Utah Breaking News, Sports and Weather

Jury says Musk misled Twitter investors before 2022 buyout, Bloomberg News reports

Mrinmay ‌Dey, Reuters  |  Updated March 21 - 11:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

A jury has ​concluded Elon Musk defrauded Twitter investors when ‌he disparaged the company in ⁠2022 ​in an ⁠effort to buy ‌the social ‌media platform for a lower ⁠price ⁠than his original $44 billion bid, Bloomberg News reported on Friday.

Report shows how 'shared equity' programs can help Utahns buy homes

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted March 21 - 10:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Government programs can go only so far in helping Utahns buy homes, but there are other options available that involve private investors, according to a new report.

Bracket busted? Find comfort in these food deals

Emma Neff, Deseret News  |  Posted March 21 - 9:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

From wing bundles at Buffalo Wild Wings to sweet savings at Krispy Kreme, these are the best food deals for a March Madness pick-me-up

Airports rush to feed unpaid TSA workers as belts tighten

David Shepardson and Chris Sanders, Reuters  |  Posted March 21 - 8:54 a.m.  |  Save Story

As government funding for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security remains frozen in Congress, airports are running food drives and accepting donations for security screeners.

Red Rocks gymnast Clara Raposo announces 3rd ACL tear ahead of Big 12 championships

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted March 21 - 8:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

Late Friday, Raposo announced on Instagram that she had re-torn her right ACL for the third time and had already had surgery hours earlier.

US deploys more Marines, amphibious assault ship to Middle East, officials say

Idrees Ali, Phil Stewart and Jana Choukeir, Reuters  |  Updated March 21 - 8:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. military is deploying thousands more Marines, as President Donald Trump accused NATO allies of cowardice over reluctance to send forces to help open the ​Strait of Hormuz.

SPONSORED

Headline: Utah housing market update: What you need to know for 2026

America First Credit Union  |  Posted March 21 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

For many Utahns, the path to homeownership has grown increasingly complicated and housing affordability remains one of the top concerns for potential buyers.

St. George Art Festival to feature The Aquabats! in free concert

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted March 21 - 7:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Aquabats! are are headlining at the St. George Arts Festival on April 3. City officials say this concert will be one of many ways the festival will showcase art.

Utah native finds his calling preserving Mayan languages

Lee Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted March 21 - 7:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

Winston Scott's twists and turns took him to the lush mountains of Guatemala, where he was introduced to the Maya people. Now he's made it his mission to preserve their language.

Anaheim's Dostal shines in Ducks' 4-1 win over Mammoth

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted March 21 - 12:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Ducks goaltender Lukas Dostal stopped 29 of the 30 shots he faced while Anaheim's offense did just enough before a pair of empty net goals sealed the win and handed the Mammoth their fourth-straight home loss.

Teen hospitalized in critical condition after shooting in South Salt Lake; gunman remains at large

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted March 20 - 10:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

South Salt Lake police are searching for suspects in a shooting that left a teen critically injured.

Community gathers in Loa to remember Margaret Oldroyd, woman killed in Wayne County

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted March 20 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Funeral services for Margaret Oldroyd, murdered earlier this month, were held Friday. Her brother and sister said Oldroyd leaves behind a large family and a community that loved her.

Judge blocks restrictive Pentagon press access policy

Jack Queen, Reuters  |  Posted March 20 - 10:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration's Pentagon press access policy, which brands journalists as security risks if they seek ​information not authorized for public release.

Demonstrators protest outside small ICE facility in Ogden they say is getting increased use

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 20 - 9:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Demonstrators protested outside a small Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in Ogden they say is getting increased use to draw attention to agency activity.

Entrepreneurs pitch business ideas to investors during Utah filming of 'Meet the Drapers'

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted March 20 - 9:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A group of entrepreneurs took turns giving pitches in front of venture capitalists and an audience during a live recording of "Meet the Drapers" on the University of Utah campus Friday.

Sen. John Curtis expresses concerns with proposal to restrict mail-in voting nationwide

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted March 20 - 8:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

As Senate Republicans push for sweeping changes to how federal elections are held, some members within the party oppose the proposal to crack down on mail-in voting.

BTS concert in South Korea to herald stream of live events, Netflix says

Jihoon Lee and Minwoo Park, Reuters  |  Updated March 20 - 8:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Netflix anticipates more opportunities for live events in South Korea, a company official said on Friday, as it prepares for its biggest livestream this year, a ​highly anticipated BTS comeback concert in Seoul.

First of 6 Utah gang members sentenced in federal racketeering case

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted March 20 - 7:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

The first of six Utah gang members named in a federal racketeering case were sentenced this week to 14 years in prison.

Cox signs bills on open carry for firearms, taxes for adult content online

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted March 20 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox signed an additional 74 bills on Thursday, including provisions about carrying firearms on college campuses and adding taxes for adult content online.

Utah State finishes strong to advance in Big Dance to 2nd round

Shawn Harrison, Herald Journal  |  Posted March 20 - 7:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

There was no long wait like in the past for the Aggies to enjoy an NCAA Tournament victory.

Utah couple reeling after thieves steal U‑Haul during cross‑country move

Debbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted March 20 - 6:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah couple is trying to rebuild after thieves stole nearly everything they owned during a cross‑country move.

How keeping your important documents in digital storage can be a lifesaver

Matt Gephardt, KSL  |  Posted March 20 - 6:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

These days, much of our documented lives are kept digitally, but many of us resist using digital storage for important documents. Here's why experts warn it could work against you.

Utah gas prices continue to soar, surpass $4 per gallon in some counties

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 20 - 5:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's average gas price has now jumped by more than $1 per gallon over the past month, per AAA.