The 156 dogs removed from an Ogden house are starting to find new homes

US prosecutors to seek death penalty against Luigi Mangione in UnitedHealth executive's killing

Luc Cohen, Reuters  |  Posted April 25 - 6:49 a.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. prosecutors formally told a court on Thursday that they plan to seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, who is accused of killing a UnitedHealth Group executive in New York last year.

NFL draft 2025: Giants trade back into 1st round to take Kaysville native Jaxson Dart

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated April 24 - 10:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

The 6-foot-2, 225-pound signal caller was a well-regarded quarterback since well before he spent his final three seasons at Ole Miss, where he threw for 10,617 yards and 72 touchdowns.

Portion of split Alpine School District proposes new name — Aspen Peaks

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted April 24 - 10:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

The interlocal committee for the northern Utah County portion of the split Alpine School District has chosen a new name.

McDonald's is adding its first new permanent addition to its menu in four years

Jordan Valinsky, CNN  |  Posted April 24 - 10:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Beginning May 5, the chain will start selling McCrispy Strips, an extension of the chain's crispy chicken sandwich, its last permanent menu item, which McDonald's began selling in 2021 after a Popeyes version exploded in popularity.

Utah couple shares journey navigating a terminal dementia diagnosis

Emma Benson, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 24 - 9:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jack and Debbie Lucas know firsthand how conditions like dementia can take a toll on an entire family.

NFL player encourages SUU graduates to carve their own path, enjoy small moments

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted April 24 - 9:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

The almost 3,000 Southern Utah University graduates were reminded to enjoy the small moments and find their own paths as they celebrated their accomplishments Thursday.

Unified firefighters investigating after Millcreek house fire

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted April 24 - 8:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Unified Fire Authority is conducting a criminal investigation into a fire that destroyed a Millcreek house on Thursday.

Attorneys finish evidence phase of murder trial for man accused of killing Eagle Mountain boys

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted April 24 - 8:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Attorneys have finished presenting evidence in the trial for Kent Cody Barlow, who is accused of murder in the deaths of two 3-year-old boys at Cedar Valley Stables in Eagle Mountain.

US and South Korea had 'very successful' trade talks, Bessent says

Jihoon Lee and Nandita Bose, Reuters  |  Posted April 24 - 7:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. and South Korea had a "very successful" meeting on Thursday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said, as the two countries opened trade talks with Seoul seeking a path to diminish the stiff tariffs President Donald Trump is angling to impose.

Church History Museum debuts 'Lift Up the Hands Which Hang Down' art gallery

Gabriela Fletcher, KSL.com  |  Posted April 24 - 7:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Artwork from the 13th International Art Competition of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be displayed in a Church History Museum exhibit until Jan. 3, 2026.

US judge blocks Trump from withholding funds from 16 'sanctuary' cities, counties

Nate Raymond, Reuters  |  Posted April 24 - 6:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge on Thursday blocked President Donald Trump's administration from withholding federal funding from more than a dozen so-called sanctuary jurisdictions.

Leaders call 7,194 BYU graduates to excellence and discipleship during graduation ceremony

Tad Walch, Deseret News  |  Posted April 24 - 6:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Speakers encouraged the BYU graduates of the 2024-25 school year to commit to faith, family, community engagement, service and professional excellence during graduation ceremonies at the Marriott Center on Thursday.

Driver turns himself into police after hit-and-run injured two UTA employees

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Updated April 24 - 5:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

Murray police are investigating a hit-and-run after two Utah Transit Authority employees were hit by a vehicle early Thursday.

4 charged in hotel robbery that ended in double killing

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted April 24 - 5:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Four people allegedly involved in trying to rob a man at a Salt Lake City hotel, resulting in two of their friends being fatally shot, have been charged.

Gov. Cox issues drought declaration for 17 counties, urges Utahns to be 'mindful' of water

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted April 24 - 5:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox issued a drought declaration for 17 of Utah's 29 counties, following a snowpack collection season that was beneficial for parts of Utah and less than ideal for others.

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Salt Lake City Motorcars expands its ultra-luxury family with Aston Martin

Jason Bell, KSL Cars  |  Posted April 24 - 4:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

In a thrilling development for car enthusiasts and luxury aficionados alike, Salt Lake City Motorcars has officially added Aston Martin to its prestigious lineup that includes Bentley, Lamborghini, Lotus and Pininfarina.

Drastic traffic changes on the table as UDOT studies Salt Lake City's Capitol Hill

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted April 24 - 4:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

State transportation officials are exploring creative ways to handle a growing number of people using the roadways in and around Capitol Hill.

Deseret News archives: When Hubble expanded our view of the universe on this day in 1990

Chris Miller, Deseret News  |  Posted April 24 - 4:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Hubble Space Telescope was launched into space on April 24, 1990, ushering an array of scientific discoveries for the past 35 years.

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Utah typically leads the nation in volunteer contributions: Here's why

Salt Lake Chamber  |  Posted April 24 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

According to a 2024 AmeriCorps report, Utah had the highest percentage of formal volunteering of any state.

Man killed in Colorado City shooting; suspected gunman arrested

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted April 24 - 2:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man died early Thursday after being shot multiple times near the Utah-Arizona border.

Trump tells Putin to 'STOP' after Russian attacks kills 12 in Kyiv

Yurii Kovalenko, Reuters  |  Updated April 24 - 2:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

Russia pounded Kyiv with missiles and drones overnight, killing at least 12 people in the biggest attack on the Ukrainian capital this year and drawing rare condemnation from President Donald Trump who told Vladimir Putin: "Vladimir, STOP!"

Orem psychologist charged with secretly filming teen clients undressing

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted April 24 - 2:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

A psychologist in Orem is facing 12 criminal charges and is accused of convincing teenage clients to undress while he secretly recorded them.

House fire in Ogden causes $300K in damages

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted April 24 - 2:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Ogden Fire Department is investigating after a house fire caused $300,000 in damages on Thursday morning.