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North Redmond Fire 50% contained in Sevier County after briefly threatening structures

Alex Tumalip, KSL  |  Updated March 21 - 8:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

The North Redmond Fire in Redmond, Sevier County, is now 50% contained, with firefighters now monitoring it after it briefly threatened structures on Saturday afternoon.

State Route 28 reopens after fire near Yuba Lake State Park

Alex Tumalip, KSL  |  Updated March 21 - 8:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

A fire burning on Bureau of Land Management land that forced the closure of state Route 28 was determined to be human-caused and is now under investigation, officials said.

Misinformation surrounding Prop 4: Can misleading voters carry legal consequences?

Daniella Rivera, KSL  |  Posted March 21 - 8:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Several concerned citizens have shared concerns about petition signature gatherers presenting misinformation, sparking questions about whether there is any legal recourse when voters are misled.

Meet the 'kind of insane' breakthrough coach at High Point who got his start at Southern Utah

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted March 21 - 8:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

One of the biggest surprises from the first round of the NCAA Tournament is a 37-year-old first-time head coach at High Point who got his start in Cedar City.

Trump says US considering 'winding down' Iran war; Natanz nuclear facility attacked

Jana Choukeir, Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart, Reuters  |  Posted March 21 - 7:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump said the U.S. was considering "winding down" its military operation against Iran, as Iran and Israel traded attacks on Saturday.

What does a new proposal by the World Anti-Doping Agency mean for Utah's next Olympics?

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted March 21 - 7:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Could President Donald Trump and other U.S. officials be barred from major international sporting events, even in their own country, because of unpaid dues to the World Anti-Doping Agency?

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Unlock the secrets of Salem: A hidden gem in Utah County with endless possibilities

Woodside Homes  |  Posted March 21 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Local builder Woodside Homes is helping home hunters become homeowners this spring with tons of options for every taste and budget.

Nonprofit helps parents navigate uncertainty following Down syndrome diagnosis

Sarah Earnshaw and Parly Scott, KSL  |  Posted March 21 - 6:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

A nonprofit organization is trying to take the fear out of the unknown for parents who have kids with Down syndrome.

Mortgage rates keep going up as war continues

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted March 21 - 5:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Mortgage rates continue to climb for a third week thanks to the turmoil in the Middle East. How long will it last?

Utah's new constitutional court faces legal skepticism — but not broad public rejection

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted March 21 - 5:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Anyone who sat in on public discussion on the slate of judicial-focused bills this past legislative session heard no shortage of concerns, as speakers lined up to warn that lawmakers were seeking "unilateral and arbitrary power."

It's not just vaccines — parents are refusing other routine preventive care for newborns

Laura Ungar, Associated Press  |  Posted March 21 - 4:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

Doctors across the nation are alarmed that skepticism fueled by rising anti-science sentiment and medical mistrust is increasingly reaching beyond vaccines to other safe and routine care for babies.

Have You Seen This? Boulder fall is way too close for comfort

Grant Olsen for KSL  |  Posted March 21 - 3:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Talk about a close shave. I get a pit in my stomach every time I watch this video from India's northernmost state.

Police investigating death in Rock Canyon from suspected fall

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted March 21 - 2:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

Provo police are investigating a death that appears to be from a fall in Rock Canyon Saturday afternoon.

Utah governor's book 'Off Ramp' to be released near anniversary of Charlie Kirk assassination

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted March 21 - 2:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox's first book, "Off Ramp: How to be a Peacemaker in an Age of Contempt," will be available on Sep. 8.

Nevada judge temporarily blocks Kalshi from operating prediction market in state

Nate Raymond, Reuters  |  Updated March 21 - 1:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Nevada judge on Friday temporarily blocked prediction market operator Kalshi from offering events contracts ​that would allow the state's residents to place financial bets on its platform related to sports, elections and entertainment.

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How Utah plans to turn the tide on porn

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted March 21 - 12:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

Here's how Utah is forcing porn companies to keep kids safe and pay for public harms.

Robert Mueller, special counsel who probed but did not charge Trump, dies at 81

Will Dunham, Reuters  |  Posted March 21 - 12:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

Robert Mueller, the no-nonsense former FBI chief who documented Russia's interference in the 2016 U.S. election, has died at age 81, multiple news outlets reported on Saturday.

Cosmo the Cougar to join local elementary school kids in bike bus parade

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted March 21 - 12:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Cosmo the Cougar will be joining a list of special celebrities who have participated in local bike buses around the country after he received a flood of requests on social media.

Jury says Musk misled Twitter investors before 2022 buyout, Bloomberg News reports

Mrinmay ‌Dey, Reuters  |  Updated March 21 - 11:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

A jury has ​concluded Elon Musk defrauded Twitter investors when ‌he disparaged the company in ⁠2022 ​in an ⁠effort to buy ‌the social ‌media platform for a lower ⁠price ⁠than his original $44 billion bid, Bloomberg News reported on Friday.

Report shows how 'shared equity' programs can help Utahns buy homes

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted March 21 - 10:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Government programs can go only so far in helping Utahns buy homes, but there are other options available that involve private investors, according to a new report.

Southern Utah groups form committee to protect open spaces

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted March 21 - 10:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Groups in southern Utah has formed the Open Space and Recreation Preservation Committee to help protect open spaces in the area.

Bracket busted? Find comfort in these food deals

Emma Neff, Deseret News  |  Posted March 21 - 9:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

From wing bundles at Buffalo Wild Wings to sweet savings at Krispy Kreme, these are the best food deals for a March Madness pick-me-up

Airports rush to feed unpaid TSA workers as belts tighten

David Shepardson and Chris Sanders, Reuters  |  Posted March 21 - 8:54 a.m.  |  Save Story

As government funding for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security remains frozen in Congress, airports are running food drives and accepting donations for security screeners.