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Kaysville physician thanks EMTs who responded to his heart attack

Sarah Martin, KSL  |  Posted March 26 - 8:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Kaysville physician who had a heart attack in his own office is thankful for the EMTs who saved him, and has a message to everyone about CPR.

Jury awards $14M to victim who ate ice cream with nails, metal fragments in it

Hayley Crombleholme and Madilyn Destefano, CNN  |  Posted March 26 - 8:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A jury awarded a Florida woman more than $14 million after she consumed ice cream with a nail and metal fragments in it, according to her attorney.

What will it take for the Utah Mammoth to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs?

Cole Bagley, KSL  |  Posted March 26 - 7:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

As the Utah Mammoth enter the final 10 games of the season, the Stanley Cup playoffs are well within their grasp.

Tuacahn stage transforms into rodeo arena for PRCA Xtreme Bulls

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted March 26 - 7:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tuacahn Amphitheater in Ivins is transforming into rodeo grounds this weekend for the PRCA Xtreme Bulls event put on by Diamond G Rodeo.

West Jordan man honored after stopping $23,000 scam

Debbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted March 26 - 6:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Mauricio Campos is being recognized for quick thinking and compassion after he kept an elderly woman from losing over $23,000 to a sophisticated phone scam.

Utah governor vetoes 2 bills following legislative session

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, Daniel Woodruff and Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 26 - 6:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has vetoed two bills, one providing internet access on school buses in rural areas and another addressing complaints against medical providers.

Scientists observe female sperm whales working together during a birth to protect the calf

Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press  |  Updated March 26 - 5:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rare footage of a sperm whale giving birth has offered scientists a window into the behavior of these large, elusive mammals.

Trump orders government to pay airport security workers

David Shepardson, Reuters  |  Updated March 26 - 5:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump said on Thursday he will take executive action to pay airport security workers as ​a deal stalled in Congress to address staff shortages that have snarled travel nationwide.

'You do not want to be on that list' of Salt Lake's violent offenders, DA says

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted March 26 - 5:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new collaborative program between Salt Lake City and the state takes aim at the city's most violent repeat offenders.

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How to get started on your basement remodel

Kathleen Clove, KSL  |  Posted March 26 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Know what you can DIY and when to hire a contractor in our guide to finishing your basement on a budget.

Utah therapists react to landmark social media addiction case

Brenna Donnelly, KSL  |  Posted March 26 - 4:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A California jury has ordered Meta and YouTube to pay $6 million to a young woman who said she became addicted to their platforms.

Judge questions block on Maduro's use of Venezuelan funds for defense

Luc Cohen and Jack Queen, Reuters  |  Updated March 26 - 4:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

A judge questioned on Thursday the U.S. barring Venezuela from funding Nicolás Maduro's legal defense without violating his constitutional ​rights, but did not dismiss the case.

Dash Crofts of Seals & Crofts, known for hits 'Summer Breeze' and 'Diamond Girl,' dies at 87

Hillel Italie and Jocelyn Noveck, Associated Press  |  Updated March 26 - 4:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Singer-songwriter Darrell "Dash" Crofts, who teamed with childhood friend Jim Seals for such 1970s soft-rock hits as "Summer Breeze," "Diamond Girl" and "Get Closer," has died. He was 87.

Have You Seen This? Men's chorus sings the BYU fight song as a hymn

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted March 26 - 3:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

The BYU Men's Chorus recently released a version of the BYU fight song with harmonies that are simply beautiful.

Most of Utah in severe drought or worse; 3 more resorts to close early

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 26 - 3:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Record-breaking temperatures have caused drought intensity to worsen in Utah. Three more resorts are now set to close this week, but mountain snow could return next week.

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Learning anywhere, competing everywhere: Campbell's journey as an athlete and UOS student

Utah Online School  |  Posted March 26 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The freedom and flexibility alone has allowed Ingrid to travel and compete at an elite level while staying fully engaged in her education.

Construction season is here: UDOT to embark on 176 projects worth $2.8B in 2026

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated March 26 - 2:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah transportation officials announced Thursday that they're planning to begin 176 new construction projects worth approximately $2.8 billion in 2026.

Trump extends deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz

Jon Gambrell and David Rising, Associated Press  |  Updated March 26 - 2:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump has extended his deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz to April 6, and he will hold off on bombing Iran's energy plants, he said on Thursday on social media.

Washington's cherry blossoms hit peak bloom, sending a fleeting burst of pink across the capital

Meg Kinnard, Associated Press  |  Updated March 26 - 2:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Washington's cherry blossoms have reached peak bloom, and the city's spring rush is in full swing.

Fire crews respond to large house fire outside Willow Creek Country Club

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted March 26 - 2:23 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.

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These 7 Western states are fighting over water. What's at stake for them — and for you

Gitanjali Poonia and Eva Terry, Deseret News   |  Posted March 26 - 1:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

As temperatures climb, here's how 7 states are negotiating over dwindling water resources

GOP-led push to repeal Prop 4 likely fails to qualify for the ballot

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Updated March 26 - 1:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Republican-led effort to repeal Proposition 4 will likely not be on the ballot this November, after the effort fell below the threshold for signatures in the tipping-point Senate district.

Bonneville senior sets all-around state records in 400- and 200-meter races in season openers

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted March 26 - 1:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Bonneville High School senior Davis DeGroot set a new all-around state 400-meter track record by half a second. He ran 45.46 at the Pine View Invitational in St. George on March 21.