Utah charter school director arrested in child sex abuse material case

What a baseball swing can teach first responders about mental health

Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 23 - 11:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

It's often said that hitting a baseball is the hardest thing to do in sports. But this wasn't about hitting home runs. It was about focus and learning how to manage the mental strain that comes with high-stress jobs such as firefighting and law enforcement.

Jury to hear opening statements in Harvey Weinstein sex crimes retrial

Jack Queen, Reuters  |  Updated April 23 - 10:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

Harvey Weinstein's retrial on rape and sexual assault charges is set to proceed on Wednesday, a year after New York's highest court overturned the disgraced movie mogul's conviction.

Amid Trump's immigration crackdown, a program geared to Salvadorans remains intact

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted April 23 - 10:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

While the Trump administration has taken aim at immigration programs geared to Venezuelans, Cubans and others, a program geared to Salvadorans remains intact.

Documented gang member, 2 others accused of obstructing police in weekend shooting

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted April 23 - 9:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

Police say an 18-year-old documented gang member, his mother and another woman have been arrested for allegedly obstructing the investigation into a weekend shooting in South Salt Lake.

Chance discovery turns into treasured friendship for 2 Utah Honor Flight vets

Mike Anderson, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 23 - 8:57 a.m.  |  Save Story

About 70 Utah veterans were flown to Washington, D.C., thanks to the Utah Honor Flight, where two Vietnam War veterans learned they served in the same company.

Evacuation orders lifted as fast-moving New Jersey wildfire burns

Bruce Shipkowski, Associated Press  |  Updated April 23 - 8:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

A fast-moving wildfire was burning in New Jersey's Pine Barrens, but officials on Wednesday lifted earlier evacuation orders and a stretch of a major highway that was closed due to the blaze has reopened.

Ogden police conduct crosswalk ops as they try to get drivers to do better

Andrew Adams, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 23 - 8:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

Police conducted crosswalk enforcement operations at two locations in Ogden Tuesday hoping to raise awareness amid an increase in auto-pedestrian crashes in the city.

New poll: What do Utahns think of Trump's plans on Greenland and Canada?

Gitanjali Poonia, Deseret News  |  Posted April 23 - 8:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new poll finds most Utahns don't share President Donald Trump's vision of making Canada and Greenland part of the U.S.

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University of Utah Health opens first-of-its-kind comprehensive crisis care center

University of Utah Health  |  Posted April 23 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new University of Utah Health facility aims to provide a lifeline offering urgent help for adults experiencing a mental health crisis.

State of Utah unveils new tool to try to prevent food stamp theft

Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 23 - 7:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah has unveiled a new tool to try to prevent food stamp benefits from being stolen.

Fatal crash reported in Garfield County

Alex Tumalip, KSL.com  |  Updated April 23 - 7:08 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 46-year-old man died after his vehicle rolled on state Route 12 in Garfield County Tuesday night, Utah Highway Patrol Lt. Cam Roden said.

India pledges strong response after militant attack on Kashmir tourists kills 26

Fayaz Bukhari, Reuters  |  Updated April 23 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

Indian security forces launched a massive hunt on Wednesday for militants suspected of killing 26 men at a tourist destination in Kashmir in the worst attack on civilians in the country in nearly two decades, with New Delhi pledging a strong response.

'We need these units desperately': Low-income Salt Lake senior housing reopens after renovation

Gabriela Fletcher, KSL.com  |  Posted April 23 - 6:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

The state housing authority recently opened New City Plaza, a deeply affordable housing facility for senior citizens, after a three-year renovation to the property.

'You are the bad apple': Former police officer rebuked during sentencing for domestic violence

Daniella Rivera, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 22 - 10:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A district judge had harsh words for a former police officer during his sentencing hearing in a domestic violence case Monday.

Deadline approaching requiring air passengers carry a REAL ID certified identification

Brian Carlson, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 22 - 10:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A big deadline is coming up that could prevent some travelers from flying. If you don't have an identification compliant with REAL ID, it may stop you from boarding a domestic flight.

Texas man sentenced 11 years after taking minor to Utah for sexual activity

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted April 22 - 9:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Texas man was sentenced to more than 11 years in prison for traveling to Utah to sexually abuse a 12-year-old.

Kaden Carpenter paces first start in Utah baseball's 13-5 win over Utah Valley

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted April 22 - 9:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Carpenter went 2-for-5 with a double, a home run and two RBI as the Utes jumped out to a 9-0 lead early and cruised to a 13-5 win over in-state rival Utah Valley in front of 1,220 fans at UCCU Ballpark.

Musk to cut back DOGE work after Tesla sales skid

Akash Sriram and Abhirup Roy, Reuters  |  Posted April 22 - 9:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Tuesday he would cut back "significantly" the time he devotes to the Trump administration from next month and spend more time running the electric-vehicle maker.

Arizona jury finds Lori Vallow Daybell guilty of conspiring to murder husband

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Updated April 22 - 9:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Arizona jury has found that Lori Daybell conspired to murder her husband, Charles Vallow, returning a guilty verdict after about three hours of deliberation Tuesday.

Utah City development to celebrate Arbor Day by planting 1,000 trees to emphasize sustainability

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted April 22 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Vineyard development is planting 1,000 trees in an effort to celebrate Arbor Day and kick off the development of a sustainable, walking community.

