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Great Salt Lake expected to rise more this spring; trust unveils 5-year plan to keep it going

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.