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How this teaching moment aims to educate Utahns about water-wise native plants

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

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

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'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'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

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

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?

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

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'

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

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.