Utah school choice program will keep running pending Supreme Court appeal

Hundreds attend mass in Salt Lake City to mourn Pope Francis

Dan Rascon, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 23 - 6:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hundreds of people gathered at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City on Tuesday night to remember the teachings and the legacy of Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday.

Trump pushes training for skilled trades that do not require college

Trevor Hunnicutt and Timothy Aeppel, Reuters  |  Posted April 23 - 5:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump signed on Wednesday an order to improve job training for skilled trades, an initiative twinned with tariffs in his gambit to revive U.S. manufacturing.

Congress explores limiting cellphones in classrooms as states like Utah issue bans

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted April 23 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

As more states, including Utah, establish restrictions on cellphone usage in classrooms, some lawmakers are considering nationwide efforts to follow suit.

Wildfire in New Jersey Pine Barrens expected to grow before it's contained, officials say

Bruce Shipkowski, Associated Press  |  Updated April 23 - 4:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

A fast-moving wildfire engulfing part of New Jersey's Pine Barrens has not resulted in any injuries, officials said, though it's expected to grow before forecast rain later this week.

Bessent says China tariffs are not sustainable as US signals willingness to de-escalate

David Lawder and Trevor Hunnicutt, Reuters  |  Updated April 23 - 4:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Wednesday that high tariffs between the United States and China are not sustainable.

Have You Seen This? Brief firenado towers into the sky during Iowa field fire

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted April 23 - 3:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A firenado during a field fire in Iowa climbed into the sky, causing a spectacular though brief sight.

After taking money but not finishing work, unlicensed contractor agrees to repay victims

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 23 - 3:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Imagine paying thousands of dollars to a contractor only to have him do the job wrong or take your money and vanish. It happens more often than you might think in Utah.

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How replacing windows can improve your quality of life

Amsco Windows  |  Posted April 23 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Windows aren't just decorative features or sources of natural light and fresh air. They actually play a big role in how your home feels — and how you feel in it.

Jimmer Fredette, AP college player of the year in 2011 and US Olympian, retires from basketball

Tim Reynolds, Associated Press  |  Posted April 23 - 2:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jimmer Fredette, the 2011 Associated Press men's college basketball player of the year who went on to play in the NBA and then played in last year's Paris Olympics for the U.S. in 3x3, has announced his retirement.

Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin to retire, sparking competitive Illinois primary

Katharine Jackson and Richard Cowan, Reuters  |  Updated April 23 - 2:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin said he will not seek reelection next year, setting the stage for a competitive intra-party contest to fill his seat in the Democratic-leaning state of Illinois.

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Thunderstorm Artis taught to dream big. Now he's on 'American Idol' to inspire his 2 young sons

Lottie Elizabeth Johnson, Deseret News  |  Posted April 23 - 1:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

The singer has known for a while that music is what he's supposed to be doing, a calling of sorts, because he once got a glimpse of what his life would be like without it. So he shares his music everywhere he can.

Connecticut man charged with assaulting skier at Deer Valley

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted April 23 - 1:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Connecticut man is facing a felony charge accusing him of tackling a skier at Deer Valley Resort while the victim was still in his skis.

'Conclave' viewership is up after death of Pope Francis

Lisa Respers France, CNN  |  Updated April 23 - 12:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

The recent death of Pope Francis has ignited interest in a film about the selection of a new pope.

Vernal man charged with firing shots in road rage confrontation

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated April 23 - 12:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Vernal man is facing charges accusing him of shooting at another vehicle during a road rage confrontation on Sunday.

Pleasant View confirms new police chief

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted April 23 - 12:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Pleasant View City Council gave its approval to the city's new police chief on Tuesday.

Court reverses conviction, orders new trial for Midvale man found guilty in 2021 road rage killing

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted April 23 - 12:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Court of Appeals has ordered a new trial for a Midvale man convicted of killing a man in 2021 during a road rage incident that began with the victim making fun of the suspect's car.

What a baseball swing can teach first responders about mental health

Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 23 - 11:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

It's often said that hitting a baseball is the hardest thing to do in sports. But this wasn't about hitting home runs. It was about focus and learning how to manage the mental strain that comes with high-stress jobs such as firefighting and law enforcement.

Jury to hear opening statements in Harvey Weinstein sex crimes retrial

Jack Queen, Reuters  |  Updated April 23 - 10:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

Harvey Weinstein's retrial on rape and sexual assault charges is set to proceed on Wednesday, a year after New York's highest court overturned the disgraced movie mogul's conviction.

Amid Trump's immigration crackdown, a program geared to Salvadorans remains intact

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted April 23 - 10:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

While the Trump administration has taken aim at immigration programs geared to Venezuelans, Cubans and others, a program geared to Salvadorans remains intact.

Documented gang member, 2 others accused of obstructing police in weekend shooting

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted April 23 - 9:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

Police say an 18-year-old documented gang member, his mother and another woman have been arrested for allegedly obstructing the investigation into a weekend shooting in South Salt Lake.

Chance discovery turns into treasured friendship for 2 Utah Honor Flight vets

Mike Anderson, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 23 - 8:57 a.m.  |  Save Story

About 70 Utah veterans were flown to Washington, D.C., thanks to the Utah Honor Flight, where two Vietnam War veterans learned they served in the same company.

Utah charter school director arrested in child sex abuse material case

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted April 23 - 8:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

The lead director of a Utah charter school with campuses in Layton and Ogden has been arrested and accused of possessing, and possibly producing, child sex abuse material.

Ogden police conduct crosswalk ops as they try to get drivers to do better

Andrew Adams, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 23 - 8:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

Police conducted crosswalk enforcement operations at two locations in Ogden Tuesday hoping to raise awareness amid an increase in auto-pedestrian crashes in the city.