Cox says these bills will make Utah safer, but can they solve the state's new trouble spot?

Idaho expands death penalty to child predators

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted April 3 - 8:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

The state of Idaho recently passed a bill that was signed into law that would expand the death penalty to pedophiles.

Murray man shot by police charged with using flamethrower, knives against officers

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted April 3 - 7:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Murray man who was shot by police was charged Thursday with using a homemade flamethrower against police and throwing knives at officers.

Storms kill 6 in the South and Midwest as forecasters warn of catastrophic rains, floods this week

Adrian Sainz, George Walker IV and John Seewer, Associated Press  |  Updated April 3 - 6:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Violent storms and tornadoes tore through cities from Oklahoma to Indiana during what could be a record-setting period of deadly weather and flooding. The storms destroyed homes and sent debris nearly 5 miles into the air in one location.

White House national security officials fired, sources say, in Trump's first purge

Erin Banco, Karen Freifeld, Gram Slattery and Andrea Shalal, Reuters  |  Updated April 3 - 6:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

At least six White House National Security Council officials have been fired or reassigned in what appears to be the first significant purge of Donald Trump's second presidency.

Utah Board of Education rejects letter to Trump administration over state handling of federal funds

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted April 3 - 6:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah State Board of Education on Thursday rejected a proposal to send an intent letter to the Trump administration and Utah's federal delegation expressing support for sending federal education dollars to the state.

Warrant issued for suspected driver in fatal West Jordan hit-and-run crash

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted April 3 - 5:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

An arrest warrant has been issued for the suspected driver of a fatal hit-and-run crash in West Jordan who is feared to have fled the area.

St. George high school honors retiring principal with original musical

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted April 3 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

More than a dozen students plan to honor their retiring principal with a brand new musical based completely on his life.

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Family-friendly bike riding trails for Utah summer adventures

Karli Davis, KSL Classifieds  |  Posted April 3 - 4:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

Our state is covered in leisurely and rowdy bike riding trails that everyone can enjoy. KSL Classifieds shares our favorite bike riding spots across Utah this summer — some easy, some tough, all amazing.

Average US rate on a 30-year mortgage dips to 6.64% for the second drop in 2 weeks

Alex Veiga, Associated Press  |  Posted April 3 - 4:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. edged lower for the second week in a row, a modest but welcome boost for prospective home shoppers in the midst of the spring homebuying season.

Police investigating human remains found in trash bag near Brigham City

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Updated April 3 - 4:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police are investigating human remains found Wednesday in a trash bag by the side of the road outside Brigham City.

Police probe sign in southern Utah from white supremacist group

Nick Fiala, St. George News  |  Posted April 3 - 4:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A sign belonging to a white supremacist group was allegedly found hanging on an overpass in Washington near Exit 13 of Interstate 15 recently.

Have You Seen This? ESPN analyst has touching moment with son on Autism Awareness Day

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted April 3 - 3:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

On Wednesday, Dan Orlovsky wasn't an ESPN analyst or the former quarterback who jokes that "end zones should be 11 yards." He was a father.

Man killed in vehicle fire after crashing into overpass in St. George

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted April 3 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A driver died in a vehicle fire after crashing into an overpass pillar near the St. George airport on Thursday.

NHL veteran Trevor Lewis always thought SLC could be a hockey town. He's happy it finally is

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted April 3 - 2:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah native Trevor Lewis never thought he'd experience something like Thursday night: skating in an NHL game in his hometown.

Utah Board of Education rejects measure targeting lingering diversity programs in schools

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted April 3 - 2:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah State Board of Education on Thursday struck down a resolution that targeted remaining diversity, equity and inclusion practices it says are "still present and active" in the state's schools and Board of Education rules.

'Utahns are going to feel it' Gov. Cox says of Trump's 'liberation day' tariffs

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted April 3 - 2:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump's latest round of tariffs will be felt by Utahns through price increases, Gov. Spencer Cox said, but he's "curious" to see how the trade measures play out.

Rubio: US is committed to NATO, but Europe must spend more on defense

Lili Bayer and Sabine Siebold, Reuters  |  Updated April 3 - 1:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

Secretary of State Marco Rubio told NATO allies on Thursday that Washington remained committed to the alliance but expected them to spend far more on defense and would give them some time to do so.

Child flown to hospital after reported near-drowning in Brian Head swimming pool

Jeff Richards, St. George News  |  Posted April 3 - 12:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 4-year-old child is recovering following a close call involving a near-drowning incident at a pool in Brian Head on Monday night, officials said.

Here's what roads Salt Lake City will work on this year — and what's on pause

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted April 3 - 12:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City officials said Wednesday that a handful of projects, in addition to ongoing work to reconstruct 2100 South, are slated to begin this year.

FBI to bolster efforts in Utah, elsewhere to resolve violent crimes involving Indigenous people

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted April 3 - 12:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

The FBI will temporarily bolster efforts in Salt Lake City and other U.S. locales to investigate violent crimes involving Native American communities.

Elon Musk will continue to be adviser after departure from DOGE, Vance says

Andrea Shalal, Reuters  |  Updated April 3 - 11:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

Billionaire Elon Musk will remain a friend and adviser to President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, even after he leaves his role with the Department of Government Efficiency, Vance said in an interview with Fox News on Thursday.

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Utah collision operation receiving national attention: Here's why

Young Automotive Group  |  Posted April 3 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Young Collision Center is a part of a growing company in the Young Automotive Group. The dealership chain recently celebrated 100 years of business.

Taylorsville man arrested following shots fired, chase

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted April 3 - 11:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Taylorsville man was arrested Wednesday after shots were fired near a middle school and again inside a home, and ended with an officer ramming a fleeing vehicle.