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World's largest steam engine rolls through Utah
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted April 13 - 5:30 p.m. | Save Story
Union Pacific announced several new stops for Big Boy engine #4014, the world's largest operating steam locomotive, as part of a transcontinental tour celebrating the nation's 250th anniversary.
Have You Seen This? Tiny deer fearlessly faces a rhino
Grant Olsen for KSL | Posted April 13 - 3:29 p.m. | Save Story
If you're feeling overwhelmed today, please stop what you're doing and watch this quick video.
'We knew we had to act': Great Salt Lake gets $30M boost from business community
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 13 - 12:40 p.m. | Save Story
Three prominent families with Utah ties pledged a combined $30 million toward efforts to boost Great Salt Lake levels, as the lake faces impacts from a record-low snowpack.
Why is Gov. Spencer Cox asking Utahns to 'Purple Up' on April 15?
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Updated April 13 - 11:15 a.m. | Save Story
To honor "the sacrifices and contributions" of military children, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox is designating April as "Month of the Military Child."
What Trump's proposed budget would mean for public lands in Utah and beyond
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Updated April 13 - 6:13 a.m. | Save Story
The Trump administration has plans to allocate billions to environmental agencies — as well as cuts to other programs that have raised concerns among conservation groups.
Forest Service chief explains new approach to land management, headquarters move to Utah
Kevin Lind, Deseret News | Posted April 12 - 4:55 p.m. | Save Story
The U.S. Forest Service plans to relocate its headquarters to Utah as part of a broader reorganization. Its chief explains why.
South Salt Lake's Mural Fest aims to blend community, culture through art
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted April 12 - 2:00 p.m. | Save Story
South Salt Lake's upcoming Mural Fest looks to celebrate community and culture though vibrant art pieces.
Cedar City recognized globally for mountain bike trail excellence
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted April 12 - 12:03 p.m. | Save Story
Cedar City was recognized as a 2026 IMBA Trail Town, which is a new national designation from the International Mountain Bicycling Association given to towns that exhibit excellence in creating quality accessible trails in communities.
A taste of small town America, right next to the freeway
Lee Benson, Deseret News | Posted April 12 - 9:45 a.m. | Save Story
In the age of cookie-cutter, one-size-fits-all, same gas station and burger place on every corner uniformity, The Creamery is the exception — a business set apart by its uniqueness.
Bird brain: New study finds birdwatching may boost brain health, slow cognitive aging
Michael Paluska, WFTS via CNN | Posted April 12 - 8:32 a.m. | Save Story
A simple look out the window at your favorite bird could do more than brighten the day. In fact, according to a recent study, it may help keep the brain sharp.
Lindon florist selected to help at national first lady luncheon
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted April 12 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
A Utah florist will be on the national stage as she gets to decorate for the 113th Annual First Lady's Luncheon in Washington.
Utah man with Parkinson's to run Boston Marathon
Garna Mejia, KSL | Posted April 11 - 10:32 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah man is preparing to take on one of the most prestigious races in the world, the Boston Marathon, but he said the most important race he's running is against a debilitating disease.
'Animal Farm' got a controversial makeover. Why Utah's Angel Studios is involved
Margaret Darby, Deseret News | Posted April 11 - 9:46 p.m. | Save Story
"Animal Farm" is getting a happy ending — and not everyone is happy about it.
Do mega passes leave skiers and snowboarders better or worse off?
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted April 11 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
A recent lawsuit filed against the two largest ski resort companies in North America raised questions about the cost of season passes and daily lift tickets amid an awful snow season.
Utah Tech celebrates 111 years of whitewashing the D
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted April 11 - 8:31 p.m. | Save Story
Members of the St. George community gathered Saturday to whitewash the iconic D. It is the university's longest standing tradition, having been held for 111 years.
The Forest Service heads west as the West starts to burn
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted April 11 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
While fires are a natural part of most ecosystems across the West, the National Interagency Fire Center expects an active season this summer due to below-average precipitation.
Pedestrian detour in place on Lehi's Jordan River Trail as new freeway construction begins
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted April 11 - 4:18 p.m. | Save Story
Construction on 2100 North in Lehi causing a detour along the Jordan River Parkway Trail.
All eyes are going to be on Justin Bieber at Coachella
Alli Rosenbloom, CNN | Posted April 11 - 1:02 p.m. | Save Story
For the first time in several years, festival season will welcome back shirt-optional crowd-pleaser Justin Bieber.
A $1 million Picasso is due to be sold for just $116
Jake McGowan, CNN | Posted April 11 - 10:32 a.m. | Save Story
For the price of a dinner in Paris, somebody will soon walk away with a Picasso valued at more than $1 million.
Arts & Entertainment »
Phil Collins, Iron Maiden, Sade, Oasis, Wu-Tang Clan and Luther Vandross get into Rock Hall
Historic »
8 states, 3 time zones and a ton of history: Take a trip down Route 66 as it turns 100
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- Cedar City's historic iron marker to be restored following yearslong hunt for missing pieces
- 'The whole moon all at once': Artemis II astronauts set to make historic lunar flyby
- Bracket challenge: What's your favorite restaurant that's no longer around? Final
Outdoors & Rec »
'We knew we had to act': Great Salt Lake gets $30M boost from business community
- What Trump's proposed budget would mean for public lands in Utah and beyond
- Forest Service chief explains new approach to land management, headquarters move to Utah
- Cedar City recognized globally for mountain bike trail excellence
- Bird brain: New study finds birdwatching may boost brain health, slow cognitive aging
