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No more waiting at red lights: Snowplows in northern Utah can drive on through

Bryanna Willis, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 28 - 11:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

Snowplows in northern Utah no longer have to wait for red lights as new technology allows the plows to get green lights at every intersection, thanks to new technology unveiled on Wednesday.

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Elizabeth Smart's abduction is a big part of her story. But it doesn't define her

Lottie Elizabeth Johnson, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 28 - 11:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Elizabeth Smart opened up about her new Netflix documentary, advocacy work, continual healing and the memories that have enriched her life.

Ford recalling 4.3 million US vehicles over software issue

David Shepardson, Reuters  |  Updated Feb. 28 - 10:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

Ford Motor said Thursday it is ​recalling 4.3 million pickup trucks and SUVs in the U.S. because a software error may ‌cause trailer brakes not to function and exterior lights to fail.

Man arrested in connection with shooting that targeted Utah Islamic Center imam

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 28 - 10:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that targeted the leader of the West Jordan-based Utah Islamic Center, police announced Saturday.

Former Ogden police officer sentenced to 30 days jail on felony counts outlining sexual misdeeds

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 28 - 9:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

A former Ogden police officer was sentenced to 30 days jail and received a suspended prison term on three felony counts outlining sexual misdeeds involving minors.

Utah company to host virtual read-aloud for Read Across America Day

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 28 - 8:49 a.m.  |  Save Story

Lehi-based homeschool curriculum company aims to boost literary engagement through virtual read aloud event

West side neighbors hopeful, and cautious about Jordan River plans

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 28 - 8:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Larry H. Miller Company on Thursday announced plans to restore a section of the Jordan River in the Fairpark community. Residents on Friday were hopeful, but cautious.

Economy, inflation top voter concerns in Utah and nationwide ahead of midterm elections

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 28 - 7:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

Affordability has emerged as the top issue for voters heading into the midterm elections, both in Utah and on the national level, according to the most recent polling for the Deseret News.

Mammoth bounce back with 5-2 win over Wild behind Keller, Crouse goals

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 27 - 11:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Clayton Keller scored a goal and tallied two assists to help power the Mammoth to a 5-2 win over the Minnesota Wild.

An op-ed in the Cincinnati Enquirer makes an appeal to stop bigotry against BYU

Jacob Hess, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 27 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

One week before BYU and Cincinnati meet again on the basketball court, eight Latter-day Saints authored an op-ed sharing what it was like to be recipients of a derogatory chant in November.

Neil Sedaka, the singer-songwriter behind dozens of hits of the 1960s and '70s, dies at age 86

Leanne Italie, Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 27 - 10:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Neil Sedaka, whose boyish soprano and bright melodies made him a top act in the early years of rock 'n' roll, leading to a run of success in the '70s, died at the age of 86 on Friday.

2-year-old twin hospitalized after rescue from fire

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 27 - 9:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 2-year-old boy remained hospitalized and on a ventilator Friday, more than a week after his father rescued him and his twin brother from their burning Richfield home.

Utahns first or eroding the Utah way? House OKs measure cracking down on illegal immigration

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 27 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah House narrowly approved a measure cracking down on illegal immigration, prohibiting immigrants here illegally from being able to access certain public benefits.

Jury indicts 2 gang members in connection with double killing at Salt Lake church

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 27 - 8:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two alleged gang members were indicted on federal firearms charges Wednesday in connection with a double killing at a Latter-day Saint church last month in Salt Lake City.

Saputo USA recalls Great Value cottage cheese due to possible health risk

Pearl Ashton, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 27 - 8:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Three types of Walmart Great Value brand cottage cheese were voluntarily recalled, including in Utah, due to a possible health risk, the Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday.

Federal prosecutors won't appeal ruling barring death penalty in Luigi Mangione case

Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 27 - 8:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Federal prosecutors said Friday they won't appeal a judge's ruling that bars them from seeking the death penalty against Luigi Mangione in the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO.

Here's how Utah lawmakers plan to spend $31B of your money

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 27 - 7:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah lawmakers are moving ahead with a slew of tax cuts, including a sixth straight income tax reduction, according to budget proposals unveiled Friday evening.

Why the Prop 4 repeal initiative's future could hinge on a few signatures in Davis County

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 27 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

The future of a ballot initiative to repeal Proposition 4 sits on a knife's edge after narrowly clearing the signature threshold in the last needed Senate district Friday.

Review: 'Scream 7' tries to go back to its roots, but forgets what made them work

John Clyde for KSL  |  Posted Feb. 27 - 6:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

I wouldn't say I was overly excited for "Scream 7," but I was cautiously optimistic. Unfortunately it felt forced from the opening scene to the final reveal.

Compromise bill keeps defense attorneys on Utah Sentencing Commission

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 27 - 6:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Defense attorneys will retain their seats on Utah's Sentencing Commission under a compromise bill passed out of the Legislature this week.

A total lunar eclipse will turn the moon blood red on Tuesday across several continents

Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press  |  Updated Feb. 27 - 5:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

A blood-red moon will soon grace the skies for a total lunar eclipse — and there won't be another until late 2028.

Witnesses testify about obtaining drugs for Kouri Richins

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Updated Feb. 27 - 5:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

Multiple people testified Friday about how Kouri Richins could have obtained drugs. Richins is on trial for aggravated murder in the poisoning death of her husband.

'Read every chance you get': Hundreds of Salt Lake students gifted free books

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 27 - 5:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hundreds of Salt Lake City School District elementary and middle schoolers received free books Friday as part of Operation Literacy's book drop event.