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X-ray 'clean' on Markkanen's wrist, but will it cause him to miss time?

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted March 23 - 12:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

Markkanen, who missed Monday's win with back soreness, has been fighting off the pain in his wrist for about a month now.

Jazz fall out of play-in spot after loss to Trail Blazers

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Updated March 22 - 11:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lauri Markkanen's 40-point night not enough in loss to Trail Blazers.

Viva Las Vegas: Utah Valley heads to NIT semifinals with win over Cincinnati

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated March 22 - 10:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

Trey Woodbury stuffed the stat sheet with 17 points, six rebounds and seven assists as Utah Valley advanced to the NIT semifinals for the first time in school history.

Historic mansion witnesses new life as recovery housing for women

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Posted March 22 - 10:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

The House of Hope revealed its new residential treatment center, the Amaryllis house, in a historic Salt Lake City mansion on Wednesday.

More deaths, injuries linked to recalled eyedrops

The Associated Press  |  Posted March 22 - 10:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. officials are reporting two more deaths and additional cases of blindness linked to eyedrops tainted with a drug-resistant bacteria. The eyedrops from were recalled in February.

Davis County launches program aimed at keeping parolees from returning to prison

Kaitlyn Bancroft, KSL.com  |  Posted March 22 - 9:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Department of Corrections, in coordination with the Davis County Sheriff's Office, has launched new programming to help prevent parolees from returning behind bars.

Fed bumps interest rate .25% amid inflation, banking volatility

Art Raymond, Deseret News  |  Posted March 22 - 8:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Federal Reserve Board entered its meeting this week to consider further adjustments to its benchmark lending rate facing a harsh fiscal double bind.

Price hikes are double whammy for pet owners who are crushed by inflation

Alicia Wallace, CNN  |  Posted March 22 - 8:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

As head of PAWS Atlanta, Joe Labriola can get a good sense of the region's economic well-being from the day-to-day activity of the city's oldest no-kill animal shelter.

4 injured in Deer Valley yurt explosion

Gabrielle Shiozawa, KSL.com  |  Posted March 22 - 7:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Four people sustained minor injuries in a yurt explosion at Deer Valley on Wednesday afternoon.

University of Utah earns distinction as 'Military Friendly School'

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted March 22 - 7:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

The University of Utah on Wednesday announced that it has earned the Military Friendly School designation, a prestigious distinction recognizing how closely the institution works with the U.S. military.

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Rare hypercars to shine in Exotics at The Gateway event

KSL Classifieds  |  Posted March 22 - 7:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Mark your calendars! April 8 is your chance to see more than 100 of the coolest and rarest exotic cars in the country. Attend the free event at The Gateway.

Distracted driving cases rising in Provo and Orem

Gabrielle Shiozawa, KSL.com  |  Posted March 22 - 7:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Orem and Provo police are cracking down on distracted driving cases since both towns have seen an increase in texting-and-driving accidents.

What does BYU's defense look like under new coordinator Jay Hill?

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted March 22 - 6:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hill describes his coaching style as "passionate," and his fellow coaches and players agree. But he also uses words like "disciplined" and "detailed" to describe his defense.

'You really are a hero': Video shows Utah bus driver swoop in, save woman from dog attack

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Updated March 22 - 6:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Transit Authority leaders honored Nick Pappas on Wednesday for his actions in helping a woman being attacked by dogs in Kearns last week, but he says he was just doing his job.

Police: Boy shoots 2 administrators at Denver high school

Colleen Slevin, Associated Press  |  Updated March 22 - 6:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

Authorities say two school administrators were shot and wounded after a handgun was found during a daily search of a student at a Denver high school. The suspect remained at large following the Wednesday shooting.

Lawyer: 29-year-old who posed as teen student was lonely

The Associated Press  |  Posted March 22 - 5:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

The lawyer for a 29-year-old woman accused of using false documents to enroll as a New Jersey high school student says she did so because she was lonely.

Club Med hotel deal fizzles; Snowbasin Resort to 'reassess' growth plans

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted March 22 - 5:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Club Med won't build a five-star resort hotel at Snowbasin after all.

Second lab-grown chicken product cleared for human consumption by US regulator

Leah Douglas, Reuters  |  Posted March 22 - 4:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

California-based cultivated meat company GOOD Meat has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to bring its lab-grown chicken to market, according to agency documents released on Tuesday.

Salt Lake City announces 2023 Twilight Concert Series lineup. Here's who is coming

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted March 22 - 4:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Salt Lake City Arts Council announced six headline shows happening in downtown Salt Lake City for the 2023 Twilight Concert Series.

