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Utah bill aims to dispel notion that speakers at universities face speech restrictions

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 26 - 8:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah bill aims to dispel the notion that speakers at universities face speech restrictions, an issue that emerged last year at Weber State University.

Customers complained. So Burger King updated its Whopper

Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN  |  Posted Feb. 26 - 7:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Burger King, home of the Whopper, is making the first changes to its bestselling menu item in nearly 10 years after consumers complained.

Cuba slams US for 'impunity' on speedboat attack suspects

Mario Fuentes and Daniel Trotta, Reuters  |  Updated Feb. 26 - 7:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Cuba criticized the U.S. government for allowing anti-Cuban groups to operate on Thursday, following Cuban exiles being wounded in an apparent attack on a Florida-registered speedboat.

57-year-old man dies days after being caught in Big Cottonwood Canyon avalanche

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 26 - 7:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

57-year-old man dies after avalanche in Big Cottonwood Canyon, the sheriff's office confirmed Thursday.

Church of Jesus Christ adds 12 new hymns with Old Testament focus

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 26 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

The new hymnbook for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints now has 72 hymns after 12 new hymns, many with Old Testament ties, were added Thursday.

Netflix backs away from its offer to buy Warner Bros.

Aditya Soni and Akash Sriram, Reuters  |  Posted Feb. 26 - 6:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Netflix on Thursday signaled it was backing away ​from its offer to buying Warner Bros. Discovery's streaming and studio assets, saying the deal was no longer financially attractive.

Richins trial: House cleaner testifies about obtaining fentanyl for Kouri Richins

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Updated Feb. 26 - 6:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

Carmen Lauber testified about obtaining drugs four times for Kouri Richins, a Kamas mom accused of killing her husband, during the fourth day of her jury trial on Thursday.

2 injured in shooting at Taylorsville liquor store

Logan Stefanich and Garna Mejia, KSL  |  Updated Feb. 26 - 5:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two people were injured in a shooting involving police officers at a Taylorsville liquor store on Thursday.

'A highly unusual outcome': Infant gorilla dies after sustaining injuries at Hogle Zoo

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 26 - 5:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Caretakers at Utah's Hogle Zoo are mourning the passing of a western lowland infant gorilla that was euthanized after sustaining injuries.

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Everything you need to know to plan your bathroom remodel

Kathleen Clove, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 26 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

After years of constant use, some bathroom upgrades may be in order. KSL has some renovation tips to help you do it.

Utah lawmakers make efforts to help animals in shelters

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 26 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

As the Legislature moves into the final days of the general session, several pieces of legislation are under consideration that could help the state's furry friends in animal shelters.

Cottonwood Heights man dies after colliding with box truck on I-15

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated Feb. 26 - 4:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 91-year-old Cottonwood Heights man was killed Monday after he collided with a stopped car on the shoulder of the freeway.

DOJ sues to get access to Utah's private voter information

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 26 - 4:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Department of Justice sued Utah's lieutenant governor on Thursday, demanding she turn over access to Utahns' private voter information.

Trump and Mamdani meet for second time, discuss housing, detention of student

Reuters  |  Posted Feb. 26 - 4:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani ​said he had a productive meeting with President Donald Trump at ‌the White House, discussing issues including housing ⁠and a federal ​immigration enforcement operation.

Prop 4 repeal crosses statewide signature threshold, moving closer to ballot access

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 26 - 3:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Organizers for the effort to repeal Utah's anti-gerrymandering law have cleared the statewide signature threshold, moving closer to putting the question on the November ballot.

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Test Drive: The new 2026 Nissan Sentra is modern, affordable transportation done right

Jason Bell  |  Posted Feb. 26 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

With new looks, excellent tech and the right price tag, the new Sentra makes a strong case for itself in a crowded field

Utah's new constitutional court bill triggers wave of lawsuits

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 26 - 2:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lawsuits against the state of Utah are beginning to grow as a direct result of the Legislature's constitutional court bill, signed into law less than two weeks ago.

Hillary Clinton tells congressional panel she has no information on Epstein

Richard Cowan and Ryan Patrick Jones, Reuters  |  Updated Feb. 26 - 1:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told a congressional committee on Thursday that she did not remember ever meeting the late sex offender Jeffrey ​Epstein and had no information to share about his criminal activities.

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How 'The Chosen' opened the door for a new era in faith entertainment

Margaret Darby, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 26 - 12:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

The mega-success of 'The Chosen' is generating fresh momentum while redefining expectations for faith-based storytelling.

Zions Indie Film Festival marks 25 years amid co-director's fight with cancer

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 26 - 12:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Zions Indie Film Fest connects community with creators during the 25th annual event this week in Orem.

Millcreek Mayor Cheri Jackson highlights decade of growth in state-of-the-city address

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 26 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Millcreek Mayor Cheri Jackson highlighted Millcreek's decade of progress in a state of the city address this week.

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Stay ahead of health issues: Echo Ultrasound's $400 comprehensive body scan

Echo Ultrasound  |  Posted Feb. 26 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

To provide patients with peace of mind sooner rather than later, Echo Ultrasound is now offering a $400 body scan that can alert you to potential medical concerns within days.

Ex-Utah juvenile justice employee arrested, accused of trying to meet up with teen girl

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 26 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man recently fired from his job at Juvenile Justice and Youth Services in Carbon County was arrested in an online undercover operation.