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Trump administration begins mass layoffs at health agencies, sources say
Leah Douglas and Marisa Taylor, Reuters | Posted April 1 - 9:29 a.m. | Save Story
The Trump administration has begun firing staff at major U.S. health agencies including the CDC and FDA as part of its plan to cut 10,000 government health jobs, sources familiar with the situation and a health official said on Tuesday.

Woman critically injured in west Salt Lake crash
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted April 1 - 8:47 a.m. | Save Story
A woman in her 50s was critically injured early Tuesday in a crash near 4980 W. California Ave. in Salt Lake City.

Group from Bora Bora saves for 2 years to see general conference in person
Dan Rascon, KSL-TV | Posted April 1 - 8:20 a.m. | Save Story
A historic trip for members of a youth group and their leaders from Bora Bora who traveled nearly 5,000 miles to Utah to enjoy activities and see general conference.

83% of Americans favor deporting at least some immigrants here illegally, survey finds
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted April 1 - 8:02 a.m. | Save Story
A new survey shows that 83% of Americans favor deporting at least some immigrants in the country illegally, but the conditions for doing so vary widely.

Sundance volunteer, former employee reflect on their experience working the film festival
Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV | Posted April 1 - 7:44 a.m. | Save Story
As Utah comes to terms with the Sundance Institute's decision to move to Colorado, some of the main folks who keep the festival running are sharing their experiences.

Father, 2 boys scale cliff to hang American flag in Zion National Park
Stephanie DeGraw, St. George News | Posted April 1 - 7:25 a.m. | Save Story
A father and two sons scaled Moonlight Buttress in Zion National Park to hang an American flag last Wednesday.

From paper fish to flying penguins, April Fools' Day is sure to bring plenty of practical jokes
Hallie Golden, Associated Press | Posted April 1 - 6:50 a.m. | Save Story
From France to Iceland to the United States, April Fools' Day will be celebrated on Tuesday with practical jokes and elaborate hoaxes, so make sure to triple check viral posts and don't leave your back open to any stray sticky notes.

Utah raises prices for fishing, hunting and other fees for nonresidents
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 1 - 6:25 a.m. | Save Story
State wildlife managers say nonresidents coming to Utah to hunt and fish should prepare for a "moderate adjustment" in costs beginning in July.

Family narrowly misses being crushed by boulder in Ogden Canyon
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted March 31 - 10:34 p.m. | Save Story
Margo Pomazongo and her family were finishing up a visit to Utah for spring break on Sunday, when she said they narrowly missed being crushed by a boulder.

Jazz clinch worst record in franchise history in loss to Hornets
Ryan Miller, KSL.com | Posted March 31 - 8:59 p.m. | Save Story
The 2024-25 Utah Jazz will live on in infamy.

Utah health, human services loses jobs, $98M in grants
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted March 31 - 8:51 p.m. | Save Story
Federal health officials cut $11.9 billion in COVID-19-related funds to state and local health departments last week.

SpaceX launches private astronaut crew in historic polar-orbiting mission
Joey Roulette, Reuters | Updated March 31 - 8:35 p.m. | Save Story
Elon Musk's SpaceX on Monday launched a crew of four private astronauts led by a crypto entrepreneur on a mission to orbit Earth from pole to pole, a novel trajectory in which no humans have traveled before.

Utah Board of Education measure targets diversity programs 'still present and active' in schools
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted March 31 - 8:18 p.m. | Save Story
A new Utah Board of Education measure targets diversity programs it says are 'still present and active' in schools, notwithstanding changes brought on by HB261.

Isaiah Collier breaks a John Stockton record in Jazz loss to Hornets
Ryan Miller, KSL.com | Posted March 31 - 7:44 p.m. | Save Story
It's not often someone gets to break an assist record held by John Stockton. Isaiah Collier did just that on Monday in the Utah Jazz's 110-106 loss to the Charlotte Hornets.
Signs of life detected in quake-struck Bangkok skyscraper; death toll tops 2,000
Panu Wongcha-um and Shoon Naing, Reuters | Updated March 31 - 7:38 p.m. | Save Story
Signs of life were detected in the ruins of a skyscraper in Bangkok on Monday as efforts intensified to find people trapped three days after a massive earthquake in Southeast Asia that killed at least 2,000.

18-year-old man charged in connection with fatal weekend crash in Tooele County
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Updated March 31 - 7:12 p.m. | Save Story
A Riverton man was charged with automobile homicide after police say he crashed while driving impaired, resulting in the death of his 16-year-old passenger.
Judge blocks Trump administration from stripping deportation protections for Venezuelans
Luc Cohen, Reuters | Updated March 31 - 7:02 p.m. | Save Story
A U.S. judge on Monday blocked the Trump administration from stripping deportation protections for some Venezuelan immigrants.

House to consider Sen. Mike Lee's bill requiring proof of citizenship to vote
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted March 31 - 6:45 p.m. | Save Story
The U.S. House of Representatives this week will consider a bill backed by Utah Sen. Mike Lee that would require people to show proof of U.S. citizenship before being allowed to register to vote.

Do you eat a meal in 20 minutes or less? It might be time to slow down
Maria Cheng, Associated Press | Posted March 31 - 6:04 p.m. | Save Story
Experts tend to focus on the kinds of foods you can eat to improve your health. Scientists say you're eating too fast if you typically finish a regular-sized meal in less than 20 minutes.

A stroke survivor speaks again with the help of an experimental brain-computer implant
Laura Ungar, Associated Press | Updated March 31 - 5:27 p.m. | Save Story
Scientists have developed a device that can translate thoughts about speech into spoken words in real time. The brain-computer interface could someday help give voice to those unable to speak.

New store opening beginning of 'reimagined' Salt Lake City commercial district
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted March 31 - 5:07 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's latest liquor store is bringing new life to one of the older commercial districts within Salt Lake City's east side.

In Lithuania, 3 US soldiers found dead in an armored vehicle. 1 is still missing
Liudas Dapkus and Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press | Updated March 31 - 4:48 p.m. | Save Story
Three of the U.S. Army soldiers who went missing in Lithuania have been found dead in their armored vehicle that was pulled from a swampy area early Monday, according to U.S. Army Europe and Africa Command. Another soldier is still missing.

'Young warrior' Owen is 5-year-old diagnosed with brain condition and rare cancer
Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted March 31 - 4:13 p.m. | Save Story
The name "Owen" means "young warrior." And that is exactly who 5-year-old Owen Sanchez is. Owen was diagnosed with hydrocephalus and Dandy-Walker syndrome.
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