 20 years

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted April 18 - 10:54 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Kearns man, who police say is a former Boy Scouts leader, has been arrested and accused of sexually abusing at least four boys over the past 20 years.

US Sen. Van Hollen meets wrongly deported man in El Salvador

Daniel Trotta and Kanishka Singh, Reuters  |  Posted April 18 - 9:59 a.m.  |  Save Story

Democratic U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen met on Thursday with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man wrongly deported to El Salvador in a case that has pitted a defiant Trump administration against the courts and fanned the prospect of a constitutional conflict.

Pocatello releases bodycam, security footage of Victor Perez shooting

Logan Ramsey and Daniel Ramirez, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted April 18 - 9:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

The city of Pocatello has released additional footage of a police shooting that brought national attention to the incident.

Meet the winner of the Deseret News/KSL General Sterling Scholar Award

Sydney Jezik, Deseret News  |  Posted April 18 - 8:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

Xiaocheng Ai's computer science journey started when her father picked up a book called "Learning Python with Dad." Now she's the 2025 general Sterling Scholar.

Watch where you buy car insurance: Regulators warn Utahns of fake policies

Matt Gephardt, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 18 - 8:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's Department of Insurance has issued a warning for anyone looking to buy coverage for their car: Scammers are using the messaging app WhatsApp to sell fake auto policies.

Poll shows how Utahns feel about DOGE, Trump spending cuts

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted April 18 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah voters are split on how they view the Department of Government Efficiency and the role Elon Musk is playing in the Trump administration, a new poll shows.

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The best places to see spectacular spring flowers in Utah Valley

Utah Valley Chamber  |  Posted April 18 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

From meticulously curated gardens to wildflower-strewn trails, here are some of the best places in Utah Valley to immerse yourself in spring flowers.

US will abandon Ukraine peace push if no progress 'within a matter of days,' Rubio says

Bart H. Meijer and Gabriel Stargardter, Reuters  |  Posted April 18 - 7:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump will walk away from efforts to broker a Russia-Ukraine peace deal within days unless there are clear signs that a deal can be done, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday.

Gov. Cox wants info from Trump administration regarding international student visa revocations

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted April 18 - 7:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

During his monthly news conference, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said his office has reached out to the Trump administration for more information about the dozens of international students at Utah campuses who have recently had their visas revoked.

Trump administration seeks court backing for control over White House press access

Andrew Goudsward and Mike Scarcella, Reuters  |  Updated April 18 - 6:54 a.m.  |  Save Story

A lawyer for President Donald Trump's administration argued on Thursday that Trump has broad authority over media access to the White House and asked a U.S. federal appeals court to keep a judge from lifting restrictions the White House imposed on the Associated Press.

Gov. Cox considers drought order for parts of Utah; Lake Powell faces below-normal runoff

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted April 18 - 6:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox says his office is working on a drought-related emergency declaration for parts of the state amid poor spring runoff outlooks.

Red Rocks mount comeback to win NCAA semifinals meet, advance to championship

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Updated April 17 - 11:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

Fourth-ranked Utah was down but certainly not out Thursday night in the second session of the NCAA semifinals meet.

BYU softball rallies from 4-down to beat Utah in extra innings; baseball knocks off No. 22 Arizona

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted April 17 - 10:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

BYU scored four runs with two outs in the bottom of the seventh on back-to-back home runs by Brittingham and Lindy Milkowsky, and Lily Owens walked off an improbable rivalry win.

Driver critically injured after crash sends truck into South Jordan's Oquirrh Lake

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Updated April 17 - 10:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

A driver was hospitalized Thursday after police say a truck ran a stop sign and ended up upside down in a South Jordan lake.

The history is coming: Utah to honor Paul Revere, American Revolution 250 years later

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted April 17 - 10:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah is joining in the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere's famous ride warning of British movement at the start of the Revolutionary War with events on Friday and Saturday.

Trump signals tit-for-tat China tariffs may be near end; TikTok deal on ice

Trevor Hunnicutt, Reuters  |  Posted April 17 - 10:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump on Thursday signaled a potential end to the tit-for-tat tariff hikes between the U.S. and China that shocked markets, and that a deal over the fate of social media platform TikTok may have to wait.

Turning heartache into hope: Miguel Martinez's marathon for addiction recovery

Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 17 - 9:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Every push of the pedal lately isn't for his recovery. It is to bring him a little closer to someone he'll never see again: Miguel Martinez's daughter, Laur'en.

