How did crocodiles and alligators survive extinction? New Utah research may have the answer

Provo Power aiding in Navajo Nation electrification initiative

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted April 19 - 11:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

Provo Power is aiding in electrification efforts on the Navajo Nation, among 45 utility companies taking part in the Light Up Navajo! initiative.

Salt Lake police report 33 felony, 49 misdemeanor arrests this month on Jordan River Trail

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted April 19 - 11:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake police announced Saturday their public safety enforcement along the Jordan River Trail is "outpacing initial expectations," with 33 felony arrests since the beginning of April.

Trump moves to rescind public lands conservation rule

Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News  |  Posted April 19 - 10:53 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump's Department of Interior is moving to rescind the BLM's Public Lands Rule that set conservation on the same footing with other forms of use on federal public land.

Grieving U. student creates overdose prevention program in friend's honor

Gabriela Fletcher, KSL.com  |  Posted April 19 - 10:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

University of Utah student Cole Brunner lost his friend Teagan Pope to an opioid overdose. Now, he advocates for opioid overdose prevention on campus in Pope's memory.

Venezuelan migrants ask Supreme Court to halt 'imminent' deportations

Luc Cohen and Kristina Cooke, Reuters  |  Updated April 19 - 9:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Lawyers for Venezuelan men detained in Texas asked the Supreme Court on Friday to block what the lawyers said were the men's imminent deportation by the Trump administration without the judicial review previously mandated by the justices.

Riverton reactivates its Green Well to increase water supply amid growing population

Emma Benson, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 19 - 8:54 a.m.  |  Save Story

Riverton celebrated the completion of its Green Well project Friday — a nanofiltration well designed to serve as a sustainable water source for the southwest part of the valley.

Utah driver arrested after trying to run Tesla off the freeway, troopers say

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted April 19 - 8:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah driver was arrested Friday and accused of intentionally trying to bump a Tesla off the freeway while going up to 120 mph, according to the UHP.

US congressmen visits Syria in first trip since Assad's ouster

Maya Gebeily, Reuters  |  Updated April 19 - 7:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two U.S. Congress members landed in Damascus on Friday to meet Syrian officials, the first visit by American lawmakers to the war-ravaged country since Bashar al-Assad was ousted from power by an Islamist-led rebel offensive in December.

Utahns disappointed by Sundance Film Festival exit, poll says

Margaret Darby, Deseret News  |  Posted April 19 - 7:14 a.m.  |  Save Story

The majority of Utahns are disappointed Sundance Film Festival will leave Park City in 2027, a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll found.

Utah Royals get 1st win of season with stoppage time penalty from Sentnor

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted April 18 - 11:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

The winless streak stretched deep into the fifth game of the season for the Utah Royals, and it took until the 10th minute of stoppage time to find a game-winner Friday.

BYU softball rallies late to beat Utah for 2nd straight game

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted April 18 - 10:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ailana Agbayani walked it off with a three-run homer in the bottom of the seventh, and BYU scored all but one run in the bottom of the seventh of the 10-8 win to clinch the series.

'They're staying here': Millcreek immigrants won't abide by US government pressure to leave

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted April 18 - 9:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

The lawyer for four Venezuelans says they are legally living in Millcreek and won't abide by U.S. immigration officials' pressure, outlined in a letter, to leave the country.

Judge strikes down Utah's school choice program, leaving kids in limbo

Suzanne Bates, Deseret News  |  Posted April 18 - 9:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah judge ruled the Utah Fits All Scholarship Program was unconstitutional in a decision delivered Friday, leaving thousands of children who were beneficiaries of the program in limbo.

Easter comes early for NICU babies at Lone Peak Hospital

Mary Culbertson, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 18 - 9:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

The staff at Lone Peak Hospital in Draper decided their neonatal intensive care unit babies needed a mood boost — or a mood hop. Naturally, they dressed up each of their little ones in the Easter spirit.

Intermountain Health breaks ground on new clinic, cancer center in Saratoga Springs

Gabriela Fletcher, KSL.com  |  Posted April 18 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Intermountain Health officially began construction on its new multispeciality clinic and cancer center building at a groundbreaking ceremony in Saratoga Springs on Friday.

Tooele man charged with killing woman in random 2022 drive-by shooting

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted April 18 - 8:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Tooele man has been charged with murder after being arrested in connection to the random killing of a woman in Salt Lake City three years ago.

Northrop Grumman says no solid rocket motors destroyed in Promontory explosion

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted April 18 - 8:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Northrop Grumman said Friday a Promontory building destroyed in an explosion this week was where an ingredient used in solid rocket motor propellant was produced.

Mothers, witnesses testify in murder trial about crash that killed 2 boys in Eagle Mountain

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Updated April 18 - 7:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Multiple people who were at Cedar Valley Stables when a car crash killed two 3-year-old boys testified in court Thursday and Friday.

A beloved pet tortoise is reunited with its family weeks after disappearing in a Mississippi tornado

Sophie Bates, Associated Press  |  Posted April 18 - 7:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Myrtle, a cherished pet tortoise, has been reunited with its family in Mississippi weeks after disappearing during a deadly tornado outbreak in March.

