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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?

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.

Weber State launches effort at model home to promote use of energy-efficient technology

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted April 7 - 9:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Weber State officials launched a new initiative at the university's Sustainability Home to promote use among homeowners of energy-efficient technology.

Weber Basin Water Conservancy District responds to drought with 20% restriction

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted April 7 - 8:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Weber Basin Water Conservancy District is asking users to cut back on their watering this coming season by 20%, and shorten their season, running until Sept. 15.

From the ashes of Herculaneum to Utah: Ancient scrolls make rare US appearance at UVU

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted April 7 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Four original carbonized papyri buried after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius were on display at Utah Valley University for the Herculaneum Papyri and AI Conference.

Ogden man charged with luring girl from her home and raping her

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted April 7 - 6:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Ogden man faces nine felony counts, including rape, for allegedly luring a girl from her home on several occasions to sexually assault her.

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

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.

Leader of Utah Krishnas identified as man killed Springville 4-car collision

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated April 7 - 5:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

A crash in Springville on Monday left one dead and caused traffic delays.

Report: Odorless natural gas filled home days before fatal 2024 South Jordan home explosion

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted April 7 - 5:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Natural gas alarms could have identified an odorless gas leak prior to a fatal home explosion two years ago in South Jordan, according to a report released Tuesday.

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.

'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.

Springville couple arrested, accused of sexually abusing young girl

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted April 7 - 2:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Springville couple has been arrested and accused of sexually abusing a young girl multiple times.

Serial sexual predator at center of KSL Investigation facing new felony charges behind bars

Daniella Rivera, KSL  |  Posted April 7 - 1:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A serial sexual predator at the center of a KSL Investigation has been charged in three new felony cases while incarcerated.

Teen survives crash that killed two friends in Juab County, calls survival a miracle

Dan Rascon, KSL  |  Posted April 7 - 12:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah teen who survived a horrific crash that killed his two close friends is speaking publicly for the first time, surrounded by the families of the teens who lost their lives.

BYU police aren't laughing at April 1 bomb threat videos

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted April 7 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

A South Jordan man was arrested and accused of posting a video on April 1 claiming bombs had been placed in every BYU classroom.

Here's who will perform at Salt Lake City's 2026 Twilight Concert Series

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted April 7 - 10:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City is bringing in a "bold, genre-spanning" roster for its 2026 Twilight Concert Series lineup, including familiar indie artists and an acclaimed hip-hop artist.

Roy confrontation offers glimpse into immigration enforcement action unfolding around nation

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted April 7 - 8:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

A confrontation off I-15 in Roy last week, partially caught on video, offers a glimpse into the sort of immigration enforcement action unfolding around Utah and the country.

Economist predicts more pain at the gas pump as Iran military action continues

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted April 7 - 8:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

On Monday, AAA reported that the average price nationally for a gallon of unleaded regular gas was $4.11. In Utah it was $4.16.