International college students in Utah celebrate after Trump reverses course

NASA rover finds fresh evidence of the warm and wet Mars past

Will Dunham, Reuters  |  Posted April 26 - 7:57 a.m.  |  Save Story

A mineral called siderite found abundantly in rock drilled by a NASA rover on the surface of Mars is providing fresh evidence of the planet's warmer and wetter ancient past when it boasted substantial bodies of water and potentially harbored life.

Over 3,600 students graduate from Weber State University

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted April 25 - 11:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Over 3,600 students became Weber State University alumni Friday when the school held its commencement ceremony inside Stewart Stadium on a pleasant spring evening.

Utah's Japanese community, Japantown redevelopment plans focus at festival Saturday

Tim Vandenack and Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted April 25 - 10:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's Japanese community as well as Japantown redevelopment plans will be the focuses of Nihon Matsuri, the annual Japan Festival, on Saturday.

Conflicting US-China talks statements add to global trade confusion

Andrew Silver, Trixie Yap and Gram Slattery, Reuters  |  Updated April 25 - 10:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. President Donald Trump asserted in an interview published Friday that tariff negotiations were underway with China, but Beijing denied any talks were taking place, the latest in a series of conflicting signals over what progress was being made to de-escalate a trade war threatening to sap global growth.

Utah's new holiday to help folks combat loneliness is on Saturday

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted April 25 - 10:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Legislature created Utah Social and Community Health Day, the last Saturday in April, to nudge people to mind their relationships and to counter the growing problem of loneliness, a challenge that has seeped through communities across the country.

Culture of El Salvador, Argentina, Brazil focus of weekend events

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted April 25 - 9:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

The culture of El Salvador, Argentina and Brazil's quilombola communities are focus of separate events over the weekend.

Jury finds man who killed Eagle Mountain boys guilty of murder

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Updated April 25 - 9:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jurors found Kent Cody Barlow guilty of murder after about nine hours of deliberation on Friday. He caused a crash almost three years ago that killed two 3-year-old boys at Cedar Valley Stables in Eagle Mountain.

Why John Curtis thinks supporting Ukraine could deter Chinese aggression

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted April 25 - 9:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

American support for Ukraine is not only the right thing to do, but it could help deter Chinese aggression against Taiwan, according to Sen. John Curtis.

Utah Royals show fight, fall short in 1-0 road loss to Houston Dash

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted April 25 - 9:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Royals lost 1-0 to the Houston Dash after Delanie Sheehan's late goal, despite leading in possession and shots.

2nd gunman sent to prison in killing of 16-year-old boy on Christmas Eve 2021

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted April 25 - 8:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Coda Verucchi was sentenced to prison Thursday for his role in killing 16-year-old Kenneth Gant in 2021 and stealing a car at gunpoint. Gant's family spoke about his loss at the sentencing.

Utah judge dismisses defamation case against Equality Utah and its director

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted April 25 - 7:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

A judge dismissed a defamation complaint against the leader of Equality Utah, citing a law designed to protect Utahns from being sued for exercising their rights to free speech.

Bear attack survivor laughs, speaks out after completing jaw reconstruction treatment

Gabriela Fletcher, KSL.com  |  Posted April 25 - 7:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nearly two years after his groundbreaking "jaw in a day" surgery, bear attack survivor Rudy Noorland is celebrating his recovery and thanking his Utah hospital care team.

Utah couple arrested, accused of smuggling $300M in oil into US from Mexico

Brian Carlson and Mary Culbertson, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 25 - 6:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah couple was arrested after their company in Texas was raided by the FBI. They are now accused of money laundering and smuggling oil from Mexican cartels.

Trump administration to restore foreign students' legal status, for now

Nate Raymond, Reuters  |  Posted April 25 - 6:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Trump administration said on Friday that it is restoring the previously terminated legal statuses of hundreds of foreign students in the United States while it develops a new policy that will provide a framework for potentially ending them in the future.

1 dead, 1 missing after report of boat sinking at Grantsville Reservoir

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Updated April 25 - 5:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

One person is dead and another is missing after reports that a boat sunk in Grantsville Reservoir on Friday afternoon.

Jury selection for Richins murder trial to remain in 1 county, high court rules

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted April 25 - 5:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Supreme Court on Thursday upheld two decisions denying in-person jury selection and keeping the jury pool in Summit County for Kouri Richins' murder trial.

From one Ole Miss QB to another, Jaxson Dart found right fit with NY Giants

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted April 25 - 5:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jaxson Dart's NFL draft celebration was as memorable as it could be, even if the former Corner Canyon and Roy High quarterback never hopped on a plane and flew to Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Provo police detain male near mall with gun, 4 devices resembling pipe bombs

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted April 25 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Provo police say they detained a male individual near Provo Towne Centre Friday with a gun, ammunition and four devices resembling pipe bombs.

