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'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.
Latter-day Saint boxer Lani Daniels claims third world title belt in emotion-filled fight
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted April 18 - 8:46 p.m. | Save Story
Latter-day Saint boxer Lani Daniels claimed the WBO/IBF super middleweight title at Madison Square Garden via TKO in the ninth round over Shadasia Green on Friday.
A very special prom night in Utah County
Debbie Worthen, KSL and Joe Wirthlin, KSL | Posted April 18 - 7:55 p.m. | Save Story
Students from four different high schools gathered together at Lehi High School in Utah County Friday, ready to dance the night away at this year's Specialty Prom.
Santaquin designates May as Sgt. Bill Hooser Memorial Month
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted April 18 - 7:03 p.m. | Save Story
The Santaquin City Council approved designating each May honoring the late Sgt. Bill Hooser, who was killed in the line of duty nearly two years ago.
'The power of one': Utah Metropolitan Ballet debuts new contemporary ballet
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted April 18 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
How much impact does a single person have? That's the question a Switzerland-based choreographer sought to answer in a new contemporary ballet for the Utah Metropolitan Ballet.
Utah County hosts America 250-themed 'I Voted' sticker design contest
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted April 18 - 2:52 p.m. | Save Story
The iconic "I Voted" stickers that have been a tradition in America will soon see a new design in Utah County, one created by a middle school student.
Judge unseals ATF report in Charlie Kirk assassination case
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted April 18 - 1:52 p.m. | Save Story
A filing referencing and quoting an already-existing Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives report in the case against Tyler Robinson, who is charged in the murder of Charlie Kirk, was recently made public by the judge.
Police: Man killed former wife, then himself, in Herriman
Cassidy Wixom and Curtis Booker, KSL | Updated April 18 - 12:31 p.m. | Save Story
Investigators believe a man killed his former wife before killing himself in Herriman Friday, police said.
Are sponsors for Utah's 2034 Winter Games coming soon?
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted April 18 - 10:45 a.m. | Save Story
U.S. Olympic officials are already preparing to line up sponsors for Utah's 2034 Winter Games .
Education »
How Ensign College is bringing light to many Utah prison inmates
- Class of 2026: What 'game day' challenge is an NFL vet issuing Ensign College grads?
- 2026 Sterling Scholar Awards: Why a gardening job on Mars may be in a young Utahn's future
- Why Westminster's new president won't need a GPS to find her way around Salt Lake City
- West Point Junior High students to build 40 beds for children in need
Police & Courts »
UK police investigating if arson attacks on Jewish sites in London are the work of Iranian proxies
Religion »
Have You Seen This? Latter-day Saints respond to 'Secret Lives' with everyday moments of faith
- 'The power of one': Utah Metropolitan Ballet debuts new contemporary ballet
- Police investigate bomb threat at Chicago-area home of Pope Leo's brother
- Utah County business leaders honor BYU presidents, including President Dallin H. Oaks
- Trump says he won't apologize to Pope Leo, explains his reason for posting criticized meme
Science »
Wolf pup takes off with wildlife closure sign in Yellowstone
- Tomatoes are having a moment. You might not like the reason
- The Lyrid meteor shower is visible now and peaking soon. Here's how to spot it
- 2026 Sterling Scholar Awards: Why a gardening job on Mars may be in a young Utahn's future
- Rare tornado snapped trees after touching down in northern Utah, report finds
