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Still relevant — U. reps defend continuing importance of Black History Month

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 25 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

As Black History Month comes to an end, a pair of University of Utah reps defended its continuing importance in a panel discussion.

Utah Republicans get shoutout in Trump's State of the Union speech

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 25 - 9:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

In President Donald Trump's record-long State of the Union address on Tuesday, Utah Sen. Mike Lee and Rep. Blake Moore each received shoutouts during the prime-time speech.

Group calls on Utah to reconsider stalled Great Salt Lake bill amid $1B federal request

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 25 - 8:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

A group of Utah students and residents is asking state lawmakers to reconsider a $200 million Great Salt Lake bill, increasing their pressure after learning how much money the state has asked of President Donald Trump.

Safety experts encourage parents to bring car seats on airplanes

Brian Carlson, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 25 - 8:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The next time parents fly with young children, experts want them to bring a car seat on the plane, one of the key topics discussed at the Child Passenger Safety Conference on Wednesday.

Cuba says it killed 4 people aboard Florida-registered speedboat that opened fire on soldiers

Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 25 - 7:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Cuban soldiers killed four people and wounded six others aboard a Florida-registered speedboat that entered Cuban waters and opened fire on soldiers, the Cuban government said Wednesday.

Bill banning phone use during school hours is one step closer to becoming law

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 25 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah House approved a bill limiting cellphone use throughout the school day, moving it closer to the governor's desk where it is almost certain to become law.

Influencer Casey Means edges closer to becoming surgeon general

Ahmed Aboulenein, Reuters  |  Updated Feb. 25 - 6:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

Wellness influencer Casey Means advanced toward confirmation as surgeon general on ​Wednesday as senators pressed her on positions on vaccines and birth control.

West Valley woman missing after alarming phone calls; police seek public's help

Garna Mejia, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 25 - 6:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police are asking for the public's help in locating a 31-year-old woman, Shianne Turner, whose disappearance has sparked growing concern after a series of alarming phone calls.

University of Utah cuts ties with organization that promotes diversity in business education

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 25 - 6:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

After facing scrutiny from the Trump administration, the University of Utah is cutting ties with The Ph.D. Project, a nonprofit that helps increase diversity in doctoral-level business school programs.

Son of 'Real Housewives of SLC' star dies from possible overdose

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 25 - 5:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

The son of "Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" star Mary Martha Cosby was found deceased in his home Monday after police responded to a possible drug overdose call.

Have You Seen This? Hawaii's alternative transportation

Alex Tumalip, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 25 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

It really doesn't matter where you are in Hawaii, there's always a way to surf something — even if it's a flooded side street on the east side of the island of Oahu.

Should tenants get more notice of rent increases? Bill stalls for 4th year in a row

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 25 - 4:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lawmakers paused a bill that would require landlords to give tenants 60 days' notice if rent is increasing.

Hope in action: Downtown ambassadors deliver life-saving outreach

Ken Fall and Courtney Johns, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 25 - 4:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

The numbers reflect the program's growing impact: last year alone, ambassadors assisted nearly 7,000 visitors, picked up 6,400 bags of trash and connected people to more than 14,000 resources.

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There is a growing conversation around sacred stewardship of temple garments and textile waste

Celestial Recycling  |  Posted Feb. 25 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Celestial Recycling offeris a private, faith-informed textile recycling service specifically designed for retired temple garments.

Driver arrested nearly a month after alleged hit-and-run with pedestrian

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 25 - 1:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police arrested a man accused of running over and injuring a bicyclist as he went over a curb while driving a large pickup and trailer. He then allegedly drove off.

40,000-year-old German artifacts may display written language precursor

Will Dunham, Reuters  |  Updated Feb. 25 - 12:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

An object called the Adorant figurine discovered in a cave in Germany — crafted roughly 40,000 years ago by some of the earliest people ​to establish a distinct culture — bears intriguing sequences of notches and dots.

What's the best airport in North America? It might just be in Utah

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 25 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

One of the best airports in North America is located in Salt Lake City, according to a recent survey of worldwide passengers.

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From Thoreau to Ronald Reagan — the debate over wild lands

Ethan Bauer, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 25 - 11:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

Whatever is still wild in America can't survive this modern age unless society protects it, and that can help us to preserve our national identity.

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Advantages of choosing Avamere at Mountain Ridge for memory care

Avamere at Mountain Ridge  |  Posted Feb. 25 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Avamere at Mountain Ridge Assisted Living & Memory Care is designed not only to support residents living with memory loss but also to provide continual reassurance to the people who love them.

Utah to vacate state office building in downtown Ogden, move to ex-IRS structure

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 25 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah officials plan to vacate a state office building on 25th Street in downtown Ogden and more to an ex-IRS structure, now vacant, in Marriott-Slaterville.

Crime scene tech to return Thursday in Kouri Richins murder trial

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Updated Feb. 25 - 11:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

Kouri Richins is charged with fatally poisoning her husband. The third day of the Kamas woman's murder trial ended early Wednesday but resumes Thursday.

Phil Collins, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden and Shakira get Rock Hall nominations

Mark Kennedy, Associated Press  |  Updated Feb. 25 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira are some the 2026 nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Salt Lake County explores partnerships to preserve existing child care centers

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 25 - 10:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Child care spaces in Salt Lake County are being evaluated for continued use, thanks to a legislative intent approved by the County Council on Tuesday.