US judge blocks Trump's shutdown of government-funded news broadcasts

Dietrich Knauth, Reuters  |  Posted April 22 - 8:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration on Tuesday to halt efforts to shut down news broadcasts funded by the government to export U.S. values to the world.

Drunken driver who killed 3 seeks parole; victim's family wants more time

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted April 22 - 7:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Bluffdale man who killed three people while driving impaired on I-15 in 2021 had his first parole hearing Tuesday. But the family of one of the victims wants him to serve more time.

Why should you wait to water your lawn, according to these Utah experts

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted April 22 - 7:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah water managers and other experts say most Utahns shouldn't need to water lawns until mid-May.

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What all Utahns should know during Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month

Utahradon.org  |  Posted April 22 - 7:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

Because radon gas cannot be seen or smelled, many Utahns don't realize they're being exposed until a family member is diagnosed with cancer or other lung diseases.

FDA suspends milk quality tests amid workforce cuts

Leah Douglas, Reuters  |  Posted April 22 - 6:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Food and Drug Administration is suspending a quality control program for testing of fluid milk and other dairy products due to reduced capacity in its food safety and nutrition division, according to an internal email seen by Reuters.

Ogden to host job event for federal workers amid talk of IRS cuts

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted April 22 - 6:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ogden is hosting a job event for federal workers amid talk of trimming the IRS workforce, though a labor leader is hearing rumors plans may be paused.

Trump envoy heads to Moscow for more Ukraine peace talks with Putin

Reuters  |  Posted April 22 - 5:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, will visit Moscow this week for a new round of talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the war in Ukraine, the White House said on Tuesday.

Jordan River trail now connects to a new city. Will addition help it reach its full potential?

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted April 22 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new Jordan River trailhead offers new recreation opportunities while linking a new city previously cut off from the river trail.

Utah fire community mourns South Jordan firefighter who unexpectedly died while on duty

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted April 22 - 4:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A South Jordan firefighter may have suffered a medical event and unexpectedly died while on duty Monday.

Sen. Mike Lee is 'leery of trade wars'

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted April 22 - 3:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Sen. Mike Lee said he is hopeful the White House's big gamble will pay off.

MLS rescinds Diego Luna red card after successful RSL appeal

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted April 22 - 2:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

Major League Soccer announced Tuesday it rescinded a red card given to Real Salt Lake star Diego Luna against Toronto FC last week.

Have You Seen This? Reverse commentator curse helps Ovechkin get overtime game-winner over Montreal

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted April 22 - 2:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sports fans often bemoan commentators spoiling moments when talking about free-throw streaks or no-hitters, but Monday's premonition from Sean McDonough was an example of the rare "reverse commentator's curse."

Trump must give some Venezuelan migrants 21 days' notice before deportations, judge rules

Luc Cohen, Reuters  |  Updated April 22 - 2:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge in Colorado directed President Donald Trump's administration on Tuesday to give Venezuelan migrants detained in that state notice 21 days in advance before deportations.

What's going on with the Utah Hockey Club team name and the Delta Center renovations?

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted April 22 - 2:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Hockey Club president Chris Armstrong knew the news wouldn't be welcomed.

Homeowner, park rangers say Jordan River Trail project is working

Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 22 - 1:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Those living and working along the Jordan River Trail said the city's safety improvement project is showing signs of success.

'Now is the time to define our town on our own terms': Springdale grapples with its identity

Stephanie DeGraw, St. George News  |  Posted April 22 - 1:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

A recent survey of Springdale residents found they want the town to be known for its character and history, not as the parking lot for Zion National Park.

Trump looking at cutting US drug prices to international levels, sources say

Patrick Wingrove, Reuters  |  Updated April 22 - 12:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Drugmakers have been warned that the Trump Administration is considering linking U.S. medicine prices to lower amounts paid by other developed countries, according to two company sources who called the option the pharmaceutical industry's top concern.

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It's been a good month for faith-based entertainment

Margaret Darby, Deseret News  |  Posted April 22 - 12:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

"The King of Kings," "The Chosen" and "House of David" are reaching massive audiences. They're just the latest examples in an expanding trend favoring religious media.

Man convicted in Liberty Park murder 20 years ago seeks parole

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted April 22 - 12:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man convicted of killing another man at the Liberty Park drum circle in 2005 went before the Utah Board of Pardons and Parole for the first time on Tuesday.

Nearly half of teens say social media is bad for youth mental health, report finds

Clare Duffy, CNN  |  Updated April 22 - 11:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

Nearly half of U.S. teens say social media has a mostly negative effect on people their age — and almost the same proportion say they're cutting back on social media use.

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.

Utah lawyers: Immigrants here lawfully are getting caught up in Trump's immigration crackdown

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted April 22 - 10:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah attorneys say some immigrants here lawfully are getting caught up in President Donald Trump's aggressive crackdown on illegal immigration.

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.

How an equine therapy program has become a 'place of healing' for women and girls in need of help

Kathy Aiken for KSL.com  |  Posted April 22 - 9:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Following a tragic event that rocked the Covey family — the loss of their oldest daughter to the effects of depression — an equine therapy program was born.

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 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.

How Lisa Eccles turned a part-time job into her life's work

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.