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Judge orders former BYU football player Parker Kingston to stand trial for rape
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted April 23 - 4:46 p.m. | Save Story
A judge on Thursday ordered Parker Kingston, a 22-year-old former BYU wide receiver, to stand trial for rape following a preliminary hearing.
Utah man accused of torturing, abusing 2 young kids
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted April 23 - 4:33 p.m. | Save Story
A Blanding man is accused of making two young children practice kicking and punching each other and putting them in cold showers when they cried.
Lionel Messi's Utah stop spurs proliferation of AI-generated photos
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted April 23 - 3:17 p.m. | Save Story
Lionel Messi's stop in Utah to play against Real Salt Lake spurred a proliferation of fake photos of the soccer superstar on social media, along with amusement and annoyance.
2 brothers charged in connection with Salt Lake phone store robbery
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted April 23 - 2:15 p.m. | Save Story
Two brothers are facing felony charges in connection with the armed robbery of an AT&T store in February.
Another Western city has entered the MLB expansion chat
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 23 - 1:11 p.m. | Save Story
Another Western city is joining a crowded field of cities vying for an MLB expansion team, although it's unclear if that affects Utah's chances.
Utah man charged with illegally hunting bobcats
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 23 - 1:01 p.m. | Save Story
A central Utah man with a history of poaching-related convictions has been charged with illegally hunting bobcats.
Several women accuse Utah congressional candidate Eva Lopez Chavez of misconduct
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 23 - 12:12 p.m. | Save Story
Some who have worked alongside Utah congressional candidate Eva Lopez Chavez say they have been harassed or assaulted by her. Lopez denies any wrongdoing.
BYU professor charged with sending sexually explicit material to 'teen girl'
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted April 23 - 11:30 a.m. | Save Story
A BYU professor has been placed on leave after being charged with enticing a minor and accused of sending sexually explicit messages and pictures to a purported 17-year-old girl.
Annual Draper showcase empowers Salt Lake Valley student artists
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted April 23 - 10:30 a.m. | Save Story
The Draper Visual Arts Foundation's annual art scholar competition showcases the talents of high school seniors in a weeklong exhibit.
What Utah put in 'America's Time Capsule' for country's 250th birthday
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 23 - 9:47 a.m. | Save Story
Utah is planning to send a slice of its history to be included in a U.S. time capsule that won't be opened until 250 years from now.
Draper family honors daughter's memory by helping young performers follow their dreams
Dan Rascon, KSL | Posted April 23 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
The Mallard family is turning heartbreak into hope after the loss of their daughter, Bailey, finding comfort in helping other children pursue the same passion she loved — performing.
Suazo Business Center, traditionally focused on Latinos, gets $600K grant to expand services
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted April 23 - 6:26 a.m. | Save Story
The Suazo Business Center, traditionally focused on aiding the Latino community, received a $600,000 grant from KeyBank to help it expand its offerings.
Utah public lands issues take center stage during Democratic District 1 congressional debate
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated April 23 - 12:47 a.m. | Save Story
Democratic candidates for Utah's District 1 congressional seat shared mostly similar views when it comes to a variety of issues, especially Utah's outdoors, during a debate on Earth Day.
Inside the low-profile race that could reveal the future of the Utah GOP
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted April 22 - 10:32 p.m. | Save Story
Republican activist Kai Schwemmer said he plans to run for the Utah GOP treasurer position as part of his goal to enter elected office and eventually represent the state in Congress.
Murray man charged with manslaughter in fatal 2025 crash
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted April 22 - 10:04 p.m. | Save Story
A Murray man who claimed he suffered from epileptic seizures in the past was charged Wednesday with manslaughter in a 2025 crash that killed a 74-year-old woman.
Get Gephardt helps Murray man fight internet provider for promised renewal offer
Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL | Posted April 22 - 9:35 p.m. | Save Story
Investigators with the Utah Division of Consumer Protection will tell you: The more evidence you have that a company isn't honoring its offer, the easier it is for them to step in and help.
Celebrate Earth Day by 'touching grass'
Minty Buckwalter, Deseret News | Posted April 22 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
Earth Day serves as a dual reminder to appreciate the planet's beauty and commit to its preservation. And for many, that starts with a simple, modern mandate: "Touch grass."
Sim Gill calls for holistic approach in prosecuting domestic violence cases
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted April 22 - 8:40 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill is hosting a domestic violence prosecution conference this week with attorneys from across the nation.
Dozens of old cars, debris pulled from Logan River in restoration project
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted April 22 - 7:34 p.m. | Save Story
About 60 cars so far have been pulled from the banks of the Logan River, near Trapper Park, as part of an ongoing restoration project.
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Creekstone Energy secures largest solar lease in Utah history to help power Delta Gigasite
Religion »
Ephraim Utah Temple open house to be held in September, dedication in October
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- Have You Seen This? Latter-day Saints respond to 'Secret Lives' with everyday moments of faith
