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2-year-old completes chemo, undergoes surgery to remove tumor
Andrea Olson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted April 22 - 11:00 a.m. | Save Story
An Idaho family is sharing good news after they say their 2-year-old daughter completed chemotherapy and had surgery to remove a tumor.

Patrick Kinahan: BYU football cashed out on Marion
Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com | Posted April 22 - 10:27 a.m. | Save Story
A few years ago, on a recruiting trip to BYU, a prospective football player and his family placed priority on financial compensation during the visit with the coaches.

Viral craze: Chocolatiers satisfying Utah's sweet tooth with internet-famous Dubai bars
Annie Knox and Deanie Wimmer, KSL-TV | Posted April 22 - 9:38 a.m. | Save Story
Demand for Dubai chocolate — made famous on TikTok and inspiring dupes around the world — has Utah's chocolatiers putting their own spin on the viral sweet treat.

As Utah's winter warming centers close for season, homeless advocates share these resources
Gabriela Fletcher, KSL.com | Posted April 22 - 8:47 a.m. | Save Story
As winter ends, Utah County is also preparing to end its winter homelessness programs. It's working to ease the transition into summer by helping connect people to education and community resources.

Get Gephardt: Taylorsville woman can't get the key to her own mailbox
Matt Gephardt, KSL-TV | Posted April 22 - 8:23 a.m. | Save Story
Imagine not having access to your mailbox for weeks, without end in sight. It happened to a Taylorsville woman.

Sen. Mike Lee, EU ambassador weigh in on Trump tariffs
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted April 22 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
The ambassador of the European Union to the United States urged a quick resolution to trade negotiations during a visit to Utah on Friday.

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Opportunities to volunteer to serve others with your family
Minky Couture | Posted April 22 - 8:00 a.m. | Save Story
With countless opportunities to serve others, here are just a few ideas for how your family can make a difference right here in Utah.

Private security guards charged after woman was dragged out of chaotic Idaho town hall meeting
Rebecca Boone, Associated Press | Posted April 22 - 7:43 a.m. | Save Story
Prosecutors in northern Idaho have filed misdemeanor charges against six men in connection with the forcible removal of a woman from a legislative town hall meeting in February.
Pope Francis' funeral to be held on Saturday; many world leaders expected
Joshua McElwee and Crispian Balmer, Reuters | Posted April 22 - 7:28 a.m. | Save Story
Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday in St. Peter's Square, Roman Catholic cardinals decided on Tuesday, setting the stage for a solemn ceremony that will draw leaders from around the world.

St. George judge confronts fatal hit-and-run driver on substance abuse recovery
Cody Blowers, St. George News | Posted April 22 - 6:51 a.m. | Save Story
A man who was sentenced for a fatal hit-and-run on Red Cliffs Drive in Washington in 2023 was recently back in court.

Granite community of about 1,100 people in Salt Lake County wants to become a city
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted April 22 - 6:23 a.m. | Save Story
Some residents in Granite — an unincorporated area in southeast Salt Lake County near Little Cottonwood Canyon — want to preserve the community by becoming a new city.

Chip away: Cougars slug 4 homers in 2nd win over Utah Valley in a week
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted April 21 - 11:01 p.m. | Save Story
Crew McChesney went 3-for-4 with four runs scored and a home run, and 9-hole hitter Chipper Beck slugged two homers as BYU pounded out a 15-7 win over Utah Valley.

UDOT considers extending Mountain View Corridor to south Saratoga Springs
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted April 21 - 10:24 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Department of Transportation is seeking public feedback on extending Mountain View Corridor into southern Saratoga Springs.

Gunman in racist attack at a Texas Walmart pleads guilty. Families confront him in court
Morgan Lee and Jamie Stengle, Associated Press | Updated April 21 - 9:59 p.m. | Save Story
Victims' relatives and survivors of a racist attack in an El Paso Walmart began sharing their statements in court Monday afternoon could continue through Wednesday. The gunman pleaded guilty.

