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St. George unveils sculpture honoring pioneer woman who asked for 'just one beautiful thing'
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted April 3 - 4:07 p.m. | Save Story
St. George unveiled a new sculpture Friday depicting one of the city's first pioneer women, Wilhemina Cannon. The unveiling was part of the City Hall Plaza grand opening.
Have You Seen This? Domestic raccoon won't stop waking up dog
Payton Davis, KSL | Posted April 3 - 3:59 p.m. | Save Story
In a video from 2025, a domestic raccoon won't stop pestering a pup who's determined to get some rest.
Rapper charged with kidnapping over alleged dispute involving Gucci Mane's label
Jamie Stengle, Associated Press | Posted April 3 - 2:21 p.m. | Save Story
Federal prosecutors have accused rapper Pooh Shiesty and eight others of robbing three men at gunpoint and kidnapping them following a contract dispute involving rapper Gucci Mane's record label.
Blake Lively's harassment claims against Justin Baldoni dismissed; retaliation claim to go to trial
Larry Neumeister, Associated Press | Updated April 3 - 12:45 p.m. | Save Story
A federal judge in New York on Thursday tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni but left intact a claim for retaliation.
'I was wrong': Jen Shah expresses remorse in first post-prison interview
Margaret Darby, Deseret News | Posted April 3 - 7:06 a.m. | Save Story
For the first time since her release from prison, Jen Shah has spoken publicly, offering an apology to those whose lives were affected by her actions.
Utah requests 8% increase in its largest hunt as deer populations begin to recover
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 2 - 7:12 p.m. | Save Story
Utah wildlife officials are seeking to add nearly 6,500 new permits to the state's biggest hunt this year, as deer population numbers have increased after a dropoff a few years ago.
Country music star Brad Paisley to headline Stadium of Fire
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted April 2 - 6:35 p.m. | Save Story
County music superstar Brad Paisley will be the headline performer at the 2026 Stadium of Fire, America's Freedom Festival announced Thursday.
Have You Seen This? Monster truck takes over the gas station
Grant Olsen for KSL | Posted April 2 - 3:32 p.m. | Save Story
Wow. This truck looks like it's only a few inches away from tearing the gas station canopy down.
Utah's drought makes 'rare' leap to the extreme, as its record-low snowpack melts
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 2 - 3:14 p.m. | Save Story
More than half of Utah suddenly finds itself in extreme drought, following record warmth that's already melted most of Utah's record-low snowpack.
Netflix searches for franchises after losing out on Harry Potter
Dawn Chmielewski and Lisa Richwine, Reuters | Updated April 2 - 1:15 p.m. | Save Story
After losing its bid for Warner Bros Discovery's rich trove of characters and stories, Netflix is forging ahead with the challenging work of building culture-defining franchises on its own.
Lawsuit says Taylor Swift's 'Showgirl' pose comes too close to the work of a real one
Andrew Dalton, Associated Press | Updated April 2 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
A lawsuit says Taylor Swift's "The Life of a Showgirl" stole the spotlight from the life of a real one.
Sandy celebrates America 250 with citywide activity challenge
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted April 1 - 9:36 p.m. | Save Story
A new Sandy initiative encourages people to foster meaningful connections with the city as part of Utah's America 250 celebration.
'Little Free Library' operator grateful for community response after books stolen
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted April 1 - 8:38 p.m. | Save Story
A Ring camera captured someone stealing books from the "Little Free Library" in West Valley this week, but the library's host is grateful for the community response.
Freeze watch issued for Wasatch Front, as second storm brings more rain and snow
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 1 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
A storm that broke up Utah's dry stretch proved to be no joke, and there's more on the way — and colder temperatures — for the state's northern half.
Spring has sprung on Netflix. Here's what's in the lineup
Alex Tumalip, KSL | Posted April 1 - 5:36 p.m. | Save Story
The month of April has arrived, but Netflix has no April Fools' tricks up its sleeves — especially as it prepares to take you back to 1985 in Hawkins, Indiana.
Have You Seen This? Dog nearly sends biker down cliff
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted April 1 - 3:31 p.m. | Save Story
We all love our furry friends, but every pet owner can admit there are times when their presence might be less helpful and more of a nuisance, but it's not often they're a downright hazard.
Shaun White bringing this winter event to Park City
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted April 1 - 2:00 p.m. | Save Story
While the dismal ski and snowboard season is winding down, one Utah resort is already looking ahead to a major event next winter.
Mother donates kidney to daughter, both now encourage donors
Jim Abath, CNN | Updated April 1 - 12:45 p.m. | Save Story
Mothers and daughters are naturally very close, but for one particular duo from Harvest, Alabama, there's an extra-special bond.
'Getting bigger and better': BYU sweeps student Emmy awards
Margaret Darby, Deseret News | Posted April 1 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
BYU students cleaned up at the student Emmy awards, cementing the university's status as a national leader in animation, film and advertising.
Arts & Entertainment »
St. George unveils sculpture honoring pioneer woman who asked for 'just one beautiful thing'
- Rapper charged with kidnapping over alleged dispute involving Gucci Mane's label
- Blake Lively's harassment claims against Justin Baldoni dismissed; retaliation claim to go to trial
- 'I was wrong': Jen Shah expresses remorse in first post-prison interview
- Country music star Brad Paisley to headline Stadium of Fire
Historic »
Bracket challenge: What's your favorite restaurant that's no longer around? Final 4
- Bracket challenge: What's your favorite restaurant that's no longer around? Round of 8
- Bracket challenge: What's your favorite restaurant that's no longer around? Round of 16
- Salt Lake City initiates process to rename street honoring Cesar Chavez
- Historic Tower Theatre to be partially deconstructed — but it'll help restore its 1920s design
Home & Family »
Mother donates kidney to daughter, both now encourage donors
- Primary Children's Hospital joins network to improve grief and trauma care for children
- MomEconomy app aims to help moms barter goods and services instead of cash
- Reading together: Mona Elementary exceeding state goals
- More women are having babies later in life. Here's how to improve chances of healthy pregnancy
Outdoors & Rec »
Utah breaks record for lowest April snowpack in nearly a century by 'a wide margin'
- Utah requests 8% increase in its largest hunt as deer populations begin to recover
- Utah's drought makes 'rare' leap to the extreme, as its record-low snowpack melts
- Sandy celebrates America 250 with citywide activity challenge
- Freeze watch issued for Wasatch Front, as second storm brings more rain and snow
Your Life - Your Health »
'Buckle up': Allergy season hitting early, and hard, in Utah
- Do you really need electrolyte supplements? When they're helpful and when they're risky
- Utah surgeon diagnosed with colon cancer urges others to get screened
- 'Another stage of life': Utah couple embraces aging with help from geriatric care
- It often starts quietly: What to know about heart valve disease
