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Documents reveal Kyle Whittingham intended to stay at Utah before Michigan move

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Updated March 20 - 1:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former Utah football coach Kyle Whittingham intended to return as the program's head coach before announcing a decision to step down, according to documents obtained by KSL.

NASA hauls repaired moon rocket from hangar back to pad for early April launch

Marcia Dunn, Associated Press  |  Updated March 20 - 1:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

For the second time this year, NASA moved its moon rocket from the hangar out toward the pad Friday in hopes of launching four astronauts on a lunar fly-around next month.

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Lost in Havana: Seeing may not be believing

Ethan Bauer, Deseret News  |  Posted March 20 - 12:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Confronting performance and reality in my ancestral homeland of Cuba.

BYU basketball's season was a disappointment, not a failure. So what's next?

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted March 20 - 12:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

If Thursday night's loss to Texas was the final time AJ Dybantsa puts on a BYU uniform — assuming it is — a presumptive top pick in June's NBA draft left it all on the court.

Details of Morgan Scalley's 5-year, $27 million contract with Utah football released

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted March 20 - 11:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

A day after former head coach Kyle Whittingham stepped down following a 21-year tenure with Utah, newly-named head coach Morgan Scalley signed a five-year contract worth $27 million.

Discovery of discarded child sex dolls in Utah landfill leads to arrest

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted March 20 - 11:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Cedar City man was arrested Thursday after police say they found illegal child sex dolls both at his home and at the county landfill. Criminal charges were filed against him on Friday.

Body of American student who went missing in Barcelona has been found, police in Spain say

Joseph Wilson, John O'connor and Sarah Raza, Associated Press  |  Posted March 20 - 11:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Spanish authorities say the body of a missing college student from Illinois, James "Jimmy" Gracey, was found in the waters off a Barcelona beach where he was visiting friends on spring break.

Ukraine deploys units to intercept drones in five Middle Eastern countries

Max Hunder and Yuliia Dysa, Reuters  |  Updated March 20 - 10:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

Ukraine has deployed military units to protect critical and civilian ​infrastructure against drones in five Middle Eastern countries, Ukraine's security council secretary said after a visit to ‌the region.

US agency upgrades probe into 3.2 million Tesla vehicles over self-driving crashes

Akash Sriram and David Shepardson, Reuters  |  Updated March 20 - 9:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration escalated its probe into 3.2 million Tesla ​vehicles with Full Self-Driving driver-assistance on concerns the system may fail to detect or warn drivers in poor visibility.

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.

Cesar Chavez allegations stirring discussion about Utah streets named for the man

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Updated March 20 - 8:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

Allegations that Cesar Chavez sexually abused women and girls are stirring at least a little discussion about Utah streets named for the late labor leader.

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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.

Bullfrog Marina to be temporarily relocated amid Lake Powell's water woes

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 20 - 6:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

A major Utah ramp area within Lake Powell is set to be adjusted to ensure recreation is possible as recreation officials continue to prepare for lower water levels this summer.

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.