Murder or manslaughter? Jurors asked to choose fate of Orem man who killed 2 boys in crash

Advocates say 'blame and shame' prevent sexual assault victims from coming forward

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted April 17 - 4:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill on Thursday encouraged survivors of sexual assault to not remain silent and tried to assure them they have support.

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Crash sends truck into Oquirrh Lake Thursday afternoon

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Updated April 17 - 3:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police are responding to a crash at Oquirrh Lake in South Jordan, where a truck is upside down in the water.

2 people killed, and at least 5 wounded in Florida State shooting

Kate Payne and David Fischer, Associated Press  |  Updated April 17 - 3:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

A gunman opened fire at Florida State University, killing two people and wounded at least five others, authorities say. The 20-year-old gunman was the son of a sheriff's deputy whose former service weapon was used in Thursday's shooting.

10 years later, the search for Elizabeth Salgado's killer continues

Garna Mejia, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 17 - 3:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A decade has passed since Elizabeth Elena Laguna Salgado vanished in downtown Provo, leaving behind unanswered questions and a heartbroken family still searching for justice.

Officials identify 73-year-old man found dead on side of I-15 in Davis County

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Updated April 17 - 2:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police have identified the person whose body was found off the side of I-15 in Davis County on Wednesday.

BYU international student's visa revoked over apparent fishing-license violation

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted April 17 - 2:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Brigham Young University Ph.D. candidate from Japan has had his international student visa revoked — perhaps because of a fishing violation from years ago.

Google holds illegal monopolies in ad tech, US judge finds

Jody Godoy, Reuters  |  Updated April 17 - 1:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Alphabet's Google illegally dominated two markets for online advertising technology, a judge ruled on Thursday, dealing another blow to the tech giant and paving the way for U.S. antitrust prosecutors to seek a breakup of its advertising products.

Family remembers life, legacy of Utah Vietnam vet after his sudden death

Dan Rascon, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 17 - 1:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Box Elder County Vietnam veteran who died Sunday is being remembered for his incredible legacy of service.

Trump slams Fed's Powell, saying his termination can't 'come fast enough'

Howard Schneider, Reuters  |  Updated April 17 - 12:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's termination "cannot come fast enough," while calling for the U.S. central bank to cut interest rates, the sort of pressure that Powell just a day before had pledged to resist as the Fed grapples with an outlook complicated by Trump's own policies.

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Utah advertising agency recognized by Google: How they position clients for success

Young Automotive Group  |  Posted April 17 - 12:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

For Oz Marketing, pressure served as a mantra behind their 2024 award-winning efforts.

Utah CEO visits China to build relationships to help him survive tariff increases

Jodi Reynosa, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 17 - 12:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jackson Hollberg is the CEO of a product design company in Lindon called Market Sculpt. But this week, he's in China, negotiating the best deals for his clients back home in Utah.

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Benson Boone channeled his inner Freddie Mercury in Coachella set

Lottie Elizabeth Johnson, Deseret News  |  Posted April 17 - 11:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

Much like his high-energy performance at the Grammys earlier this year — which included a dramatic outfit change and 2 backflips — the singer didn't hold back during his first appearance at Coachella.

Car driven by teens in New Mexico hit-and-run murder case is found in Utah

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted April 17 - 11:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

A car that investigators believe was used by three boys to hit and kill and bicyclist in New Mexico in 2024 ended up in Utah after being sold online, according to police.

Salt Lake County close to sale of Salt Palace land portion as downtown plans heat up

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Updated April 17 - 11:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake County leaders are close to deciding whether to sell a large portion of the Salt Palace Convention Center land that would likely be part of plans for a downtown entertainment district.

Actor Michelle Trachtenberg died of complications from diabetes, says NYC medical examiner

The Associated Press  |  Updated April 17 - 10:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

Actor Michelle Trachtenberg died as a result of complications from diabetes, New York City's medical examiner said Wednesday.

Salt Lake City airport remains in the black, but has it hit a growth cap?

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted April 17 - 10:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City International Airport officials offered a mostly positive budget report after another record year, but they say a slowdown could be on the horizon.

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Breakthrough tinnitus treatments that are changing lives

Hearing and Brain Centers of America  |  Posted April 17 - 9:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Recent breakthroughs are making treatment more effective for people with hearing-related conditions.

Record number of artists, variety of diversions to highlight St. George Art Festival

St. George News  |  Posted April 17 - 9:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

With warmer weather here at last, it's the ideal time to get outside and connect with the community. And there's no better way to do so than by celebrating the arts at the 2025 St. George Art Festival.

'Jinx' no more: Red Rocks embrace national championship talk ahead of NCAA semifinals

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted April 17 - 9:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

As the Red Rocks prepare for the semifinal round of nationals Thursday night, the team isn't shying away from the reason they're in Fort Worth, Texas.

Health chief Kennedy targets 'environmental toxins' as cause of autism

Ahmed Aboulenein and Julie Steenhuysen, Reuters  |  Posted April 17 - 8:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

Environmental contributors to autism are behind its rising prevalence, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Wednesday without scientific evidence, adding he plans to look at everything from mold to medicine to identify them.

Focused on tariffs and the border, some travelers are canceling trips to Utah

Annie Knox and Courtney Johns, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 17 - 8:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

Some international travelers are staying home instead of coming to Utah.

11-year-old Utah boy in medically-induced coma after being hit while crossing street

Debbie Worthen, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 17 - 8:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

An 11-year-old boy is fighting for his life after he was hit by a car while crossing the street near 1900 West and 4400 South in Roy Tuesday afternoon.

How Salt Lake County plans to respond to Utah laws banning fluoride, certain flags

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted April 17 - 7:37 a.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake County is moving ahead with plans to end the fluoridation of drinking water and rescind its policy for which flags can be flown to comply with new state laws.