How Utah's only Navy ROTC unit is training landlocked Utahns to become seaworthy officers

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Suspect in Pennsylvania arson attack 'harbored hate' against Gov Shapiro

Brendan O'Brien, Reuters  |  Updated April 14 - 12:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

BYU has added Robert Wright III. Here are a couple other transfers considering the Cougars

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted April 14 - 12:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Cougars formalized the pledge of Baylor transfer Robert Wright III on Monday morning, adding the five-star point guard after a busy weekend on campus.

Yawning may be more dangerous than you think, experts say

Sandee LaMotte, CNN  |  Posted April 14 - 12:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Find yourself yawning a lot? Do you need that third or fourth cup of coffee to make it through the afternoon at work? Such signs of sleepiness may be a red flag of a serious sleep deficit that could put you in physical danger and harm your long-term health, according to a new position paper by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

El Salvador's president says he can't return man the US mistakenly deported

Jeff Mason, Reuters  |  Updated April 14 - 11:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele said on Monday he had no plans to return a man mistakenly deported from the United States as he met with President Donald Trump at the White House.

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These 8 Utah sites attract the most visitors

Parker & McConkie  |  Posted April 14 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

From majestic red rocks and shimmering lakes to religious sites and spectacular skiing, tourists just can't seem to get enough of Utah.

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5 goals the First Presidency set for new BYU School of Medicine

Tad Walch, Deseret News  |  Posted April 14 - 11:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

The BYU School of Medicine will combine faith and science in its medical training.

Blue Origin launches all-female celebrity crew with Katy Perry, Gayle King and Lauren Sanchez

Marcia Dunn, Associated Press  |  Updated April 14 - 9:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

Blue Origin has launched Jeff Bezos' fiancee, Lauren Sanchez, into space with an all-female celebrity crew that includes Katy Perry and Gayle King. The New Shepard rocket blasted off Monday from West Texas.

6 walking trails along the Wasatch Front that are perfect for all ages

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted April 14 - 8:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Spring is officially here, and the weather across Utah is beginning to warm, which means you might be looking for a way to be outside more. Here is a list of six easy walking trails along the Wasatch Front.

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3 surprising ways to reverse insulin resistance and obesity — 3 is the craziest!

Health Utah  |  Posted April 14 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

How likely is it that you have insulin resistance? "Pretty likely ,and getting more likely all the time," says Dr. Whit Roberts, D.C. of Health Utah.

Company whose sightseeing chopper crashed, killing 6, is ceasing operations

Jake Offenhartz, Associated Press  |  Posted April 14 - 7:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Federal Aviation Administration says the helicopter tour company whose sightseeing chopper crashed in New York, killing six people, is shutting down operations immediately.

Will Utah's 2034 Winter Games make the state greener?

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted April 14 - 6:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's 2034 Winter Games can be a big boost to efforts to bolster the state's sustainability, according to participants in a discussion on climate resilience and the Olympics.

How Sarah M. Eden found her niche as a writer of clean romance

Lee Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted April 13 - 10:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sarah M. Eden's fans are romantics at heart. She has made a contribution to literature with clean romance novels.

US deports another 10 gang members to El Salvador, Rubio says

Doina Chiacu, Reuters  |  Updated April 13 - 9:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. has deported another 10 people that it alleges are gang members to El Salvador, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sunday.

'They want it all': Bernie Sanders condemns billionaires during Salt Lake rally

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted April 13 - 9:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

Thousands of Utahns welcomed Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to a Utah stage with lengthy standing ovations Sunday as the pair railed against the Trump administration

Hiker in critical condition after fall in Little Cottonwood Canyon

Matt Brooks, KSL.com  |  Posted April 13 - 8:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

A hiker is in critical condition after a fall in Little Cottonwood Canyon on Sunday. A medical helicopter transported him out of the canyon to a hospital.

17-year-old in Wisconsin allegedly killed parents as part of plot to assassinate Trump, FBI says

Dalia Faheid and Dakin Andone, CNN  |  Updated April 13 - 8:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Wisconsin teenager allegedly killed his parents as part of a plot to assassinate President Donald Trump, federal authorities said in newly unsealed court documents.

Rory McIlroy wins Masters playoff to complete the career Grand Slam

Doug Ferguson, Associated Press  |  Updated April 13 - 7:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rory McIlroy turned another major collapse into his grandest performance of all, hitting a wedge into 3 feet for birdie in a sudden-death playoff Sunday to finally win the Masters.

Gov. Cox tells Canadian leaders Utah is 'open for business'

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted April 13 - 7:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox went through with a previously planned trade mission to Canada this month, amid tensions between the U.S. and its second-largest trading partner.

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One glaring omission from the Mighty 5 Utah national parks

OARS Whitewater Rafting  |  Posted April 13 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Straddling the Utah-Colorado border, Dinosaur National Monument is located just a 3.5-hour drive from Salt Lake City, and every bit as awe-inspiring as its more famous national park counterparts.

Pennsylvania school shooting was planned for the Columbine anniversary

The Associated Press  |  Updated April 13 - 6:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Pennsylvania man remained jailed on Sunday after being accused by authorities of planning a mass school shooting that would have coincided with the anniversary of the Columbine High School massacre.

'A Minecraft Movie' stomps to $80.6M in second weekend

Jake Coyle, Associated Press  |  Updated April 13 - 5:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

After just two weeks in theaters, "A Minecraft Movie" followed up its blockbuster opening with a second weekend of $80.6 million in ticket sales.

Making old-world violins in the heart of Murray

Lee Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted April 13 - 5:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

The lights are on in the shop where Adam Day and his band of violin-makers ply their craft. But if the lights weren't on? No worries. They'd still have a job.

The worst season in Utah Jazz history is over. What now?

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted April 13 - 4:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Jazz's 2024-25 campaign closed with a 116-105 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, securing the team at least a top-five pick in the 2025 NBA draft.