'We're so proud of them': The deep meaning behind this Utah highway's new name

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.

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 I-84 interchange project in Morgan County amid continued growth

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.

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.

WATCH: Prosecutor, Lori Vallow Daybell give closing arguments in Arizona conspiracy trial

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted April 21 - 1:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jurors will begin considering whether Lori Vallow Daybell conspired to murder her husband, Charles Vallow, following closing arguments on Monday.

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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You can get the same fast injury diagnosis as professional athletes with a low cost MRI

Taylormed MRI  |  Posted April 21 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

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.

Here's what Utah voters say about Trump's job performance

Gitanjali Poonia, Deseret News  |  Posted April 20 - 6:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

Despite being a red state, Utah is divided on President Donald Trump's job performance, according to a new poll.

An astronaut's awe-inspiring views from life in space

Ashley Strickland, CNN  |  Updated April 20 - 5:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Longtime NASA astronaut Don Pettit, who has ventured to space four times, returned to Earth Saturday from the International Space Station. He captured memorable views during his seven-month stay aboard the station.

Poll: Utahns back Cox and Legislature, but support is waning among these voters

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted April 20 - 5:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox and the Utah Legislature have seen a decrease in voter approval driven by Democratic dissatisfaction, a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll says.

Pope Francis, a Trump critic, meets VP Vance on Easter morning

Joshua McElwee, Reuters  |  Updated April 20 - 4:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

Pope Francis held a private meeting at the Vatican on Sunday morning with Vice President JD Vance, the Vatican said in a statement.

Pocatello residents express grief to City Council over Victor Perez shooting

Logan Ramsey, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted April 20 - 3:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Pocatello City Council got an earful from residents expressing sorrow and anger over the death of 17-year-old Victor Perez.

Do Utahns support the flag ban? A new poll shows what they think

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted April 20 - 2:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A majority of Utahns support a new state law banning the display of most flags by public schools and government entities, a Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll says.

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Ground control to 'Racer Tom': Utah skier pushes the limits of endurance

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted April 20 - 12:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

North Ogden man looking to break his own world record for vertical feet skied in a year.

Pollen counter at Riverton Hospital can help guide treatment, actions for allergy patients

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted April 20 - 12:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Burkard Pollen and Spore collector was installed on the roof at Riverton Hospital, allowing Dr. Scott Taylor to know which pollens are in the air multiple times a week.

Family loses 'acquired daughter' to Columbine shooting, 26 years later

Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN  |  Posted April 20 - 11:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

Anne Marie Hochhalter, who was paralyzed in the Columbine school shooting in 1999, died of sepsis caused by complications from her paralysis.

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3 surprising ways to reverse insulin resistance and obesity — 3 is the craziest!

Health Utah  |  Posted April 20 - 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.

The race is on in Utah to capture the 'heat beneath your feet'

Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News  |  Posted April 20 - 11:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Geothermal development, which seeks to tap the heat deep below the Earth's surface, is hot right now.

Utah's higher education reinvestment could help address mental health shortage, Schultz says

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted April 20 - 10:14 a.m.  |  Save Story

The reinvestment of higher education funds in Utah could help the state address its pressing need for more mental health professionals, according to Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz.

Nonprofit reminds parents, caregivers to stay calm — don't shake babies

Mike Anderson, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 20 - 9:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

A symbolic ribbon cutting marked the celebration of the National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome's, or NCSBS's, 25th anniversary as an organization, based here in Utah.

Ousted Pentagon officials question leak investigation claims

Phil Stewart, Reuters  |  Updated April 20 - 8:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

Dan Caldwell, once one of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's most senior advisers, is casting doubt on an internal leak investigation that led to his and others' ouster this week.

'Hospitality mindset': University of Utah launches hospitality institute through $25M gift

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted April 20 - 8:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

The University of Utah on Friday received $25 million from the J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation to establish a hospitality institute.

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8 reasons Utah ATV fans should plan their next adventure to the Arapeen Trail

Sanpete County Travel Office  |  Posted April 20 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

With hundreds of miles of trails to explore, abundant wildlife and nearby local dining, the Arapeen Trail is a destination that checks all the boxes for an unforgettable adventure.

Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of breaking one-day Easter ceasefire

Guy Faulconbridge and Pavel Polityuk, Reuters  |  Posted April 20 - 7:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

Russia and Ukraine blamed each other on Sunday for breaking a one-day Easter ceasefire announced by President Vladimir Putin, with both sides accusing the other of carrying out hundreds of attacks.

A new poll shows how Utahns celebrate Easter

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted April 20 - 7:13 a.m.  |  Save Story

A recent poll asked Utah adults about their planned Easter celebrations, with a renewed focus on Jesus Christ and Holy Week this year dominating the responses.

Utah Warriors add another road win over San Diego to keep pace atop West

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted April 19 - 11:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Joe Mano was one of four try scorers, and D'Angelo Leuila had three conversions for 6 points as the Utah Warriors never trailed in a 31-18 win over the San Diego Legion.

Diego Luna shown controversial red card, RSL falls 1-0 to Toronto at home

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted April 19 - 11:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Diego Luna red card was a pivotal moment in handing RSL its sixth loss in nine games to start the season, falling 1-0 to Toronto FC at America First Field.

'I can't be silent': 2,000 rally at state Capitol for another 'Hands Off' protest against Trump

Emma Benson, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 19 - 11:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A crowd of more than2,000 people rallied outside the state Capitol in Salt Lake City Saturday for another "Hands Off" protest.

Photo gallery: Interfaith Easter celebration

Kristin Murphy, Deseret News  |  Posted April 19 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A large crowd attended an interfaith Easter celebration on Monday evening, featuring live music by Christian artists, faith speakers including Pastor Jeff McCullough and David Butler, interpretive signs for Stations of the Cross and other events.

Sen. Mike Lee meets with US allies in Finland and Denmark

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted April 19 - 9:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sen. Mike Lee traveled with a congressional delegation this week to visit top government officials in Denmark, Estonia and Finland to discuss military priorities with European allies.

University of Utah biochemist named one of Time's most influential people of 2025

Gabriela Fletcher, KSL.com  |  Posted April 19 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A University of Utah professor is being recognized as one of Time's most influential people for his work in creating lenacapavir, a long-lasting HIV prevention and treatment drug.