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'Biting gnats' on Antelope Island leads to cancelation of popular ultra-running event

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted March 30 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Antelope Island spring ultra-running event was canceled over the weekend due to an early hatching of biting gnats. Event organizers said it was a devastating decision to make.

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Best side-by-side trails near Fillmore, Nephi and Cedar City

Prime Honda  |  Posted March 30 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Whether you're a seasoned rider seeking a challenge or a beginner looking for a scenic ride, Utah has side-by-side trails for everyone.

Ogden man sentenced to 7 months jail in death of his daughter

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 30 - 6:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Ogden man charged with aggravated child abuse in the 2024 death of his 4-month-old daughter was sentenced to a jail term of about seven months.

WBIT semifinals: Freshmen guide BYU women by Kansas for championship game berth

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted March 30 - 6:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

Freshman Olivia Hamlin scored a career-high 23 points including four 3-pointers, and Sydney Benally added 15 points, three assists and a steal as BYU women's basketball collected its first-ever win over Kansas 70-67 at Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, Kansas.

Cottonwood Canyon ski resorts stay open despite warm weather

Tyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted March 30 - 6:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Alta and Snowbird continue to welcome skiers thanks to higher elevations, north-facing slopes and careful snow maintenance.

Major US airports return to normal as TSA workers get paid

David Shepardson, Reuters  |  Updated March 30 - 5:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Major U.S. airports that suffered massive disruptions for weeks after 50,000 TSA officers went ​unpaid since mid-February say operations are returning to normal.

Mike Lee demands Congress ends recess early as DHS shutdown becomes longest in history

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted March 30 - 4:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sen. Mike Lee is demanding Congress end its recess, calling it "inhumane" to have lawmakers out of town as the partial government shutdown becomes the longest in U.S. history.

White House ballroom project to include 'massive' military complex

Bo Erickson and Trevor Hunnicutt, Reuters  |  Updated March 30 - 4:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. military is upgrading White House facilities ​for the new East Wing, the administration said on Monday, after President Donald Trump said the ballroom would be built atop a "massive" ‌fortified complex.

New wildfire burns unoccupied structure, outbuilding near Yuba Reservoir

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated March 30 - 3:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

An unoccupied structure and outbuilding were destroyed by a wildfire that sparked Monday afternoon.

9-year-old dies an ATV crash in Utah County

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted March 30 - 3:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 9-year-old boy died in an ATV accident Sunday, according to the Utah County Sheriff's Office.

What happened to the trees outside of Trolley Square?

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 30 - 2:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

Residents and customers were surprised and saddened to find that more than a dozen mature trees lining the entrance of Trolley Square were cut down late last week.

Voyager, Icarus Robotics to test free-flying robot on space station

Akash Sriram, Reuters  |  Updated March 30 - 2:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

Space-tech firm Voyager Technologies and robotics startup Icarus Robotics have been contracted to demonstrate a free-flying robot on the International Space Station.

'Inventive' restaurant chain set to expand to Utah this summer

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated March 30 - 1:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

A restaurant chain that's steadily grown by blending "inventive food" and a "deep love of music" is coming to Utah in Salt Lake City's Granary District.

Chesney the kangaroo scales tall fence and flees petting zoo for three days on the lam

John O'connor, Associated Press  |  Updated March 30 - 1:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Chesney escaped about 11:15 a.m. last Wednesday. Though he stayed within a three-mile radius of the farm, he kept his pursuers guessing.

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Pamela Atkinson's last wish

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted March 30 - 12:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

The 93-year-old longtime advocate for the poor has assembled a small group of Christians around the question, "What would Jesus do?" with the goal of turning the answer into action.

Tyler Robinson wants preliminary hearing pushed back, citing substantial evidence to review

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted March 30 - 12:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tyler Robinson and his defense team have filed a motion requesting that his preliminary hearing, scheduled in May, be continued or vacated. He is charged with capital murder.

More women are having babies later in life. Here's how to improve chances of healthy pregnancy

Laura Ungar, Associated Press  |  Posted March 30 - 11:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

A federal report showed that 21% of all births in the U.S. were to women 35 and older in 2023, up from 9% in 1990. This "advanced maternal age" raises risks for both moms and babies.

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For many Utahns, getting an MRI can be, well, a real headache – pun intended

Taylormed MRI  |  Posted March 30 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

TaylorMed MRI makes getting an MRI simple, fast, and affordable, because no one should have to wait weeks — and jump through numerous insurance hoops — to get the imaging they require.

Rockslide crashes wedding ceremony in southern Utah

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted March 30 - 11:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

A rockslide made a surprise visit during a couple's elopement ceremony in Ivins, Washington County, on Saturday.

Millions of Americans now eligible for Canadian citizenship 'just in case'

Vivian Song, CNN  |  Posted March 30 - 11:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

When Donald Trump was first elected in 2016, New York State resident Ellen Robillard briefly looked into getting Canadian citizenship. Her mother, after all, was born in Nova Scotia.

Tiger Woods was ready for another comeback. It ended in another crash

Kyle Feldscher, CNN  |  Updated March 30 - 10:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

For years after Tiger Woods exploded into the sporting consciousness, he was idolized for one thing: Winning. Glorious, emphatic winning.

St. George man quits job to become taste-tester for wife's world-renowned barbecue recipes

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted March 30 - 10:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

In 2015, Utahn Susie Bulloch started her journey as a barbecue food blogger and has since become a world-renowned barbecuer creating and sharing recipes with millions.

Photo gallery: Holi Festival of Colors delivers vibrant celebration

Chuck Wing, Deseret News  |  Updated March 30 - 9:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Holi Festival of Colors delivered a beautiful and vibrant celebration on Saturday in Spanish Fork.