How Pope Francis inspired the Olympics
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted April 21 - 9:31 p.m. | Save Story
Pope Francis is credited with inspiring the creation of the International Olympic Committee's refugee team.

She came for 6 months — that was $1B ago
Lee Benson, Deseret News | Posted April 21 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
In 1989, fresh out of the University of Utah, Lisa Eccles agreed to a part-time job with the charitable foundation. Now she oversees millions in donations annually.
Judge skeptical that Trump's Venezuela deportation notices comply with Supreme Court ruling
Luc Cohen, Reuters | Updated April 21 - 8:30 p.m. | Save Story
A U.S. judge expressed skepticism on Monday that the notice the Trump administration pledged to give Venezuelan migrants before deporting them under a wartime law complied with a Supreme Court order.

Helicopter pilot killed in Hudson River crash was graduate of SUU aviation program
Jeff Richards, St. George News | Posted April 21 - 8:02 p.m. | Save Story
Sean Johnson, the pilot who was one of six people killed in a recent helicopter crash in New York City, was a former student of Southern Utah University, university officials confirmed.

Man wearing underwear and a mask accused of damaging Homeland Security vehicle in Utah
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted April 21 - 7:27 p.m. | Save Story
A man in southern Utah has been arrested and accused of vandalizing a Department of Homeland Security vehicle.

SLC's Open Streets event returns in June with a test of Main Street's potential future
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 21 - 7:04 p.m. | Save Story
Main Street in downtown Salt Lake City will be closed off to motor vehicles every weekend in June, but there's a new twist as Open Streets returns five years after its creation.

Driver arrested with blood-alcohol level at 0.351% in eastern Utah, police say
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted April 21 - 7:02 p.m. | Save Story
A man whose blood-alcohol level was more than seven times the legal limit was arrested in Uintah County over the weekend.

Miller family considering sports and entertainment district in Sandy after RSL purchase
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted April 21 - 6:33 p.m. | Save Story
The purchase of Real Salt Lake by the Miller family could lead to a new sports and entertainment district to bring together transit, dining and other amenities in the blocks surrounding America First Field in Sandy.

Jurors now considering whether Lori Daybell conspired with brother to murder her husband
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Updated April 21 - 6:30 p.m. | Save Story
Jurors began deliberations on whether Lori Vallow Daybell conspired to murder her husband, Charles Vallow, following closing arguments on Monday afternoon.

Homeland Security Secretary Noem's bag, including $3K in cash, is stolen from DC restaurant
Josh Campbell and Kit Maher, CNN | Updated April 21 - 5:31 p.m. | Save Story
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem fell victim to a thief while eating dinner at a downtown Washington restaurant Sunday night, the secretary confirmed Monday.

'We're so proud of them': The deep meaning behind this Utah highway's new name
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 21 - 5:05 p.m. | Save Story
Utah leaders unveiled new signage Monday for state Route 102, which was renamed this year to honor a family that made the ultimate sacrifice during World War II.

Shots fired in alleged road-rage confrontation in eastern Utah
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted April 21 - 4:40 p.m. | Save Story
A Wyoming man was arrested and accused of shooting at another vehicle in Utah.

Student loans in default to be referred to debt collection, Education Department says
Annie Ma, Associated Press | Updated April 21 - 4:07 p.m. | Save Story
The Department of Education will begin collection next month on student loans that are in default, including the garnishing of wages for potentially millions of borrowers, officials said Monday.

Have You Seen This? Avoiding disaster on the I-59
Grant Olsen for KSL.com | Posted April 21 - 3:33 p.m. | Save Story
The people who live in Springville, Alabama, seem to be some of the nation's most unflappable drivers.

Utah officials mull $125M project to better link I-84, Trappers Loop in Morgan County
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted April 21 - 3:01 p.m. | Save Story
Utah roads officials are mulling a $125 million road project to better link I-84 and Trappers Loop in Morgan County, a site of continued growth.

