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Here's what Utah's 2034 Winter Games organizers plan to do this year
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted April 8 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
Raise more money. Finalize a plan. Start reaching out to Utahns statewide. It's only part of the plans 2034 Winter Olympics organizers have after observing the recent Games in Italy.
Why John Curtis says protecting Taiwan from China is an 'all hands on deck' mission
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted April 8 - 6:51 a.m. | Save Story
Sen. John Curtis is urging his colleagues to focus their attention on what he considers to be the greatest threat to the global economy: China's stated desire to eventually annex Taiwan.
Kratom company sues over Utah's new law limiting sales of the compound
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted April 8 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
An kratom manufacturer is suing over Utah's new law limiting sales of the compound, saying it could cost the company more than $10 million when it takes effect next month.
How Utah plans to spend $1B to save the Great Salt Lake
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 7 - 10:35 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump included Utah's request for $1 billion for lake restoration projects in his proposed federal budget, which would be used in a variety of ways.
Salt Lake City rejects rezone for controversial 7-story hotel next to Sugar House Park
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated April 7 - 10:14 p.m. | Save Story
The future of a parcel of land next to Sugar House Park is no closer to being any clearer since a Sizzler restaurant closed there six years ago.
What will be found in BYU's new time capsule?
Hayden Madson, Deseret News | Posted April 7 - 10:01 p.m. | Save Story
BYU President Shane Reese and Vice President Keith Vorkink packed a time capsule on Tuesday that will remain unopened for 50 years, until the university's bicentennial year in 2075.
Weber State launches effort at model home to promote use of energy-efficient technology
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted April 7 - 9:06 p.m. | Save Story
Weber State officials launched a new initiative at the university's Sustainability Home to promote use among homeowners of energy-efficient technology.
Weber Basin Water Conservancy District responds to drought with 20% restriction
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted April 7 - 8:34 p.m. | Save Story
The Weber Basin Water Conservancy District is asking users to cut back on their watering this coming season by 20%, and shorten their season, running until Sept. 15.
From the ashes of Herculaneum to Utah: Ancient scrolls make rare US appearance at UVU
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted April 7 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Four original carbonized papyri buried after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius were on display at Utah Valley University for the Herculaneum Papyri and AI Conference.
Ogden man charged with luring girl from her home and raping her
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted April 7 - 6:36 p.m. | Save Story
An Ogden man faces nine felony counts, including rape, for allegedly luring a girl from her home on several occasions to sexually assault her.
This Hill Air Force Base squadron was named top in the Air Force
Emma Neff, Deseret News | Posted April 7 - 6:02 p.m. | Save Story
The 388th Fighter Wing's 34th Fighter Squadron at Hill Air Force Base, known as the "Rude Rams," took home the Raytheon Trophy after a historic year of combat deployments and milestones.
Blue pinwheels highlight child abuse prevention in West Jordan
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted April 7 - 5:33 p.m. | Save Story
Thousands of blue pinwheels spinning outside the West Jordan Justice Court are serving as a powerful reminder for Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Leader of Utah Krishnas identified as man killed Springville 4-car collision
Curtis Booker, KSL | Updated April 7 - 5:22 p.m. | Save Story
A crash in Springville on Monday left one dead and caused traffic delays.
Report: Odorless natural gas filled home days before fatal 2024 South Jordan home explosion
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted April 7 - 5:01 p.m. | Save Story
Natural gas alarms could have identified an odorless gas leak prior to a fatal home explosion two years ago in South Jordan, according to a report released Tuesday.
Red Butte announces 30 new concerts for 2026 — and 1 rescheduled show
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 7 - 4:03 p.m. | Save Story
Red Butte Garden's popular Outdoor Concert Series is back this year with 30 new performances and one rescheduled show, including a blast of nostalgia.
'We're in a really tough shape': Lake Powell's grim outlook only getting worse
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 7 - 3:25 p.m. | Save Story
Lake Powell's projected snowmelt inflows dropped by nearly 1 million acre-feet of water from last month, according to a new National Weather Service outlook report.
Springville couple arrested, accused of sexually abusing young girl
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted April 7 - 2:30 p.m. | Save Story
A Springville couple has been arrested and accused of sexually abusing a young girl multiple times.
Serial sexual predator at center of KSL Investigation facing new felony charges behind bars
Daniella Rivera, KSL | Posted April 7 - 1:30 p.m. | Save Story
A serial sexual predator at the center of a KSL Investigation has been charged in three new felony cases while incarcerated.
Teen survives crash that killed two friends in Juab County, calls survival a miracle
Dan Rascon, KSL | Posted April 7 - 12:10 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah teen who survived a horrific crash that killed his two close friends is speaking publicly for the first time, surrounded by the families of the teens who lost their lives.
Business & Tech »
Salt Lake City rejects rezone for controversial 7-story hotel next to Sugar House Park
- Travelers will face limits on how many chargers they can carry as airlines try to reduce fire risks
- Ford recalls over 420,000 vehicles in US over windshield wiper failure
- Delta Air hikes checked baggage fees as jet fuel prices soar
- Bracket challenge: Training Table named your favorite restaurant that's no longer around
Education »
What will be found in BYU's new time capsule?
- Weber State launches effort at model home to promote use of energy-efficient technology
- From the ashes of Herculaneum to Utah: Ancient scrolls make rare US appearance at UVU
- Trump administration terminates agreements to protect transgender students in several schools
- College students will soon be paying a bit more at Utah's public higher education institutions
Environment »
How Utah plans to spend $1B to save the Great Salt Lake
- Weber State launches effort at model home to promote use of energy-efficient technology
- Weber Basin Water Conservancy District responds to drought with 20% restriction
- 'We're in a really tough shape': Lake Powell's grim outlook only getting worse
- Early peach blossoms make following weeks crucial as farmers prepare for early harvest
Science »
Photo gallery: NASA releases new images taken during historic flyby of the moon
- Travelers will face limits on how many chargers they can carry as airlines try to reduce fire risks
- Artemis II astronauts make long-distance call to space station as they head home from the moon
- From the ashes of Herculaneum to Utah: Ancient scrolls make rare US appearance at UVU
- Artemis moon mission breaks record for distance from Earth
