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Utah couple charged with kidnapping, taking 10-year-old to Cuba
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted April 22 - 5:36 p.m. | Save Story
A Cache County couple is facing a federal kidnapping charge, accusing them of taking a child to Cuba for potential gender reassignment surgery.

Utah school event teaches kids about saving and budgeting
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted April 22 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
Students at Backman Elementary School are learning financial literacy skills early thanks to a statewide program focused on teaching kids how to save, spend and plan for the future.

Human-caused wildfire burns 408 acres in Utah County, now 50% contained
Curtis Booker, KSL | Updated April 22 - 4:45 p.m. | Save Story
A wildfire that broke out late Tuesday in Goshen, in Utah County, was still burning Wednesday.

Former Salt Lake fire captain sent to prison for sexually abusing EMT students
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted April 22 - 4:03 p.m. | Save Story
A judge sentenced former Salt Lake Fire Capt. Christopher Burk to prison Wednesday for sexually abusing multiple women who took EMT courses from him.

Elizabeth Smart opens up about new hobby: bodybuilding competitions
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted April 22 - 3:04 p.m. | Save Story
Former kidnapping victim turned advocate Elizabeth Smart just opened up online about a new chapter in her life: bodybuilding competitions.

Meet the granddaughter of Irene Corbett, Utah's only known Titanic passenger
Ashley Moser, KSL | Posted April 22 - 2:30 p.m. | Save Story
More than a century after the Titanic sank, Irene Corbett's namesake shares her family's story, now featured inside the traveling Titanic exhibition in Utah.

Salt Lake man stabbed dog during fight with girlfriend, police say
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted April 22 - 1:30 p.m. | Save Story
A Salt Lake man was arrested Tuesday and accused of stabbing his dog multiple times after getting into an argument with his girlfriend.

When's the best time to list a home for sale in the U.S.?
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted April 22 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
Thinking of selling your home? You might want to get it on the market quickly.

Davis County crisis center hosting 5K to raise awareness of sexual violence
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted April 22 - 11:15 a.m. | Save Story
Safe Harbor Crisis Center will host its annual "Walk In Their Shoes" 5K on Friday in Kaysville to raise awareness of sexual violence.

Earth Day is here — how the DWR says you can celebrate by helping wildlife
Hayden Madson, Deseret News | Posted April 22 - 10:30 a.m. | Save Story
On Earth Day, many Utah groups will be gathering with a goal to make a difference in protecting Earth's natural resources.

Hurricane secures iconic 'H' hill for public use
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted April 22 - 10:02 a.m. | Save Story
The city of Hurricane in southern Utah has recently entered into a deal to purchase the "H" from private landowners.

New display explains Great Salt Lake's water situation, one marble at a time
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 22 - 9:05 a.m. | Save Story
A new exhibit at the Salt Lake County Government Center in Salt Lake City explains the Great Salt Lake's water situation by using marbles.

Tough housing market: Some homeowners opt to remodel rather than buy
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted April 22 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
A Redfin study found that 43% of Americans chose to remodel their home in the last year, with another 33% saying they plan to do that sometime in the next year. Why?

Juan Diego softball pitcher severely injured after line drive knocks out teeth
Dan Rascon, KSL | Posted April 22 - 7:41 a.m. | Save Story
A painful and frightening injury has sidelined a key player on the Juan Diego High School girls softball team.

Miss Inspiration pageant helps women with intellectual disabilities shine
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted April 22 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
Fifteen women with developmental and intellectual disabilities were given the chance to shine Tuesday night in the biannual Miss Inspiration pageant in Orem.

Salt Lake City launches search for first poet laureate
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 21 - 10:01 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City is searching for its first-ever poet laureate through a new program aimed at using art to connect the city.

Tax Day glitch hits 70,000 Utahns; state tax payments rejected
Garna Mejia, KSL | Posted April 21 - 9:34 p.m. | Save Story
Utah tax officials said an error contained in a file sent to a bank for processing was responsible for a problem that affected 70,000 Utahns and their state tax payments.

California man in Utah for National Guard duties accused of soliciting 'teen girl'
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted April 21 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
A California man is facing charges for allegedly trying to sexually abuse a 13-year-old girl who was really an undercover Utah law enforcer.

'Once in a lifetime' opportunity: Soccer star Messi in Utah for Inter Miami-Real Salt Lake game
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted April 21 - 8:36 p.m. | Save Story
Argentine soccer superstar Lionel Messi is in Utah for Wednesday's Inter Miami-Real Salt Lake game and many, even on the Real Salt Lake side, are excited.
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