Police search for missing West Jordan teen believed to be with adult man

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted April 25 - 4:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police are looking for a "missing and endangered" West Jordan teen who they say left home early Sunday with a 20-year-old man, taking her father's car with them.

Search ends for missing Utah sailor; US Navy expresses condolences

Mori Kessler, St. George News  |  Posted April 25 - 4:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Navy called off a search for a missing Utah sailor who was last seen a week ago in Guam, where his ship was making a regular port call.

More than 100,000 pay respects to Pope Francis in final hours of lying in state

Joshua McElwee and Giulia Segreti, Reuters  |  Updated April 25 - 3:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

More than 100,000 mourners filed into St. Peter's Basilica on Friday to pay their respects to Pope Francis, viewing his open coffin in the final visiting hours ahead of his funeral on Saturday.

Driver dies after crashing truck into South Jordan's Oquirrh Lake last week

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted April 25 - 3:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

The driver who crashed his truck into a South Jordan lake last week has died from injuries sustained in the crash, South Jordan police said Friday.

Have You Seen This? Beware the 'Epic Bushman'

Alex Tumalip, KSL.com  |  Posted April 25 - 3:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

People often prank unsuspecting passersby by dressing up as bushes, hiding in garbage cans, or even acting like the Tin Man. Now, the trend has arrived in Hawaii.

Utah ended up with a near-normal snowpack. Here's how the rest of the West fared

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted April 25 - 3:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's snowpack season basically sums up what played out all across the West. Some states won big, while others nearly broke unwanted records.

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Renovating your home? Here's how to get the most out of your HELOC

Goldenwest Credit Union  |  Posted April 25 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

There's no investment quite like a home. For many, it's an asset that can bolster wealth, expand opportunities and become a source of profit.

Will Utah be an NHL destination market? Players think so

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted April 25 - 2:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

It's no secret that the Utah Jazz have struggled to attract marquee names. There is a feeling that things will be different for the Utah Hockey Club.

Expelled US lawmaker George Santos sentenced to more than 7 years in prison

Brendan O'Brien, Reuters  |  Posted April 25 - 2:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former U.S. Rep. George Santos, who was expelled from Congress after a brief and scandal-plagued tenure, has been sentenced to prison for fraud and identity theft.

'Irate' Lyft passenger arrested after grabbing steering wheel, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted April 25 - 2:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman in southern Utah who apparently didn't like the route her ride-share driver was taking was arrested Thursday for allegedly grabbing his steering wheel from the back seat.

Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty as prosecutors seek death penalty

Luc Cohen, Reuters  |  Updated April 25 - 1:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty on Friday to federal charges of gunning down health insurance executive Brian Thompson, a day after prosecutors formally stated their intent to seek the death penalty.

Motorist who allegedly injured 2 UTA workers in crash arrested, jailed

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted April 25 - 1:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

A motorist who allegedly injured two UTA workers in a crash in Murray has been arrested and jailed on suspicion of fleeing the scene of an accident.

Principal won't face obstruction charges in case of teacher accused of sexually abusing students

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted April 25 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Eagle Mountain principal won't face charges despite an obstructing justice investigation tied to a teacher who fled to Brazil before being charged with sexually abusing students.

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Texas city moves ahead with Latter-day Saint temple, but with conditions

Tad Walch, Deseret News  |  Posted April 25 - 11:53 a.m.  |  Save Story

A commission vote unanimously approved the temple, but attached another condition: The church must change the name to the Fairview Texas Temple.

Neighbors express concern about planned traffic light move on State Street in Sandy

Andrew Adams, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 25 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Neighbors raised concerns Wednesday evening as project managers from the Utah Department of Transportation held a public hearing on a plan to move a State Street traffic light.

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Tradition meets transformation in Utah Opera's production of 'Madame Butterfly'

Utah Symphony | Utah Opera  |  Posted April 25 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

The passionate melodies Puccini's "Madame Butterfly" are poised to captivate Utah audiences once again, but this time with a bold new vision.

Brothers arrested, accused of shooting into large crowd

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted April 25 - 10:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two brothers have been arrested and accused of firing guns into a large crowd during a fight.

Fraudsters impersonate Utah landowners to sell property out from under them

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 25 - 9:57 a.m.  |  Save Story

Someone nearly sold a Sandy couple's horse property out from under them. Turns out, they were hit with an elaborate scheme the FBI has recently warned about.

'It is the year of Lisa': Salt Lake Chamber presents Lisa Eccles the Giant in our City award

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted April 25 - 9:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Salt Lake Chamber presented its 2025 Giant in our City award to Lisa Eccles, president and chief operating officer of the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation.

Utah charter school director faces federal child sex abuse images charge

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted April 25 - 9:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

The director of a Utah charter school with campuses in Layton and Ogden has been charged in federal court with possessing and distributing child sex abuse material.

Sales of existing homes in the US fell in March

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted April 25 - 8:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

Sales of existing homes in the United States fell 5.9% in March, the biggest monthly decline in more than two years.

