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The Utah teen's guide to a higher-paying summer

The Utah teen's guide to a higher-paying summer

Minty Buckwalter, Deseret News  |  Posted April 12 - 11:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

Summer is right around the corner, and for teenagers, that means the window for securing a prime summer job is officially open. Here's how you can take full advantage.
A taste of small town America, right next to the freeway

A taste of small town America, right next to the freeway

Lee Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted April 12 - 9:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

In the age of cookie-cutter, one-size-fits-all, same gas station and burger place on every corner uniformity, The Creamery is the exception — a business set apart by its uniqueness.
American Fork man killed in I-15 crash in Sandy

American Fork man killed in I-15 crash in Sandy

Sicily Stanton for KSL  |  Posted April 12 - 9:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

An American Fork man died Saturday in a motorcycle crash on I-15 near 10600 South, UHP reported.
Lindon florist chosen to arrange flowers at US first lady luncheon

Lindon florist chosen to arrange flowers at US first lady luncheon

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted April 12 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah florist will be on the national stage as she gets to decorate for the 113th Annual First Lady's Luncheon in Washington.
Utah man with Parkinson's to run Boston Marathon

Utah man with Parkinson's to run Boston Marathon

Garna Mejia, KSL  |  Posted April 11 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah man is preparing to take on one of the most prestigious races in the world, the Boston Marathon, but he said the most important race he's running is against a debilitating disease.
'Animal Farm' got a controversial makeover. Why Utah's Angel Studios is involved

'Animal Farm' got a controversial makeover. Why Utah's Angel Studios is involved

Margaret Darby, Deseret News  |  Posted April 11 - 9:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

"Animal Farm" is getting a happy ending — and not everyone is happy about it.
Do mega passes leave skiers and snowboarders better or worse off?

Do mega passes leave skiers and snowboarders better or worse off?

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted April 11 - 9:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A recent lawsuit filed against the two largest ski resort companies in North America raised questions about the cost of season passes and daily lift tickets amid an awful snow season.
Utah Tech celebrates 111 years of whitewashing the D

Utah Tech celebrates 111 years of whitewashing the D

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted April 11 - 8:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Members of the St. George community gathered Saturday to whitewash the iconic D. It is the university's longest standing tradition, having been held for 111 years.
DHS paid $145M for Salt Lake ICE facility — but may own only half the land

DHS paid $145M for Salt Lake ICE facility — but may own only half the land

Garna Mejia, KSL  |  Posted April 11 - 7:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

County records reveal a surprising detail about a major federal immigration facility in Salt Lake City: DHS appears to own only half the land beneath its new warehouse.
Good Deeds Day: What you can do to give back

Good Deeds Day: What you can do to give back

Lauren Irwin, Deseret News  |  Posted April 11 - 6:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Companies and individuals in Utah and around the world will participate in a day of service on Sunday. Here's how you can participate.
The Forest Service heads west as the West starts to burn

The Forest Service heads west as the West starts to burn

Eva Terry, Deseret News  |  Posted April 11 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

While fires are a natural part of most ecosystems across the West, the National Interagency Fire Center expects an active season this summer due to below-average precipitation.
Pedestrian detour in place on Lehi's Jordan River Trail as new freeway construction begins

Pedestrian detour in place on Lehi's Jordan River Trail as new freeway construction begins

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted April 11 - 4:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Construction on 2100 North in Lehi causing a detour along the Jordan River Parkway Trail.
Where does Salt Lake City rank in a list of the hottest housing markets?

Where does Salt Lake City rank in a list of the hottest housing markets?

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted April 11 - 3:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

The once red-hot Salt Lake housing market has cooled down considerably, so much so, a recent report says it ranks No. 88 out of 127 housing markets nationwide.
Children with 'toxic stress' may develop hidden talents, Utah psychology professor says

Children with 'toxic stress' may develop hidden talents, Utah psychology professor says

Peter Rosen, KSL  |  Posted April 11 - 12:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

"Toxic stress" has a big impact on kids, but a University of Utah psychology professor says those kids may also develop what are called "hidden talents." How?
Utahn sentenced to prison in triple killing outside West Jordan house party

Utahn sentenced to prison in triple killing outside West Jordan house party

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted April 11 - 11:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

One man will spend at least 25 years in prison after pleading guilty in a gang-related triple killing outside a West Jordan house party in 2022. Two others were sentenced in juvenile court.
Southern Utah teen works to rebuild Pine Valley dock following fire last summer

Southern Utah teen works to rebuild Pine Valley dock following fire last summer

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted April 11 - 10:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Parts of Pine Valley were destroyed by wildfire last year, and a Utah teen is helping to rebuild what was lost.
Judge bars Arizona from regulating prediction market operators and pauses prosecution of Kalshi

Judge bars Arizona from regulating prediction market operators and pauses prosecution of Kalshi

The Associated Press  |  Posted April 11 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge on Friday temporarily barred Arizona from enforcing its gambling laws against predictive market operators and put the brakes on a criminal wagering case that the state has filed against Kalshi.
Woman donating $5 gets scammed out of $500, police say

Woman donating $5 gets scammed out of $500, police say

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted April 11 - 8:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

A woman in Utah County who tried to donate to someone's cause quickly found herself the victim of a scam, police said Friday.
Tribal gas stations offer a reprieve from high prices during Iran war

Tribal gas stations offer a reprieve from high prices during Iran war

Mead Gruver, Associated Press  |  Posted April 11 - 8:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Deals on gas are to be found at many of the almost 500 tribally owned convenience stores with gas stations across the U.S.