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

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.

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.

US Sen. Van Hollen meets wrongly deported man in El Salvador

Daniel Trotta and Kanishka Singh, Reuters  |  Posted April 18 - 9:59 a.m.  |  Save Story

Democratic U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen met on Thursday with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man wrongly deported to El Salvador in a case that has pitted a defiant Trump administration against the courts and fanned the prospect of a constitutional conflict.

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.