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Sandy celebrates America 250 with citywide activity challenge
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted April 1 - 9:36 p.m. | Save Story
A new Sandy initiative encourages people to foster meaningful connections with the city as part of Utah's America 250 celebration.
Advocates celebrate Utah's ban on polygraph tests for sexual assault survivors
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted April 1 - 9:01 p.m. | Save Story
Several dozen survivors of sexual assault and advocates celebrated new Utah laws they say will make a difference, including a ban on asking survivors to take a polygraph examination.
'Little Free Library' operator grateful for community response after books stolen
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted April 1 - 8:38 p.m. | Save Story
A Ring camera captured someone stealing books from the "Little Free Library" in West Valley this week, but the library's host is grateful for the community response.
Freeze watch issued for Wasatch Front, as second storm brings more rain and snow
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 1 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
A storm that broke up Utah's dry stretch proved to be no joke, and there's more on the way — and colder temperatures — for the state's northern half.
FIFA World Cup trophy visits Salt Lake City
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted April 1 - 6:33 p.m. | Save Story
Soccer fans in Salt Lake City got a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity on Wednesday as the original FIFA World Cup trophy made a stop in the city ahead of the 2026 tournament.
Salt Lake City has a housing shortage. Will expanding housing options fix affordability?
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 1 - 5:07 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City is seeking to shake up its residential zones, which could allow for more housing types across a third of the city, as it aims to handle affordability hurdles.
Utah Supreme Court now considering when death row inmates can challenge execution protocols
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted April 1 - 4:02 p.m. | Save Story
Utah death row inmates were told they were too late to challenge Utah's execution protocols. Now, the Utah Supreme Court is considering whether that decision was correct.
Salt Lake City unsure what DHS pause means for proposed ICE 'mega center'
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 1 - 3:13 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City is unsure if the DHS decision to pause the purchase of new warehouses has any effect on a proposed ICE "mega center" in the city.
West Jordan man charged with shooting at vehicle in Draper road rage incident
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted April 1 - 2:35 p.m. | Save Story
A West Jordan man was charged Wednesday with brandishing a gun at one driver and firing his gun at another driver, causing minor injuries.
Shaun White bringing this winter event to Park City
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted April 1 - 2:00 p.m. | Save Story
While the dismal ski and snowboard season is winding down, one Utah resort is already looking ahead to a major event next winter.
Police identify motorcyclist killed in Murray crash
Curtis Booker, KSL | Updated April 1 - 1:44 p.m. | Save Story
A motorcyclist died Tuesday in a collision with a car in Murray, police said.
Ted Bundy now officially linked to 1974 murder of Utah teen
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated April 1 - 12:27 p.m. | Save Story
The unsolved 1974 murder of Laura Ann Aime, long suspected of being one of Ted Bundy's victims, is now closed after Bundy was conclusively linked to the teen's death.
'Getting bigger and better': BYU sweeps student Emmy awards
Margaret Darby, Deseret News | Posted April 1 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
BYU students cleaned up at the student Emmy awards, cementing the university's status as a national leader in animation, film and advertising.
Robinson claims courtroom cameras threaten his right to fair trial, unsealed motion says
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted April 1 - 11:00 a.m. | Save Story
Tyler Robinson's motion seeking to keep cameras and microphones out of his courtroom hearings is now public. He is charged with capital murder in Charlie Kirk's death.
Christians across Utah are celebrating the Easter season. Here's how
Emma Neff, Deseret News | Posted April 1 - 10:07 a.m. | Save Story
A recent poll reveals a change in how Utahns plan to celebrate the holiday. In 2026, 21% of Utahns plan to celebrate Easter primarily as a religious holiday.
Federal regulators warn auto dealer groups about surprise dealer fees and deceptive pricing
Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL | Posted April 1 - 9:43 a.m. | Save Story
The Federal Trade Commission has stepped in to warn consumers about deceptive dealer fees and has sent letters to 97 auto dealer groups nationwide.
DHS pauses new immigrant warehouse purchases amid review of Noem-era contracts
Rebecca Santana and Heather Hollingsworth, Associated Press | Posted April 1 - 8:53 a.m. | Save Story
Homeland Security is pausing plans to buy new warehouses for immigrant detention as it reviews contracts signed under former secretary Kristi Noem.
Synthetic kratom, or 7-OH, soon banned in Utah
Sarah Martin, KSL | Posted April 1 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
Kratom use has been on the rise here in Utah, but in a little over a month, it will be banned from Utah retailers. How will this break in supply impact Utah users?
Utah County Fire Department deploys fourth crew out of state this year
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted April 1 - 6:57 a.m. | Save Story
A fourth group of firefighters from Utah is in Nebraska helping crews battle ongoing wildfires — and Utah's fire season hasn't even started yet.
Business & Tech »
Hershey says it will shift back to classic recipe for all Reese's products after criticism
- Shaun White bringing this winter event to Park City
- Systems that let drivers take their hands off the wheel don't improve safety, NTSB head says
- Federal regulators warn auto dealer groups about surprise dealer fees and deceptive pricing
- Bracket challenge: What's your favorite restaurant that's no longer around? Final 4
Health »
Mother donates kidney to daughter, both now encourage donors
- Synthetic kratom, or 7-OH, soon banned in Utah
- Primary Children's Hospital joins network to improve grief and trauma care for children
- Is Utah's ban on 'conversion therapy' at risk in light of Supreme Court ruling?
- How one family's bipolar disorder experience led to more than $1B for the Broad Institute
Police & Courts »
Metro Transit driver being praised as hero after rescuing man from burning car in Minneapolis
Politics »
In prime-time address, Trump tells wary public Iran goals nearly achieved
- Advocates celebrate Utah's ban on polygraph tests for sexual assault survivors
- Supreme Court justices skeptical of Trump order to restrict birthright citizenship
- Salt Lake City unsure what DHS pause means for proposed ICE 'mega center'
- DHS pauses new immigrant warehouse purchases amid review of Noem-era contracts
