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Rollover crash leaves 2 teens dead, another injured in Juab County

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted April 3 - 2:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

A high-speed crash in Juab County leaves two teens dead and one critically injured.

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.

UDOT pauses Ephraim tree removal after concerns raised

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted April 3 - 2:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Department of Transportation said they want to be good neighbors, and thus announced on Thursday they would investigate concerns about removing trees in Ephraim.

Salt Lake officer who had fallen found justified in shooting man threatening him with rock

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted April 3 - 1:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Salt Lake police officer was found Friday to be legally justified when he shot a man hovering over him with a rock after the officer had fallen. The man was injured but survived.

Burgess Owens and Mike Kennedy question alliances as Trump threatens NATO over Iran

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted April 3 - 1:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Reps. Burgess Owens and Mike Kennedy criticized European allies on Thursday for not supporting President Donald Trump in the war against Iran.

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.

Diego Luna's 1st start offers Real Salt Lake star a chance to show USMNT what it's missing

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted April 3 - 12:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

Real Salt Lake talisman Diego Luna was left off the United States' roster for a pair of friendlies during the spring international break. But U.S. manager Mauricio Pochettino may have unwittingly done Luna a favor.

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Trump carves out $1 billion in budget for Great Salt Lake

Cami Mondeaux  |  Posted April 3 - 11:57 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Trump is requesting $1 billion in the budget for the Great Salt Lake after he vowed earlier this year to help restore the lake, which has reached dangerously low water levels.

Planning commission approves Trump's White House ballroom project

Daphne Psaledakis, Reuters  |  Updated April 3 - 11:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump's White House ballroom project was approved by Washington planning authorities on Thursday, two days after a ​judge ruled work cannot proceed without Congress' approval.

1 crew member rescued after US fighter jet goes down in Iran, AP sources say

Jon Gambrell, David Rising and Sam Mednick, Associated Press  |  Updated April 3 - 11:08 a.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. military has launched a rescue operation after local Iranian state media said an American fighter jet went down over southwest Iran and at least one crew member ejected.

West Jordan man sent to prison for DUI crash that killed bakery owner while fleeing police

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Updated April 3 - 11:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

Christian Cody Facer was sentenced to prison Thursday for murder after causing a crash that killed a bakery owner while he was under the influence and fleeing police.

US job growth accelerates by the most in 15 months in March

Lucia Mutikani, Reuters  |  Updated April 3 - 10:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. job growth rebounded sharply as a health care strike ended, but downside risks for the labor market are mounting from a ​war with Iran that has no clear end in sight.

Midvale woman arrested, accused of cutting couple's brake lines, stalking

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted April 3 - 10:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Midvale woman was arrested Thursday and accused of cutting the brake lines of a vehicle belonging to a couple who have a stalking injunction against her.

Salt Lake police shoot, injure man while serving search warrant

Mary Culbertson and Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated April 3 - 10:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

One man was shot by police and injured early Friday in Salt Lake City during the execution of a search warrant by a SWAT team.

Church of Jesus Christ members to join in 'rich tradition' at solemn assembly Saturday

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted April 3 - 10:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will participate in a solemn assembly Saturday in support of the new church President Dallin H. Oaks.

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7 critical things to know if you've been in an accident in Utah

Siegfried & Jensen  |  Posted April 3 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Remembering the important steps to take immediately after an accident can help make the process go much smoother.

Army chief of staff fired by Hegseth, sources say

Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart, Reuters  |  Updated April 3 - 7:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. Army chief of staff Randy George was fired on Thursday by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, two defense officials and a source familiar with the matter told Reuters.

2nd person arrested in connection with body found dumped in rural Summit County

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated April 3 - 7:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Midvale woman and her boyfriend were arrested in connection with the beating death of the woman's husband. The victim's body was found in rural Summit County.

Box Elder County sheriff under investigation after trespassing complaint

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Updated April 3 - 7:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

Box Elder County Sheriff Kevin Potter is under investigation after allegations of trespassing and suspected driving under the influence that stem from a confrontation.

'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.

From grocery stores to campus: Measles continues to spread in Utah

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted April 3 - 6:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

Measles exposures at the grocery store, in waiting rooms, a temple open house and now the University of Utah adds to the spread of the highly contagious illness.

After a head start on spring, BYU freshman Enoch Watson adapting to QB role

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Updated April 2 - 11:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

The former three-star prospect who played for BYU alums Ty Detmer and Max Hall at American Leadership Academy in Queen Creek, Arizona, joined the team during the 2025 postseason.

Utah Mammoth rattle off 6 straight goals, drown Kraken in Seattle

Chandler Holt, KSL  |  Posted April 2 - 11:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Mammoth put on a masterclass of resilience and determination on the road against the Seattle Kraken on Thursday.