Florida State gunman used deputy mom's former service weapon to kill 2 and wound 6, police say

Kate Payne and David Fischer, Associated Press  |  Updated April 17 - 9:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

A gunman opened fire at Florida State University, killing two people and wounding at least five others, authorities say. The 20-year-old gunman was the son of a sheriff's deputy whose former service weapon was used in Thursday's shooting.

Utah lieutenant governor announces audit of citizenship on voter rolls

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted April 17 - 9:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson says her office will audit the citizenship of people on the state's voter rolls — a day after Elon Musk responded to her stance on the SAVE Act.

1 in critical condition in South Jordan collision

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted April 17 - 8:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

One person is in critical condition after two trucks collided in South Jordan.

Will Trump's travel and transgender athlete bans impact LA's 2028 Summer Games?

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted April 17 - 8:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

A top U.S. Olympic official said he's been given "significant reassurances" that President Donald Trump's proposed travel restrictions won't keep athletes from attending the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.

Ukraine-US minerals deal could be signed by next week, Trump says

Yuliia Dysa, Angelo Amante and Trevor Hunnicutt, Reuters  |  Posted April 17 - 7:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ukraine and the U.S. could sign the minerals and economic cooperation deal they've been negotiating as soon as next week, President Donald Trump said on Thursday.

Weber County Animal Services staffers get outpouring of support in caring for 150-plus dogs

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted April 17 - 7:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Weber County Animal Services staffers contending with 156 dogs removed from one Ogden home are getting an outpouring of support from other groups and dog lovers.

Utah judge resigns after accusations of sexual abuse, sharing 'weed pen'

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted April 17 - 6:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

Third District Judge William Kendall has resigned after being charged with unlawful sexual conduct and drug possession.

Mangione faces federal charges, death penalty in UnitedHealth executive's killing

Daniel Wiessner, Reuters  |  Posted April 17 - 6:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal grand jury has indicted Luigi Mangione, who is accused of murdering a UnitedHealth Group executive last year, allowing prosecutors to seek the death penalty in his case.

Cedar City couple given decades in prison for selling 3 fentanyl pills that led to overdose death

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted April 17 - 6:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

John Parry, 40, and Kimberly Dawn Hare, 34, were sentenced to 15 and 12 years in prison, respectively, for distributing fentanyl that led to a woman's overdose death in April 2024.

Judges warn Trump risks public perception of lawlessness in his fight with courts

Luc Cohen and Jack Queen, Reuters  |  Posted April 17 - 5:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A U.S. appeals court urged the Trump administration on Thursday to back off from its escalating confrontation with the judiciary, warning of a loss of public confidence.

Ogden leaders pin airport development dreams on new incentive funding source

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted April 17 - 5:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ogden leaders hope to use a new incentive funding source to leverage growth and development at Ogden-Hinckley Airport.

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Why supporting local businesses matters: Shop small on KSL

Karli Davis, KSL Classifieds  |  Posted April 17 - 4:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sure, we all love hitting that Add to Cart button, but buying something online can be much more than simply making a purchase. When you choose to spend your dollars locally instead, you can help keep money right here in Utah.

Murray woman killed in multivehicle crash

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Updated April 17 - 4:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Murray woman died Tuesday following a multivehicle crash at the intersection of 700 West and Winchester Street in Murray.

US Supreme Court to hear Trump bid to enforce birthright citizenship order

Andrew Chung, Reuters  |  Updated April 17 - 4:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Supreme Court said on Thursday it will hear arguments next month over Donald Trump's bid to broadly enforce his executive order to restrict automatic birthright citizenship, a key pillar of the Republican president's hardline approach toward immigration.

Advocates say 'blame and shame' prevent sexual assault victims from coming forward

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted April 17 - 4:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill on Thursday encouraged survivors of sexual assault to not remain silent and tried to assure them they have support.

10 years later, the search for Elizabeth Salgado's killer continues

Garna Mejia, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 17 - 3:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A decade has passed since Elizabeth Elena Laguna Salgado vanished in downtown Provo, leaving behind unanswered questions and a heartbroken family still searching for justice.

Officials identify 73-year-old man found dead on side of I-15 in Davis County

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Updated April 17 - 2:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police have identified the person whose body was found off the side of I-15 in Davis County on Wednesday.

BYU international student's visa revoked over apparent fishing-license violation

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted April 17 - 2:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Brigham Young University Ph.D. candidate from Japan has had his international student visa revoked — perhaps because of a fishing violation from years ago.

