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The Utah teen's guide to a higher-paying summer
Minty Buckwalter, Deseret News | Posted April 12 - 11:10 a.m. | Save Story
Summer is right around the corner, and for teenagers, that means the window for securing a prime summer job is officially open. Here's how you can take full advantage.
A taste of small town America, right next to the freeway
Lee Benson, Deseret News | Posted April 12 - 9:45 a.m. | Save Story
In the age of cookie-cutter, one-size-fits-all, same gas station and burger place on every corner uniformity, The Creamery is the exception — a business set apart by its uniqueness.
American Fork man killed in I-15 crash in Sandy
Sicily Stanton for KSL | Posted April 12 - 9:04 a.m. | Save Story
An American Fork man died Saturday in a motorcycle crash on I-15 near 10600 South, UHP reported.
Lindon florist chosen to arrange flowers at US first lady luncheon
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted April 12 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
A Utah florist will be on the national stage as she gets to decorate for the 113th Annual First Lady's Luncheon in Washington.
Utah man with Parkinson's to run Boston Marathon
Garna Mejia, KSL | Posted April 11 - 10:32 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah man is preparing to take on one of the most prestigious races in the world, the Boston Marathon, but he said the most important race he's running is against a debilitating disease.
'Animal Farm' got a controversial makeover. Why Utah's Angel Studios is involved
Margaret Darby, Deseret News | Posted April 11 - 9:46 p.m. | Save Story
"Animal Farm" is getting a happy ending — and not everyone is happy about it.
Do mega passes leave skiers and snowboarders better or worse off?
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted April 11 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
A recent lawsuit filed against the two largest ski resort companies in North America raised questions about the cost of season passes and daily lift tickets amid an awful snow season.
Utah Tech celebrates 111 years of whitewashing the D
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted April 11 - 8:31 p.m. | Save Story
Members of the St. George community gathered Saturday to whitewash the iconic D. It is the university's longest standing tradition, having been held for 111 years.
DHS paid $145M for Salt Lake ICE facility — but may own only half the land
Garna Mejia, KSL | Posted April 11 - 7:05 p.m. | Save Story
County records reveal a surprising detail about a major federal immigration facility in Salt Lake City: DHS appears to own only half the land beneath its new warehouse.
Good Deeds Day: What you can do to give back
Lauren Irwin, Deseret News | Posted April 11 - 6:29 p.m. | Save Story
Companies and individuals in Utah and around the world will participate in a day of service on Sunday. Here's how you can participate.
The Forest Service heads west as the West starts to burn
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted April 11 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
While fires are a natural part of most ecosystems across the West, the National Interagency Fire Center expects an active season this summer due to below-average precipitation.
Pedestrian detour in place on Lehi's Jordan River Trail as new freeway construction begins
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted April 11 - 4:18 p.m. | Save Story
Construction on 2100 North in Lehi causing a detour along the Jordan River Parkway Trail.
Where does Salt Lake City rank in a list of the hottest housing markets?
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted April 11 - 3:01 p.m. | Save Story
The once red-hot Salt Lake housing market has cooled down considerably, so much so, a recent report says it ranks No. 88 out of 127 housing markets nationwide.
Children with 'toxic stress' may develop hidden talents, Utah psychology professor says
Peter Rosen, KSL | Posted April 11 - 12:05 p.m. | Save Story
"Toxic stress" has a big impact on kids, but a University of Utah psychology professor says those kids may also develop what are called "hidden talents." How?
Utahn sentenced to prison in triple killing outside West Jordan house party
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted April 11 - 11:10 a.m. | Save Story
One man will spend at least 25 years in prison after pleading guilty in a gang-related triple killing outside a West Jordan house party in 2022. Two others were sentenced in juvenile court.
Southern Utah teen works to rebuild Pine Valley dock following fire last summer
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted April 11 - 10:02 a.m. | Save Story
Parts of Pine Valley were destroyed by wildfire last year, and a Utah teen is helping to rebuild what was lost.
Judge bars Arizona from regulating prediction market operators and pauses prosecution of Kalshi
The Associated Press | Posted April 11 - 9:02 a.m. | Save Story
A federal judge on Friday temporarily barred Arizona from enforcing its gambling laws against predictive market operators and put the brakes on a criminal wagering case that the state has filed against Kalshi.
Woman donating $5 gets scammed out of $500, police say
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted April 11 - 8:34 a.m. | Save Story
A woman in Utah County who tried to donate to someone's cause quickly found herself the victim of a scam, police said Friday.
Tribal gas stations offer a reprieve from high prices during Iran war
Mead Gruver, Associated Press | Posted April 11 - 8:03 a.m. | Save Story
Deals on gas are to be found at many of the almost 500 tribally owned convenience stores with gas stations across the U.S.
Environment »
New app aims to help Idaho farmers track water as drought tightens grip
- Over a month's worth of rain has fallen on parts of Hawaii as a storm threatens flooding
- Public could be exposed to toxic Great Salt Lake dust through food consumption, study says
- Why Salt Lake City wants to indefinitely close these 2 road sections
- Utah collected a record-low snowpack this year. Here's how every basin fared
Health »
Bird brain: New study finds birdwatching may boost brain health, slow cognitive aging
- Children with 'toxic stress' may develop hidden talents, Utah psychology professor says
- Utah Red Cross launches effort to encourage blood donations from Latino population
- US fertility rates drop to record low in 2025 as births fall
- Teen who survived dirt bike crash underscores need for pediatric care close to home
Science »
NASA already has next Artemis flight in its sights following astronauts' triumphant moon flyby
- From 'BuddhaBot' to $1.99 chats with AI Jesus, the faith-based tech boom is here
- New app aims to help Idaho farmers track water as drought tightens grip
- Artemis II's moon-traveling astronauts return home to cheers after a record-breaking trip
- Children with 'toxic stress' may develop hidden talents, Utah psychology professor says
