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Weber High lacrosse team gives up social media, builds stronger bonds

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted March 20 - 9:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

Many members of Weber High School's lacrosse team were not thrilled when coach Randy Allred asked them to give up social media. But now, they're surprised by the results.

Midvale man charged in January shooting now charged with shooting 3 in February

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated March 20 - 9:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Midvale man facing criminal charges in a January shooting was charged Thursday with shooting and injuring three people in February in South Salt Lake.

Bracket challenge: What's your favorite restaurant that's no longer around? Round of 32

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted March 20 - 9:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Restaurants come and go, but some are so iconic they stay with us forever.

Chuck Norris, martial arts master and actor whose toughness became internet lore, dies at 86

Jonathan Mattise, Associated Press  |  Updated March 20 - 8:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

The martial arts grandmaster and action star Chuck Norris has died.

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Thermopolis offers hot springs, healing and adventure

Hot Springs County Travel and Tourism  |  Posted March 20 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Known for the world's largest mineral hot springs, incredible dinosaur discoveries and spectacular outdoor recreation, this Wyoming town is perfect for a road trip.

Will Trump executive orders on home affordability affect Utah?

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Updated March 20 - 7:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

A pair of executive orders recently signed by President Donald Trump that are intended to make home buying more affordable may take some time to have an impact in Utah.

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 injured 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.

Family remembers unbreakable bond of 2 cousins killed in tragic crash near Strawberry Reservoir

Dan Rascon, KSL  |  Posted March 19 - 9:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Family and friends describe two friends killed in an accident near Strawberry Reservoir as being together in life, and now, together in death.

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.