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Are Utahns root, root, rooting for an MLB expansion team?

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted March 29 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nearly seven in 10 Utahns would welcome a big league team to the Beehive State, according to a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll.

Meet the pro snowboarder turned chef behind innovative Oquirrh Restaurant

Sarah Gambles, Deseret News  |  Posted March 29 - 10:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

For Andrew Fuller, snowboarding led to the unlikely journey of ultimately becoming a chef and restaurant owner of Oquirrh. Now's he becoming the talk of the town.

BYU's most underrated player key to Cougars' WBIT semifinal run

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted March 29 - 9:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

Brinley Cannon may not be BYU's leading scorer or top rebounder. But the 6-foot-1 sophomore from Shelley, Idaho, may be the Cougars' underrated player in their WBIT semifinal run that continues Monday in Wichita, Kansas.

'JD or Marco?': Iran war raises 2028 stakes as Trump weighs Vance vs. Rubio

Steve Holland and Nandita Bose, Reuters  |  Updated March 29 - 9:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

As the war in Iran threatens to imperil President Donald Trump's legacy, the political stakes also are rising for two of his top lieutenants: Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Fifth grader leads a lesson in wheelchair basketball and inclusion

Duaa Israr, WDJT via CNN  |  Updated March 29 - 8:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sometimes the biggest lessons in school don't come from a textbook. They come from seeing the world through someone else's eyes – or in this case, wheels.

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Kitchen and bath remodeling trends in Utah: Designing for comfort, climate and style in 2026

Bedrock Quartz  |  Posted March 29 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Whether you're updating for family gatherings or daily relaxation, 2026 trends emphasize warmth, texture, and smart features tailored to our unique climate in Utah.

Human remains found above Springville in Utah County

Payton Davis, KSL  |  Posted March 29 - 6:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Human remains were discovered in the mountains above Springville Saturday night, police said.

Electric bikes can be fast and dangerous. Here's how to stay safe

Sarah Raza, Associated Press  |  Updated March 29 - 5:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

E-bikes offer a convenient, eco-friendly and cost-effective alternative to cars, but their increasing use is drawing safety concerns.

University of Utah researchers discover freshwater reservoir under Great Salt Lake

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted March 29 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

In a breakthrough that could have major implications for mitigating pollution, geophysicists at the U. have located a deep, freshwater reservoir under Farmington Bay.

Another PlayStation price hike means the gaming console will cost 30% more than it did last year

Matt Ott, Associated Press  |  Updated March 29 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The price of a PlayStation is going up by another $100, the second time in less than a year that Sony has upped the price tag on its popular gaming console.

3 Utah students chosen for honor ensembles in national music festival

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted March 29 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Three very talented Utah high school musicians get to show their talents at a national music festival.

How UVU and Loveland Living Planet Aquarium are partnering to boost oceanography in Utah

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted March 29 - 2:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

On Wednesday, Utah Valley University entered into a partnership with the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium to provide undergraduates with expanded learning and research opportunities.

North Korea conducts engine test for missile capable of targeting US mainland

Hyung-jin Kim, Associated Press  |  Posted March 29 - 1:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un observed a test of an upgraded solid-fuel engine for weapons capable of reaching the U.S. mainland, and called it a significant development boosting his country's strategic military arsenal, state media reported Sunday.

From a resealable cereal box to mentoring students: How one Utah Tech professor gives back

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted March 29 - 12:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

An 82-year-old retiree has worked closely with students at Utah Tech University's Innovation Plaza to get their ideas off and running, even leading to patented designs.

Poison control calls up dramatically for this 'herbal' supplement

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted March 29 - 11:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

Calls to poison control centers involving kratom use in the past decade have risen 1,231%, according to a new weekly report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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The rise of a new Latter-day Saint influencer

Mariya Manzhos, Deseret News  |  Posted March 29 - 11:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

These young millennials and Gen Z influencers are fluent in digital culture and faith.

Pope Leo XIV rejects claims that God justifies war in Palm Sunday Mass message

Nicole Winfield, Associated Press  |  Posted March 29 - 10:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

Pope Leo XIV says no one can use God to justify war, and he's praying especially for Christians in the Middle East.

Here's how Blake Moore, John Curtis are going after betting on prediction markets

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted March 29 - 10:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Rep. Blake Moore is pushing to ban betting on wars, terrorist attacks and election results on online prediction markets.

Disney opens World of Frozen in Paris as new CEO showcases the empire that made him

Thomas Adamson, Associated Press  |  Posted March 29 - 9:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

On Sunday, Walt Disney Studios Park became Disney Adventure World as part of a 2 billion euro expansion. "World of Frozen" is the centerpiece.

What an ex-Trump administration official's comments could mean for the trial of Tyler Robinson

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted March 29 - 9:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Joe Kent, the former director of the federal National Counterterrorism Center, says there's still a case against alleged Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson, but he's also suggested he thinks others could be involved — claims the FBI and others reject.

Where does Utah rank in the US for number of fast-food restaurants per person?

Emma Neff, Deseret News  |  Posted March 29 - 8:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Fast food seems to lurk around every corner on the streets of Utah, which could lead some to believe the state is a fast-food mecca in the U.S. A recent study, however, showed otherwise.

When did plate tectonics begin? Scientists find new clues

Katie Hunt, CNN  |  Posted March 29 - 8:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

The puzzle pieces of Earth's rocky crust are slowly and steadily moving — a process known as plate tectonics.

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

Vescovo Buonarroti Art, LLC  |  Posted March 29 - 8:00 a.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.