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Great Salt Lake expected to rise more this spring; trust unveils 5-year plan to keep it going
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted March 14 - 9:12 p.m. | Save Story
An organization tasked with helping get water to the Great Salt Lake released a new five-year plan outlining its goals to keep water flowing to the lake.
Judge considers Salt Lake City's request to drop lawsuit over homeless mitigation
Ashley Fredde, KSL.com | Posted March 14 - 8:44 p.m. | Save Story
A motion by Salt Lake City attorneys to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that the city has created a public and private nuisance by "inviting and fostering vagrancy" on its property was heard in court Thursday, but a ruling has not yet been made.
UEA board votes to oppose amendment that would alter education funding
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted March 14 - 8:41 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Education Association Board of Directors on Thursday voted unanimously to oppose an upcoming ballot measure that would restrict education funding.
Man sentenced to prison for 2022 Midvale carjacking, police chase
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted March 14 - 7:37 p.m. | Save Story
A Salt Lake City man was sentenced to prison on Thursday for aggravated robbery after a jury found him guilty of carjacking a woman at gunpoint prior to fleeing from police.
Utah Muslims mark Ramadan as ongoing war in Gaza weighs heavy for many
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted March 14 - 7:03 p.m. | Save Story
Several Ramadan events are scheduled for Utah, home to some 60,000 Muslims, including a fundraiser that will feature U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar as a special guest.
Police arrest man accused of hitting, critically injuring pedestrian, then driving off
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted March 14 - 6:32 p.m. | Save Story
A man was arrested Wednesday and accused of hitting a woman in a Salt Lake crosswalk on Monday, critically injuring her, and then driving away.
Cox approves bill gun safety groups asked him to veto. Here's what it does
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted March 14 - 5:21 p.m. | Save Story
Utah. Gov. Spencer Cox on Wednesday signed a bill giving legal protections to teachers who carry firearms if they participate in annual training.
Cox encourages Utahns to participate in statewide Feed Utah food drive Saturday
Ashley Fredde, KSL.com | Posted March 14 - 4:59 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Food Bank is gearing up for the biggest locally driven food drive of the year and is asking Utahns to participate in a massive collection effort called Feed Utah on Saturday
What's planned for Bears Ears National Monument
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted March 14 - 4:03 p.m. | Save Story
Federal agencies have released a draft management plan for the controversial Bears Ears National Monument comprising 1.36 million acres in southeast Utah.
Mike Lee, Mitt Romney vote 'no' on Senate bill to expand compensation to downwinders
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Updated March 14 - 3:28 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Sens. Mitt Romney and Mike Lee voted against a bill to extend compensation for downwinders.
Utah passed bills for 2 new major league stadiums in Salt Lake City. Now what?
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted March 14 - 2:12 p.m. | Save Story
Utah lawmakers passed a pair of high-profile bills this year that set up the framework to build a new ballpark and a new arena. Here's what could happen next.
High winds could bring hazardous travel, power outages across parts of Utah
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Updated March 14 - 2:10 p.m. | Save Story
Strong downslope winds with gusts of 60 mph or more are expected north of Salt Lake County, particularly across I-15 between Bountiful and Brigham City.
Group drops Utah flag initiative lawsuit, but fight may not be over just yet
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Updated March 14 - 2:09 p.m. | Save Story
A legal fight tied to Utah's new state flag may not be over just yet even after a group suing the state motioned to drop the lawsuit on Wednesday.
University of Utah names 2024 honorary doctorate degree recipients
Marjorie Cortez, Deseret News | Posted March 14 - 1:33 p.m. | Save Story
Humanitarian Pamela J. Atkinson, philanthropist Catherine Roper Meldrum and renowned computer science researcher Steven G. Parker will be awarded honorary doctorate degrees from the University of Utah during its commencement exercises in the Jon M. Huntsman Center on May 2.
South Salt Lake councilman arrested, accused of trespassing at council meeting
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Updated March 14 - 1:32 p.m. | Save Story
South Salt Lake City Councilman Paul Sanchez was arrested Wednesday for investigation of trespassing, a week after being formally censured by his fellow council members.
Officers testify of chaotic scene 5 years ago in trial of man accused of killing Provo officer
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted March 14 - 1:00 p.m. | Save Story
The trial for the man accused of shooting and killing Provo police officer Joseph Shinners in 2019 is expected to end on Friday after prosecutors finished presenting evidence.
Utah elementary school employee arrested in child exploitation investigation
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted March 14 - 12:04 p.m. | Save Story
A man who police say works with special education children in a Salt Lake County elementary school has been arrested and accused of possessing child sex abuse material.
Tomahawk seized in death of Tooele man allegedly killed by 9-year-old son
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted March 14 - 10:34 a.m. | Save Story
A tomahawk-style hatchet with suspected blood on it was one of the items seized by police investigating the shooting death of a Tooele father, allegedly by his 9-year-old son.
Strong wind gusts, heavy snow possible, depending where you are in Utah
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Updated March 14 - 8:44 a.m. | Save Story
A storm system that passed through Utah on Tuesday provided a decent splash of water across the state, but it's about to make for some weird weather, too.
Environment »
Massachusetts neighborhood spent $600K on shore protection. A winter storm washed it away
- Great Salt Lake expected to rise more this spring; trust unveils 5-year plan to keep it going
- Staff at a Virginia wildlife center pretend to be red foxes as they care for an orphaned kit
- Eagle Mountain residents baffled by dozens of dead birds falling from neighborhood trees
- How a historic Utah courthouse may serve as the 'model' for US federal buildings
Health »
Man who lived decades on iron lung dies
- Mike Lee, Mitt Romney vote 'no' on Senate bill to expand compensation to downwinders
- Another dangerous amoeba has been linked to neti pots and nasal rinsing
- Rep. Blake Moore wants more Americans to be able to access health care from home
- Utah at the forefront of America's alarming prescription drug shortages
Police & Courts »
Jury trial scheduled for Idaho man accused of killing family
- Judge considers Salt Lake City's request to drop lawsuit over homeless mitigation
- Man sentenced to prison for 2022 Midvale carjacking, police chase
- Police arrest man accused of hitting, critically injuring pedestrian, then driving off
- Jury finds man who bought gun used by son to kill 4 students guilty of manslaughter in Michigan
Utah Counties »
'Turning dreams into reality': Adults with disabilities enjoy day of fun at the Delta Center
- Great Salt Lake expected to rise more this spring; trust unveils 5-year plan to keep it going
- Judge considers Salt Lake City's request to drop lawsuit over homeless mitigation
- UEA board votes to oppose amendment that would alter education funding
- Man sentenced to prison for 2022 Midvale carjacking, police chase