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Here's what Utah's 2034 Winter Games organizers plan to do this year

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted April 8 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Raise more money. Finalize a plan. Start reaching out to Utahns statewide. It's only part of the plans 2034 Winter Olympics organizers have after observing the recent Games in Italy.

Why John Curtis says protecting Taiwan from China is an 'all hands on deck' mission

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted April 8 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

Sen. John Curtis is urging his colleagues to focus their attention on what he considers to be the greatest threat to the global economy: China's stated desire to eventually annex Taiwan.

Mammoth finally conquer Oilers as Keller calls game in OT Thriller

Cole Bagley, KSL  |  Posted April 8 - 12:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

Despite a winless record against Edmonton over the past two seasons, the Utah Mammoth finally bested the Oilers on Tuesday night in what turned out to be a thrilling barn burner at the Delta Center.

Trump is seeking $1B for Great Salt Lake. How would it be used?

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted April 7 - 10:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump included Utah's request for $1 billion for lake restoration projects in his proposed federal budget, which would be used in a variety of ways.

What will be found in BYU's new time capsule?

Hayden Madson, Deseret News  |  Posted April 7 - 10:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

BYU President Shane Reese and Vice President Keith Vorkink packed a time capsule on Tuesday that will remain unopened for 50 years, until the university's bicentennial year in 2075.

Travelers will face limits on how many chargers they can carry as airlines try to reduce fire risks

Josh Funk, Associated Press  |  Posted April 7 - 9:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Travelers will soon face restrictions on how many portable chargers they can carry on a flight as airlines continue to try to reduce the risk of another lithium battery fire aboard their jets.

Weber State launches effort at model home to promote use of energy-efficient technology

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted April 7 - 9:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Weber State officials launched a new initiative at the university's Sustainability Home to promote use among homeowners of energy-efficient technology.

Weber Basin Water Conservancy District responds to drought with 20% restriction

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted April 7 - 8:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Weber Basin Water Conservancy District is asking users to cut back on their watering this coming season by 20%, and shorten their season, running until Sept. 15.

After viral comments on Sabbath day, here's what BYU's Delaney Gibb said about her faith

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted April 7 - 7:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

BYU star Delaney Gibb didn't know that she'd be launched as an internet meme when she spoke about the importance of sabbath-day observance at the flagship university.

Artemis II astronauts make long-distance call to space station as they head home from the moon

Marcia Dunn, Associated Press  |  Posted April 7 - 7:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Still aglow from their triumphant lunar flyby, the Artemis II astronauts put in a historic call to their colleagues at the International Space Station on Tuesday while heading home.

Trump agrees to 2-week Iran ceasefire, drops threat to destroy 'whole civilization'

Steve Holland, Parisa Hafezi, Enas Alashray and Ahmed Tolba, Reuters  |  Updated April 7 - 7:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump on Tuesday agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, less than two hours before his deadline for Tehran to reopen ​the Strait of Hormuz.

From the ashes of Herculaneum to Utah: Ancient scrolls make rare US appearance at UVU

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted April 7 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Four original carbonized papyri buried after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius were on display at Utah Valley University for the Herculaneum Papyri and AI Conference.

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Get your free copy of 'Putting On Christ' and discover the gate to salvation

Vescovo Buonarroti Art, LLC  |  Posted April 7 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

"Putting on Christ" by author Steven Anthony Bishop seeks to inspire those who are diligent truth seekers. And now interested readers can get an e-book version for free.

Ogden man charged with luring girl from her home and raping her

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted April 7 - 6:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Ogden man faces nine felony counts, including rape, for allegedly luring a girl from her home on several occasions to sexually assault her.

This Hill Air Force Base squadron was named top in the Air Force

Emma Neff, Deseret News  |  Posted April 7 - 6:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The 388th Fighter Wing's 34th Fighter Squadron at Hill Air Force Base, known as the "Rude Rams," took home the Raytheon Trophy after a historic year of combat deployments and milestones.

Blue pinwheels highlight child abuse prevention in West Jordan

Tyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted April 7 - 5:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Thousands of blue pinwheels spinning outside the West Jordan Justice Court are serving as a powerful reminder for Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Leader of Utah Krishnas identified as man killed Springville 4-car collision

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated April 7 - 5:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

A crash in Springville on Monday left one dead and caused traffic delays.

Report: Odorless natural gas filled home days before fatal 2024 South Jordan home explosion

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted April 7 - 5:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Natural gas alarms could have identified an odorless gas leak prior to a fatal home explosion two years ago in South Jordan, according to a report released Tuesday.

Ford recalls over 420,000 vehicles in US over windshield wiper failure

Reuters  |  Updated April 7 - 4:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ford Motor ​is recalling 422,613 vehicles in the ‌U.S. over a failure of ⁠the ​windshield wiper, ⁠the National Highway ‌Traffic Safety Administration said ⁠on ⁠Tuesday.

Red Butte announces 30 new concerts for 2026 — and 1 rescheduled show

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted April 7 - 4:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Red Butte Garden's popular Outdoor Concert Series is back this year with 30 new performances and one rescheduled show, including a blast of nostalgia.

Have You Seen This? Reverse ice fishing in action

Grant Olsen for KSL  |  Posted April 7 - 3:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Here's a prime example of "catch and unintentionally release" fishing.

'We're in a really tough shape': Lake Powell's grim outlook only getting worse

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted April 7 - 3:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lake Powell's projected snowmelt inflows dropped by nearly 1 million acre-feet of water from last month, according to a new National Weather Service outlook report.

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Whole milk at school: What parents should know about this nutrition shift

Dairy West  |  Posted April 7 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Schools may now begin offering a wider range of milk options, including whole and reduced-fat (2%) milk, alongside fat-free and low-fat varieties.