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How this local powersports brand has made a national impact
Young Powersports | Posted April 21 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
Consisting of eight dealerships in northern Utah and southern Idaho, Young Powersports' dealerships house machines, gear, parts and accessories from a variety of the industry's most popular brands and manufacturers.
Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies from stroke, heart failure
Joshua McElwee and Alvise Armellini, Reuters | Updated April 21 - 2:45 p.m. | Save Story
Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died of stroke and heart failure, the Vatican said on Monday.

Man with history of domestic violence arrests now faces 24 charges
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted April 21 - 2:22 p.m. | Save Story
An investigation that started with a "911 hang-up" may have saved the life of a woman, according to prosecutors, and has resulted in numerous charges against her ex-boyfriend.
Habitual offender accused of threatening corrections officers days after murder conviction
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted April 21 - 1:29 p.m. | Save Story
A former Public Enemy No. 1 convicted last month in the brutal killing of his girlfriend is already facing new charges for allegedly threatening officers at the Utah State Prison.

'Humility and compassion': Utahns mourn death of Pope Francis
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Updated April 21 - 1:06 p.m. | Save Story
Several prominent Utahns and religious leaders issued statements mourning the death of Pope Francis, recalling the care he showed to marginalized people around the world.

Heber City man intentionally hit bicyclist in road-rage case, prosecutors say, charges filed
Brian West, KSL.com | Updated April 21 - 1:03 p.m. | Save Story
A Heber City man was arrested Saturday in a road-rage investigation. Police say he intentionally accelerated toward and hit a bicyclist after the biker hit the hood of the man's vehicle with his hand.

Crash, car fire briefly closes I-70 in Sevier County
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted April 21 - 12:58 p.m. | Save Story
Eastbound I-70 was closed for about 25 minutes in Sevier County on Monday after a vehicle crashed and caught fire.

Hurricane officials weigh in on water conservation plan proposed for new housing developments
Leah Call, St. George News | Posted April 21 - 12:33 p.m. | Save Story
Washington County is facing critical water challenges, and local leaders are exploring innovative solutions to manage dwindling resources.

Gov. Cox issues wildfire executive order as Utah prepares for the 'unexpected'
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 21 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
Gov. Spencer Cox issued an executive order Monday that seeks to bolster Utah's wildfire preparedness and coordination ahead of the anticipated fire season.

Drones pose increasing risk to airliners near major US airports
Aaron Kessler and Michael Biesecker, Associated Press | Updated April 21 - 11:40 a.m. | Save Story
A commercial airliner was on final approach to San Francisco's international airport in November when the crew spotted a drone outside the cockpit window. By then it was too late "to take evasive action," the pilots reported.

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3 surprising ways to reverse insulin resistance and obesity — 3 is the craziest!
Health Utah | Posted April 21 - 11:30 a.m. | Save Story
How likely is it that you have insulin resistance? "Pretty likely ,and getting more likely all the time," says Dr. Whit Roberts, D.C. of Health Utah.

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How storybooks on gender and sexuality sparked a major religious freedom battle
Kelsey Dallas, Deseret News | Posted April 21 - 11:04 a.m. | Save Story
A Supreme Court case called Mahmoud v. Taylor, which will be heard on Tuesday, puts religious freedom and parental rights in the spotlight.

'They're staying here': Millcreek immigrants won't abide by US government pressure to leave
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Updated April 21 - 10:43 a.m. | Save Story
The lawyer for four Venezuelans says they are legally living in Millcreek and won't abide by U.S. immigration officials' pressure, outlined in a letter, to leave the country.