Cox addresses deportations, public union bill referendum in monthly news conference

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Updated April 17 - 2:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox addressed the Trump administration's targeting of Ivy League universities and handling of deportations during his monthly news conference Thursday.

Murder or manslaughter? Jurors asked to choose fate of Orem man who killed 2 boys in crash

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted April 17 - 2:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jurors were asked Thursday to consider finding Kent Cody Barlow guilty of two counts of murder or two counts of manslaughter for causing the deaths of two 3-year-old boys.

Google holds illegal monopolies in ad tech, US judge finds

Jody Godoy, Reuters  |  Updated April 17 - 1:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Alphabet's Google illegally dominated two markets for online advertising technology, a judge ruled on Thursday, dealing another blow to the tech giant and paving the way for U.S. antitrust prosecutors to seek a breakup of its advertising products.

Family remembers life, legacy of Utah Vietnam vet after his sudden death

Dan Rascon, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 17 - 1:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Box Elder County Vietnam veteran who died Sunday is being remembered for his incredible legacy of service.

Trump slams Fed's Powell, saying his termination can't 'come fast enough'

Howard Schneider, Reuters  |  Updated April 17 - 12:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's termination "cannot come fast enough," while calling for the U.S. central bank to cut interest rates, the sort of pressure that Powell just a day before had pledged to resist as the Fed grapples with an outlook complicated by Trump's own policies.

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Utah advertising agency recognized by Google: How they position clients for success

Young Automotive Group  |  Posted April 17 - 12:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

For Oz Marketing, pressure served as a mantra behind their 2024 award-winning efforts.

Utah CEO visits China to build relationships to help him survive tariff increases

Jodi Reynosa, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 17 - 12:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jackson Hollberg is the CEO of a product design company in Lindon called Market Sculpt. But this week, he's in China, negotiating the best deals for his clients back home in Utah.

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Benson Boone channeled his inner Freddie Mercury in Coachella set

Lottie Elizabeth Johnson, Deseret News  |  Posted April 17 - 11:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

Much like his high-energy performance at the Grammys earlier this year — which included a dramatic outfit change and 2 backflips — the singer didn't hold back during his first appearance at Coachella.

Car driven by teens in New Mexico hit-and-run murder case is found in Utah

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted April 17 - 11:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

A car that investigators believe was used by three boys to hit and kill and bicyclist in New Mexico in 2024 ended up in Utah after being sold online, according to police.

Salt Lake County close to sale of Salt Palace land portion as downtown plans heat up

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Updated April 17 - 11:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake County leaders are close to deciding whether to sell a large portion of the Salt Palace Convention Center land that would likely be part of plans for a downtown entertainment district.

Actor Michelle Trachtenberg died of complications from diabetes, says NYC medical examiner

The Associated Press  |  Updated April 17 - 10:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

Actor Michelle Trachtenberg died as a result of complications from diabetes, New York City's medical examiner said Wednesday.

Salt Lake City airport remains in the black, but has it hit a growth cap?

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted April 17 - 10:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City International Airport officials offered a mostly positive budget report after another record year, but they say a slowdown could be on the horizon.

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Breakthrough tinnitus treatments that are changing lives

Hearing and Brain Centers of America  |  Posted April 17 - 9:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Recent breakthroughs are making treatment more effective for people with hearing-related conditions.

Record number of artists, variety of diversions to highlight St. George Art Festival

St. George News  |  Posted April 17 - 9:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

With warmer weather here at last, it's the ideal time to get outside and connect with the community. And there's no better way to do so than by celebrating the arts at the 2025 St. George Art Festival.

'Jinx' no more: Red Rocks embrace national championship talk ahead of NCAA semifinals

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted April 17 - 9:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

As the Red Rocks prepare for the semifinal round of nationals Thursday night, the team isn't shying away from the reason they're in Fort Worth, Texas.

Health chief Kennedy targets 'environmental toxins' as cause of autism

Ahmed Aboulenein and Julie Steenhuysen, Reuters  |  Posted April 17 - 8:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

Environmental contributors to autism are behind its rising prevalence, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Wednesday without scientific evidence, adding he plans to look at everything from mold to medicine to identify them.

Focused on tariffs and the border, some travelers are canceling trips to Utah

Annie Knox and Courtney Johns, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 17 - 8:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

Some international travelers are staying home instead of coming to Utah.