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Synthetic kratom, or 7-OH, soon banned in Utah

Sarah Martin, KSL  |  Posted April 1 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Kratom use has been on the rise here in Utah, but in a little over a month, it will be banned from Utah retailers. How will this break in supply impact Utah users?

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New guide to file for Social Security in 2026 now available

B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors  |  Posted April 1 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

New free guide for Utah residents that could help decide the best time to file for Social Security in 2026.

Trump says US may exit Iran war soon and threatens to quit NATO, as oil crisis escalates

Nandita Bose, Steven Scheer and Yomna Ehab, Reuters  |  Posted April 1 - 7:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

Global oil supplies are expected to be hit twice as hard ​this month as in March, underlining the urgent need to resolve the conflict over Iran that President Donald Trump said could end soon.

Utah County Fire Department deploys fourth crew out of state this year

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted April 1 - 6:57 a.m.  |  Save Story

A fourth group of firefighters from Utah is in Nebraska helping crews battle ongoing wildfires — and Utah's fire season hasn't even started yet.

Dugway Proving Ground tapped as potential host of new data center

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted March 31 - 10:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Army on Monday announced Dugway Proving Ground has been conditionally selected as one of two military installations to potentially host new data center projects.

Brandy, Grammy-winning singer and actress, receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Michelle Fisher, KABC via CNN  |  Updated March 31 - 10:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

It's been a long time coming for Grammy-winning singer Brandy, who now has her very own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a milestone that comes after decades of hits.

Blake Moore leads effort to protect religious groups

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted March 31 - 9:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Rep. Blake Moore is pushing for increased protections for religious groups to maintain their tax-exempt status even if the organization does not comply with public policy.

How one headline shaped the narrative in the Tyler Robinson case

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted March 31 - 8:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

After the Daily Mail said a recent filing against Tyler Robinson contained "bombshell" findings, firearm experts accused the choice of words as "completely and utterly misleading garbage."

Giving up the music from 'Hamilton' for Lent

Rachel Fabbi, KSL  |  Posted March 31 - 8:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Some people give up sweets for Lent, others give up social media, but one 7-year-old Utah girl gave up the music from "Hamilton" — and it's attracting the attention of its creator.

1 dead after motorcycle crash in Murray

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted March 31 - 7:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

A motorcyclist died Tuesday in a collision with a car in Murray, police said.

Trump signs order on mail ballots, escalating election overhaul push

Nandita Bose, Reuters  |  Posted March 31 - 7:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday aimed ​at tightening mail-in voting rules nationwide, including directing his administration to create a list of eligible voters.

St. George Bricks and Minifigs store opening draws record-breaking Lego-loving crowd

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted March 31 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

More than 1,600 Lego enthusiasts flocked to new Bricks and Minifigs in St. George on Saturday, breaking the record for most attendees at a Bricks and Minifigs grand opening.

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viv Radiology offers patient centered imaging

viv Radiology  |  Posted March 31 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

By combining advanced MRI technology with transparent pricing and easy scheduling, viv Radiology is helping redefine how people can empower their health care.

Find out how new tax breaks will impact your tax return

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted March 31 - 6:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

New tax breaks made possible by the so-called "Big Beautiful Bill" can have a big impact on the tax returns of Utahns. But there are limits.

Man killed after being hit by vehicle in Sandy identified by police

Payton Davis, KSL  |  Updated March 31 - 6:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man died Monday night after being hit by a vehicle in Sandy. 

'I was not in the right state of mind': Man convicted in fatal crash cites growth, seeks parole

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted March 31 - 6:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah prison inmate who admits he had an addiction problem when he hit and killed a man in 2021 in American Fork is seeking parole.

Kearns man kills wife, injures 2 stepchildren before killing himself

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated March 31 - 5:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

Unified police continued Tuesday to investigate a tragic domestic violence incident in Kearns where a man killed his wife, shot his stepchildren and took his own life.

US judge halts Trump's $400M White House ballroom project, for now

Mike Scarcella, Reuters  |  Posted March 31 - 5:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A judge blocked Donald Trump on Tuesday from proceeding with construction of a $400 million ballroom on the site of ​the White House's demolished East Wing.

American Fork man sent to prison for murdering brother-in-law after judge hears telling jail call

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted March 31 - 5:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kevin Ellis, who was found guilty of murdering his brother-in-law, was given consecutive prison sentences after a judge heard a jail phone call and comments from the victim's family.

A 'big win': US to move Forest Service headquarters to Salt Lake City

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated March 31 - 4:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah is home to more than 8 million acres of U.S. Forest Service land, and it's now poised to be home to the agency's operations.

Arson ruled out in large house fire outside Willow Creek Country Club

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Updated March 31 - 4:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Firefighters responded to a large fire at a home nestled behind a green at the Willow Creek Country Club in Cottonwood Heights on Thursday.

Tickets to the LA Olympics in 2028 go on sale this week — but only for some

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted March 31 - 4:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

The first tickets for the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles go on sale Thursday, but not for everyone. Find out who the lucky few are and where they can obtain tickets.

Emergency operations center opens in Davis County

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted March 31 - 4:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Davis County's first emergency operations center has opened its doors.