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US Senate moves to fund most of Homeland Security after shutdown disrupts airports

Nolan D. McCaskill, Richard Cowan and Anusha Shah, Reuters  |  Posted March 27 - 7:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Senate passed legislation early on Friday that would restore funding ​for most of the Department of Homeland Security, including airport security, but would not resolve a dispute over immigration enforcement.

Aboriginal Australian artists share faith through Salt Lake exhibit

Tyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted March 27 - 6:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

Artists from Australia are bringing culture, faith, and storytelling to Salt Lake City through a unique art exhibit at the Church History Museum of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Ovechkin records hat-trick as Capitals blitz Utah 7-4

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted March 26 - 11:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

Alex Ovechkin recorded his 34th career hat trick as the Capitals exploded for four goals in the third period in a 7-4 win over the Mammoth.

'She wants the moment:' Gibb's 27 paces BYU women to win over Stanford, into WBIT semifinals

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted March 26 - 10:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gibb erupted for 27 points, seven rebounds and four assists to help BYU women's basketball pull away from second-seeded Stanford 76-61 and clinch a berth in the WBIT semifinals Thursday night at the Marriott Center.

Spring break travel could cause delays on big Utah roads despite rising gas prices

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 26 - 10:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

The average price of a gallon of regular gas surpassed $4 statewide this week, but Utah transportation officials say they don't expect that it will dissuade spring break travel.

Trump's signature to appear on currency, Treasury says, ending 165-year tradition

David Lawder, Reuters  |  Updated March 26 - 10:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Paper currency will bear President Donald Trump's signature to mark the ​250th anniversary of independence, the Treasury Department said on Thursday, a first for a sitting president.

Ogden police chief blasts former officer in sexual misconduct case, his sentencing

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 26 - 9:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ogden Police Chief Jake Sube issued a statement blasting a former officer involved in a sexual misconduct case and the sentence he received in the matter.

Trump pauses attacks on Iran's energy plants and says talks are 'going well'

Parisa Hafezi, Alexander Cornwell and Steve Holland, Reuters  |  Updated March 26 - 9:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump announced he will pause attacks on Iran's energy plants and said talks with were going "very ​well," though an Iranian official said a U.S. peace proposal was "unfair."

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.

Rep. Blake Moore: US didn't fully anticipate 'major disruption' of Iran war

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted March 26 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Rep. Blake Moore said the U.S. has accomplished several objectives during its war with Iran but did not fully anticipate the disruptions to global shipping the conflict would spark.

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.