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US military not preparing for Cuba invasion, senior US general says

Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali, Reuters  |  Updated March 20 - 7:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. military is not rehearsing for an invasion of Cuba or actively preparing to militarily take over the island, the top ​general overseeing American forces in Latin America told lawmakers on Thursday.

As Utah football kicks off spring camp, Morgan Scalley looking for 'relentless effort'

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted March 20 - 12:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Morgan Scalley described his first day of spring camp as a newly-named head coach as "boring."

Vejmelka records 2nd shutout of season in Mammoth's 4-0 win over Vegas

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted March 19 - 11:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

Karel Vejmelka collected his second shutout of the season while Clayton Keller scored a pair of goals in Utah's 4-0 win over the Vegas Golden Knights.

Ace Bailey has 7 3-pointers as Jazz crush Bucks 128-96 to snap 4-game losing streak

John Coon, Associated Press  |  Posted March 19 - 10:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ace Bailey made seven 3-pointers and scored 33 points and the Utah Jazz snapped a four-game skid with a 128-96 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.

Warm weather has Utah gardeners planting early, with a watchful eye on frost

Debbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted March 19 - 10:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

With sunshine breaking through and temperatures climbing, Utah gardeners are itching to get their hands back in the soil — just so long as frost doesn't get in the way.

Firefighter recovering from injuries battling Uintah County brush fire

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated March 19 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A firefighter was injured Tuesday while fighting a Uintah County blaze; the cause remains under investigation.

Charges filed in gang-related shooting outside Salt Lake bar

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted March 19 - 10:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Criminal charges were filed Wednesday against a Salt Lake man accused of shooting another man during a large fight at a downtown bar over the weekend.

One shining moment: Dybantsa, BYU stunned by 11th-seeded Texas

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Updated March 19 - 9:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dybantsa erupted for 35 points and 10 rebounds for the Cougars, and nearly ignited a supernova in leading a comeback bid.

Arts panel approves gold coin featuring President Donald Trump's image

Tim Reid, Reuters  |  Posted March 19 - 9:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal arts panel on Thursday approved a commemorative gold coin featuring President Donald Trump, part of a series ​of coins the U.S. Mint will produce to celebrate America's 250th birthday.

How buyers can steer clear of buying a car with a stolen identity as VIN cloning surges

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted March 19 - 8:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

While many times criminals used cloned VINs to disguise stolen vehicles, some use them to hide a vehicle's true history to sell you a salvaged and/or unsafe car.

Man convicted of unlawful sexual contact with teen arrested again and accused of stalking her

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted March 19 - 8:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man convicted of engaging in unlawful sexual activity with a teenage girl has been arrested and accused of contacting the victim again, despite a lifetime protective order.

Meteorite hunters scour Ohio for fragments of 7-ton space rock that crashed into Earth

Patrick Aftoora-orsagos and Mark Scolforo, Associated Press  |  Posted March 19 - 7:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Meteorite hunters fanned out across a wide swath of Ohio on Thursday, hoping to collect fragments of an estimated 7-ton space rock that crashed into Earth this week.

'Huge day for arts and culture': Miller Family Foundation breaks ground on Daybreak arts center

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted March 19 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

City, county and arts leaders in Utah gathered Thursday for a unique "groundbreaking" ceremony for the new Larry H. & Gail Miller Arts Center.

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Get your own copy of 'Putting On Christ' for free: Here's how

Vescovo Buonarroti Art, LLC  |  Posted March 19 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

"Putting on Christ" by author Steven Anthony Bishop seeks to inspire those who are diligent truth seekers. And for a limited time, KSL.com readers can get a free e-book version.

'Hearts are broken': Fire damages South Salt Lake Islamic center, displaces those who use it

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 19 - 6:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

An accidental fire at Al-Zahra Islamic Center in South Salt Lake caused perhaps $50,000-$60,000 in damages to the building and displaced those who use it.

Man having thoughts of killing slit woman's throat, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted March 19 - 6:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who told police he was under the influence of drugs was arrested for investigation of attempted murder Wednesday after police found a woman bleeding from her neck.

Maestro Markus Poschner to conduct three concerts at Deer Valley Music Festival

Carole Mikita, KSL  |  Posted March 19 - 5:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Symphony just announced its Deer Valley season for this summer, and Maestro Markus Poschner will conduct three concerts at the festival, a first in more than 20 years.

6 months after Charlie Kirk assassination, Cox sees hope for depolarization

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Updated March 19 - 5:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox said he's been "surprisingly hopeful" about the potential for depolarization in the six months since Charlie Kirk was shot and killed in Orem.

Banksy reveal brings new attention to Park City art

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted March 19 - 5:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

The artist known as Banksy has a name, and now we know it. Art lovers in Park City say they hope the revelation increases visits to the mountain town by people looking for local art.

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Smart ways to make the most out of your Utah tax refund

Kathleen Clove, KSL  |  Posted March 19 - 4:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

Stretch your tax refund so you can get more for your money when you buy used in Utah on KSL Classifieds.

Woman sues Weber County hospital, security firm alleging sexual assault by a guard

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 19 - 4:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman is suing Ogden Regional Medical Center and HSS Inc., a security company, saying she was sexually assaulted by a security guard while she was a patient.

Duchesne County fire 25% contained; structures no longer at risk

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated March 19 - 4:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Revola Dugway Fire burning near Arcadia and south of Upalco in Duchesne County was 25% contained Thursday and no longer threatening structures.

Body of 67-year-old man recovered from Starvation Reservoir

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted March 19 - 4:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

An investigation is underway after a 67-year-old man's body was found at Starvation Reservoir on Thursday.