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It's not just vaccines — parents are refusing other routine preventive care for newborns

Laura Ungar, Associated Press  |  Posted March 21 - 4:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

Doctors across the nation are alarmed that skepticism fueled by rising anti-science sentiment and medical mistrust is increasingly reaching beyond vaccines to other safe and routine care for babies.

Structures threatened from new fire in Sevier County; winds pushing blaze

Alex Tumalip, KSL  |  Posted March 21 - 3:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new fire in Redmond, Sevier County, on Saturday is threatening structures, and winds are pushing the fire, officials said.

Have You Seen This? Boulder fall is way too close for comfort

Grant Olsen for KSL  |  Posted March 21 - 3:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Talk about a close shave. I get a pit in my stomach every time I watch this video from India's northernmost state.

Police investigating death in Rock Canyon from suspected fall

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted March 21 - 2:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

Provo police are investigating a death that appears to be from a fall in Rock Canyon Saturday afternoon.

Nevada judge temporarily blocks Kalshi from operating prediction market in state

Nate Raymond, Reuters  |  Updated March 21 - 1:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Nevada judge on Friday temporarily blocked prediction market operator Kalshi from offering events contracts ​that would allow the state's residents to place financial bets on its platform related to sports, elections and entertainment.

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How Utah plans to turn the tide on porn

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted March 21 - 12:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

Here's how Utah is forcing porn companies to keep kids safe and pay for public harms.

Robert Mueller, special counsel who probed but did not charge Trump, dies at 81

Will Dunham, Reuters  |  Posted March 21 - 12:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

Robert Mueller, the no-nonsense former FBI chief who documented Russia's interference in the 2016 U.S. election, has died at age 81, multiple news outlets reported on Saturday.

Cosmo the Cougar to join local elementary school kids in bike bus parade

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted March 21 - 12:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Cosmo the Cougar will be joining a list of special celebrities who have participated in local bike buses around the country after he received a flood of requests on social media.

Jury says Musk misled Twitter investors before 2022 buyout, Bloomberg News reports

Mrinmay ‌Dey, Reuters  |  Updated March 21 - 11:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

A jury has ​concluded Elon Musk defrauded Twitter investors when ‌he disparaged the company in ⁠2022 ​in an ⁠effort to buy ‌the social ‌media platform for a lower ⁠price ⁠than his original $44 billion bid, Bloomberg News reported on Friday.

Report shows how 'shared equity' programs can help Utahns buy homes

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted March 21 - 10:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Government programs can go only so far in helping Utahns buy homes, but there are other options available that involve private investors, according to a new report.

Southern Utah groups form committee to protect open spaces

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted March 21 - 10:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Groups in southern Utah has formed the Open Space and Recreation Preservation Committee to help protect open spaces in the area.

Bracket busted? Find comfort in these food deals

Emma Neff, Deseret News  |  Posted March 21 - 9:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

From wing bundles at Buffalo Wild Wings to sweet savings at Krispy Kreme, these are the best food deals for a March Madness pick-me-up

Airports rush to feed unpaid TSA workers as belts tighten

David Shepardson and Chris Sanders, Reuters  |  Posted March 21 - 8:54 a.m.  |  Save Story

As government funding for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security remains frozen in Congress, airports are running food drives and accepting donations for security screeners.

Red Rocks gymnast Clara Raposo announces 3rd ACL tear ahead of Big 12 championships

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted March 21 - 8:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

Late Friday, Raposo announced on Instagram that she had re-torn her right ACL for the third time and had already had surgery hours earlier.

US deploys more Marines, amphibious assault ship to Middle East, officials say

Idrees Ali, Phil Stewart and Jana Choukeir, Reuters  |  Updated March 21 - 8:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. military is deploying thousands more Marines, as President Donald Trump accused NATO allies of cowardice over reluctance to send forces to help open the ​Strait of Hormuz.

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Headline: Utah housing market update: What you need to know for 2026

America First Credit Union  |  Posted March 21 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

For many Utahns, the path to homeownership has grown increasingly complicated and housing affordability remains one of the top concerns for potential buyers.

St. George Art Festival to feature The Aquabats! in free concert

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted March 21 - 7:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Aquabats! are are headlining at the St. George Arts Festival on April 3. City officials say this concert will be one of many ways the festival will showcase art.

Utah native finds his calling preserving Mayan languages

Lee Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted March 21 - 7:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

Winston Scott's twists and turns took him to the lush mountains of Guatemala, where he was introduced to the Maya people. Now he's made it his mission to preserve their language.

Anaheim's Dostal shines in Ducks' 4-1 win over Mammoth

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted March 21 - 12:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Ducks goaltender Lukas Dostal stopped 29 of the 30 shots he faced while Anaheim's offense did just enough before a pair of empty net goals sealed the win and handed the Mammoth their fourth-straight home loss.

Teen hospitalized in critical condition after shooting in South Salt Lake; gunman remains at large

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted March 20 - 10:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

South Salt Lake police are searching for suspects in a shooting that left a teen critically injured.

Community gathers in Loa to remember Margaret Oldroyd, woman killed in Wayne County

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted March 20 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Funeral services for Margaret Oldroyd, murdered earlier this month, were held Friday. Her brother and sister said Oldroyd leaves behind a large family and a community that loved her.

Judge blocks restrictive Pentagon press access policy

Jack Queen, Reuters  |  Posted March 20 - 10:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration's Pentagon press access policy, which brands journalists as security risks if they seek ​information not authorized for public release.

Demonstrators protest outside small ICE facility in Ogden they say is getting increased use

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 20 - 9:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Demonstrators protested outside a small Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in Ogden they say is getting increased use to draw attention to agency activity.