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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.

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.

Salt Lake County to vote whether to sell Salt Palace portion to Smith Entertainment Group
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 29 - 8:19 a.m. | Save Story
A portion of the Salt Palace Convention could soon go to Smith Entertainment Group, as the future of downtown Salt Lake City outside of the Delta Center continues to take shape.

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.

Public sector union referendum clears thresholds for ballot access
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Updated April 28 - 2:34 p.m. | Save Story
Election officials have verified more than 146,000 signatures for the referendum to overturn a Utah bill restricting bargaining rights for public unions.

Ultraprocessed food will increase your chance of an early death, major new study says
Sandee LaMotte, CNN | Updated April 28 - 2:04 p.m. | Save Story
As you add more ultraprocessed foods to your diet, your risk of a premature death from any cause rises, according to a new meta-analysis of research involving more than 240,000 people.

Man arrested, accused of shooting at strangers in Murray
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted April 28 - 1:37 p.m. | Save Story
A man was arrested in Murray over the weekend after police say he fired a shot at an occupied vehicle.

Former BYU star Jimmer Fredette has a new job in basketball
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted April 28 - 12:57 p.m. | Save Story
The former Naismith Player of the Year at BYU won't be sipping drinks on the beach in retirement, accepting a job as USA Basketball's managing director of 3x3 hoops Monday.

Do Collins, Sexton and Clarkson want to stick around for another Utah Jazz rebuilding year?
Ryan Miller, KSL.com | Posted April 28 - 12:34 p.m. | Save Story
John Collins has a decision: take the guaranteed money or leave the rebuilding process behind and search for a contender ready to win now.

Why more people than ever before are running marathons
Issy Ronald, CNN | Posted April 28 - 12:31 p.m. | Save Story
Many are starting to run marathons through using running to control their physical and mental health, set themselves goals or try a new challenge.

Utah ranger shot 9 times wrote book detailing his recovery, faith and hope
Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV | Posted April 28 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
Utah ranger Brody Young was shot nine times in 2010. His book details his recovery, faith and hope.

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How to be — or help — a caregiver
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted April 28 - 11:55 a.m. | Save Story
Caregiver burnout is real, but there are resources and tips available to help.

Suspected gunman arrested in 2nd murder investigation in 3 years
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Updated April 28 - 11:42 a.m. | Save Story
A man previously charged with murder for a fatal gang-related shooting in 2022 was arrested again over the weekend after police say he shot and killed a man in South Salt Lake.
Putin announces May 8-10 ceasefire; Ukraine wants truce now
Reuters | Updated April 28 - 11:42 a.m. | Save Story
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday declared a three-day ceasefire in May in the war with Ukraine to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Soviet Union and its allies in World War II.

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Tax troubles coming for IRAs and 401Ks over $200,000
B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors | Posted April 28 - 11:30 a.m. | Save Story
Your retirement tax problem could get bigger and bigger unless you take action, warn Utah financial advisors Ryan Thacker and Tyson Thacker.

Fired Disney employee gets 3 years in prison for hacking and changing menus
Jordan Valinsky, CNN | Updated April 28 - 11:00 a.m. | Save Story
A former Disney employee who hacked into the company's servers to alter its restaurant menus, including falsifying allergen information and printing profane language, has been sentenced to three years in prison.

Florida man arrested, accused of kidnapping Utah teen to marry her
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted April 28 - 10:27 a.m. | Save Story
A Florida man was charged Monday with kidnapping a 17-year-old girl in Eagle Mountain. Police say he intended to marry her. He was arrested in Wyoming.

Conclave to elect a new pope will start on May 7 as cardinals get to know one another
Nicole Winfield and Colleen Barry, Associated Press | Updated April 28 - 9:58 a.m. | Save Story
The Vatican says the conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis will begin on May 7. The date was chief on the agenda of cardinals holding informal meetings Monday to work out church business following the April 21 death of Pope Francis.

The next Jimmy Graham? Broncos' Sean Payton sees potential in Caleb Lohner
Josh Furlong, KSL.com | Posted April 28 - 9:01 a.m. | Save Story
Caleb Lohner wasn't like most — probably all? — of the other 256 players selected in this year's NFL draft.

Photo gallery: Firefighter challenge showcases the best in the West
Scott Winterton, Deseret News | Posted April 28 - 8:44 a.m. | Save Story
An appreciative crowd cheered on the competitors and each other Friday during the SERVPRO FCL 2025 West Region Classic at the Utah State Fairpark and Event Center.

Zion National Park employee badly burned, recovering from blast injuries
Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV | Posted April 28 - 8:32 a.m. | Save Story
A National Park Service worker is recovering from serious burns and blast injuries after his family said he was injured by an accidental explosion in his house.

How Utahns think the US should deal with Russia-Ukraine war
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted April 28 - 8:06 a.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump vowed on the campaign trail to end the Russia-Ukraine war within 24 hours of taking office.

Evacuation order lifted following gas leak in area of South Salt Lake
Matt Brooks, KSL.com | Updated April 28 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
An evacuation order was lifted Monday morning following a gas leak in the area of 3300 South to 3500 South and West Temple to 200 West in South Salt Lake Sunday.

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Utah woman loses 100 pounds in one year: Here's how
Health Utah | Posted April 28 - 8:00 a.m. | Save Story
When Angie showed up at Health Utah, she was struggling with fibromyalgia, extreme fatigue, insulin resistance, depression, systemic inflammation and metabolic syndrome.
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