GOP delegates snub most State School Board incumbents; chairman eliminated from primary

Have You Seen This? This bear is able to close doors on command

Sky Mundell, KSL.com  |  Posted April 28 - 3:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

This video from New Jersey appears to show a bear politely following the commands of a woman — but don't try this at home.

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For the first time in 15 years, a Utah singer has made the 'American Idol' top 10

Lottie Elizabeth Johnson, Deseret News  |  Posted April 28 - 2:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

While Utah singers have had a strong presence on 'Idol' in recent years, very few have made it as far as Kaibrienne Richins, a 20-year-old from the small town of Henefer.

Elon Musk's X announces smart TV app on the way

Art Raymond, Deseret News  |  Posted April 28 - 2:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

Linda Yaccarino, former NBC TV executive and CEO of X, shared a Tuesday tweet previewing a smart TV app that will launch on the social media platform, a move that aligns with owner Elon Musk's oft-stated plans to make X an "everything platform."

Vernal police officer shot, flown to hospital

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Updated April 28 - 1:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Vernal police officer was shot multiple times late Saturday but was able to drive himself to a hospital before being airlifted to a Wasatch Front hospital.

World Central Kitchen to resume Gaza aid after worker deaths in Israeli strike

Reuters  |  Posted April 28 - 1:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

World Central Kitchen said it would resume operations in the Gaza Strip on Monday, a month after seven workers of the U.S.-based charity were killed in an Israeli air strike.

Project to rehabilitate Capitol Reef's Scenic Drive set to begin

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted April 28 - 12:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

A project to repair and enhance aging roads and parking lots at Capitol Reef National Park will begin on Monday, creating some impacts to visiting the park this year.

Biden jabs Trump in election-year roast at correspondents' dinner

Jarrett Renshaw, Reuters  |  Updated April 28 - 11:37 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Joe Biden delivered an election-year roast on Saturday night at the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner as protesters outside criticized his support for Israel's war against Hamas.

What's coming to Disney+ and coming and going on Hulu in May

Matt Brooks, KSL.com  |  Posted April 28 - 11:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

Here's a look at the movies and shows coming to Disney+ and Hulu next month.

Simple ways to fight back against rising insurance costs

Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 28 - 10:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

It's one of the most painful parts of inflation right now — rising insurance costs.

College students, inmates and a nun: A unique book club meets at one of the nation's largest jails

Sophia Tareen, Associated Press  |  Posted April 28 - 9:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

A unique book club at one of the nation's largest jails brings together college students and inmates. The student-led volunteer effort started years ago as an offshoot of a DePaul University program offering college credit classes at the jail for students and detainees.

Utah waterfall book provides guide to help hikers go with the flow

Stephanie DeGraw, St. George News  |  Posted April 28 - 8:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah offers numerous waterfall adventures, and an author is releasing an information guidebook naming the best hikes in June.

Report: US intelligence believes Putin probably didn't order Navalny to be killed

Reuters  |  Updated April 28 - 8:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. intelligence agencies have determined that Russian President Vladimir Putin probably didn't order opposition politician Alexei Navalny killed at an Arctic prison camp in February, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday.

Here's where Utah's newest Locals in the NFL signed after the 2024 draft

KSL.com Sports  |  Updated April 28 - 7:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

For the first time since 2019, no former Utah high school or college football player was selected in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft.

'There's just nothing like it': The 1896 letter declaring Utah a state has come to the Beehive State

Hanna Seariac, Deseret News  |  Posted April 28 - 7:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

It's unclear how an 1896 document signed by President Grover Cleveland approving Utah as a state ended up at a Boston-based document auction this spring, but it's now finding its home in the Beehive State.

Incumbent Republicans forced into primaries in drawn-out GOP state convention

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com and Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV  |  Updated April 28 - 12:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

A trio of prominent incumbents — Gov. Spencer Cox, Rep. Celeste Maloy and Rep. Blake Moore — were defeated by challengers but will advance to primary elections nonetheless.

After Grantsville cemetery headstones vandalized, sculptor offers restoration

Lauren Steinbrecher, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 27 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

A sculptor is helping restore what was damaged by vandals in the Grantsville Cemetery when more than a dozen historic headstones destroyed.

Salt Lake police investigate shooting that left 1 seriously injured

Roy Burton, KSL.com  |  Posted April 27 - 9:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake police are investigating a shooting that left one person seriously injured Saturday night.

District asks parents for help after Roy High School has 3 incidents with guns in 2 weeks

Eliza Pace, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 27 - 9:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

Weber School District is urging parents to talk to their kids about guns after Roy High School had three incidents in the past two weeks of students bringing guns on school property.

Alex Katranis hits last-minute wonder goal for 2-1 RSL win in Philadelphia

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Updated April 27 - 9:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Claret and Cobalt went to the home field of the undefeated Eastern Conference powerhouse Philadelphia Union and came away with a 2-1 win.