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Billionaire buys Payson movie theater with mission to uplift

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted March 28 - 10:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

A longtime movie theater in Utah County is getting a remake with a new look and a new focus for the types of movies it puts on the screen.

Thieves steal 12 tons of KitKat chocolate bars in Europe

Dave Graham, Reuters  |  Posted March 28 - 9:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Twelve tons of KitKat ​chocolate bars went missing in Europe last week after thieves made ‌off with the truck transporting them, Swiss ⁠food giant Nestle ​said on Saturday.

Child killed, several injured in Ogden crash involving stolen vehicle, police say

Sicily Stanton for KSL  |  Posted March 28 - 8:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

An 11-year-old child was killed and seven others were injured after a stolen vehicle fleeing police crashed into a car carrying a family Friday night, authorities said.

Brain-based therapy offering some patients relief from depression

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted March 28 - 8:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

For many depression patients, relief means trying all sorts of different medications. But now, more people are discovering transcranial magnetic stimulation, a therapy for the brain.

Here's how to recycle those old laptops, iPhones and earbuds lying around

Alexa St. John and Kiki Sideris, Associated Press  |  Posted March 28 - 8:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Many are guilty of holding onto old electronics, but experts say that if more consumers recycle e-waste, it could drive down the cost of some electronics. Here are some tips.

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Test Drive: The Ford F-150 is still one of the best do-it-all vehicles you can buy

Jason Bell  |  Posted March 28 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

From commuting to towing, off-roading and family duty, Ford's best-selling truck continues its excellence.

Scrappy Utah Jazz tie franchise record in loss to Denver Nuggets

Ben Anderson, KSL  |  Posted March 27 - 10:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Jazz nearly stunned the Denver Nuggets on the road, but ultimately fell 135-129.

Utah County leaders raise awareness for seniors with Meals on Wheels

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted March 27 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Elected officials deliver nutrition and connection to Utah seniors for annual Meals on Wheels campaign.

Driver shot, killed by trooper on I-15 after hitting patrol car, pulling out knife, police say

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated March 27 - 10:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

A reckless driver was shot and killed by a Utah Highway Patrol trooper on Friday afternoon after the trooper's vehicle was rear-ended, authorities said.

A 14-year-old running for governor is the first teen to get on Vermont's general election ballot

Amanda Swinhart, Associated Press  |  Posted March 27 - 10:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Fourteen-year-old Dean Roy is running for governor in Vermont, and he'll be on the general election ballot.

House passes temporary funding bill to end Homeland Security shutdown

Richard Cowan, Reuters  |  Updated March 27 - 9:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

​The House of ‌Representatives late ⁠on ​Friday ⁠passed ‌legislation ‌providing funding ⁠for the ⁠Department of Homeland Security through ‌May ​22.

Attention, patriotic 42-year-olds: Uncle Sam wants you

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted March 27 - 9:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Guys or gals in their early 40s now have another "middle-age transformation" option beyond buying a Corvette, haunting the gym or overhauling their clothes closet: Join the Army.

'It's awesome': 13 teams from around the world in Ogden for world curling championship

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 27 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Thirteen teams from around the world, including some Olympic squads, have converged on Ogden for the World Men's Curling Championship.

Nurse sentenced to probation, community service for abusing elderly woman in his care

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted March 27 - 8:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who had been employed as a nurse at a nursing home was ordered to serve 24 months of probation after admitting to abuse of a woman in his care who died eight days later.

Jazz wise to finish rebuild ahead of new tanking rules

Ben Anderson, KSL  |  Posted March 27 - 8:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Jazz are exiting their rebuild at the perfect time.

Park City looking for local artists to embody 'timeless connections' in bus shelter artwork

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted March 27 - 8:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Park City's decorated bus stops will soon triple in number as city leaders ask for artwork submissions for 21 new bus shelters.

He suddenly couldn't speak in space. NASA astronaut says his medical scare remains a mystery

Marcia Dunn, Associated Press  |  Updated March 27 - 7:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Mike Fincke, who prompted NASA's first medical evacuation earlier this year, said on Friday that doctors still don't know why he suddenly fell sick at the International Space Station.

Gov. Cox announces bid for nuclear energy hub in Utah

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted March 27 - 6:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah is applying to host a nuclear energy campus in Tooele County.

More than 150 kids join BYU's Cosmo to bike to school in Orem

Cassidy Wixom and Tyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted March 27 - 6:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

More than 150 kids were biking, laughing, and having a good time with Cosmo the Cougar on their commute to Cascade Elementary School on Friday.

USA climbers strongly support Salt Lake training center, say it will grow the sport

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 27 - 5:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Members of the USA Climbing Athletes' Commission published an open letter on Friday strongly endorsing a new training center in Salt Lake City.

Police identify 2 men killed in Tooele County crash

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Updated March 27 - 5:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two people were killed in a Tooele County crash Wednesday.

29 Utah school districts, charter schools receive $100M to expand career and tech education

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted March 27 - 5:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Education officials Thursday announced the dispersal of $100 million to 29 Utah districts and charter schools to expand access to profession-based education for K-12 students.

Lee Cummard passes former mentor as BYU's winningest first-year head coach

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted March 27 - 4:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lee Cummard came to BYU as a freshman from Mesa, Arizona, and — apart from a few seasons playing professionally overseas — never left.