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Layton High School distance runner breaks 40-year-old record, set by assistant coach
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted April 25 - 9:35 a.m. | Save Story
Sophomore Parker Harris unwittingly beat a 40-year-old record for the Davis School District track meet last month — coming in with a time of 9:24.8 in the 3,200-meter run.
Lehi family welcomes son prematurely, days before dad runs Boston Marathon
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted April 25 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
A Lehi family had an extended hospital stay in Boston due to the early arrival of their second son, who was born a couple of days before his dad was to race in the Boston Marathon.
'We made it': Stories of resilience shine during Weber State's commencement ceremony
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted April 24 - 9:56 p.m. | Save Story
Nearly 3,900 graduates were celebrated during Weber State University's commencement on Friday.
More than 100 Utah sites to open Saturday for statewide drug take‑back event
Brenna Donnelly, KSL | Posted April 24 - 9:33 p.m. | Save Story
Collection sites across Utah will open Saturday as part of a drug take‑back event aimed at keeping unused and expired medications out of homes and out of the hands of kids.
Utah, Box Elder County officials mull plan to spur energy production, data center development
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted April 24 - 9:01 p.m. | Save Story
Utah and Box Elder County officials are mulling an initiative dubbed the Stratos Project, meant to spur energy production, data center development and more.
Man allegedly set fires in Big Cottonwood Canyon because 'spirits' told him to
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted April 24 - 8:37 p.m. | Save Story
A man arrested for allegedly setting several small fires in Big Cottonwood Canyon has been charged with arson.
New pinni-pals: Utah's Hogle Zoo gains 2 male sea lions
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted April 24 - 7:44 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's Hogle Zoo has a new pair of pinni-pals splashing around in its Rocky Shores exhibit.
Annual 100-mile walk raises suicide prevention awareness
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted April 24 - 6:36 p.m. | Save Story
The 11th annual Life's Worth Living 100 Mile Anti-Suicide Walk began Friday morning in Tooele, bringing together participants to raise awareness for mental health and suicide prevention.
Redistricting reshapes the battlefield as Maloy, Lyman spar over how to rebuild trust in Congress
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted April 24 - 6:02 p.m. | Save Story
Rep. Celeste Maloy learned on the job how to balance a workhorse mentality with the chaos of running for election. Now she's facing off with one of the state's well-known conservative disruptors.
Crews responding to human caused Hop Fire burning in Juab County
Curtis Booker, KSL | Updated April 24 - 5:44 p.m. | Save Story
A new wildfire has burned an estimated 20 to 25 acres east of Nephi in Juab County.
Utah measles cases decreased over past 3 weeks, but 'doesn't mean things are done'
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted April 24 - 5:03 p.m. | Save Story
Dr. Leisha Nolen, state epidemiologist, said although the measles outbreak is not done, a recent decrease in Utah measles cases is a good sign.
2 key I-80, I-215 ramps near Salt Lake airport to close for up to 45 days
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 24 - 4:01 p.m. | Save Story
Utah transportation officials are urging travelers to plan ahead as it begins work on a pair of freeway ramps near Salt Lake City International Airport that will keep them closed for as much as 45 days.
Utah's drought intensifies again as peak snowpack runoff has 'come and gone'
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 24 - 3:11 p.m. | Save Story
Utah natural resources officials say they met with local leaders and water providers this week to help them prepare after determining this year's peak spring runoff has officially passed.
3 horses dead, 8 others malnourished in southern Utah
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Updated April 24 - 2:38 p.m. | Save Story
Three horses have died and eight others are severely malnourished in a case of animal cruelty in southern Utah, officials said.
Sex offender accused of taking pictures at city park arrested again following phone search
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated April 24 - 2:05 p.m. | Save Story
Police searching a Vernal man's phone say they found numerous files of child sex abuse material.
'You are ready': Over 3,400 students graduate from Southern Utah University
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted April 24 - 2:00 p.m. | Save Story
Southern Utah University's 2026 graduating class consisted of 3,466 graduates from 43 countries, 49 states and 28 of Utah's 29 counties.
Beyond awareness: Utah family advocates for autism acceptance as demand for services grows
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted April 24 - 12:05 p.m. | Save Story
April is Autism Awareness Month, but many say it's time to move beyond awareness to acceptance. And one northern Utah couple says no one should be defined by a diagnosis.
Proposed Murray budget funds police, fire and infrastructure — with tax hike for residents
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted April 24 - 11:48 a.m. | Save Story
The Murray mayor's proposed budget looks to boost public service and investments in infrastructure, with a nearly 10% property tax increase.
Salt Lake City knew about allegations against councilwoman, but what was done?
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated April 24 - 11:32 a.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City Councilwoman Eva Lopez Chavez said she welcomes a "fair and independent investigation" into the allegations made against her, which colleagues were previously aware of.
Business & Tech »
US imposes sanctions on a China-based oil refinery and 40 shippers over Iranian oil
Environment »
Hundreds of Everest hopefuls are waiting at base camp as glacier blocks route to summit
Politics »
Iran says it won't accept 'maximalist demands' as Islamabad hosts peace push
- US imposes sanctions on a China-based oil refinery and 40 shippers over Iranian oil
- Utah, Box Elder County officials mull plan to spur energy production, data center development
- Redistricting reshapes the battlefield as Maloy, Lyman spar over how to rebuild trust in Congress
- Justice Dept. to close investigation into Fed Chair Powell, US Attorney Pirro says
Religion »
BYU president says 91% of 2026 graduates saw faith strengthened
- Ephraim Utah Temple open house to be held in September, dedication in October
- Church of Jesus Christ files trademark complaint against podcaster for alleged imitation of brands
- Church of Jesus Christ announces new Young Women class names, new temple location
- 'Music and the Spoken Word' reaching millions across Africa
Utah Counties »
Blanding teen chosen as top-5 finalist in Google art contest
- Layton High School distance runner breaks 40-year-old record, set by assistant coach
- Lehi family welcomes son prematurely, days before dad runs Boston Marathon
- 'We made it': Stories of resilience shine during Weber State's commencement ceremony
- More than 100 Utah sites to open Saturday for statewide drug take‑back event
