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'The whole moon all at once': Artemis II astronauts set to make historic lunar flyby
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted April 6 - 10:30 a.m. | Save Story
Astronauts aboard NASA's Artemis II mission will make history Monday as they complete a flyby of the moon, traveling farther from Earth than any humans before them.
Man shot by Salt Lake police booked into jail
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted April 6 - 10:03 a.m. | Save Story
A man shot Friday by a Salt Lake police SWAT team and hospitalized last week has now been booked into the Salt Lake County Jail.
1 arrested, motorcyclist seriously injured in alleged road rage confrontation
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted April 6 - 9:42 a.m. | Save Story
A motorcycle rider was seriously injured and a driver arrested following an alleged road rage confrontation near Midway on Sunday.
College students will soon be paying a bit more at Utah's public higher education institutions
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Updated April 6 - 8:14 a.m. | Save Story
Utah college students are feeling inflation's pinch whenever they go to the movies, pick up lunch, buy sneakers, pay for car insurance — and enroll in class. And it's getting tighter.
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This small Utah ski resort has billion-dollar expansion plans
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted April 6 - 6:16 a.m. | Save Story
Nordic Valley didn't have a good winter. In fact, the small ski resort wasn't open much this season due to warm temperatures and lack of snow. And yet they're still thinking big.
Utah filmmaker took a Regency romance from Lehi to England, and now to No. 1 on Amazon
John Clyde for KSL | Posted April 5 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
It's not every day a Utah filmmaker takes on a Regency romance (think Jane Austen), crowdfunds the whole thing and then watches it climb to No. 1 on Amazon.
Utah consumer sentiment increases despite national sentiment decline, war in Iran
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted April 5 - 7:05 p.m. | Save Story
When it comes to thoughts on economic conditions, Utahns generally have a better outlook than the rest of the country.
Colorado City family remembers dad who 'chose love' when others didn't always get to
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted April 5 - 6:00 p.m. | Save Story
Gregory Barlow, 52, died unexpectedly on March 29. His children reflect on their parents' love story that they say was "forbidden" due to their beliefs.
Fighting demons to conquer a monster: Utahn sets record in 300-mile race across Arizona desert
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted April 5 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
Utah native Michael McKnight overcame mental and physical hurdles to break the record for the Arizona Monster 300, a 304-mile race through the Sonoran Desert.
Man arrested after police say he stripped naked in front of general conference crowd
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 5 - 4:45 p.m. | Save Story
A man was arrested at Temple Square in Salt Lake City Saturday after police say that he disrobed in front of "thousands" of people who had come for general conference.
Sunday afternoon session: Summaries from Latter-day Saint general conference
KSL.com staff | Updated April 5 - 4:04 p.m. | Save Story
The latest talk summaries and announcements from the Saturday morning session of the April 2026 general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
General conference special: 'Perpetual education: 25 years of hope and opportunity'
Angie Denison, KSL | Posted April 5 - 1:30 p.m. | Save Story
For 25 years, the Perpetual Education Fund of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has opened doors of opportunity around the world — empowering more than 135,000 individuals across 80+ countries.
Sunday morning session: Summaries from Latter-day Saint general conference
KSL.com staff | Updated April 5 - 12:25 p.m. | Save Story
The latest talk summaries and announcements from the Saturday morning session of the April 2026 general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
General conference special: 'President Dallin H. Oaks: Defender of faith & freedom'
Carole Mikita, KSL | Posted April 5 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
In a time of transition and reflection, "President Dallin H. Oaks: Defender of faith & freedom" explores the life, legacy, and prophetic calling of President Dallin H. Oaks, the 18th president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Pilot flies airplanes without arms, speaks to others about what's possible
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted April 5 - 11:25 a.m. | Save Story
A pilot who was once scared of flying is now inspiring future pilots. Jessica Cox, born without arms, was one of them and can almost laugh about it now.
18-inch hot dog? Pretzel bat? Inside Salt Lake Bees' wild new food items
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 5 - 9:23 a.m. | Save Story
The Salt Lake Bees entered the ballpark foodie wars this season with what might be the biggest hot dog on the minor league market, and other unique items.
International group critiques Utah transgender review cited by congressional Democrats
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted April 5 - 9:03 a.m. | Save Story
An international group released a report on Thursday critiquing a Utah review of youth transgender treatments, though the review has largely been ignored by state lawmakers.
Celebrate Easter weekend with these worship songs
Emma Neff, Deseret News | Posted April 5 - 7:38 a.m. | Save Story
As Christians worldwide commemorate the Resurrection, many are looking for ways to quiet the noise of the world and focus on the Savior. Here are some musical suggestions for you.
Colleges and universities remain Utah's portal to higher wages, better health and 'social capital'
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted April 5 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
Almost two-thirds of registered American voters believe a bachelor's degree isn't worth the cost, according to an NBC News poll released late in 2025.
Business & Tech »
Bracket challenge: What's your favorite restaurant that's no longer around? Final
- Paramount in talks for Gulf backing in Warner takeover, WSJ reports
- Utah consumer sentiment increases despite national sentiment decline, war in Iran
- Colleges and universities remain Utah's portal to higher wages, better health and 'social capital'
- How Burgess Owens is seeking to better 'MATCH' job seekers with employers
Education »
College students will soon be paying a bit more at Utah's public higher education institutions
- Rep. Kennedy challenges 'failing' assumption that higher education is built around 4-year degrees
- Colleges and universities remain Utah's portal to higher wages, better health and 'social capital'
- Farmington parents seek increased transparency after teacher allegedly consumed alcohol in class
- How Burgess Owens is seeking to better 'MATCH' job seekers with employers
Health »
6-year-old girl holding art auctions to raise money childhood cancer patients
- South Florida dad heads home after nearly 7-year wait for lifesaving heart transplant
- From grocery stores to campus: Measles continues to spread in Utah
- Audit raises 'significant' issues with Utah's oversight of a Medicaid nursing home program
- Eastern Utah measles infections double within a week, health officials say
Politics »
US, Iran study ceasefire plan as Trump's warning nears deadline
- Rep. Kennedy challenges 'failing' assumption that higher education is built around 4-year degrees
- International group critiques Utah transgender review cited by congressional Democrats
- US rescues airman whose F-15 was downed in Iran, officials say
- How Burgess Owens is seeking to better 'MATCH' job seekers with employers
Science »
As 4 astronauts aim to make history in space, Trump proposes NASA budget cut
- 'The whole moon all at once': Artemis II astronauts set to make historic lunar flyby
- A gray whale that swam 20 miles up a Washington state river is found dead
- Fossils from China show complex life evolved millions of years earlier than once thought
- Artemis II astronauts are more than halfway to the moon as they seek to break Apollo 13's record
