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How these Utah women are redefining the world of fly-fishing

How these Utah women are redefining the world of fly-fishing

Emma Neff, Deseret News  |  Posted April 10 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Fly fishing has shifted in its demographics, thanks to the efforts of these passionate anglers.
Utah community steps in to help golden retriever get his smile back

Utah community steps in to help golden retriever get his smile back

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted April 10 - 6:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

Benjamin Jones and Shaina Buccicardi, of St. George, said they will do all they can to help their dog, which has Horner's syndrome, smile again.
Salt Lake City is ready to add more foothill trails nearly 5 years after pause

Salt Lake City is ready to add more foothill trails nearly 5 years after pause

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted April 9 - 9:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's capital city is finally ready to move forward with an expansion of its popular foothills trails following a nearly five-year snag in the program.
Have You Seen This? Canadians reminded that poor goaltending is not a reason to call 911

Have You Seen This? Canadians reminded that poor goaltending is not a reason to call 911

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted April 9 - 3:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Mammoth defeated the Edmonton Oilers 6-5 in a thrilling overtime game on Tuesday, prompting at least one Canadian fan to call 911 to help the team.
Utah collected a record-low snowpack this year. Here's how every basin fared

Utah collected a record-low snowpack this year. Here's how every basin fared

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted April 9 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Snowpack across nearly a dozen Utah basins peaked at levels below what was previously the region's record low, showcasing how every part of the state struggled to collect snow.
Bear River girls lacrosse continues winning streak, achieves 101st program win

Bear River girls lacrosse continues winning streak, achieves 101st program win

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted April 8 - 10:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Bear River High School girls' lacrosse team achieved their 101st program win on Wednesday over Green Canyon, but players said their coaches helped them get here.
Thousands mourn Krishna leader Charu Das after fatal car crash in Utah

Thousands mourn Krishna leader Charu Das after fatal car crash in Utah

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted April 8 - 9:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Charu Das, who owned the Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork and started the world-renowned Festival of Colors, was killed in a four-car collision in Springville.
8 states, 3 time zones and a ton of history: Take a trip down Route 66 as it turns 100

8 states, 3 time zones and a ton of history: Take a trip down Route 66 as it turns 100

Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press  |  Posted April 8 - 4:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

If you've ever planned to motor west and take the highway that's the best, this might be the time: Route 66 turns 100 this year.
Have You Seen This? Baseball game erupts into bench-clearing brawl

Have You Seen This? Baseball game erupts into bench-clearing brawl

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted April 8 - 3:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A brawl broke out in the fifth inning of a game between the Los Angeles Angels and Atlanta Braves Tuesday evening.
'Ketamine Queen' sentenced to 15 years in death of 'Friends' star Matthew Perry

'Ketamine Queen' sentenced to 15 years in death of 'Friends' star Matthew Perry

Lisa Richwine and Steve Gorman, Reuters  |  Updated April 8 - 1:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

A drug dealer dubbed the "Ketamine Queen" was sentenced on Wednesday to 15 years in prison in connection with the ​fatal overdose of "Friends" star Matthew Perry.
How Utah plans to spend $1B to save the Great Salt Lake

How Utah plans to spend $1B to save the Great Salt Lake

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted April 7 - 10:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump included Utah's request for $1 billion for lake restoration projects in his proposed federal budget, which would be used in a variety of ways.
Salt Lake City rejects rezone for controversial 7-story hotel next to Sugar House Park

Salt Lake City rejects rezone for controversial 7-story hotel next to Sugar House Park

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated April 7 - 10:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

The future of a parcel of land next to Sugar House Park is no closer to being any clearer since a Sizzler restaurant closed there six years ago.
What will be found in BYU's new time capsule?

What will be found in BYU's new time capsule?

Hayden Madson, Deseret News  |  Posted April 7 - 10:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

BYU President Shane Reese and Vice President Keith Vorkink packed a time capsule on Tuesday that will remain unopened for 50 years, until the university's bicentennial year in 2075.
Artemis II astronauts make long-distance call to space station as they head home from the moon

Artemis II astronauts make long-distance call to space station as they head home from the moon

Marcia Dunn, Associated Press  |  Posted April 7 - 7:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Still aglow from their triumphant lunar flyby, the Artemis II astronauts put in a historic call to their colleagues at the International Space Station on Tuesday while heading home.
This Hill Air Force Base squadron was named top in the Air Force

This Hill Air Force Base squadron was named top in the Air Force

Emma Neff, Deseret News  |  Posted April 7 - 6:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The 388th Fighter Wing's 34th Fighter Squadron at Hill Air Force Base, known as the "Rude Rams," took home the Raytheon Trophy after a historic year of combat deployments and milestones.
Blue pinwheels highlight child abuse prevention in West Jordan

Blue pinwheels highlight child abuse prevention in West Jordan

Tyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted April 7 - 5:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Thousands of blue pinwheels spinning outside the West Jordan Justice Court are serving as a powerful reminder for Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Red Butte announces 30 new concerts for 2026 — and 1 rescheduled show

Red Butte announces 30 new concerts for 2026 — and 1 rescheduled show

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted April 7 - 4:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Red Butte Garden's popular Outdoor Concert Series is back this year with 30 new performances and one rescheduled show, including a blast of nostalgia.
Have You Seen This? Reverse ice fishing in action

Have You Seen This? Reverse ice fishing in action

Grant Olsen for KSL  |  Posted April 7 - 3:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Here's a prime example of "catch and unintentionally release" fishing.
'We're in a really tough shape': Lake Powell's grim outlook only getting worse

'We're in a really tough shape': Lake Powell's grim outlook only getting worse

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted April 7 - 3:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lake Powell's projected snowmelt inflows dropped by nearly 1 million acre-feet of water from last month, according to a new National Weather Service outlook report.