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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.

Carney's Liberals win tight Canada election, will form minority government, CTV says

David Ljunggren, Ismail Shakil and Rod Nickel, Reuters  |  Updated April 28 - 11:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberals retained power in the country's election on Monday, but CTV News predicted they would fall short of the majority government he had wanted.

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.

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.

Denver Broncos 'projecting' with Caleb Lohner's potential after unusual path to NFL

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.

Poll: Utah residents weigh in on fluoride ban

Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News  |  Posted April 28 - 7:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

Do Utahns want fluoride in their drinking water? A new poll underscores the contentious nature of what played out during this last legislative session amid intense hearings.

Major power outage reported in Spain and Portugal, including their capitals

Renata Brito and Barry Hatton, Associated Press  |  Posted April 28 - 7:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

A major power outage hit Spain and Portugal on Monday, including their capitals, knocking out subway networks, phone lines, traffic lights and ATMs.

How the U.'s Master of Business Creation is fostering scores of student-entrepreneurs

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted April 28 - 6:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

The University of Utah's Master of Business Creation program has become a launch pad for hundreds of local student-entrepreneurs who are committed to growing their startup company.

Swire Coca-Cola working to repair soda machines and coolers in sustainable way

Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 27 - 10:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Coca-Cola vending machines, soda fountains and coolers we all see at gas stations and restaurants are refurbished at the Swire Coca-Cola facility in Draper.

7-year-old takes car for 'joyride' with younger sister, Ogden police say

Matt Brooks, KSL.com  |  Updated April 27 - 9:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

A car not staying in one lane was later determined to be driven by a 7-year-old on a joyride with his younger sister, Ogden police said Sunday.

Suspect arrested in Homeland Security Secretary Noem's purse theft

Associated Press  |  Updated April 27 - 9:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Officials say a suspect has been arrested in connection with last week's theft of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's purse as she ate at a Washington, D.C., restaurant.

Murder charges filed against suspect in ramming attack on Vancouver street festival that killed 11

Jim Morris and Rob Gillies, Associated Press  |  Updated April 27 - 8:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

Murder charges were filed Sunday against a suspect in a car ramming attack that killed 11 people between the ages of 5 and 65 at a Filipino heritage festival in Vancouver.

FBI targets global sextortion rings amid teen suicide

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted April 27 - 8:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Federal Bureau of Investigation announced on Thursday a global operation to combat international sextortion schemes to address the rise in American suicides of those who have fallen victim to the crime.

Renting costs a lot less than buying a home, especially in the West

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted April 27 - 7:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Salt Lake metro area has the nation's fifth-highest gap between what it costs to rent versus buy a place to live, according to a new study released Wednesday.

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Carpenter denied benefits following a needle stick at work

Davis & Sanchez  |  Posted April 27 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A carpenter who was injured at work was denied help he felt he deserved. With the help of a local law firm, he was able to collect workers' compensation benefits.

Once a hip-hop king, Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces trial that could send him to prison for life

Lisa Richwine and Luc Cohen, Reuters  |  Updated April 27 - 6:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sean "Diddy" Combs, who elevated hip-hop in American culture while building a music and clothing empire that made him a billionaire, faces a sex trafficking trial next month that could cement the rapper's shattered reputation — or offer him a shot at redemption.

Catholic faithful pay respects to Pope Francis as his tomb opens to the public in Rome basilica

Vanessa Gera and Silvia Stellacci, Associated Press  |  Updated April 27 - 5:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

Roman Catholic faithful have begun visiting the tomb of Pope Francis. Starting early Sunday they began filing past the simple white tomb in St. Mary Major Basilica.

Sisters take extreme measure to avoid painful disease

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted April 27 - 5:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two Utah sisters have each had their entire stomach removed as a preventive measure to spare painful, cancer-filled future death.

Police say person of interest in homicide investigation has been arrested

Kennedy Camarena, KSL-TV   |  Posted April 27 - 4:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

South Salt Lake police have arrested a 21-year-old on as a person of interest in connection to a homicide that occurred late Saturday.

Have You Seen This? Make way for the seals

Grant Olsen for KSL.com  |  Posted April 27 - 3:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Even if you've accustomed to seeing wildlife in your town, it would probably be startling to see a trio of massive sea lions heading down the street straight toward you.

In a 'new era' of drug use, Utah is falling behind

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted April 27 - 3:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah is in the middle of overhauling its approach to drugs and homelessness.

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There's so much to do in Piute County

Piute County  |  Posted April 27 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Piute County is full of adventure and offers plenty to see and do. Its peaceful, uncrowded atmosphere is one of its biggest draws.

Salt Lake man arrested after he attempted to arrange killing, police say

Alex Tumalip, KSL.com  |  Posted April 27 - 1:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Salt Lake man was arrested Friday after police say he attempted to arrange the killing of his ex-wife and mother.

U. researcher uses vibrations to look into Yellowstone's magma chamber

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted April 27 - 12:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

Scientists have studied Yellowstone National Park's magmatic system for years, but a new view of the magma chamber shows the long-dormant supervolcano is not at immediate risk of eruption.

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Enjoy endless outdoor fun — and Flaming Gorge — in Daggett County

Daggett County  |  Posted April 27 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

For outdoor enthusiasts, nature lovers, thrill-seekers and anyone who feels at home in wide-open spaces, the Flaming Gorge area offers some of the most diverse recreation in the West.