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North Ogden OKs new limits on outdoor water use and fines
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted April 21 - 5:03 p.m. | Save Story
Amid increasingly dry conditions, North Ogden officials have approved limits on the use of drinking water on outdoor landscaping with violators facing $500 fines.

Springville man charged with stabbing friend during drunken dispute
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted April 21 - 4:32 p.m. | Save Story
A Springville man was charged Tuesday with attempted murder after police say he stabbed his friend after getting into a drunken argument with him.

Here's how Utah could benefit from now-permanent 20% small business tax deduction
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted April 21 - 4:01 p.m. | Save Story
The Qualified Business Income deduction allows Utah small businesses to deduct up to 20% of their business income from federal and state taxes.

'More than just a coach': Community mourns unexpected loss of Hurricane High coach
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted April 21 - 3:24 p.m. | Save Story
A community is mourning the loss of Hurricane High School football coach Preston Jenkins, who died unexpectedly last week. Jenkins is being described as "more than just a coach."

Driver who made 'mistake of my life' in fatal crash seeks parole
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted April 21 - 2:20 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah woman who ran a red light because she was late for work and hit and killed a bicyclist went before the Utah Board of Pardons and Parole on Tuesday.

Mounted Posse donates to help keep trauma‑support camp alive
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted April 21 - 1:00 p.m. | Save Story
A volunteer group works closely with the Salt Lake County district attorney and the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office to make sure a beloved program for kids who have experienced trauma continues for years to come.

2 arrested in Wyoming following drug-related shooting death in Salt Lake hotel, police say
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated April 21 - 12:24 p.m. | Save Story
Two men arrested in Wyoming following a fatal shooting in a Salt Lake hotel on Monday had been asked to leave following a drug deal, according to a witness.
Sens. Mike Lee, Elizabeth Warren team up to rip potential American-United merger
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 21 - 12:05 p.m. | Save Story
A potential merger between two of the world's largest airlines has unified an unlikely pair in Washington.

'No murder plan': American Fork woman denies plot to kill her son-in-law
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted April 21 - 11:16 a.m. | Save Story
Tracey Grist testified Monday that she had no involvement in any plan to kill her son-in-law, who was shot after arriving at her home, contradicting testimony from her son and daughter.

Car crashes into Utah Animal Adoption Center in Sandy
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted April 21 - 9:00 a.m. | Save Story
A car crashed into the Utah Animal Adoption Center in Sandy on Sunday afternoon, damaging part of the building but leaving all animals and staff safe.

National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week begins as construction projects across Utah ramp up
Joe Wirthlin, KSL | Posted April 21 - 8:20 a.m. | Save Story
Due to the warmer winter Utah faced, construction projects across Utah have begun earlier than normal.

Bob Stevenson edges past Trevor Lee at convention, but both on GOP primary ballot
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted April 21 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
Commissioner Bob Stevenson got the edge over Rep. Trevor Lee at the Davis County Republican Party convention, but both have a spot on the GOP primary ballot in June.

Morgan man charged with raping teen he supervised at Ogden restaurant
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted April 21 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
A Morgan man was charged Friday with raping a 16-year-old girl he supervised at an Ogden fast-food restaurant.

Utah farmers feel economic strain as Iran war drives up fertilizer costs
Garna Mejia, KSL | Posted April 21 - 6:18 a.m. | Save Story
Utah farmers are facing mounting financial pressure as the economic ripple effects of the war with Iran continue to spread far beyond the gas pump.

Alan Osmond: A legacy of family, faith and music
Carole Mikita, KSL | Posted April 20 - 10:55 p.m. | Save Story
Alan Osmond, eldest of the Osmond brothers, died at 76 with family present.

Provo summit highlights challenges Utahns face in escaping poverty
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted April 20 - 10:00 p.m. | Save Story
The Know Poverty summit held in Provo addressed challenges faced by Utahns.

Major Canadian airline to pull out of Salt Lake City, but it's already planning a return
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 20 - 9:30 p.m. | Save Story
Canada's largest airline says it plans to pull flights out of a select number of airports this year, including Salt Lake City, as it deals with the rising cost of jet fuel.

Celeste Maloy seeks to fend off GOP challenge from Phil Lyman
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted April 20 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
Rep. Celeste Maloy is seeking reelection to her second full term in Congress, but a newly drawn congressional district with a more conservative lean could give an opening to one of her challengers.

Utah company says feds used false information to get a warrant
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted April 20 - 8:00 p.m. | Save Story
A Davis County company once accused of labor trafficking claims that the recently completed federal investigation was based on false statements from the state probe.
Business & Tech »
Fed chair pick Warsh makes case for smaller Fed holdings in hearing
- Here's how Utah could benefit from now-permanent 20% small business tax deduction
- Meta to start capturing employee mouse movements, keystrokes for AI training data
- Record surge in gasoline receipts boosts US retail sales in March
- Sens. Mike Lee, Elizabeth Warren team up to rip potential American-United merger
Education »

What the Trump administration plans for colleges earning F's in returns on investment?
- University of Utah trustees greenlight 1,500 underground parking stalls on campus
- Utah's 'tip of the spear' strategy: Inside the state's move to lead the nation in AI education
- Printing a leg: BYU students test 3D-printed prosthetics
- 'Puzzling for awareness': Rubik's cube competition raises funds for Utah autism preschool
Health »

Pentagon makes flu shot optional for troops, rescinding requirement
- Mounted Posse donates to help keep trauma‑support camp alive
- Genomic testing improves treatment, survival for Black breast cancer patients
- Utah Food Bank gets massive pork donation; college football players did the heavy lifting
- Utah Lake Authority campaign hopes to educate public about harmful algal blooms
Religion »

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
- Have You Seen This? Latter-day Saints respond to 'Secret Lives' with everyday moments of faith
Science »

Deaths of several scientists in recent months sparks federal investigation
- Meta to start capturing employee mouse movements, keystrokes for AI training data
- Genomic testing improves treatment, survival for Black breast cancer patients
- Apple names insider John Ternus as CEO, Cook to become executive chairman
- 'Big Tech or families?' Parents heading to Washington to reignite fight for online safety laws



