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After a head start on spring, BYU freshman Enoch Watson adapting to QB role

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Updated April 2 - 11:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

The former three-star prospect who played for BYU alums Ty Detmer and Max Hall at American Leadership Academy in Queen Creek, Arizona, joined the team during the 2025 postseason.

Jacobson has tools for success despite differing from previous Utah State hires

Mark Greenwood for KSL  |  Posted April 2 - 2:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

New Utah State head coach Ben Jacobson strays from the pattern, though still brings the experience to be successful

Beloved community advocate asks Utah leaders to consider what Jesus would do

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted April 2 - 2:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

As seven community leaders gathered Wednesday to discuss "What would Jesus do?" and how they might further the legacy of Pamela Atkinson, she was present in the conversation and absent from the room.

Netflix searches for franchises after losing out on Harry Potter

Dawn Chmielewski and Lisa Richwine, Reuters  |  Updated April 2 - 1:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

After losing its bid for Warner Bros Discovery's rich trove of characters and stories, Netflix is forging ahead with the challenging work of building culture-defining franchises on its own.

Charges dismissed against woman accused of hitting 12-year-old in crosswalk

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted April 2 - 12:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

Prosecutors dismissed charges against a Murray woman accused of hitting a 12-year-old boy in a crosswalk in 2023 after evidence showed she may not have been impaired.

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Latter-day Saints are 2nd most GOP religious group in America, but shifting

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted April 2 - 11:57 a.m.  |  Save Story

Latter-day Saints are the second most Republican religious group in America — but also the only one shifting away. The affiliation has fallen 10 percentage points since 2007.

Pam Bondi ousted as attorney general, source says

Kristen Holmes, Kaitlan Collins, Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN  |  Posted April 2 - 11:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump has ousted Pam Bondi as attorney general, a source familiar with the matter told CNN.

'She deserved better': Friends mourn Kaylene Allred, Kearns woman killed by husband

Garna Mejia, KSL  |  Posted April 2 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Friends and co-workers are remembering a woman they described as a "beautiful soul" after she was killed in a suspected murder-suicide that also left two others injured Monday night.

'Killing has always appealed to me,' Draper man's disturbing 'manifesto' allegedly says

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted April 2 - 10:13 a.m.  |  Save Story

A possible child sex trafficking investigation resulted in police arresting a Draper man accused of trying to arrange sex with an infant and writing a murder "manifesto."

Utah football 'ahead of schedule' replacing 5 starters with rebuilt offensive line

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted April 2 - 9:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

Offensive coordinator Kevin McGiven admitted he was "skeptical" of what was in front of him in the offensive line room when he first signed on to oversee the Utah offense.

How a moment at the office led to Kenny J's BBQ — a restaurant that brings people together

Jim Harker, KSL  |  Posted April 2 - 9:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

A banker's leap of faith turned a backyard barbecue hobby into a family-run restaurant.

Gunman arrested after firing 20 rounds in fight outside West Valley store, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted April 2 - 8:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man was arrested Wednesday and accused of firing 20 rounds outside a West Valley convenience store during a large confrontation about three weeks ago.

Pakistan, Afghanistan hold talks in China to end months of conflict

Asif Shahzad and Sayed Hassib, Reuters  |  Updated April 2 - 8:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

Pakistan and Afghanistan are holding talks in ​China to try to end the worst conflict between the South Asian neighbours since the Taliban returned to power in 2021, ‌both sides said on Thursday.

Record number of home sales contracts canceled nationwide

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted April 2 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Deals to buy homes in the U.S. recently fell through at a record rate, and the nation's house hunters are "feeling jittery because of economic and geopolitical uncertainty."

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Utah Tech University revolutionizes tech education

Utah Tech Graduate Studies  |  Posted April 2 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

As expectations for digital experiences continue to rise, so does the demand for professionals who can build and design technology that keeps up.

Utahns celebrate their contribution to the Artemis II mission

Sarah Martin, KSL  |  Posted April 2 - 7:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Artemis II launch wouldn't have been possible without the fuel boosters made in a facility in northern Utah. And on Wednesday, those workers all watched their handiwork come to life.

Lawsuit says Taylor Swift's 'Showgirl' pose comes too close to the work of a real one

Andrew Dalton, Associated Press  |  Updated April 2 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

A lawsuit says Taylor Swift's "The Life of a Showgirl" stole the spotlight from the life of a real one.

How to protect yourself from rising threat of voice phishing scams

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted April 2 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

Security experts warn voice phishing has become a much more common technique to trick people out of sensitive information. Here's how you can protect yourself and your employer.

'Greater love': Church of Jesus Christ's Easter initiative spreads God's love

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted April 2 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

An Easter initiative from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is spreading the message of Jesus Christ's love to tens of millions of people this season.

Utah Jazz drop 7th straight with loss to Denver Nuggets

Ben Anderson, KSL  |  Posted April 1 - 11:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Jazz dropped their seventh straight game, falling to the Denver Nuggets 130-117.

Some parents at Maple Grove Middle School raise concerns about anti-bullying assembly

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted April 1 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Some parents of students at Maple Grove Middle School are voicing concerns over an assembly that took place last week based on personal social media posts.

Metro Transit driver being praised as hero after rescuing man from burning car in Minneapolis

Nick Lunemann, WCCO via CNN  |  Updated April 1 - 10:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Metro Transit driver training instructor is being praised after rescuing a man from a burning vehicle while leading a training session in Minneapolis earlier this month.

Sandy celebrates America 250 with citywide activity challenge

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted April 1 - 9:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new Sandy initiative encourages people to foster meaningful connections with the city as part of Utah's America 250 celebration.