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St. George neighborhood throws salad in the streets to find runaway tortoise
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted April 15 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
A St. George family is searching for their 11-year-old tortoise, Yertle, who they say has run away. The neighborhood has put out veggies in hopes of luring her home.
Masked teens attempt home invasion, Tooele family says
Garna Mejia, KSL | Posted April 15 - 11:35 a.m. | Save Story
A Tooele family is speaking out after a group of masked teens tried to break into their home late Friday night while their two young children slept upstairs.
Can a Utah state lawmaker unseat a top Republican in Congress?
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Updated April 15 - 10:36 a.m. | Save Story
A state lawmaker is trying to convince delegates to send her to a primary election against a three-term congressman who holds a top leadership position in the U.S. House.
Eagle Mountain man charged with practicing dentistry without a license
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted April 15 - 10:30 a.m. | Save Story
An Eagle Mountain man who previously surrendered his dental license is now facing criminal charges accusing him of continuing to treat patients.
Woman wanted to back out of murder plot, but said her mom told her, 'I'm doing it anyway'
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted April 15 - 10:00 a.m. | Save Story
Two of Tracey Grist's children have been convicted of murder. Now, she is on trial, accused of conspiring to murder and murdering her son-in-law at her American Fork home.
Man following 'spirits' arrested for allegedly setting fires in Big Cottonwood Canyon
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated April 15 - 8:54 a.m. | Save Story
A man who police say was intentionally setting small fires in Big Cottonwood Canyon was arrested on Tuesday.
Salt Lake City School District ending 'valuable' community education program
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted April 15 - 8:20 a.m. | Save Story
After over five decades of service, the Salt Lake City School District's community education program will shut its doors for good this summer at the conclusion of the school year.
West Jordan man charged with trafficking fentanyl after arrest in sting operation
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted April 15 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
A West Jordan man has been charged with trafficking fentanyl after his arrest in Weber County as part of a sting operation.
Utah County business leaders honor BYU presidents, including President Dallin H. Oaks
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted April 14 - 10:53 p.m. | Save Story
BYU presidents past and present, including President Dallin H. Oaks, were honored at an annual Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce ceremony on Tuesday.
Will fewer homes than expected be sold in the US this year?
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted April 14 - 9:36 p.m. | Save Story
This was supposed to be the year the U.S. housing market rebounded. And now an expert is stepping back from his optimistic prediction, thanks in part to the Iran war.
Mike Lee floated as possible contender for Supreme Court if there's vacancy this summer
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted April 14 - 9:03 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Sen. Mike Lee is being floated as a possible contender to be appointed to the Supreme Court should a vacancy arise this summer.
Neighbors stunned Springville man accused of killing mother, other man
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted April 14 - 8:34 p.m. | Save Story
On Sunday, Springville police said they'd arrested 28-year-old Matthew Jacob Leonard for investigation of aggravated murder and obstruction of justice as well as drug and firearm offenses.
University of Utah opens dedicated center for medical innovation
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted April 14 - 8:15 p.m. | Save Story
The University of Utah's James LeVoy Sorenson Center for Medical Innovation opened on Tuesday. It's built to launch medical devices, techniques and partnerships not even dreamed of.
Ogden man caught in young teen's bedroom faces sexual misconduct, burglary charges
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted April 14 - 7:37 p.m. | Save Story
An Ogden man who police say was caught Sunday in a 14-year-old boy's bedroom was charged Tuesday with sexual exploitation and burglary.
Sewage mishap causes stink in Tremonton
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted April 14 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
A mishap at a city wastewater treatment plant in Tremonton caused a big stink across the south end of town last week.
Salt Lake City wants to enhance its camping ordinance, but is it going too far?
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 14 - 6:19 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's capital city is exploring a measure that would expand its overnight camping policies to combat public safety concerns tied to homelessness in Salt Lake City.
79-year-old man dies in Motorcycle crash on US 191 near Moab
Curtis Booker, KSL | Updated April 14 - 6:08 p.m. | Save Story
A crash on U.S. 191 has claimed a motorcyclist's life near Moab, police said.
Grazing goats back at work in Eagle Mountain
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted April 14 - 5:49 p.m. | Save Story
An unconventional, but highly effective "front‑line defense" is back on duty in Eagle Mountain — goats. They're helping weed, improve soil health and reduce wildfire risk citywide.
DA declines to file charges against Taylor Frankie Paul
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted April 14 - 5:30 p.m. | Save Story
The Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office says there is insufficient evidence to file new domestic-violence related charges against "Bachelorette" star Taylor Frankie Paul.
Health »
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- Now 5, Minn. boy who received heart transplant at 10 months old making remarkable progress
- University of Utah opens dedicated center for medical innovation
- Ultraprocessed foods are turning human thighs into well-marbled steaks
- Juab School District reports confirmed measles case as statewide outbreak grows
Police & Courts »
Masked teens attempt home invasion, Tooele family says
- Eagle Mountain man charged with practicing dentistry without a license
- Woman wanted to back out of murder plot, but said her mom told her, 'I'm doing it anyway'
- Man following 'spirits' arrested for allegedly setting fires in Big Cottonwood Canyon
- West Jordan man charged with trafficking fentanyl after arrest in sting operation
Religion »
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
- Pope Leo XIV in Algeria walks in footsteps of his spiritual father, St. Augustine
- 'A wonderful celebration': New details shared about the Salt Lake Temple's 2027 public tours
- A 'joyful' place for everyone: New Temple Square Visitors' Center opens in May
Science »
University of Utah opens dedicated center for medical innovation
- Why some workers are embracing AI while others won't use it, according to a new Gallup poll
- ER nurse teaching kids about health, wellness through 'Mini Med School' YouTube channel
- 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
