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'Simplicity is OK:' What Italy's Olympics taught organizers of Utah's 2034 Winter Games
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted April 4 - 9:46 p.m. | Save Story
One of the most lasting lessons organizers of Utah's 2034 Winter Games learned during Italy's Olympics may have come from seeing some paper plates proudly displayed on a wall in a Milan classroom.

Skiers sue 2 major resort owners over lift ticket prices
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted April 4 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
The two largest ski resort owners in North America face a class-action lawsuit alleging the companies artificially inflated daily lift prices to force riders to buy expensive season passes.

How Burgess Owens is seeking to better 'MATCH' job seekers with employers
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted April 4 - 7:44 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Rep. Burgess Owens unveiled the MATCH Act in Congress on Thursday to help better match students with job opportunities, calling the current resume system "outdated."

Manuel's El Burrito in Clearfield marks 50 years in business; operators hope for 50 more
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted April 4 - 7:03 p.m. | Save Story
Manuel's El Burrito in Clearfield held a small celebration on Tuesday to mark 50 years in business, making it among Utah's longest-lasting Mexican restaurants.

Are mortgage rates still going up in the US?
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted April 4 - 6:29 p.m. | Save Story
Mortgage rates were up again for the fifth straight week. Will the trend continue?

Civilian group 'Predator Poachers' confronts repeat sex offender at Utah halfway house
Daniella Rivera, KSL | Posted April 4 - 5:01 p.m. | Save Story
A repeat sex offender who was getting another chance at freedom is back behind bars after a civilian predator hunter group confronted him inside a halfway house in Salt Lake City.

Saturday afternoon session: Summaries from Latter-day Saint general conference
KSL.com staff | Updated April 4 - 4:13 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: 'The World Report'
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | Posted April 4 - 4:00 p.m. | Save Story
The April 2026 edition of the World Report presents a powerful collection of stories highlighting the global ministry of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Church of Jesus Christ announces new Primary presidency
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted April 4 - 2:45 p.m. | Save Story
President Rosemary K. Chibota was sustained as Primary general president along with her counselors Sister Nina M. Garfield and Sister Theresa A. Collins. Elder Benjamin M. Z. Tai was called to the Presidency of the Seventy.

General conference special: 'Behold him: New visions of the Living Christ'
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | Posted April 4 - 1:30 p.m. | Save Story
Commissioned by the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a new collection of sacred artwork brings fresh reverence and beauty to the portrayal of Jesus Christ.

General conference special: 'Christmas in Afghanistan'
Angie Denison, KSL | Updated April 4 - 1:00 p.m. | Save Story
In 2004, the 1-211th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion from West Jordan was deployed to Afghanistan. Among them was a young filmmaker who captured the story of a Christmas cultural exchange.

Spanish Fork farm holds U-pick tulip festival to give locals springtime farm experience
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted April 4 - 12:52 p.m. | Save Story
Legacy Farms in Spanish Fork is holding a U-pick tulip festival where people can come and pick their own tulips from 70 different varieties.

General conference special: 'The other side'
Mike Headrick, KSL | Posted April 4 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
In the heart of Salt Lake City, a groundbreaking community is forging new futures for individuals often overlooked by society. The Other Side Academy is more than a therapeutic program. Here, change isn't just encouraged, it's expected.

Saturday morning session: Summaries from Latter-day Saint general conference
KSL.com staff | Updated April 4 - 11:58 a.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.

Dance fitness classes close after recent controversy
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted April 4 - 11:23 a.m. | Save Story
A Utah-based dance fitness course ignited a community's passion for movement, but after seven years, its founder is moving on.

Hill Air Force Base commander: Keep rogue drones out of our airspace
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted April 4 - 10:40 a.m. | Save Story
A no-nonsense reminder over "rogue drones" this week by the commander at Utah's Hill Air Force Base came after drones were spotted over a U.S. Air Force base in Louisiana.

General conference special: 'History of the Saints'
Glenn Rawson | Posted April 4 - 9:30 a.m. | Save Story
As America commemorates 250 years, "History of the Saints" presents a special tribute to some of the remarkable Latter-day Saints who helped shape the nation's story.

University of Utah president responds to Trump's executive order 'to save college sports'
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted April 4 - 8:18 a.m. | Save Story
University of Utah President Taylor Randall responded to Friday's Trump administration-issued executive order "to save college sports" — calling it a "meaningful step" toward stability at a historic moment of staggering disruption.

'Doing something they loved:' Family remembers 9-year-old killed in Utah County ATV crash
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted April 4 - 7:14 a.m. | Save Story
A father and son adventure turned tragic when a 9-year-old was killed in an ATV crash on Sunday.
Education »

Farmington parents seek increased transparency after teacher allegedly consumed alcohol in class
- How Burgess Owens is seeking to better 'MATCH' job seekers with employers
- University of Utah president responds to Trump's executive order 'to save college sports'
- 10-year-old Springville girl starts petition to save her elementary school
- 'America's government teacher' Sharon McMahon to speak at UVU commencement
Police & Courts »

Farmington parents seek increased transparency after teacher allegedly consumed alcohol in class
Politics »
US rescues airman whose F-15 was downed in Iran, officials say
- How Burgess Owens is seeking to better 'MATCH' job seekers with employers
- Trump proposes 'historic' defense spending budget, eyes 10% cut to other federal programs
- University of Utah president responds to Trump's executive order 'to save college sports'
- Forward Party chooses 'no candidate' in race for Utah's 1st Congressional District
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- Artemis II's moonbound astronauts capture Earth's brilliant blue beauty as they leave it behind
- Scientists find evidence for theorized gargantuan star explosions
- World's oldest known tortoise still very much alive despite rumor to the contrary





