Utah school board members draft letter supporting Trump's aim to shutter Education Department

Church unveils new statue on Temple Square highlighting 'ministry of the women'

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted April 2 - 10:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ahead of general conference, a new statue was unveiled — the first on the east side of Temple Square — depicting the five virgins who had their lamps filled with oil.

Jazz in pole position for best lottery odds after loss to Rockets

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted April 2 - 10:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Washington forward JT Thor drilled a 3-pointer with 40 seconds remaining to help lift the Wizards to a surprise victory over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday.

Tornadoes damage homes and power lines as storms wallop Midwest and South

Jeff Martin, Associated Press  |  Updated April 2 - 9:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tornadoes have struck parts of the South and Midwest, knocking down power lines and trees, ripping roofs off of homes and shooting debris thousands of feet into the air, prompting at least one tornado emergency in Arkansas.

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Trump's sweeping import tariffs amp up global trade war

Andrea Shalal and David Lawder, Reuters  |  Updated April 2 - 9:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump's decision to slap a 10% tariff on most goods imported to the United States, as well as higher duties on dozens of countries from rivals to allies, has intensified a global trade war that threatens to stoke inflation and stall growth.

Denali Therapeutics set to advance groundbreaking treatments for neurological diseases

Art Raymond, Deseret News  |  Posted April 2 - 9:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Denali Therapeutics is advancing the fight against neurodegenerative diseases thanks to pioneering work in methods to address the root issues of a host of debilitating conditions.

Iron County man charged with giving meth to woman in rehab facility

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted April 2 - 8:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Iron County man is facing criminal charges accusing him of administering meth to a woman being treated for a stroke due to prior meth use.

What titles are coming to Amazon Prime Video in April

Matt Brooks, KSL.com  |  Posted April 2 - 8:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

Whether you're looking for an old favorite or a new adventure — or maybe a new adventure with an old favorite — Amazon Prime Video has got you covered in April.

1 killed in crash in Morgan County

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted April 2 - 7:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

One person was killed after crashing into a barrier in Morgan County.

Police investigating human remains found in trash bag near Brigham City

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Updated April 2 - 7:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police are investigating human remains that were found Wednesday in a trash bag by the side of the road outside Brigham City.

US Senate passes bill aimed at stopping Trump tariffs on Canada

Richard Cowan, Reuters  |  Posted April 2 - 7:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Senate on Wednesday passed legislation that would terminate new tariffs on Canada, just hours after President Donald Trump unveiled a raft of duties on foreign goods against countries spanning the globe.

Volunteers were 'severely impaired,' 2 sent to ER in North Ogden DUI police training

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted April 2 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Newly obtained public records show volunteers of the February police DUI training in North Ogden — which prompted a Department of Public Safety investigation — got too drunk to participate, some requiring medical checks and two ending up in the emergency room.

Sen. John Curtis sent Sen. Cory Booker encouragement after record-breaking speech

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted April 2 - 6:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Sen. John Curtis got a front-row seat to Sen. Cory Booker's history-making speech this week, even offering his Democratic colleague support from the sidelines.

Senate to hold hearing on making daylight saving time permanent

David Shepardson, Reuters  |  Posted April 2 - 5:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Congress will hold its first hearing in more than three years on a long-running push to make daylight saving time permanent in the United States.

Ex-therapist sent to prison for sexually abusing gay clients, teen girl

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted April 2 - 5:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

A former Provo therapist was sentenced to prison Monday for sexually abusing gay clients and pleading "no contest" to sexually abused a teenage girl.

Former long-time BYU coach, administrator Elaine Michaelis dies at 86

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted April 2 - 4:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

BYU confirmed the passing of the legendary women's volleyball coach, first-ballot AVCA Hall of Famer and athletic director for women's sports Elaine Michaelis.

Amazon bids to buy TikTok as deadline looms, US administration official says

Dawn Chmielewski, Reuters  |  Updated April 2 - 4:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

Amazon has put in a last-minute bid to buy TikTok, a U.S. administration official said on Wednesday, just days ahead of a Saturday deadline for the short-form video app to find a non-Chinese buyer or face a ban.

'A bit disappointing': Salt Lake City residents, leaders fume over Jordan River situation

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted April 2 - 4:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Monday's abrupt closure of a Jordan River trail section ruffled some feathers, while city leaders say they're frustrated with the components that led to it happen.

Utah judge charged with forcible sexual abuse

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated April 2 - 3:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 3rd District judge who had been placed on administrative leave is now facing a charge of forcible sexual abuse accusing him of inappropriately touching a woman in his home.

Have You Seen This? 7-year-old shows impressive confidence on challenging slope

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted April 2 - 3:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 7-year-old who entertained many as "powdersaurus" as she narrated her snowboarding three years ago is now impressing people with her courage and skill on extremely hard runs.

Police say another victim disclosed abuse by Roy man charged with sexual abuse of 10-year-old

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted April 2 - 3:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man currently in Weber County Jail, charged with the rape of a 10-year-old girl, is now being accused of sexual offenses against a 14-year-old girl.

Why Dallin Hall is opting for the transfer portal before senior year

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted April 2 - 2:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dallin Hall's BYU career came to a close after the Cougars' loss to Alabama in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.

Provo man arrested for allegedly pulling gun on driver following minor collision

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted April 2 - 1:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Provo man was arrested Tuesday in an alleged road-rage confrontation after police say he pulled out a gun, cocked it and pointed it at another driver.

Man who had gun, knife will plead guilty to trying to assassinate Supreme Court justice

Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press  |  Updated April 2 - 1:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

A California man will plead guilty to trying to assassinate Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh at his home in a suburb of Washington, D.C, nearly three years ago, the defendant's attorneys said in a court filing on Wednesday.