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Springville man charged with killing his mother and a Salt Lake man
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted April 20 - 8:45 a.m. | Save Story
A Springville man was charged Sunday with shooting and killing his mother and a Salt Lake man. But the bodies of Sarah Johnson and John Waldron Handricks remain missing.
Utah Lake Authority campaign hopes to educate public about harmful algal blooms
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted April 20 - 8:16 a.m. | Save Story
A new Utah Lake campaign takes a know-before-you-go approach, targeting harmful algal bloom concerns.
Utah's 'tip of the spear' strategy: Inside the state's move to lead the nation in AI education
Brooke Nally for KSL | Posted April 20 - 6:24 a.m. | Save Story
While the national conversation around artificial intelligence often toggles between fear and fascination, Utah leaders are busy building what they call a "middle path."
Printing a leg: BYU students test 3D-printed prosthetics
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted April 19 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
Inside Brigham Young University's engineering building, months of designing, testing, and problem-solving all come down to one moment.
'Puzzling for awareness': Rubik's cube competition raises funds for Utah autism preschool
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted April 19 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah Valley University student hosts a Rubik's cube competition to raise money for a local preschool for autistic students each April.
'Music and the Spoken Word' reaching millions across Africa
Deanie Wimmer and Joe Wirthlin, KSL | Posted April 19 - 8:10 p.m. | Save Story
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced "Music and the Spoken Word" will now be broadcast to 17 countries in Africa on a weekly basis.
Utah Paralympic athlete presented with prestigious Distinguished Eagle Scout Award
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted April 19 - 7:10 p.m. | Save Story
Three-time Paralympian David Blair was awarded the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award, the most prestigious award in Scouting.
Why this Swede is bringing delicious Scandinavian pastries to Utah
Sarah Gambles, Deseret News | Posted April 19 - 6:00 p.m. | Save Story
Alfred Kilis is on a mission to bring the baked goods he loves from his home country of Sweden to the people of Utah.
'Music flows out of his soul': Utahn, 'America's Got Talent' winner Kodi Lee releases album
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted April 19 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
Kodi Lee, a Utah native who won "America's Got Talent" seven years ago, announced the release of his debut album "Exactly As I Am."
Have You Seen This? Latter-day Saints respond to 'Secret Lives' with everyday moments of faith
Margaret Darby, Deseret News | Posted April 19 - 3:30 p.m. | Save Story
The "Secret Life" of Latter-day Saint husbands? Early mornings and acts of service.
AI can open up possibilities for strained rural health care providers in Utah
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted April 19 - 3:10 p.m. | Save Story
A St. George conference about how technology can help rural health care providers allowed for connections that will help bring AI innovation to busy offices.
7-year-old Draper boy battling 2 rare cancers at the same time
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted April 19 - 11:31 a.m. | Save Story
Emily Taylor said her 7-year-old son Jerett, who goes by Rett, was first diagnosed with T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia right after his 5th birthday in 2024.
Wolf pup takes off with wildlife closure sign in Yellowstone
Kevin Lind, Deseret News | Posted April 19 - 10:32 a.m. | Save Story
The Enhancing Safety for Animals was put together by Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., would limit protections for the Mexican gray wolf. The bill advanced through the House Natural Resources Committee and awaits a vote in the full House.
Utah group eats a lot of fast food and breaks the world record
Meg Walter, Deseret News | Posted April 19 - 9:31 a.m. | Save Story
Springville native Jacob Sargent and seven of his friends from around Utah County set out to break the Guinness World Record for most fast-food restaurants visited in 24 hours.
From addiction to world-record lifting: A Cedar City woman's sobriety journey
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted April 19 - 8:28 a.m. | Save Story
Camille Palmer, of Cedar City, overcame addiction to become a world-record power lifter. She hopes her story will inspire others to overcome challenges.
New program designed to support dementia caregivers in Utah
Emma Neff, Deseret News | Posted April 19 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia requires immense time and effort, and the emotional toll can be high. Now, a new initiative is launching to help navigate these challenges.
Herriman woman killed in alleged murder-suicide filed for divorce 1 day before death
Sarah Martin, KSL | Posted April 18 - 11:05 p.m. | Save Story
The family of a Herriman woman have identified Lindha Paola Zerpa Lara, 43, as the victim of what police are calling a murder-suicide.
Utah family seeks for answers after ICE detains sister
Garna Mejia, KSL and Joe Wirthlin, KSL | Posted April 18 - 10:18 p.m. | Save Story
The Wihongi family's weeklong vacation in New Zealand ended with a family member in detention at an ICE facility in California, and they're still searching for answers.
Salt Lake City dings developer for 'unfortunate' mishap over historic building
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 18 - 9:01 p.m. | Save Story
City leaders reduced a developer's tax incentives by approximately $1 million after a miscommunication in the demolition of a now-nearly rebuilt historic building.
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