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Arts panel approves gold coin featuring President Donald Trump's image

Tim Reid, Reuters  |  Posted March 19 - 9:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal arts panel on Thursday approved a commemorative gold coin featuring President Donald Trump, part of a series ​of coins the U.S. Mint will produce to celebrate America's 250th birthday.

How buyers can steer clear of buying a car with a stolen identity as VIN cloning surges

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted March 19 - 8:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

While many times criminals used cloned VINs to disguise stolen vehicles, some use them to hide a vehicle's true history to sell you a salvaged and/or unsafe car.

Man convicted of unlawful sexual contact with teen arrested again and accused of stalking her

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted March 19 - 8:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man convicted of engaging in unlawful sexual activity with a teenage girl has been arrested and accused of contacting the victim again, despite a lifetime protective order.

One shining moment: Dybantsa, BYU stunned by 11th-seeded Texas

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted March 19 - 8:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dybantsa erupted for 35 points and 10 rebounds for the Cougars, and nearly ignited a supernova in leading a comeback bid.

Meteorite hunters scour Ohio for fragments of 7-ton space rock that crashed into Earth

Patrick Aftoora-orsagos and Mark Scolforo, Associated Press  |  Posted March 19 - 7:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Meteorite hunters fanned out across a wide swath of Ohio on Thursday, hoping to collect fragments of an estimated 7-ton space rock that crashed into Earth this week.

'Huge day for arts and culture': Miller Family Foundation breaks ground on Daybreak arts center

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted March 19 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

City, county and arts leaders in Utah gathered Thursday for a unique "groundbreaking" ceremony for the new Larry H. & Gail Miller Arts Center.

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Get your own copy of 'Putting On Christ' for free: Here's how

Vescovo Buonarroti Art, LLC  |  Posted March 19 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

"Putting on Christ" by author Steven Anthony Bishop seeks to inspire those who are diligent truth seekers. And for a limited time, KSL.com readers can get a free e-book version.

'Hearts are broken': Fire damages South Salt Lake Islamic center, displaces those who use it

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 19 - 6:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

An accidental fire at Al-Zahra Islamic Center in South Salt Lake caused perhaps $50,000-$60,000 in damages to the building and displaced those who use it.

Man having thoughts of killing slit woman's throat, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted March 19 - 6:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who told police he was under the influence of drugs was arrested for investigation of attempted murder Wednesday after police found a woman bleeding from her neck.

Maestro Markus Poschner to conduct three concerts at Deer Valley Music Festival

Carole Mikita, KSL  |  Posted March 19 - 5:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Symphony just announced its Deer Valley season for this summer, and Maestro Markus Poschner will conduct three concerts at the festival, a first in more than 20 years.

6 months after Charlie Kirk assassination, Cox sees hope for depolarization

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Updated March 19 - 5:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox said he's been "surprisingly hopeful" about the potential for depolarization in the six months since Charlie Kirk was shot and killed in Orem.

Banksy reveal brings new attention to Park City art

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted March 19 - 5:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

The artist known as Banksy has a name, and now we know it. Art lovers in Park City say they hope the revelation increases visits to the mountain town by people looking for local art.

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Smart ways to make the most out of your Utah tax refund

Kathleen Clove, KSL  |  Posted March 19 - 4:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

Stretch your tax refund so you can get more for your money when you buy used in Utah on KSL Classifieds.

Woman sues Weber County hospital, security firm alleging sexual assault by a guard

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 19 - 4:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman is suing Ogden Regional Medical Center and HSS Inc., a security company, saying she was sexually assaulted by a security guard while she was a patient.

Duchesne County fire 25% contained; structures no longer at risk

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated March 19 - 4:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Revola Dugway Fire burning near Arcadia and south of Upalco in Duchesne County was 25% contained Thursday and no longer threatening structures.

Body of 67-year-old man recovered from Starvation Reservoir

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted March 19 - 4:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

An investigation is underway after a 67-year-old man's body was found at Starvation Reservoir on Thursday.

Salt Lake City returns to water shortage plan; Cox expects others will follow

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated March 19 - 4:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City announced Thursday it's returning to its water shortage contingency plan, and Gov. Spencer Cox expects others will follow after this year's low snowpack.

Have You Seen This? Underwater artist at work on a coral reef

Grant Olsen for KSL  |  Posted March 19 - 3:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

If a scuba diver were to ever get bored with the amazing sights in the mysterious fathoms below, there are plenty of unusual and entertaining things to do.

Police searching for 2 men following Kearns shooting that critically injured man

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted March 19 - 3:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

A shooting in Kearns Thursday prompted three schools in the area to take precautionary measures. One man was shot and critically injured, and police were searching for two men.

ABC cancels 'Bachelorette' season with Utahn Taylor Frankie Paul, citing 2023 video

Andrew Dalton and Alicia Rancilio, Associated Press  |  Posted March 19 - 2:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Utahn Taylor Frankie Paul after a 2023 video surfaced, saying Thursday it is focused on supporting the family.

Bus driver: More drivers stopping for bus red lights in Alpine School District

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted March 19 - 2:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Matt Burch, a bus driver with the Alpine School District, said more drivers are stopping for school buses that have their red stop lights activated.

'Behavioral therapist' arrested, accused of collecting child sex abuse material

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted March 19 - 2:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Salt Lake County man who investigators say claims to work with autistic children and is a former substitute teacher has been arrested and accused of collecting child sex abuse material.

'We need an ICE facility': Cox expresses support for immigrant detention center

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 19 - 1:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox supports plans for an immigrant detention center in Utah and has reached out to federal officials to collaborate on the plans.