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St. George neighborhood throws salad in the streets to find runaway tortoise

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted April 15 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A St. George family is searching for their 11-year-old tortoise, Yertle, who they say has run away. The neighborhood has put out veggies in hopes of luring her home.

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Roots, rhythm and renewal: Ogden Music Festival returns to Fort Buenaventura in May

Ogden Music Festival  |  Posted April 15 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

This three-day outdoor immersion is more than just a concert series. It's a community cornerstone that kicks off the summer with acoustic traditions, on-site camping, and activities for the whole family.

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Latter-day Saint boxer repping her faith, family and culture in title fight

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted April 15 - 11:08 a.m.  |  Save Story

Lani Daniels — the "Smiling Assassin" — is set for Friday's championship bout at Madison Square Garden.

Trump threatens to fire Powell if he doesn't leave Fed board; probe to continue

Howard Schneider, Reuters  |  Updated April 15 - 11:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to fire Federal Reserve ​Chair Jerome Powell from his separate seat as a member of the U.S. central bank's Board of Governors.

Can a Utah state lawmaker unseat a top Republican in Congress?

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated April 15 - 10:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

A state lawmaker is trying to convince delegates to send her to a primary election against a three-term congressman who holds a top leadership position in the U.S. House.

Eagle Mountain man charged with practicing dentistry without a license

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted April 15 - 10:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

An Eagle Mountain man who previously surrendered his dental license is now facing criminal charges accusing him of continuing to treat patients.

As state's Archers add Utah talent, these lacrosse fans hope to grow support in nontraditional state

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted April 15 - 10:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Archers made four selections in Tuesday's Premier Lacrosse League college draft. These fans are hoping to help grow the sport in the state's non-traditional lacrosse market.

Not everyone loses weight with GLP-1s; evidence is growing the drugs have other health benefits

Meg Tirrell, CNN  |  Updated April 15 - 9:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Clinical trials suggest that about 10% to 15% of people who try GLP-1s don't lose weight. But evidence is building that shows the drugs do have other health benefits.

Now 5, Minn. boy who received heart transplant at 10 months old making remarkable progress

Nick Lunemann, WCCO via CNN  |  Updated April 15 - 9:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

At 5 years old, William Staley Olesen is a ball of energy. He loves Nintendo, NASCAR, Minnesota sports and talking about becoming a firefighter someday.

Man following 'spirits' arrested for allegedly setting fires in Big Cottonwood Canyon

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated April 15 - 8:54 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man who police say was intentionally setting small fires in Big Cottonwood Canyon was arrested on Tuesday.

Mediators move closer to extending US-Iran ceasefire, officials tell AP

Samy Magdy, Sam Metz and Munir Ahmed, Associated Press  |  Updated April 15 - 8:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Mediators are moving closer to extending the ceasefire between the United States and Iran and restarting negotiations to salvage the fragile truce before it expires next week.

Salt Lake City School District ending 'valuable' community education program

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted April 15 - 8:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

After over five decades of service, the Salt Lake City School District's community education program will shut its doors for good this summer at the conclusion of the school year.

'Extortion' claims fly as some groundwater users in Idaho face curtailment order

Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted April 15 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

As the Idaho Department of Water Resources begins enforcing a curtailment order in Butte County, many farmers have been unable to pump water this irrigation season.

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5 reasons you should consider an independent, low-cost, same-day MRI

Taylormed Mri  |  Posted April 15 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

TaylorMed MRI makes getting an MRI simple, fast, and affordable, because no one should have to wait weeks — and jump through numerous insurance hoops — to get the imaging they require.

West Jordan man charged with trafficking fentanyl after arrest in sting operation

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted April 15 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

A West Jordan man has been charged with trafficking fentanyl after his arrest in Weber County as part of a sting operation.

Rat birth control worked in Baltimore, so D.C. is giving it a try. Here's how it works.

JT Moodee Lockman, CNN  |  Updated April 15 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

Washington, D.C., is launching a rat birth control program to lower the rodent population in the city.

Utah Mammoth clinch top wild card spot, await Pacific Division champ in first round

Cole Bagley, KSL  |  Posted April 14 - 11:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

After defeating the Winnipeg Jets and Anaheim subsequently losing to Minnesota in regulation, the Utah Mammoth locked up the top wild card spot in the western conference on Tuesday night.

Utah County business leaders honor BYU presidents, including President Dallin H. Oaks

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted April 14 - 10:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

BYU presidents past and present, including President Dallin H. Oaks, were honored at an annual Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce ceremony on Tuesday.

Fifth woman alleges sexual misconduct by US Rep. Eric Swalwell

Helen Coster, Reuters  |  Posted April 14 - 10:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A fifth woman accused Rep. Eric Swalwell of sexual misconduct on Tuesday, after the embattled Democratic ​congressman announced his resignation.

Will fewer homes than expected be sold in the US this year?

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted April 14 - 9:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

This was supposed to be the year the U.S. housing market rebounded. And now an expert is stepping back from his optimistic prediction, thanks in part to the Iran war.

Mike Lee floated as possible contender for Supreme Court if there's vacancy this summer

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted April 14 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Sen. Mike Lee is being floated as a possible contender to be appointed to the Supreme Court should a vacancy arise this summer.

Neighbors stunned Springville man accused of killing mother, other man

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted April 14 - 8:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

On Sunday, Springville police said they'd arrested 28-year-old Matthew Jacob Leonard for investigation of aggravated murder and obstruction of justice as well as drug and firearm offenses.

University of Utah opens dedicated center for medical innovation

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted April 14 - 8:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

The University of Utah's James LeVoy Sorenson Center for Medical Innovation opened on Tuesday. It's built to launch medical devices, techniques and partnerships not even dreamed of.