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Gov. Cox inks 'sensitive materials' bill. Measure could lead to pulling of book from school libraries statewide

Gov. Cox inks 'sensitive materials' bill. Measure could lead to pulling of book from school libraries statewide

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

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

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

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.
Through 3 weeks of spring practices, is BYU's offense ahead of defense?

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

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.
Exotics at City Hall: New name, same great car show

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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

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.
Man hospitalized with 'serious burns' after electric shock in Box Elder County

Man hospitalized with 'serious burns' after electric shock in Box Elder County

Roy Burton, KSL.com  |  Posted March 18 - 4:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 21-year-old man was flown from Box Elder County to a Salt Lake burn center Monday with "serious burns" after being shocked while working on fiber optic cables on telephone poles.
'Art and science': How bracketologists are using artificial intelligence this March Madness

'Art and science': How bracketologists are using artificial intelligence this March Madness

James Pollard, Associated Press  |  Posted March 18 - 4:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

College hoops fans might want to think again before pinning their hopes of a perfect March Madness bracket on artificial intelligence.
Gov. Cox gives Gridiron speech, and it turns out he's pretty funny

Gov. Cox gives Gridiron speech, and it turns out he's pretty funny

Suzanne Bates, Deseret News  |  Posted March 18 - 3:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's Gov. Spencer Cox reportedly brought the house down with his speech Saturday night, where he poked fun at himself, his party, Biden and the Democrats — and Utah.
Low cost MRI for $399 available without a doctor's order and without insurance

Low cost MRI for $399 available without a doctor's order and without insurance

Taylormed MRI  |  Posted March 18 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Getting an MRI can be costly and take weeks to get after visiting a doctor. One walk-in MRI clinic is hoping to disrupt this tedious process.
Curt Bramble, longtime Republican state senator from Provo, will retire at the end of 2024

Curt Bramble, longtime Republican state senator from Provo, will retire at the end of 2024

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted March 18 - 2:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sen. Curt Bramble, R-Provo, will retire when his current term ends at the end of 2024, the Utah Senate announced Monday. Bramble has served in the Legislature since 2001.
Former Gov. Leavitt has a gift for you, and it might just reveal the future

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Former Gov. Leavitt has a gift for you, and it might just reveal the future

Doug Wilks, Deseret News  |  Posted March 18 - 2:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former Utah Gov. Mike Leavitt's public service in the state and federal government spanned decades. He's ready to share what he learned.
SLC police K-9 dies unexpectedly

SLC police K-9 dies unexpectedly

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted March 18 - 2:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City police are mourning the unexpected loss of one of their bloodhounds.
Utah man sent to prison for firing gun at Amazon driver who honked at him

Utah man sent to prison for firing gun at Amazon driver who honked at him

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted March 18 - 1:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah man was ordered Monday to spend between three and five years in prison for firing a gun toward an Amazon truck driver who honked at him and his brother in July.
Passenger dies after car is struck by wrong-way driver on Legacy Parkway; 2 others transported

Passenger dies after car is struck by wrong-way driver on Legacy Parkway; 2 others transported

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Updated March 18 - 1:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

One person is dead and two others were transported to the hospital after a wrong-way crash on Legacy Parkway Sunday morning.
Micah Bernard almost walked away from football, but being away returned love of game

Micah Bernard almost walked away from football, but being away returned love of game

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted March 18 - 1:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Micah Bernard thought he was done. Done with football, done with college, done with that part of his life.
Ogden woman charged with making false reports about an active shooter

Ogden woman charged with making false reports about an active shooter

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted March 18 - 12:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Ogden woman is facing a felony charge after investigators say she falsely reported that there was an active shooter at a South Jordan business, prompting a large police response.

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