2 Utah men, 1 other American jailed over failed Congo coup are now in US custody

Nightclub roof collapse in Dominican Republic kills at least 27 including governor

Paul Mathiasen, Reuters  |  Updated April 8 - 12:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

At least 27 people were killed, including a provincial governor, and 134 more were injured in the early hours of Tuesday when the roof of a nightclub in the Dominican capital of Santo Domingo collapsed, authorities said.

Grandmother charged in investigation of malnourished West Jordan boy

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted April 8 - 12:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A West Jordan mother has been charged with aggravated child abuse and is accused of not properly feeding her baby. Now, the infant's grandmother faces an identical charge.

Lori Daybell and brother were calm about Charles Vallow's death, emergency responders testify

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted April 8 - 11:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

Three emergency responders testified in Lori Vallow Daybell's Arizona trial on Monday. Officers said Daybell and her brother were both calm and nonchalant when they responded.

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Catholic Church announces 'painful' end to U.S. government partnership

Kelsey Dallas, Deseret News  |  Posted April 8 - 11:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

Catholic refugee programs in the U.S. have been reeling since President Donald Trump froze federal funding after returning to office.

Patrick Kinahan: Cody Williams lags behind two other drafted Jazz rookies

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted April 8 - 10:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

With only two games left in the dreadful Jazz season, it's worth evaluating the three rookies drafted last June.

Southern Utah mom accused of not picking up child charged with abandonment

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted April 8 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

A southern Utah woman is facing a felony charge after police say never picked up her child from day care.

Health insurers jump as 2026 Medicare payment rates exceed expectations

Mariam Sunny and Amina Niasse, Reuters  |  Updated April 8 - 9:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. announced a 5.06% average increase in the government's final reimbursement rates for 2026 Medicare Advantage health plans run by private insurers, more than double the increase it proposed in January.

Draper aquarium welcomes 4 macaroni penguins

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted April 8 - 9:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Loveland Living Planet Aquarium has added four unique penguins to its resident colony and is asking the public for help naming them.

What to expect at Salt Lake Bees' new Daybreak stadium as it opens

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted April 8 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Baseball fans can expect a whole lot of new as The Ballpark at America First Square opens on Tuesday.

Moab man charged with abusing 93-year-old at senior care center

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted April 8 - 8:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

An employee at a Moab senior care center is facing criminal charges after an elderly woman's family allegedly recorded him on a nanny camera inappropriately touching her.

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A low-cost MRI is the perfect way to uncover the cause of nagging pain

Taylormed MRI  |  Posted April 8 - 8:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

TaylorMed MRI offers MRIs at a predictable price of $399, and allow patients to book directly, without needing a referral.

West Valley family heartbroken after devastating house fire

Dan Rascon, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 8 - 8:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

A West Valley family is devastated and heartbroken after they lost everything in a fast-moving house fire Sunday afternoon.

Federal FrontRunner funding remains in flux as US transportation secretary visits Utah

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted April 8 - 8:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy wouldn't commit to federal funds, but he said he believes in investing in transit projects like Utah's commuter rail service.

Scientists genetically engineer wolves like the extinct dire wolf

Christina Larson, Associated Press  |  Posted April 8 - 7:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

Three genetically engineered wolves that may resemble extinct dire wolves are trotting, sleeping and howling in an undisclosed secure location in the U.S., according to the company that aims to bring back lost species.

Draper resident warns of dangerous trap after narrow escape

Debbie Worthen, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 8 - 7:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

A young woman in Draper is raising awareness about a terrifying incident on Fort Street near City Hall. The 20-year-old said she encountered what she believed was a setup meant to stop her car, leading to a life-threatening encounter.

Study strengthens link between maternal diabetes and autism

Nancy Lapid, Reuters  |  Posted April 8 - 6:49 a.m.  |  Save Story

A large new study adds to evidence that diabetes during pregnancy is linked with an increased risk of brain and nervous system problems in children, including autism, researchers say.

The 2028 Summer Games in ... Oklahoma? Olympic events being held outside California

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted April 8 - 6:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

Los Angeles has made it official — several 2028 Summer Games events will be held in Oklahoma City.

Stepmother pleads guilty in starvation death of West Haven 12-year-old

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted April 7 - 10:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

A West Haven woman accused of starving her 12-year-old stepson, Gavin Peterson, pleaded guilty Monday to her involvement in his death.

Trump's NASA nominee backs US moon program in talks with lawmakers, sources say

Joey Roulette, Reuters  |  Updated April 7 - 9:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump's pick to lead NASA has assured lawmakers that returning astronauts to the moon would remain the agency's main strategy.

IRS workers focus of planned reductions in force, second buyout offer

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted April 7 - 9:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

IRS employees nationwide are the focus of planned reductions in force and a second buyout offer as part of President Donald Trump's moves to trim the federal workforce.

New video shows Mia Love brain cancer battle and depth of relationship with lieutenant governor

Brian Carlson, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 7 - 8:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

One of those speaking at Monday's funeral of former Utah Congresswoman Mia Love was Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson. Love recorded a video showing a personal side rarely seen by the public.

Supreme Court temporarily blocks order to return migrant deported to El Salvador in error

John Kruzel, Reuters  |  Updated April 7 - 8:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Supreme Court temporarily halted on Monday a judge's order requiring President Donald Trump's administration to return by the end of the day a Salvadoran man who the government has acknowledged was deported in error to El Salvador.

Why Health Secretary RFK Jr. says Utah is leading out on 'Making America Healthy Again'

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted April 7 - 8:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

A group of new health laws passed in Utah this year have made the state a leader of the White House's public health approach, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says.