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Sunset rocket launch shines in Southern Utah sky
Chris Reed, St. George News | Posted March 19 - 7:19 a.m. | Save Story
With its reuse, launches of SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket from the West Coast might seem routine, but they still provoke a "What was that?" reaction while streaking across the Southern Utah sky.
Singer R. Kelly seeks appeals court relief from 30-year prison term
Larry Neumeister, Associated Press | Posted March 19 - 6:52 a.m. | Save Story
R. Kelly's lawyer told an appeals court Monday that a racketeering law was unjustly used to convict the R&B superstar at his Brooklyn trial of sexually abusing young fans, including children, for decades.
Markkanen says Utah can 'finish up this year strong' as he returns in Jazz loss to Wolves
Ryan Miller, KSL.com | Updated March 18 - 11:29 p.m. | Save Story
Lauri Markkanen is well aware of the current state of the Utah Jazz.
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'The craziest dunk I've seen': The NBA's dunk of the year may have happened in Utah
Ryan Miller, KSL.com | Posted March 18 - 11:12 p.m. | Save Story
When Anthony Edwards threw down what may be the NBA's dunk of the season on Monday at the Delta Center, the Jazz home crowd responded with shocked oohs and ahhs.
Sens. Lee and Cruz challenge FCC's 'Digital Equity' rules
Madison Selcho, Deseret News | Posted March 18 - 10:33 p.m. | Save Story
Sens. Mike Lee and Ted Cruz and 17 other senators challenged the Federal Communications Commission's "Digital Discrimination" rule by filing a resolution that would strike it down if approved.
Supreme Court extends block on Texas law that would allow police to arrest migrants
Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press | Posted March 18 - 10:13 p.m. | Save Story
The Supreme Court on Monday has extended its block, for now, on a Texas law that would give police broad powers to arrest migrants suspected of illegally entering the U.S. while the legal battle it sparked over immigration authority plays out.
Crafts retailer Joann files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as consumers cut back on hobbies
Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press | Posted March 18 - 9:50 p.m. | Save Story
The fabric and crafts retailer Joann has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Joann's more than 800 stores and its website will continue to operate normally during the bankruptcy process, the company said.
Weber County inland port project details under review; foes redoubling efforts to slow plans
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted March 18 - 9:27 p.m. | Save Story
The proposed western Weber County inland port industrial project area spreads over nearly 9,000 acres east of the Great Salt Lake, some of it across wetlands.
Gov. Cox inks bill containing trigger to pull books from all Utah school libraries in certain cases
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted March 18 - 8:34 p.m. | Save Story
Gov. Spencer Cox signed HB29, which contains a provision allowing school district administrators to pull books in certain circumstances without having to put them before a review committee.
2 Utah County men sentenced to federal prison in $18M investment fraud scheme
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted March 18 - 8:01 p.m. | Save Story
Four men, including two Utahns, have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a global investment fraud scheme that prosecutors say took millions of dollar from victims.
Man injured in Payson police shooting released from hospital, arrested
Sicily Stanton and Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Updated March 18 - 7:38 p.m. | Save Story
Payson police on Monday arrested a 20-year-old man who was shot and injured by a police officer on Saturday after police say he swung a knife near an officer.
EPA bans asbestos, a deadly carcinogen still in use decades after a partial ban was enacted
Matthew Daly, Associated Press | Posted March 18 - 7:35 p.m. | Save Story
The Environmental Protection Agency has announced a comprehensive ban on asbestos, a deadly carcinogen still used in some chlorine bleach, brake pads and other products.
Here's why educational and political leaders in Utah want to modernize education
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted March 18 - 7:03 p.m. | Save Story
Educational and political leaders discussed where Utah should be directing its policies and investments to optimize educational outcomes for students while also supporting teachers.
Through 3 weeks of spring practices, is BYU's offense ahead of defense?
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted March 18 - 6:31 p.m. | Save Story
The Cougars wrapped up their third week of spring practices with their first 76-play live scrimmage, and Sitake said the offense has had the upper hand most days.
Midvale businesses host memorial fundraiser to help victim of fatal West Valley crash
Brianna Chavez, KSL-TV | Posted March 18 - 6:02 p.m. | Save Story
On Sunday afternoon, small businesses in Midvale set up shop to raise funds for the family of Lizbeth Rodriguez.
'There is wisdom in the past': Why Utah leaders are already thinking about future needs
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted March 18 - 5:34 p.m. | Save Story
Utah leaders say lessons from the past, including the state's recent growth spurt, are helping them prepare for future challenges as the state continues to grow.
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Exotics at City Hall: New name, same great car show
Kathleen Clove, KSL Cars | Posted March 18 - 5:07 p.m. | Save Story
Expect a party atmosphere — fitting, as Exotics at City Hall is held on Utrilla's birthday weekend. There will be a DJ, food trucks, giveaways and merch available at booths in the Library Square plaza. And, of course, cars. Lots and lots of fast cars.
West Valley man charged with shooting at girlfriend and her family after argument
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted March 18 - 5:03 p.m. | Save Story
A West Valley man was charged Monday with shooting at his girlfriend and two of her family members, including her father, following an argument.
Have You Seen This? Yale punches ticket to NCAA tournament with buzzer-beater
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted March 18 - 4:37 p.m. | Save Story
The Yale Bulldogs men's basketball team got a dramatic buzzer-beater win Sunday to clinch a conference title and a spot in the 2024 NCAA tournament.
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