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A 'big win': US to move Forest Service headquarters to Salt Lake City

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated March 31 - 4:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah is home to more than 8 million acres of U.S. Forest Service land, and it's now poised to be home to the agency's operations.

Arson ruled out in large house fire outside Willow Creek Country Club

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Updated March 31 - 4:35 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.

Tickets to the LA Olympics in 2028 go on sale this week — but only for some

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted March 31 - 4:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

The first tickets for the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles go on sale Thursday, but not for everyone. Find out who the lucky few are and where they can obtain tickets.

Emergency operations center opens in Davis County

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted March 31 - 4:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Davis County's first emergency operations center has opened its doors.

90-year-old woman dies in multi-car crash in Provo

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted March 31 - 3:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Provo police are investigating a crash that killed a 90-year-old woman.

Have You Seen This? Beachgoers encounter long, shimmering 'doomsday' fish

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 31 - 3:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Beachgoers at Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, encountered not one but two shimmering "doomsday" fish and helped one of the creatures get back into the ocean.

Advisories issued as wintry weather returns to snap Utah's early summer preview

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated March 31 - 3:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's early summer preview is coming to an end, as a mix of rain and snow returns to the Beehive State this week.

Is Utah's ban on 'conversion therapy' at risk in light of Supreme Court ruling?

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted March 31 - 3:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Supporters of Utah's ban on conversion therapy say the law is likely safe even after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a different conversion therapy ban in Colorado.

Curtis pauses bill for Shivwits Band's 99-year land lease

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted March 31 - 2:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Sen. John Curtis has put a congressional bill on hold that would allow the Shivwits Band of Paiute to enter into land lease agreements with businesses for up to 99 years.

Humpback whale stranded again as its odyssey off the Baltic Sea coast stretches on

Geir Moulson, Associated Press  |  Updated March 31 - 2:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A humpback whale that has become stranded repeatedly off Germany's Baltic Sea coast in recent days got stuck again on Tuesday, authorities said, less than a day after swimming free.

What $4-a-gallon gasoline means for you and the economy

Alicia Wallace, CNN  |  Updated March 31 - 1:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

The national average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline has topped $4 for the first time since 2022.

Utah lawyers pursue $56M suit on behalf of Venezuelan sent to Salvadoran prison

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Updated March 31 - 12:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lawyers are preparing a $56 million lawsuit against the feds on behalf of a Venezuelan held at a Salvadoran prison where they say he suffered "unspeakable horrors."

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Jenny Oaks Baker bears witness of Christ in Salt Lake stop of 'The Redeemer' tour

Krysyan Edler, Deseret News  |  Posted March 31 - 12:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

Violinist Jenny Oaks Baker said her concert is best described as a "big, giant worship session" where "you're bathed in the spirit."

Full 2026 Ogden Twilight Concert Series is now out. Here's who is headlining

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 31 - 12:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

Some big names, award-winning artists and indie favorites are all coming to northern Utah's biggest outdoor series this year.

West High School choir takes the stage at Carnegie Hall

Deanie Wimmer and Pearl Ashton, KSL  |  Posted March 31 - 12:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's West High School Choir traveled to New York City this week to perform on one of the world's most prestigious stages.

Hegseth says next few days in Iran war will be decisive

Reuters  |  Updated March 31 - 11:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

The next few days ​in the Middle East conflict will be decisive, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told a briefing on ⁠Tuesday, saying there ​had been ⁠major desertions from the Iranian ‌armed forces.

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Why BYU matters now: 150 years of impact in a changing world

Utah Valley Chamber  |  Posted March 31 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

As Brigham Young University approaches its 150th anniversary, the milestone offers an opportunity to reflect on the role the university continues to play, not only in higher education but in shaping Utah's workforce, communities and future.

Top House Republican leaders endorse Blake Moore for reelection

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted March 31 - 11:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Rep. Blake Moore secured the endorsements of two top Republican leaders in the U.S. House on Monday, giving the three-term congressman a boost in his reelection campaign.

Feds plan 'mega center' that could house 10,000 immigrant detainees, Salt Lake mayor says

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Updated March 31 - 11:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

As part of the ongoing immigration crackdown, federal officials plan a facility in Salt Lake City that could house 10,000 immigrant detainees, says the Salt Lake City mayor.

Patrick Kinahan: Dybantsa was worth the money in BYU's disappointing season

Patrick Kinahan for KSL  |  Posted March 31 - 10:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two truths, which may seem incongruent, were evident for the BYU basketball program this season.

How one family's bipolar disorder experience led to more than $1B for the Broad Institute

James Pollard, Associated Press  |  Updated March 31 - 9:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

Jon Stanley considers himself fortunate among bipolar disorder patients. He eventually responded to the right drug cocktail after self-described "full-brained mania" almost 40 years ago.

What's coming to Amazon Prime in April

Payton Davis, KSL  |  Posted March 31 - 9:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

Here's a look at all the movie and series titles coming to the Amazon Prime streaming service in April.

King Charles to pay state visit to US as UK seeks to mollify Trump

Michael Holden, Reuters  |  Updated March 31 - 8:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

King Charles will make a state visit to the United States in late April, Buckingham Palace said on Tuesday, a high-profile trip that the British ​government hopes will help to repair relations with Donald Trump.