Utah congressman visits prison in El Salvador where man was mistakenly deported

Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV  |  Updated April 18 - 6:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah congressman is sharing details about his visit to a prison in El Salvador where a man mistakenly deported from the U.S. is being held.

One year later: Utah Hockey Club players tell the story of the move to Utah

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted April 18 - 6:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nick Bjugstad was sitting in a park with his wife, soaking in the spring sunshine of Arizona, when the text came in. His wife was mid-conversation when he broke in — "We're moving."

US senator met wrongly deported Salvadoran man at hotel, calls for release

Daniel Trotta and Kanishka Singh, Reuters  |  Updated April 18 - 6:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Democratic U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen said on Friday he met with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Salvadoran man mistakenly deported and being held in a prison in El Salvador, at a hotel after initial requests to meet with him were denied.

Utah based Unity Gospel Choir director going 'home' to Flint to give back

Arianne Brown for KSL.com  |  Posted April 18 - 6:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Debra Bonner has brought gospel music into the hearts of countless Utahns for decades, and now she's headed home to Flint, Michigan, to do the same.

10,000 pages of records about Robert F. Kennedy's 1968 assassination released

Josh Funk and Haya Panjwani, Associated Press  |  Posted April 18 - 5:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

About 10,000 pages of records related to the 1968 assassination of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy have been released, including handwritten notes by the gunman, who said the Democratic presidential candidate "must be disposed of."

'Plan for heavy travel delays': I-15 through Kaysville, Farmington to face closures for construction

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted April 18 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

I-15 through Kaysville and Farmington will be closed in the early morning hours in the coming week to accommodate the Shepard Lane interchange project.

Judge extends ban on Musk's DOGE access to private Social Security data

Nathan Layne, Reuters  |  Posted April 18 - 4:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction on Thursday that extends a ban on billionaire Elon Musk's aides from accessing private information on millions of Americans.

'A publicity stunt': Delta moves to dismiss malicious prosecution suit from former pilot

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted April 18 - 4:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A former pilot is accusing Delta Air Lines and others of defamation, malicious prosecution and more. Delta says the charges don't have standing and should be dismissed.

Have You Seen This? 'We're not in California anymore'

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted April 18 - 3:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Highway Patrol is highlighting the work of its troopers in a series called "Ride with the Hive." A recent episode includes a man pulled over for several alleged infractions.

Stress Awareness Month: Finding healthy coping strategies

Emma Benson, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 18 - 3:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Stress is a natural response to a challenge or threat, but prolonged stress can negatively impact your physical and mental well-being.

Deserae Turner, whose courage 'touched countless lives,' dies at 22

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Updated April 18 - 2:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Desarae Turner, who captivated the state with her perseverance after she was shot in the head and left to die in 2017, has died. She was 22.

Patrick Kinahan: Utah Hockey Club players profess love for Utah

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted April 18 - 2:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Scarred Jazz fans stretching across different decades have good reason for wondering if some players share their intense commitment to the franchise.

Police hope phone can provide info about deaths of Saratoga Springs mother, 8-year-old son

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted April 18 - 1:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Newly unsealed search warrants are giving a glimpse into the ongoing investigation into the shooting deaths of a Saratoga Springs woman and her 8-year-old son.

Miller family buys RSL, Royals as Smith Entertainment Group exits

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Updated April 18 - 1:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Miller family is expanding its sports ownership portfolio five years after selling the Utah Jazz to Ryan Smith.

Riverton sergeant found 'legally justified' in July 4 shooting, killing of armed man

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated April 18 - 1:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Riverton police sergeant was legally justified when he shot and killed a man armed with a knife following a hit-and-run crash on July 4, 2024, the district attorney announced Friday.

Salt Lake City autism center hosts open house to connect families with resources

Debbie Worthen, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 18 - 12:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

Families searching for autism resources had a valuable opportunity Thursday as the Carmen B. Pingree Autism Center of Learning hosted an open house.

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The prodigal son no more: Inside the world of Franklin Graham

Jennifer Graham, Deseret News  |  Posted April 18 - 12:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Billy Graham's son, Franklin Graham, is preaching to a much different world than his father did. But he's made his own name with humanitarian aid.

Federal judge dismisses another tithing lawsuit against the Church of Jesus Christ

Tad Walsh, Deseret News  |  Posted April 18 - 12:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge handed The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints a major legal victory on Thursday, dismissing a lawsuit in which nine people sought the return of financial donations.

Kearns man arrested, accused of sexually abusing 4 boys over 20 years

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted April 18 - 10:54 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Kearns man, who police say is a former Boy Scouts leader, has been arrested and accused of sexually abusing at least four boys over the past 20 years.

Pocatello releases bodycam, security footage of Victor Perez shooting

Logan Ramsey and Daniel Ramirez, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted April 18 - 9:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

The city of Pocatello has released additional footage of a police shooting that brought national attention to the incident.