Have You Seen This? Snoop Dogg dances to the beat of his own song

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted March 22 - 3:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hip-hop legend Snoop Dogg dances to the Scottish beat of his own song.

Andy Ludwig remains committed to Utes, will 'finish my football career at Utah'

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted March 22 - 3:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah football's identity on offense almost took a significant hit in February.

US regulators delay decision on nuclear fuel storage license

Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press  |  Posted March 22 - 3:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. regulators say they need more time to wrap up a final safety report and make a decision on whether to license a multibillion-dollar complex meant to temporarily store tons of spent fuel from commercial nuclear power plants around the nation.

Gwyneth Paltrow ski collision trial brings doctors to stand

Sam Metz, Associated Press  |  Updated March 22 - 2:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Doctors and family members are beginning to testify on the second day of trial in Utah, where Gwyneth Paltrow is accused of crashing into a skier at Deer Valley Resort, leaving him concussed and with four broken ribs.

Utah governor signs 'historic' $400M tax cut

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted March 22 - 2:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox signed a series of bills that lower the state income tax rate from 4.85% to 4.65%, including a $400 million tax cut.

Could raising FDIC insurance limits restore confidence in banks? Lawmakers look for answers

Ramishah Maruf, CNN  |  Posted March 22 - 1:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Right now, $250,000 seems to be the number on everyone's minds.

University of Utah leaders weigh the possibilities of AI in higher education

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted March 22 - 12:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

The University of Utah on Wednesday took another step toward addressing the rise of AI and ChatGPT, hosting a panel discussion titled "Academic Misconduct, Chat GPT and the Future of Higher Education" as part of the university's Ethics Week.

4 teens charged with murdering 15-year-old after luring him to neighborhood

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated March 22 - 12:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

A group of teen gang members were charged Wednesday with murder and accused of luring a 15-year-old boy to a West Valley street, then shooting his car more than 20 times.

US probes reports of steering glitch on newer Honda Civics

Associated Press  |  Posted March 22 - 12:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. auto safety regulators are investigating complaints from Honda Civic drivers that their steering can stick, causing a momentary increase in effort and increasing the risk of a crash.

Recovering teacher shot by 6-year-old: 'It's changed me'

The Associated Press  |  Posted March 22 - 11:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Virginia teacher who was shot and wounded by her 6-year-old student says it has changed her life and she has vivid memories and nightmares about that day.

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A look back at Kevin Worthen's 'remarkable, outstanding tenure' as BYU president

Tad Walch, Deseret News  |  Posted March 22 - 11:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

Brigham Young University President Kevin Worthen has navigated the university through a rich, and at times tumultuous, nine years.

Kris Dunn's swag is 'all the way back,' and that's good news for the Jazz

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted March 22 - 11:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

New Jazz point guard Kris Dunn is making everyone smile these days.

Washington County rivers running high but able to handle extra water from storms

Ladd Egan, KSL-TV  |  Posted March 22 - 10:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

The latest storm to hit southern Utah is bringing plenty of rain, but emergency managers said the Santa Clara and Virgin rivers are handling the extra water without a problem.

Payson man arrested after alleged assault, police chases

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted March 22 - 9:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Payson man was arrested Tuesday after police say he committed crimes from Orem to Mapleton and Salem.

2 escape jail and go to IHOP, where patrons report them

The Associated Press  |  Posted March 22 - 9:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Authorities say two inmates in a Virginia jail used primitive tools to create a hole in the wall of their cell and escape and were found hours later at an IHOP restaurant nearby.

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Stubborn weight? Not thyroid? Free online survey reveals real cause that is likely to blame

Health Utah  |  Posted March 22 - 9:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Take the new, fast-paced, proprietary questionnaire – free. It identifies underlying problems that are often difficult for doctors to find.

Navajo Nation tells Supreme Court treaty promises Colorado River water

Kyle Dunphey, Deseret News  |  Posted March 22 - 8:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Navajo Nation could have a slight edge in a case that will weigh heavily on the tribe and its ability to draw more water from the Colorado River.

Provo police, victims search for driver in hit-and-run crash

Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV  |  Posted March 22 - 8:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Provo couple is recovering after a scary hit-and-run crash Monday night.

28-year-old man killed in rollover crash in Box Elder County

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Updated March 22 - 7:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

Troopers say one person was killed in a crash on state Route 38 where it intersects with state Route 30 in Box Elder County on Tuesday.

Utah woman recovering from vicious dog attack; bus driver to be honored for saving her

Andrew Adams, KSL-TV  |  Posted March 22 - 7:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah woman says she's still recovering from her injuries after she was attacked last week by two Rottweilers.

