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Homeland Security Secretary Noem's bag, including $3K in cash, is stolen from DC restaurant
Josh Campbell and Kit Maher, CNN | Updated April 21 - 5:31 p.m. | Save Story
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem fell victim to a thief while eating dinner at a downtown Washington restaurant Sunday night, the secretary confirmed Monday.

Shots fired in alleged road-rage confrontation in eastern Utah
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted April 21 - 4:40 p.m. | Save Story
A Wyoming man was arrested and accused of shooting at another vehicle in Utah.

Student loans in default to be referred to debt collection, Education Department says
Annie Ma, Associated Press | Updated April 21 - 4:07 p.m. | Save Story
The Department of Education will begin collection next month on student loans that are in default, including the garnishing of wages for potentially millions of borrowers, officials said Monday.

Have You Seen This? Avoiding disaster on the I-59
Grant Olsen for KSL.com | Posted April 21 - 3:33 p.m. | Save Story
The people who live in Springville, Alabama, seem to be some of the nation's most unflappable drivers.

Utah officials mull $125M project to better link I-84, Trappers Loop in Morgan County
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted April 21 - 3:01 p.m. | Save Story
Utah roads officials are mulling a $125 million road project to better link I-84 and Trappers Loop in Morgan County, a site of continued growth.

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How this local powersports brand has made a national impact
Young Powersports | Posted April 21 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
Consisting of eight dealerships in northern Utah and southern Idaho, Young Powersports' dealerships house machines, gear, parts and accessories from a variety of the industry's most popular brands and manufacturers.

Man with history of domestic violence arrests now faces 24 charges
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted April 21 - 2:22 p.m. | Save Story
An investigation that started with a "911 hang-up" may have saved the life of a woman, according to prosecutors, and has resulted in numerous charges against her ex-boyfriend.

WATCH: Prosecutor, Lori Vallow Daybell give closing arguments in Arizona conspiracy trial
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted April 21 - 1:50 p.m. | Save Story
Jurors will begin considering whether Lori Vallow Daybell conspired to murder her husband, Charles Vallow, following closing arguments on Monday.
Habitual offender accused of threatening corrections officers days after murder conviction
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted April 21 - 1:29 p.m. | Save Story
A former Public Enemy No. 1 convicted last month in the brutal killing of his girlfriend is already facing new charges for allegedly threatening officers at the Utah State Prison.

'Humility and compassion': Utahns mourn death of Pope Francis
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Updated April 21 - 1:06 p.m. | Save Story
Several prominent Utahns and religious leaders issued statements mourning the death of Pope Francis, recalling the care he showed to marginalized people around the world.

Heber City man intentionally hit bicyclist in road-rage case, prosecutors say, charges filed
Brian West, KSL.com | Updated April 21 - 1:03 p.m. | Save Story
A Heber City man was arrested Saturday in a road-rage investigation. Police say he intentionally accelerated toward and hit a bicyclist after the biker hit the hood of the man's vehicle with his hand.

Crash, car fire briefly closes I-70 in Sevier County
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted April 21 - 12:58 p.m. | Save Story
Eastbound I-70 was closed for about 25 minutes in Sevier County on Monday after a vehicle crashed and caught fire.

Hurricane officials weigh in on water conservation plan proposed for new housing developments
Leah Call, St. George News | Posted April 21 - 12:33 p.m. | Save Story
Washington County is facing critical water challenges, and local leaders are exploring innovative solutions to manage dwindling resources.

Gov. Cox issues wildfire executive order as Utah prepares for the 'unexpected'
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 21 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
Gov. Spencer Cox issued an executive order Monday that seeks to bolster Utah's wildfire preparedness and coordination ahead of the anticipated fire season.

Drones pose increasing risk to airliners near major US airports
Aaron Kessler and Michael Biesecker, Associated Press | Updated April 21 - 11:40 a.m. | Save Story
A commercial airliner was on final approach to San Francisco's international airport in November when the crew spotted a drone outside the cockpit window. By then it was too late "to take evasive action," the pilots reported.

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3 surprising ways to reverse insulin resistance and obesity — 3 is the craziest!
Health Utah | Posted April 21 - 11:30 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.

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How storybooks on gender and sexuality sparked a major religious freedom battle
Kelsey Dallas, Deseret News | Posted April 21 - 11:04 a.m. | Save Story
A Supreme Court case called Mahmoud v. Taylor, which will be heard on Tuesday, puts religious freedom and parental rights in the spotlight.

'They're staying here': Millcreek immigrants won't abide by US government pressure to leave
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Updated April 21 - 10:43 a.m. | Save Story
The lawyer for four Venezuelans says they are legally living in Millcreek and won't abide by U.S. immigration officials' pressure, outlined in a letter, to leave the country.

Conner Mantz just misses podium at Boston Marathon, finishing 4th
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Updated April 21 - 10:32 a.m. | Save Story
Mantz finished fourth, while fellow Utah distance running alums Clayton Young and Rory Linkletter each finished in the top 10 of the acclaimed American road race.
Trump stands behind Hegseth after attack plans shared in second Signal chat, White House says
Jarrett Renshaw, Reuters | Posted April 21 - 10:18 a.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump stands behind U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said on Monday, after reports that he shared details of a March attack on Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis in a message group that included his wife, brother and personal lawyer.

Will doorbell camera provide info about 'double homicide' of Saratoga Springs mother, son?
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Updated April 21 - 9:29 a.m. | Save Story
Newly unsealed search warrants are giving a glimpse into the "double homicide" investigation involving the shooting deaths of a Saratoga Springs woman and her 8-year-old son.

1 dead in police shooting in Farmington
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted April 21 - 9:28 a.m. | Save Story
A man was shot and killed by police in Farmington early Monday after officers were called to a report of a man holding a gun to a woman's head.

UVU students providing free dental care to Orem elementary children
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted April 21 - 9:15 a.m. | Save Story
For the past three years, juniors and seniors in the UVU dental program have been conducting a mobile clinic for students at Westmore Elementary School.
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