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UCLA storms past South Carolina to claim its 1st NCAA women's basketball title

Doug Feinberg, Associated Press  |  Updated April 5 - 4:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

It's mission accomplished for UCLA.

Have You Seen This? Former Salt Lake Bee Jo Adell robs 3 homers in a game

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted April 5 - 3:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jo Adell, who once spent parts of four seasons with the Salt Lake Bees, saved the day for the Angels on Saturday with three home run robberies.

General conference special: 'Perpetual education: 25 years of hope and opportunity'

Angie Denison, KSL  |  Posted April 5 - 1:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

For 25 years, the Perpetual Education Fund of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has opened doors of opportunity around the world — empowering more than 135,000 individuals across 80+ countries.

General conference special: 'Shining bright: Brazil's rising generation'

Dan Rascon, KSL  |  Posted April 5 - 1:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Across the vibrant nation of Brazil, a rising generation of youth is igniting hope, strengthening families and inspiring communities with their unwavering faith in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

General conference special: 'President Dallin H. Oaks: Defender of faith & freedom'

Carole Mikita, KSL  |  Posted April 5 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

In a time of transition and reflection, "President Dallin H. Oaks: Defender of faith & freedom" explores the life, legacy, and prophetic calling of President Dallin H. Oaks, the 18th president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Pilot flies airplanes without arms, speaks to others about what's possible

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted April 5 - 11:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

A pilot who was once scared of flying is now inspiring future pilots. Jessica Cox, born without arms, was one of them and can almost laugh about it now.

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How these BYU students are spreading joy — one flower at a time

Hayden Madson, Deseret News  |  Posted April 5 - 11:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

Since February, Carl Huynh and his friends have been lifting spirits through simple acts of service.

Pope Leo urges peace in first Easter Mass

Colleen Barry and Paolo Santalucia, Associated Press  |  Posted April 5 - 10:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

Pope Leo XIV has celebrated his first Easter Mass as pontiff, urging peace through dialogue and calling for an end to conflicts worldwide.

South Florida dad heads home after nearly 7-year wait for lifesaving heart transplant

Bri Buckley, WFOR via CNN  |  Posted April 5 - 9:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

After nearly seven years of waiting, Chevon Byfield finally has a new heart. The journey to get there, though, certainly wasn't easy.

18-inch hot dog? Pretzel bat? Inside Salt Lake Bees' wild new food items

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted April 5 - 9:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Salt Lake Bees entered the ballpark foodie wars this season with what might be the biggest hot dog on the minor league market, and other unique items.

International group critiques Utah transgender review cited by congressional Democrats

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted April 5 - 9:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

An international group released a report on Thursday critiquing a Utah review of youth transgender treatments, though the review has largely been ignored by state lawmakers.

Fossils from China show complex life evolved millions of years earlier than once thought

Mindy Weisberger, CNN  |  Posted April 5 - 8:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

Goblet-shaped sea jelly relatives with miniature "arms." A plump, legless creature resembling a sausage. Long, wormlike animals tipped with flat "holdfast" discs for anchoring to the seafloor.

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Get your free copy of 'Putting On Christ.' Here's how

Vescovo Buonarroti Art, LLC  |  Posted April 5 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

"Putting on Christ" by author Steven Anthony Bishop seeks to inspire those who are diligent truth seekers. And now interested readers can get an e-book version for free.

Celebrate Easter weekend with these worship songs

Emma Neff, Deseret News  |  Posted April 5 - 7:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

As Christians worldwide commemorate the Resurrection, many are looking for ways to quiet the noise of the world and focus on the Savior. Here are some musical suggestions for you.

Colleges and universities remain Utah's portal to higher wages, better health and 'social capital'

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted April 5 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Almost two-thirds of registered American voters believe a bachelor's degree isn't worth the cost, according to an NBC News poll released late in 2025.

US rescues airman whose F-15 was downed in Iran, officials say

Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali, Reuters  |  Updated April 4 - 10:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

The United ​States has rescued an airman whose F-15 ‌jet was downed in Iran, ⁠two ​U.S. officials ⁠told Reuters late ‌on Saturday.

Farmington parents seek increased transparency after teacher allegedly consumed alcohol in class

Erin Cox, KSL  |  Posted April 4 - 10:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Davis County family is seeking increased transparency after they learned their daughter's special education teacher was allegedly drinking in class.

Trending up: LOVB Salt Lake clinches playoff berth with 4-set win in home finale

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted April 4 - 10:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Perhaps far too late for some with a team that started 8-1 in its second season, Salt Lake's League One Volleyball franchise still had a chance to clinch a playoff berth.

Clayton Keller registers hat trick as Mammoth capture resilient victory over Canucks

Cole Bagley, KSL  |  Posted April 4 - 10:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Mammoth remained a perfect 3-0 on their final extended road trip of the regular season as Clayton Keller led his team to victory over the Vancouver Canucks.

'Simplicity is OK:' What Italy's Olympics taught organizers of Utah's 2034 Winter Games

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted April 4 - 9:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

One of the most lasting lessons organizers of Utah's 2034 Winter Games learned during Italy's Olympics may have come from seeing some paper plates proudly displayed on a wall in a Milan classroom.

Skiers sue 2 major resort owners over lift ticket prices

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted April 4 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The two largest ski resort owners in North America face a class-action lawsuit alleging the companies artificially inflated daily lift prices to force riders to buy expensive season passes.

How Burgess Owens is seeking to better 'MATCH' job seekers with employers

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted April 4 - 7:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Rep. Burgess Owens unveiled the MATCH Act in Congress on Thursday to help better match students with job opportunities, calling the current resume system "outdated."

Manuel's El Burrito in Clearfield marks 50 years in business; operators hope for 50 more

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted April 4 - 7:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Manuel's El Burrito in Clearfield held a small celebration on Tuesday to mark 50 years in business, making it among Utah's longest-lasting Mexican restaurants.