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Mother donates kidney to daughter, both now encourage donors
Jim Abath, CNN | Updated April 1 - 12:45 p.m. | Save Story
Mothers and daughters are naturally very close, but for one particular duo from Harvest, Alabama, there's an extra-special bond.

'Getting bigger and better': BYU sweeps student Emmy awards
Margaret Darby, Deseret News | Posted April 1 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
BYU students cleaned up at the student Emmy awards, cementing the university's status as a national leader in animation, film and advertising.

Christians across Utah are celebrating the Easter season. Here's how
Emma Neff, Deseret News | Posted April 1 - 10:07 a.m. | Save Story
A recent poll reveals a change in how Utahns plan to celebrate the holiday. In 2026, 21% of Utahns plan to celebrate Easter primarily as a religious holiday.

Bracket challenge: What's your favorite restaurant that's no longer around? Final 4
Josh Furlong, KSL | Posted April 1 - 9:01 a.m. | Save Story
Restaurants come and go, but some are so iconic they stay with us forever.

'A gathering space': Lehi preps for opening of new library, civic center
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted April 1 - 6:48 a.m. | Save Story
From bookworms to studious patrons to those just looking for a place to gather with the community, the new Lehi Library has something for everyone.

Lawsuit says Taylor Swift's 'Showgirl' pose comes too close to the work of a real one
Andrew Dalton, Associated Press | Posted March 31 - 10:03 p.m. | Save Story
A lawsuit says Taylor Swift's "The Life of a Showgirl" stole the spotlight from the life of a real one.

Brandy, Grammy-winning singer and actress, receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Michelle Fisher, KABC via CNN | Updated March 31 - 10:01 p.m. | Save Story
It's been a long time coming for Grammy-winning singer Brandy, who now has her very own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a milestone that comes after decades of hits.

Primary Children's Hospital joins network to improve grief and trauma care for children
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted March 31 - 9:03 p.m. | Save Story
Primary Children's Hospital joined the Trauma and Grief Network. The network helps provide training to help care teams recognize needs and provide more specific care.

Giving up the music from 'Hamilton' for Lent
Rachel Fabbi, KSL | Posted March 31 - 8:04 p.m. | Save Story
Some people give up sweets for Lent, others give up social media, but one 7-year-old Utah girl gave up the music from "Hamilton" — and it's attracting the attention of its creator.

A 'big win': US to move Forest Service headquarters to Salt Lake City
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated March 31 - 4:41 p.m. | Save Story
Utah is home to more than 8 million acres of U.S. Forest Service land, and it's now poised to be home to the agency's operations.

Have You Seen This? Beachgoers encounter long, shimmering 'doomsday' fish
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted March 31 - 3:33 p.m. | Save Story
Beachgoers at Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, encountered not one but two shimmering "doomsday" fish and helped one of the creatures get back into the ocean.

Advisories issued as wintry weather returns to snap Utah's early summer preview
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated March 31 - 3:20 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's early summer preview is coming to an end, as a mix of rain and snow returns to the Beehive State this week.

Prince Harry's final suit against British tabloids could hang on private eye's disputed statement
Brian Melley, Associated Press | Posted March 31 - 1:00 p.m. | Save Story
The outcome of Prince Harry 's final lawsuit against the British tabloids could rest on the credibility of a private eye who previously admitted snooping on the royal.
Full 2026 Ogden Twilight Concert Series is now out. Here's who is headlining
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted March 31 - 12:40 p.m. | Save Story
Some big names, award-winning artists and indie favorites are all coming to northern Utah's biggest outdoor series this year.

West High School choir takes the stage at Carnegie Hall
Deanie Wimmer and Pearl Ashton, KSL | Posted March 31 - 12:10 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's West High School Choir traveled to New York City this week to perform on one of the world's most prestigious stages.

What's coming to Amazon Prime in April
Payton Davis, KSL | Posted March 31 - 9:04 a.m. | Save Story
Here's a look at all the movie and series titles coming to the Amazon Prime streaming service in April.

Massive sphere art exhibit in Salt Lake City draws attention to Great Salt Lake
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted March 31 - 6:51 a.m. | Save Story
A public art installation took shape recently at Memory Grove Park. It was set up with the goal of building curiosity and improving education about the environmental issues surrounding the Great Salt Lake.

MomEconomy app aims to help moms barter goods and services instead of cash
Rachel Fabbi, KSL | Posted March 30 - 10:00 p.m. | Save Story
Momivate, a nonprofit focused on supporting mothers, is developing a new app called MomEconomy, designed to let moms barter goods and services with one another instead of spending cash.

Reading together: Mona Elementary exceeding state goals
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted March 30 - 8:15 p.m. | Save Story
Lawmakers passed a law aimed at improving reading in Utah schools after a study showed half of students can't read at grade level. Mona Elementary has already been exceeding that goal.
Arts & Entertainment »

'Getting bigger and better': BYU sweeps student Emmy awards
- Christians across Utah are celebrating the Easter season. Here's how
- 'A gathering space': Lehi preps for opening of new library, civic center
- Lawsuit says Taylor Swift's 'Showgirl' pose comes too close to the work of a real one
- Brandy, Grammy-winning singer and actress, receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Historic »

Bracket challenge: What's your favorite restaurant that's no longer around? Final 4
- Bracket challenge: What's your favorite restaurant that's no longer around? Round of 8
- Bracket challenge: What's your favorite restaurant that's no longer around? Round of 16
- Salt Lake City initiates process to rename street honoring Cesar Chavez
- Historic Tower Theatre to be partially deconstructed — but it'll help restore its 1920s design
Home & Family »

Mother donates kidney to daughter, both now encourage donors
- Primary Children's Hospital joins network to improve grief and trauma care for children
- MomEconomy app aims to help moms barter goods and services instead of cash
- Reading together: Mona Elementary exceeding state goals
- More women are having babies later in life. Here's how to improve chances of healthy pregnancy
Your Life - Your Health »

'Buckle up': Allergy season hitting early, and hard, in Utah
- Do you really need electrolyte supplements? When they're helpful and when they're risky
- Utah surgeon diagnosed with colon cancer urges others to get screened
- 'Another stage of life': Utah couple embraces aging with help from geriatric care
- It often starts quietly: What to know about heart valve disease



