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'She's my little hero': Utah mom reflects on daughter's organ donation legacy

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted April 17 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

When it became clear there were no more medical options, a family was faced with an unimaginable decision — whether to donate their daughter's organs.

After a paralyzing stroke, a South Korean pianist recreates himself as a one-handed performer

Hyung-jin Kim, Associated Press  |  Updated April 17 - 6:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

When a major stroke paralyzed South Korean pianist Lee Hun's right side in 2012, he first worried about whether he would ever walk again. Playing the piano wasn't even a consideration.

Salt Lake City releases camera footage of police shooting that injured man

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted April 17 - 5:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Newly-released body camera footage shows the moment a man was shot as police said he attempted to jump from a third-story window of a Salt Lake apartment during a "high-risk" search warrant raid.

Iran says Strait of Hormuz open as Trump sees deal 'soon' to end war

Parisa Hafezi, Steve Holland and Nayera Abdallah, Reuters  |  Updated April 17 - 5:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Friday the Strait of Hormuz was open, while President Donald Trump said ​a deal to end the Iran war would come "soon."

Supreme Court, Justice Hagen respond to state investigation into misconduct allegations

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted April 17 - 4:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Both the Utah Supreme Court and Justice Diana Hagen are responding to news that a state investigation is being launched to look into allegations that Hagen had a relationship with an attorney arguing cases before the high court.

Actor Natalie Portman is pregnant with her third child 

Danielle Broadway and Matt Silverstein, Reuters  |  Updated April 17 - 4:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Actor Natalie Portman is expecting her ​third child with her partner, French music producer Tanguy Destable, her representative confirmed to Reuters on ‌Friday.

Have You Seen This? Boulders crossing

Alex Tumalip, KSL  |  Posted April 17 - 3:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

As if being pounded by flooding rains wasn't bad enough, residents on Oahu were caught off guard when a massive rockfall involving several large boulders occurred on April 10.

2026 Sterling Scholar Awards: Why a gardening job on Mars may be in a young Utahn's future

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted April 17 - 3:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

When the day comes that plants are growing on Mars, Bear River High School's Sarah Pace may well be their "gardener."

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From bump to birth plan: Creating a roadmap for your pregnancy and delivery

CommonSpirit Health  |  Posted April 17 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Growing a human is hard work. Making your plan shouldn't be. Here's how to create a thoughtful, flexible roadmap for your pregnancy and delivery.

Ex-NBA player Damon Jones is expected to be first to plead guilty in gambling sweep

Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press  |  Posted April 17 - 2:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones is expected to become the first person to plead guilty in a gambling sweep that led to the arrests of more than 30 people.

Rare tornado snapped trees after touching down in northern Utah, report finds

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted April 17 - 1:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A series of severe thunderstorms that passed through northern Utah last weekend produced a rare tornado that snapped trees within its short path.

Empanada Fest SLC returns, featuring empanadas from around the world

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted April 17 - 1:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Empanada Fest SLC, now in its sixth year, returns on Saturday in Salt Lake City, featuring empanadas from around Latin America and beyond.

Airline adding bunk beds for economy travelers but bans snacks, smells and cuddling

Charlotte Graham-mclay, Associated Press  |  Posted April 17 - 12:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sleep on a long-haul flight in economy class has always been a fantasy for many travelers. Air New Zealand will soon offer a solution that involves climbing into a triple-tier bunk bed wearing special socks.

Utah farmers worry how weather whiplash will affect crops

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted April 17 - 11:58 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah farmers try to be ready for the state's different kinds of weather, but many say this year has been more challenging than ever.

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The heart of dairy: How farmers care for animals, land and future generations

Dairy West  |  Posted April 17 - 11:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

More than 95% of U.S. farms are family-owned, a statistic that underscores the deeply personal nature of agriculture.

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The unsettling issue the young left and right agree on

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News   |  Posted April 17 - 11:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Polling shows Gen Z, led by the extreme left and extreme right, holds more distrust for government and disdain toward Israel.

Nate Schmidt brings experience to Mammoth's first playoff run

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted April 17 - 11:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

Mammoth defenseman Nate Schmidt brings plenty of playoff experience in his first season in Utah, with his time in Vegas and Florida preparing him for deep playoff runs.

West Valley man arrested in Sandy road rage shooting

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated April 17 - 11:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

Sandy police have arrested a West Valley man who they believe fired two shots at another vehicle during a road rage incident on Thursday.

Utah woman fights for retail credit after her traded-in devices get lost in shipping

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted April 17 - 11:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

Who is responsible when your return or trade-in gets lost in shipping when the retailer supplied the label?

Oil prices drop 13% and the Dow soars over 1,000 points after Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz

Stan Choe, Associated Press  |  Posted April 17 - 10:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Oil prices fell by 13%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average soared more than 1,000 points after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz is fully open.

Grantsville moves forward with plans to bring back its city rodeo

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted April 17 - 10:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

Grantsville welcomes back its city-organized rodeo with a two night event just in time for Memorial Day.

QVC's parent company files for bankruptcy

Jordan Valinsky, CNN  |  Posted April 17 - 9:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

QVC, the home shopping TV network that has been a staple for almost four decades, has filed for bankruptcy.

Utah leaders to probe relationship between Supreme Court justice, redistricting lawyer

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated April 17 - 9:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's governor and legislative leaders are launching an investigation into a Utah Supreme Court justice and allegations of a relationship with an attorney in the redistricting case.