Conner Mantz just misses podium at Boston Marathon, finishing 4th
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Updated April 21 - 10:32 a.m. | Save Story
Mantz finished fourth, while fellow Utah distance running alums Clayton Young and Rory Linkletter each finished in the top 10 of the acclaimed American road race.
Trump stands behind Hegseth after attack plans shared in second Signal chat, White House says
Jarrett Renshaw, Reuters | Posted April 21 - 10:18 a.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump stands behind U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said on Monday, after reports that he shared details of a March attack on Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis in a message group that included his wife, brother and personal lawyer.

Will doorbell camera provide info about 'double homicide' of Saratoga Springs mother, son?
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Updated April 21 - 9:29 a.m. | Save Story
Newly unsealed search warrants are giving a glimpse into the "double homicide" investigation involving the shooting deaths of a Saratoga Springs woman and her 8-year-old son.

1 dead in police shooting in Farmington
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted April 21 - 9:28 a.m. | Save Story
A man was shot and killed by police in Farmington early Monday after officers were called to a report of a man holding a gun to a woman's head.

UVU students providing free dental care to Orem elementary children
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted April 21 - 9:15 a.m. | Save Story
For the past three years, juniors and seniors in the UVU dental program have been conducting a mobile clinic for students at Westmore Elementary School.

Just how old is the average first-time US homebuyer?
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted April 21 - 8:43 a.m. | Save Story
First-time homebuyers in the United States are older than ever.

Utah's first Olympic gold medalist subject of new film
Carole Mikita, KSL-TV | Posted April 21 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
A prominent Utah director's new film is about a young man who became the first gold medalist from Utah.

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Thanks to TaylorMED MRI, with state-of-the-art imaging centers, everyone can have access to the same advanced diagnostic technology used by elite athletes — no insurance, no referral, no waiting weeks for approval.

Autism rate continues to rise, CDC says, pointing to greater awareness and better screening
Deidre McPhillips, CNN | Posted April 21 - 7:28 a.m. | Save Story
A new study from the CDC shows that the autism diagnosis rate has increased among U.S. children, which experts have largely attributed to better understanding of and screening for the condition.

Congress should spend more money on assistance to the poor and less on foreign aid, Utah voters say
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted April 21 - 6:51 a.m. | Save Story
Utah voters believe the federal government should spend more money in several different areas, with foreign aid as a strong exception, according to recent polling.

Find out why you need to protect your trash to keep your identity safe from criminals
Matt Gephardt, KSL-TV | Posted April 20 - 10:07 p.m. | Save Story
You may be savvy with sophisticated criminal techniques like smishing, phishing and fake websites. But you may not realize mailboxes and trash bins can contain everything an ID thief needs.

Florida State classes resume Monday after fatal shooting, but attendance isn't mandatory
The Associated Press | Updated April 20 - 9:34 p.m. | Save Story
Classes will resume at Florida State University on Monday, four days after a deadly shooting on campus left two people dead and six others injured, school officials said.

Unique southern Utah museum highlights conservation through thousands of taxidermy animals
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted April 20 - 9:08 p.m. | Save Story
The Bryce Canyon Wildlife Conservation Museum is something of a hidden gem in Garfield County that holds a large collection of taxidermy animals.

Pentagon chief Hegseth shared sensitive Yemen war plans in second Signal chat, source says
Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart, Reuters | Posted April 20 - 8:42 p.m. | Save Story
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared details of a March attack on Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis in a message group that included his wife, brother and personal lawyer, a source told Reuters Sunday.
El Salvador proposes sending US-deported Venezuelans to Venezuela
Nelson Renteria, Reuters | Updated April 20 - 8:17 p.m. | Save Story
El Salvador President Nayib Bukele on Sunday proposed a deal to send 252 Venezuelans deported from the U.S. and imprisoned in his country to Venezuela, in exchange for taking "political prisoners" held by Venezuela.

Reinvestment plan: Utah State University to consolidate several colleges
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted April 20 - 7:05 p.m. | Save Story
A pair of "global structural changes" are part of Utah State University's evolving strategic reinvestment plan mandated by the Legislature.
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