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How this teaching moment aims to educate Utahns about water-wise native plants
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 15 - 10:02 p.m. | Save Story
Students designed a new garden outside of a Salt Lake City charter school, but it aims to offer an example for anyone starting their own native plant garden.
Business owners react to postponement of Warriors Over the Wasatch Air Show
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted April 15 - 9:34 p.m. | Save Story
Business owners said they'll have to stave off their expectations for that major boost they see every other year after the Warriors Over the Wasatch was postponed this week.
Here's how Utah can navigate the data center boom
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted April 15 - 9:08 p.m. | Save Story
Utah is home to 48 operational data centers with over 920 megawatts of capacity, and seven under construction are set to add 2,600 megawatts by 2028.
Utah nonprofit founder aims to make evictions 'a thing of the past'
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted April 15 - 8:37 p.m. | Save Story
Zachary Quinn, a Provo resident who moved to Utah just six years ago, believes he's found a practical way to keep families housed — and off the streets.
Utah Democratic candidate denigrated Latter-day Saints, made crude comments in past posts
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Updated April 15 - 8:35 p.m. | Save Story
Nate Blouin, a 1st District Democrat candidate, has a history of posting offensive comments denigrating Latter-day Saints and making crude jokes.
Sharon McMahon's team responds to GOP backlash over scheduled keynote at UVU graduation
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted April 15 - 7:34 p.m. | Save Story
When Utah Valley University last month announced Sharon McMahon was selected to deliver the keynote address at the university's commencement ceremony on April 29, the choice was immediately met with strong backlash from many Utah Republicans.
Deadly motorcycle trend on Utah roads shows no signs of slowing this year
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted April 15 - 6:36 p.m. | Save Story
Utah is facing another dangerous year on its roads as deadly motorcycle crashes continue to climb.
2 charged with assaulting police during ICE protest in Salt Lake City
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted April 15 - 6:03 p.m. | Save Story
Two men were charged Wednesday with assaulting police officers during a protest of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Salt Lake City in January.
2 businessmen accuse Rep. Trevor Lee of abuse of power, altering checks in past job
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted April 15 - 4:38 p.m. | Save Story
Two businessmen are accusing state Rep. Trevor Lee of previously committing check fraud and abusing his power as a member of the Utah Legislature.
Morgan man faces up to 60 years in prison in swimming pool scam cases
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted April 15 - 4:34 p.m. | Save Story
A Morgan man has been sentenced to up to 60 years imprisonment for not following through with promised work in four swimming pool scam cases.
Winter's last stand? Snow, freeze warnings return to Utah's forecast
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 15 - 3:04 p.m. | Save Story
Winter barely showed up in Utah this year, but it's still seeking to cling to the Beehive State just a bit longer.
Man suspected of killing his mother and another man was 'acting paranoid' weeks before
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted April 15 - 1:40 p.m. | Save Story
A Springville man arrested in the deaths of his mother and another man had been exhibiting concerning behavior in the weeks prior, reports say.
'Overjoyed': Ogden OKs plan to rehab deteriorating Union Stock Exchange Building
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted April 15 - 1:00 p.m. | Save Story
Ogden officials approved a plan calling for the rehabilitation of the deteriorating Union Stock Exchange Building for use by GMRE, a defense contractor.
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.
Education »
How this teaching moment aims to educate Utahns about water-wise native plants
- Sharon McMahon's team responds to GOP backlash over scheduled keynote at UVU graduation
- Salt Lake City School District ending 'valuable' community education program
- University of Utah opens dedicated center for medical innovation
- BYU cracks another top-25 poll — and this one's far from the Cougar gridiron or hardwood
Health »
Not everyone loses weight with GLP-1s; evidence is growing the drugs have other health benefits
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- 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
Politics »
Could Utah's income tax rate drop below 4%? Leaders hope so
- Utah Democratic candidate denigrated Latter-day Saints, made crude comments in past posts
- Sharon McMahon's team responds to GOP backlash over scheduled keynote at UVU graduation
- 2 businessmen accuse Rep. Trevor Lee of abuse of power, altering checks in past job
- Senate Republicans block latest bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers
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 »
Here's how Utah can navigate the data center boom
- Mount Holyoke's corpse flower blooms again, drawing crowds to its 'rotting flesh' stench
- 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
Utah Counties »
How this teaching moment aims to educate Utahns about water-wise native plants
- Business owners react to postponement of Warriors Over the Wasatch Air Show
- Utah nonprofit founder aims to make evictions 'a thing of the past'
- Utah Democratic candidate denigrated Latter-day Saints, made crude comments in past posts
- Sharon McMahon's team responds to GOP backlash over scheduled keynote at UVU graduation
