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Dave Mason, co-founder of Traffic known for 'We Just Disagree' and 'Feelin' Alright,' dies at 79

Dave Mason, co-founder of Traffic known for 'We Just Disagree' and 'Feelin' Alright,' dies at 79

Maria Sherman, Associated Press  |  Posted April 22 - 8:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dave Mason — the co-founder of the psychedelic British band Traffic — died Sunday at his home in Gardnerville, Nevada. He was 79.
Have You Seen This? Frodo selling the ring to Pawn Stars is a spectacular AI mashup

Have You Seen This? Frodo selling the ring to Pawn Stars is a spectacular AI mashup

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted April 22 - 3:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

One man decided to use AI create a mashup video where Frodo tries to sell the one ring to Pawn Stars' Rick Harrison, and he does it so well.
Elizabeth Smart opens up about new hobby: Bodybuilding competitions

Elizabeth Smart opens up about new hobby: Bodybuilding competitions

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted April 22 - 3:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former kidnapping victim turned advocate Elizabeth Smart just opened up online about a new chapter in her life: bodybuilding competitions.
Meet the granddaughter of Irene Corbett, Utah's only known Titanic passenger

Meet the granddaughter of Irene Corbett, Utah's only known Titanic passenger

Ashley Moser, KSL  |  Posted April 22 - 2:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

More than a century after the Titanic sank, Irene Corbett's namesake shares her family's story, now featured inside the traveling Titanic exhibition in Utah.
Earth Day is here — how the DWR says you can celebrate by helping wildlife

Earth Day is here — how the DWR says you can celebrate by helping wildlife

Hayden Madson, Deseret News  |  Posted April 22 - 10:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

On Earth Day, many Utah groups will be gathering with a goal to make a difference in protecting Earth's natural resources.
Hurricane secures iconic 'H' hill for public use

Hurricane secures iconic 'H' hill for public use

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted April 22 - 10:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

The city of Hurricane in southern Utah has recently entered into a deal to purchase the "H" from private landowners.
Miss Inspiration pageant helps women with intellectual disabilities shine

Miss Inspiration pageant helps women with intellectual disabilities shine

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted April 22 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Fifteen women with developmental and intellectual disabilities were given the chance to shine Tuesday night in the biannual Miss Inspiration pageant in Orem.
Crikey! Australia's 2032 Olympic organizers want rowers to compete in a crocodile-infested river

Crikey! Australia's 2032 Olympic organizers want rowers to compete in a crocodile-infested river

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted April 21 - 10:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Organizers of the 2032 Summer Games say they're sticking with plans to hold Olympic rowing and sprint canoeing events in a river that's home to deadly crocodiles known as "salties."
Salt Lake City launches search for first poet laureate

Salt Lake City launches search for first poet laureate

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted April 21 - 10:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City is searching for its first-ever poet laureate through a new program aimed at using art to connect the city.
'Once in a lifetime' opportunity: Soccer star Messi in Utah for Inter Miami-Real Salt Lake game

'Once in a lifetime' opportunity: Soccer star Messi in Utah for Inter Miami-Real Salt Lake game

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted April 21 - 8:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Argentine soccer superstar Lionel Messi is in Utah for Wednesday's Inter Miami-Real Salt Lake game and many, even on the Real Salt Lake side, are excited.
Home insurance premiums in Utah rising at a 'troubling' rate

Home insurance premiums in Utah rising at a 'troubling' rate

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted April 21 - 7:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

Home insurance costs in Utah rose nearly six times faster than paychecks.
Have You Seen This? Parachuter crashes into scoreboard at Virginia Tech spring game

Have You Seen This? Parachuter crashes into scoreboard at Virginia Tech spring game

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted April 21 - 3:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Fans of the Virginia Tech Hokies football team likely expected some excitement during the team's annual spring scrimmage on Saturday, but likely not before kickoff.
 'More than just a coach': Community mourns unexpected loss of Hurricane High coach

'More than just a coach': Community mourns unexpected loss of Hurricane High coach

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted April 21 - 3:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

A community is mourning the loss of Hurricane High School football coach Preston Jenkins, who died unexpectedly last week. Jenkins is being described as "more than just a coach."
Mounted Posse donates to help keep trauma‑support camp alive

Mounted Posse donates to help keep trauma‑support camp alive

Debbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted April 21 - 1:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A volunteer group works closely with the Salt Lake County district attorney and the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office to make sure a beloved program for kids who have experienced trauma continues for years to come.
Britain's royals remember Queen Elizabeth II on what would have been her 100th birthday

Britain's royals remember Queen Elizabeth II on what would have been her 100th birthday

Issy Ronald and Max Foster, CNN  |  Updated April 21 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

Britain's royal family will mark what would have been the late Queen Elizabeth II's 100th birthday by unveiling comprehensive plans for a new charity and memorial in central London.
Alan Osmond: A legacy of family, faith and music

Alan Osmond: A legacy of family, faith and music

Carole Mikita, KSL  |  Posted April 20 - 10:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

Alan Osmond, eldest of the Osmond brothers, died at 76 with family present.
Utah Food Bank gets massive pork donation; college football players did the heavy lifting

Utah Food Bank gets massive pork donation; college football players did the heavy lifting

Minty Buckwalter, Deseret News  |  Posted April 20 - 6:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

On Friday, a handful of BYU, SUU and Utah State football players worked together to unload 20,000 pounds of pork at the Utah Food Bank.
'Big Tech or families?' Parents heading to Washington to reignite fight for online safety laws

'Big Tech or families?' Parents heading to Washington to reignite fight for online safety laws

Clare Duffy, CNN  |  Updated April 20 - 5:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A group of parents and advocates are heading to Capitol Hill this week in a renewed push for online safety legislation, hoping to build on the momentum of court wins against social media companies last month.
Singer D4vd charged with murder of 14-year-old found decomposed in his car

Singer D4vd charged with murder of 14-year-old found decomposed in his car

Andrew Dalton, Associated Press  |  Updated April 20 - 4:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Singer D4vd has been charged with the murder of a 14-year-old girl who authorities say was found dismembered in his Tesla last year.