Utah named state with the best economic outlook for 18th straight year

Location records show false claims around Charles Vallow's death, detective says

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted April 15 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A police detective who analyzed phone records for the day Charles Vallow was killed said the location records do not add up with what Lori Vallow Daybell and her brother Alex Cox reported to officers that day.

Utah Hockey Club gives Robert Bortuzzo a special moment to end the season

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted April 15 - 10:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Robert Bortuzzo took his time leaving the ice on Tuesday in St. Louis. It wasn't only to savor the final game of Utah's inaugural season — it was to savor potentially his last time on NHL ice.

Just like 'all year,' BYU baseball had another comeback Tuesday night

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted April 15 - 10:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ryder Robinson went 3-for-5 with three doubles and an RBI, and BYU used a four-run fifth to pull past the Wolverines 9-3 Tuesday night at Larry H. Miller Park.

Audit: Department of Workforce Services could improve some outcomes, accessibility

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted April 15 - 10:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A legislative audit of the Utah Department of Workforce Services found that despite the success of some division programs, areas for improvement exist.

UVU axes center that had served 'multicultural,' LGBTQ and other students

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted April 15 - 9:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

UVU has axed a center that served "multicultural," LGBTQ and other students, as other Utah universities have, in response to 2024 state legislation.

9-year-old boy hit by car while crossing street in Roy

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted April 15 - 8:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 9-year-old boy was struck by a car while crossing the street in Roy.

Motorcyclist dies in Salt Lake City crash

Alex Tumalip, KSL.com  |  Updated April 15 - 8:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

A motorcyclist was killed in a collision on 900 West and 200 North in Salt Lake City, police said.

Measles cases in Texas rise to 561, state health department says

Mariam Sunny, Reuters  |  Posted April 15 - 8:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Texas health department reported 561 cases of measles in the state on Tuesday, an increase of 20 from April 11, as the United States battles an outbreak of the childhood disease.

2 men accused of stealing over $7M in Cedar City bank transfer fraud scheme

Jeff Richards, St. George News  |  Posted April 15 - 7:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two men have been charged with multiple felonies after investigators in Cedar City uncovered a financial "float" scheme whereby the duo allegedly made fraudulent transfers of large sums of money over a period of several months.

Artist wants help with art sculpture at Salt Lake City park

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted April 15 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

An "internationally recognized" artist has been selected to construct a future "community-driven" public art installation at Salt Lake City's newest park.

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Your next vacation should be in Richfield, Utah

Richfield, Utah  |  Posted April 15 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Richfield, Utah, offers the perfect family-friendly escape. With mountain biking trails, exciting rafting and tranquil moments by the lake, it has something for everyone.

Holladay man charged with aggravated abuse following death of elderly mother

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted April 15 - 6:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Holladay man's lack of care for his elderly mother resulted in her dying in unhealthy conditions, police say. In 2023, the woman expressed fears her son would kill her, charges say.

Man who says he was held captive in Connecticut home for 20 years speaks out

Dave Collins, Associated Press  |  Posted April 15 - 5:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who told police that he was held captive in a Connecticut home by his father and stepmother and given limited food for 20 years before being rescued in February spoke out.

1 killed in multivehicle crash in Murray

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Updated April 15 - 5:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

One person died Tuesday following a multivehicle crash at the intersection of 700 West and Winchester Street.

New law will provide free school lunch for 40K students in Utah

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted April 15 - 5:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox on Tuesday ceremonially signed HB100, expanding the number of Utah's K-12 students eligible to receive free school lunch.

Idaho attorney general will review investigation following police killing of disabled Pocatello teen

Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted April 15 - 4:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador has agreed to review the investigative findings of the police killing of 17-year-old disabled teen Victor Perez.

Utah Rep. Blake Moore leads efforts to remove income barriers for adoption

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted April 15 - 4:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

Low-income families could face fewer obstacles to adopt children and receive higher tax credit refunds under new legislation being introduced by Utah Rep. Blake Moore in Congress.

Have You Seen This? RSL star Diego Luna meets namesake actor at 'Andor' premiere

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted April 15 - 3:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

The premiere of "Andor" season 2 brought all of the stars together for the Disney+ hit, including titular star Diego Luna meeting ... Diego Luna, midfielder from Real Salt Lake?

REAL ID deadline is almost here — serious this time

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted April 15 - 3:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

The federal "REAL ID" deadline is almost here, most Utahns don't have to worry.

'None of us have slept': Family searching for sister missing from capsized boat

Joel Lopez, CNN  |  Updated April 15 - 2:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

Families are waiting for answers after a capsized boat was found over 20 miles off the St. Lucie Inlet in Florida on Sunday.

Gunman in 1991 Kennecott security guard killing admits guilt, seeks parole

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted April 15 - 2:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man serving time for shooting and killing a Kennecott security guard in 1991 admitted to it for the first time on Tuesday. The victim was having an affair with the gunman's wife.

Judge to consider Trump's compliance with order over wrongly deported man

Luc Cohen, Reuters  |  Updated April 15 - 1:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. judge on Tuesday will consider her next steps on what she called the Trump administration's failure to update her on efforts to return a man illegally deported to El Salvador, in a case critics say shows the administration may choose to defy unfavorable court orders.

At US antitrust trial, Meta's Zuckerberg admits he bought Instagram because it was 'better'

Jody Godoy and Katie Paul, Reuters  |  Updated April 15 - 12:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg made a key confession at a U.S. antitrust trial on Tuesday, saying he bought Instagram because it had a "better" camera than the one his company was trying to build.