3 killed in head-on crash in southern Utah

Ashley Imlay and Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Updated March 22 - 7:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Three people were killed in a head-on crash Tuesday afternoon in Kane County, troopers said.

2 sentenced in gift card and wire fraud scheme based out of Utah

Kaitlyn Bancroft, KSL.com  |  Posted March 22 - 7:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two people are serving federal prison time for their participation in a gift card and wire fraud scheme based in Utah that cheated victims, some of them elderly, out of thousands of dollars.

Residents concerned about flooding, debris hazards in streams

Andrew Adams, KSL-TV  |  Posted March 22 - 6:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

Neighbors were expressing concerns about potential debris hazards in Little Cottonwood Creek Monday as Salt Lake County emergency managers urged people to report problems ahead of increased flows due to spring runoff.

Gov. Cox blasts Biden's veto, calling it an attempt to bypass Congress

Kyle Dunphey, Deseret News  |  Posted March 22 - 6:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox on Tuesday called President Biden's recent veto of a bill targeting environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors in investments "deeply disappointing."

Police: $65K worth of fentanyl seized on I-15 in St. George after driver stopped for speeding

Cody Blowers, St. George News  |  Posted March 21 - 10:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

A traffic stop for speeding and a suspicious travel story led the driver's arrest over the weekend after officers reportedly recovered two packages of suspected fentanyl.

TikTok updates rules; CEO to face congressional hearing

Kelvin Chan, Associated Press  |  Posted March 21 - 9:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

TikTok has rolled out updated rules and standards for content and its CEO warned against a possible U.S. ban on the video sharing app as he prepares to face Congress.

What's next for Salt Lake's 'Hobbitville'? Allen Park upgrades already underway

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted March 21 - 9:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

Initial steps are underway to preserve the unique Allen Park, which Salt Lake City acquired in 2020. Planning for the future of the park is expected next.

Cox signs bill to create new flag, issues order on how 'historical' flag will be flown

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted March 21 - 8:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah is getting a new state flag next year but how it is flown may not be exactly what the Utah Legislature approved earlier this month.

Police identify man shot, killed by Springville officers in shootout

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Updated March 21 - 8:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police have identified a Springville man who was shot and killed by officers during a shoutout on Sunday.

Superbug fungus cases rose dramatically during pandemic

Mike Stobbe, Associated Press  |  Posted March 21 - 8:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. cases of a dangerous fungus tripled over just three years, and more than half of states have now reported it. Researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention wrote about the infections.

Eastern Kentucky outlasts Southern Utah in 2OT of CBI semifinal

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated March 21 - 7:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Cam Healy had 23 points to lead Southern Utah (24-13), including an athletic slam at the buzzer to force double overtime.

Salt Lake store clerk arrested for alleged sexual abuse of customer

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted March 21 - 7:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Salt Lake store clerk was arrested Tuesday and accused of sexually abusing a customer.

Monumental sacrifice: Draper breaks ground on memorial to honor families of fallen soldiers

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted March 21 - 7:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Draper held a groundbreaking ceremony for a Gold Star Families Memorial Monument to honor the families of servicemen and women who sacrificed their lives while serving in the military.

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Project-based learning is motivating students at two Utah schools

American Heritage School  |  Posted March 21 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two area schools are offering experiential learning where students take a break from regular classes to work on a project that involves experiencing a real-world problem or answering a complex question.

'I love this team': The Jazz joyfully continue to defy expectations

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted March 21 - 6:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

This was the stretch that was supposed to finally doom the Utah Jazz, but they just keep on winning.

Inflation leads to temporary closure of women's resource center in West Jordan

Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV  |  Posted March 21 - 6:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

Pretty Tough Ladies Resource Center in West Jordan will close temporarily.

Gwyneth Paltrow tries to avoid attention during 1st day of Utah ski crash trial

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Updated March 21 - 5:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah jury began hearing testimony Tuesday in Park City to determine whether actress Gwyneth Paltrow was at fault for injuring a man while skiing at Deer Valley Resort seven years ago.

A Black USU grad says a professor drew a racist cartoon of him. Now he's suing

Kaitlyn Bancroft, KSL.com  |  Posted March 21 - 5:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

A former graduate student filed a lawsuit Monday against Utah State University over how the school handled his complaints about a professor he says drew a racist cartoon of him.

6-year-old ejected and killed in rollover crash in Emery County

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted March 21 - 4:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 6-year-old was killed in a crash caused by wet road conditions in Emery County on Monday.

Body found inside car in Grand County identified as missing Colorado woman

Matt Brooks, KSL.com  |  Updated March 21 - 4:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

The body found inside a car in a remote area of Grand County over the weekend has been identified as a Colorado woman who has been missing for several months.