Meet the winner of the Deseret News/KSL General Sterling Scholar Award

Sydney Jezik, Deseret News  |  Posted April 18 - 8:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

Xiaocheng Ai's computer science journey started when her father picked up a book called "Learning Python with Dad." Now she's the 2025 general Sterling Scholar.

Watch where you buy car insurance: Regulators warn Utahns of fake policies

Matt Gephardt, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 18 - 8:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's Department of Insurance has issued a warning for anyone looking to buy coverage for their car: Scammers are using the messaging app WhatsApp to sell fake auto policies.

Poll shows how Utahns feel about DOGE, Trump spending cuts

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted April 18 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah voters are split on how they view the Department of Government Efficiency and the role Elon Musk is playing in the Trump administration, a new poll shows.

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The best places to see spectacular spring flowers in Utah Valley

Utah Valley Chamber  |  Posted April 18 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

From meticulously curated gardens to wildflower-strewn trails, here are some of the best places in Utah Valley to immerse yourself in spring flowers.

US will abandon Ukraine peace push if no progress 'within a matter of days,' Rubio says

Bart H. Meijer and Gabriel Stargardter, Reuters  |  Posted April 18 - 7:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump will walk away from efforts to broker a Russia-Ukraine peace deal within days unless there are clear signs that a deal can be done, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday.

Gov. Cox wants info from Trump administration regarding international student visa revocations

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted April 18 - 7:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

During his monthly news conference, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said his office has reached out to the Trump administration for more information about the dozens of international students at Utah campuses who have recently had their visas revoked.

Trump administration seeks court backing for control over White House press access

Andrew Goudsward and Mike Scarcella, Reuters  |  Updated April 18 - 6:54 a.m.  |  Save Story

A lawyer for President Donald Trump's administration argued on Thursday that Trump has broad authority over media access to the White House and asked a U.S. federal appeals court to keep a judge from lifting restrictions the White House imposed on the Associated Press.

Gov. Cox considers drought order for parts of Utah; Lake Powell faces below-normal runoff

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted April 18 - 6:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox says his office is working on a drought-related emergency declaration for parts of the state amid poor spring runoff outlooks.

Red Rocks mount comeback to win NCAA semifinals meet, advance to championship

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Updated April 17 - 11:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

Fourth-ranked Utah was down but certainly not out Thursday night in the second session of the NCAA semifinals meet.

BYU softball rallies from 4-down to beat Utah in extra innings; baseball knocks off No. 22 Arizona

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted April 17 - 10:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

BYU scored four runs with two outs in the bottom of the seventh on back-to-back home runs by Brittingham and Lindy Milkowsky, and Lily Owens walked off an improbable rivalry win.

Driver critically injured after crash sends truck into South Jordan's Oquirrh Lake

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Updated April 17 - 10:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

A driver was hospitalized Thursday after police say a truck ran a stop sign and ended up upside down in a South Jordan lake.

The history is coming: Utah to honor Paul Revere, American Revolution 250 years later

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted April 17 - 10:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah is joining in the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere's famous ride warning of British movement at the start of the Revolutionary War with events on Friday and Saturday.

Trump signals tit-for-tat China tariffs may be near end; TikTok deal on ice

Trevor Hunnicutt, Reuters  |  Posted April 17 - 10:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump on Thursday signaled a potential end to the tit-for-tat tariff hikes between the U.S. and China that shocked markets, and that a deal over the fate of social media platform TikTok may have to wait.

Turning heartache into hope: Miguel Martinez's marathon for addiction recovery

Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 17 - 9:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Every push of the pedal lately isn't for his recovery. It is to bring him a little closer to someone he'll never see again: Miguel Martinez's daughter, Laur'en.

Florida State gunman used deputy mom's former service weapon to kill 2 and wound 6, police say

Kate Payne and David Fischer, Associated Press  |  Updated April 17 - 9:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

A gunman opened fire at Florida State University, killing two people and wounding at least five others, authorities say. The 20-year-old gunman was the son of a sheriff's deputy whose former service weapon was used in Thursday's shooting.

Utah lieutenant governor announces audit of citizenship on voter rolls

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted April 17 - 9:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson says her office will audit the citizenship of people on the state's voter rolls — a day after Elon Musk responded to her stance on the SAVE Act.

1 in critical condition in South Jordan collision

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted April 17 - 8:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

One person is in critical condition after two trucks collided in South Jordan.

Will Trump's travel and transgender athlete bans impact LA's 2028 Summer Games?

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted April 17 - 8:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

A top U.S. Olympic official said he's been given "significant reassurances" that President Donald Trump's proposed travel restrictions won't keep athletes from attending the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.

Ukraine-US minerals deal could be signed by next week, Trump says

Yuliia Dysa, Angelo Amante and Trevor Hunnicutt, Reuters  |  Posted April 17 - 7:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ukraine and the U.S. could sign the minerals and economic cooperation deal they've been negotiating as soon as next week, President Donald Trump said on Thursday.

Weber County Animal Services staffers get outpouring of support in caring for 150-plus dogs

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted April 17 - 7:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Weber County Animal Services staffers contending with 156 dogs removed from one Ogden home are getting an outpouring of support from other groups and dog lovers.