What to do when a store going under refuses to take gift cards

Matt Gephardt, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 25 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

For many folks, gift cards are the go-to gift. They're generally welcome for most any occasion, plus they hold their value. Well, so thought a Kaysville woman until the now bankrupt crafts retailer Joann refused to honor her gift cards.

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Why owning a home is better than renting

The Salt Lake Board of Realtors  |  Posted April 25 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

When it comes to building wealth, owning a home isn't just a dream — it's a game-changer. A 2024 study reveals that the median net worth of U.S. homeowners is a jaw-dropping $400,000, compared to just $10,400 for renters.

Ozempic copies restricted after US judge denies injunction

Patrick Wingrove and Dan Levine, Reuters  |  Posted April 25 - 7:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

A U.S. judge on Thursday rejected a bid by compounding pharmacies to keep making copies of Novo Nordisk's popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy while a legal challenge over drug shortages unfolds, court records show.

83 felony charges filed against Kearns man accused of sexually abusing children

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted April 25 - 7:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

Police say a former Boy Scout leader groomed some of his multiple victims over the past 30-plus years into performing sexual acts.

The 156 dogs removed from an Ogden house are starting to find new homes

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted April 25 - 6:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

The 156 dogs removed from an Ogden house are starting to find new homes, and some of them are available for adoption at the Humane Society of Utah.

Affinity celebrations absent at Utah universities, another consequence of HB261

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted April 24 - 10:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Affinity celebrations at Utah universities, small graduation events typically geared to minority students and others, are largely absent, another consequence of HB261.

NFL draft 2025: Giants trade back into 1st round to take Kaysville native Jaxson Dart

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated April 24 - 10:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

The 6-foot-2, 225-pound signal caller was a well-regarded quarterback since well before he spent his final three seasons at Ole Miss, where he threw for 10,617 yards and 72 touchdowns.

Portion of split Alpine School District proposes new name — Aspen Peaks

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted April 24 - 10:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

The interlocal committee for the northern Utah County portion of the split Alpine School District has chosen a new name.

McDonald's is adding its first new permanent addition to its menu in 4 years

Jordan Valinsky, CNN  |  Posted April 24 - 10:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Beginning May 5, the chain will start selling McCrispy Strips, an extension of the chain's crispy chicken sandwich, its last permanent menu item, which McDonald's began selling in 2021 after a Popeyes version exploded in popularity.

Utah couple shares journey navigating a terminal dementia diagnosis

Emma Benson, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 24 - 9:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jack and Debbie Lucas know firsthand how conditions like dementia can take a toll on an entire family.

NFL player encourages SUU graduates to carve their own path, enjoy small moments

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted April 24 - 9:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

The almost 3,000 Southern Utah University graduates were reminded to enjoy the small moments and find their own paths as they celebrated their accomplishments Thursday.

Unified firefighters investigating after Millcreek house fire

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted April 24 - 8:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Unified Fire Authority is conducting a criminal investigation into a fire that destroyed a Millcreek house on Thursday.

Attorneys finish evidence phase of murder trial for man accused of killing Eagle Mountain boys

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted April 24 - 8:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Attorneys have finished presenting evidence in the trial for Kent Cody Barlow, who is accused of murder in the deaths of two 3-year-old boys at Cedar Valley Stables in Eagle Mountain.

US and South Korea had 'very successful' trade talks, Bessent says

Jihoon Lee and Nandita Bose, Reuters  |  Posted April 24 - 7:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. and South Korea had a "very successful" meeting on Thursday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said, as the two countries opened trade talks with Seoul seeking a path to diminish the stiff tariffs President Donald Trump is angling to impose.

Church History Museum debuts 'Lift Up the Hands Which Hang Down' art gallery

Gabriela Fletcher, KSL.com  |  Posted April 24 - 7:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Artwork from the 13th International Art Competition of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be displayed in a Church History Museum exhibit until Jan. 3, 2026.

US judge blocks Trump from withholding funds from 16 'sanctuary' cities, counties

Nate Raymond, Reuters  |  Posted April 24 - 6:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge on Thursday blocked President Donald Trump's administration from withholding federal funding from more than a dozen so-called sanctuary jurisdictions.

Leaders call 7,194 BYU graduates to excellence and discipleship during graduation ceremony

Tad Walch, Deseret News  |  Posted April 24 - 6:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Speakers encouraged the BYU graduates of the 2024-25 school year to commit to faith, family, community engagement, service and professional excellence during graduation ceremonies at the Marriott Center on Thursday.

Driver turns himself into police after hit-and-run injured two UTA employees

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Updated April 24 - 5:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

Murray police are investigating a hit-and-run after two Utah Transit Authority employees were hit by a vehicle early Thursday.

4 charged in hotel robbery that ended in double killing

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted April 24 - 5:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Four people allegedly involved in trying to rob a man at a Salt Lake City hotel, resulting in two of their friends being fatally shot, have been charged.