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Judge denies request to delay Kouri Richins' sentencing
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted April 28 - 11:33 a.m. | Save Story
Kouri Richins will still be sentenced on May 13 after the judge denied a request from her attorneys to delay until June. Richins was found guilty of killing her husband with fentanyl.

Utah marathoner runs to support trauma survivors
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted April 28 - 10:01 a.m. | Save Story
Kelli Rogers said she runs for more than winning races. She had crossed the finish line at the Boston Marathon when bombs went off in 2013.

Tooele student eyes national leadership conference as family works to fund trip
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted April 28 - 9:30 a.m. | Save Story
A Tooele family is hoping to raise enough money to send a 15-year-old's to the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America national competition trip.

Inside a renewed Utah copper mine, built for the AI age
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted April 28 - 8:30 a.m. | Save Story
On a windy afternoon, a copper mine in southeastern Utah resumed production after resting dormant since 2024. Its reboot marks a significant step toward using AI in physically demanding work.

Ogden apartment building nearly complete after controversy, lawsuit
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted April 28 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
A new apartment building on historic 25th Street in Ogden that's been mired in controversy and a continuing lawsuit is nearly complete and ready for occupancy.

Critics say Utah law gives unelected developers too much taxing power
Eric S. Peterson for the Utah Investigative Journalism Project | Posted April 28 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
A Utah law gives unelected developers the power to issue bonds and pass those costs on to homebuyers. Such taxes can amount to second mortgages paid off for decades.

New labyrinth offers solace for children at Washington County Children's Justice Center
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted April 27 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
The Washington County Children's Justice Center unveiled a labyrinth to promote healing and serve as a calming space for children who have experienced child abuse.

How this year's 'no-pack' is rewriting what we know about Utah's water supply system
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 27 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
Experts believe this year's snowpack will create many challenges across Utah, but the full scope is still unknown.

Utah survivors call for stronger victims' rights at state Capitol
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted April 27 - 8:30 p.m. | Save Story
Advocates and state leaders gathered at the state Capitol on Monday to raise awareness about the ongoing challenges crime victims face long after the initial incident.

Holladay man sent to prison for sexually abusing child he babysat
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted April 27 - 8:00 p.m. | Save Story
A judge ordered Lawrence Dowd to serve 25 years to life in prison for sodomy on a child after sexually abusing a young boy he babysat.

Should AI be allowed to renew prescriptions? Utah Medical Licensing Board urges caution
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted April 27 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Department of Commerce declined to end its pilot program with Doctronic for AI prescription renewals, despite concerns from the Utah Medical Licensing Board.

Zion National Park sees second hiker death in 2 weeks
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted April 27 - 6:30 p.m. | Save Story
A 43-year-old man died after a fall at Zion National Park last week.

Man arrested, accused of beating woman with horse whip
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted April 27 - 6:00 p.m. | Save Story
Man was arrested over the weekend and accused of beating a woman with a horse whip.

Amid questions and concerns, Box Elder County leaders delay action on data center proposal
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted April 27 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
Box Elder County leaders on Monday tabled action on a massive data center proposal that recently came to public light.

Monroe receives $1M from USDA to drill well amid depleted water resources
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted April 27 - 4:30 p.m. | Save Story
On Monday, Monroe received $1 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to drill a new well and build other infrastructure to provide an additional water source for residents.

Police arrest suspected gunman in double killing at Salt Lake church parking lot
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted April 27 - 3:45 p.m. | Save Story
A California man believed to be one of the main instigators in a shooting at Salt Lake church during a funeral has been arrested and charged with two counts of murder.

'Believe your children': DA, police encourage parents to support children who report abuse
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted April 27 - 3:05 p.m. | Save Story
As part of Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month, District Attorney Sim Gill is encouraging parents to believe children who report being abused.

Virginia Supreme Court considers blocking voter-approved US House map favoring Democrats
Gary D. Robertson and David A. Lieb, Associated Press | Updated April 27 - 2:35 p.m. | Save Story
Attorneys defending Virginia's new Democratic-drawn congressional map are facing questions from the state's Supreme Court, considering overturning the plan approved by voters.

Salt Lake man charged with stabbing dog who wouldn't sit by him
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted April 27 - 2:10 p.m. | Save Story
A Salt Lake man was charged Monday with assault and accused of stabbing his dog after the animal wouldn't sit by him.
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Taylor Swift files 3 new trademark applications. One expert says it is to curb AI threats
Education »

Tooele student eyes national leadership conference as family works to fund trip
- Utah school cuts absenteeism in half with new incentives
- Utah State University opens state's first campus building on tribal lands in Monument Valley
- Eisenhower Junior High students attempt world record for longest line of coloring pages
- 'We made it': Stories of resilience shine during Weber State's commencement ceremony
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Salt Lake City opts into renewable energy program. Here's what it means
- How this year's 'no-pack' is rewriting what we know about Utah's water supply system
- Amid questions and concerns, Box Elder County leaders delay action on data center proposal
- Monroe receives $1M from USDA to drill well amid depleted water resources
- Hundreds of Everest hopefuls are waiting at base camp as glacier blocks route to summit
Health »

Utah marathoner runs to support trauma survivors
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- Tick season seems to be off to a fast start, and some experts worry about future illnesses
- FDA moves to fast-track psychedelic drugs after Trump order
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Judge denies request to delay Kouri Richins' sentencing
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