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Impact of Utah's 105 mph-plus reckless driving law nearly 4 years later

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted April 9 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

The number of citations for reckless driving since a state law was passed in 2022 has fallen noticeably each year, suggesting perhaps that some Utahns may be getting the message.

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.

Trump criticizes NATO over Iran in meeting with alliance's boss

Trevor Hunnicutt and Lili Bayer, Reuters  |  Updated April 8 - 10:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump vented his frustration with NATO during a private meeting with its secretary-general, Mark Rutte, on Wednesday as tensions simmer over the Iran war.

Tooele community rallies in support for 20-year-old in a coma after Easter Sunday accident

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted April 8 - 9:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Support is pouring in for a 20-year-old Tooele woman injured in a tragic accident on Sunday.

Vineyard motorcyclist killed in Provo Canyon crash

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted April 8 - 8:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

A crash in Provo Canyon claimed the life of a 20-year-old Vineyard man, police said Wednesday.

Increased demand for service due to medical calls, says West Jordan fire chief

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted April 8 - 8:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Firefighters said Wednesday that calls for service have been rising in the city for 15 years now. Why? West Jordan Fire Chief Derek Maxfield attributed the increase to medical calls.

Rex Heuermann pleads guilty to murder charges, admits he killed 8 women in Gilgo Beach case

Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press  |  Posted April 8 - 7:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Long Island architect has pleaded guilty to murdering seven women and admitted he killed an eighth in a string of long-unsolved crimes known as the Gilgo Beach killings.

BYU student's new role with conservative Republican group sparks controversy

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted April 8 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

The appointment of a BYU student to a role with College Republicans of America prompted backlash from some who say the commentator has a history of making antisemitic remarks.

Why some traffic lights work better than others

Brian Carlson, KSL  |  Posted April 8 - 6:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

For anyone who's ever been frustrated waiting at a red light when no other cars are coming — this article is for you.

50 guns seized from Emery County man not allowed to own weapons, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted April 8 - 6:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Emery County man not allowed to own guns was arrested after deputies reported finding 50 guns on his property.

UVU calls Sharon McMahon a force for good. Critics call the choice 'tone deaf'

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted April 8 - 5:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Mixed reactions followed Utah Valley University's announcement last month that "America's Government Teacher," Sharon McMahon, would be the 2026 commencement speaker.

South Ogden woman charged with murdering her boyfriend

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Updated April 8 - 5:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

A South Ogden woman has been charged with murder in the death of her boyfriend, who was found with a gash on his head.

Former NBA star John Stockton makes a last appeal to the Supreme Court

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted April 8 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The attorney for former Utah Jazz point guard John Stockton and his co-plaintiffs filed a letter to the Supreme Court on Monday as a last-ditch effort to address a COVID-related case.

Ceasefire threatened as Israel expands Lebanon strikes and Iran closes Strait of Hormuz — again

Bassem Mroue, Jon Gambrell, Samy Magdy and Sam Metz, Associated Press  |  Updated April 8 - 4:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

A ceasefire deal to pause the war in Iran appears to be hanging by a thread after the Islamic Republic closed the Strait of Hormuz again in response to Israeli attacks in Lebanon.

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.

Utah releases January employment data following government shutdown-caused delays

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted April 8 - 4:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

After a multiple-month delay caused by last year's federal government shutdown, the Utah Department of Workforce Services on Wednesday released January employment data for the Beehive State.

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.

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Women of Downtown Daybreak: Stories of success and leadership in the local business scene

Downtown Daybreak  |  Posted April 8 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A group of Downtown Daybreak businesses have something in common: They're led by women with some pretty incredible stories to tel

March smashes record as most abnormally hot month for continental US, federal meteorologists say

Seth Borenstein, Associated Press  |  Updated April 8 - 1:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

March has been the hottest month on record for the continental United States in 132 years, according to federal weather data.

After 11 years as gymnastics coach, Guard Young out at BYU

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted April 8 - 1:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Young, a former six-time All-American and two-time NCAA champion with the now-defunct BYU men's gymnastics team, had been in his current position since 2015.

'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.

Bondi will not appear for House interview on Epstein files, DOJ says

Nolan D. McCaskill and Andrew Goudsward, Reuters  |  Posted April 8 - 12:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi does not plan to appear for ​a planned interview with a House of Representatives committee on the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files following her firing.

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Innovator of science photography headlines NHMU's Lecture Series

Natural History Museum of Utah  |  Posted April 8 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

On April 21 in the Natural History Museum of Utah's lecture series, Anand Varma will bring visitors through the arc of his journey from scientist-in-training to award-winning photographer, highlighting the beauty hiding in the details of biology.