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West Jordan man honored after stopping $23,000 scam

Debbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted March 26 - 6:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Mauricio Campos is being recognized for quick thinking and compassion after he kept an elderly woman from losing over $23,000 to a sophisticated phone scam.

Utah governor vetoes 2 bills following legislative session

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, Daniel Woodruff and Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 26 - 6:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has vetoed two bills, one providing internet access on school buses in rural areas and another addressing complaints against medical providers.

Scientists observe female sperm whales working together during a birth to protect the calf

Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press  |  Updated March 26 - 5:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rare footage of a sperm whale giving birth has offered scientists a window into the behavior of these large, elusive mammals.

Trump orders government to pay airport security workers

David Shepardson, Reuters  |  Updated March 26 - 5:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump said on Thursday he will take executive action to pay airport security workers as ​a deal stalled in Congress to address staff shortages that have snarled travel nationwide.

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How to get started on your basement remodel

Kathleen Clove, KSL  |  Posted March 26 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Know what you can DIY and when to hire a contractor in our guide to finishing your basement on a budget.

Utah therapists react to landmark social media addiction case

Brenna Donnelly, KSL  |  Posted March 26 - 4:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A California jury has ordered Meta and YouTube to pay $6 million to a young woman who said she became addicted to their platforms.

Judge questions block on Maduro's use of Venezuelan funds for defense

Luc Cohen and Jack Queen, Reuters  |  Updated March 26 - 4:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

A judge questioned on Thursday the U.S. barring Venezuela from funding Nicolás Maduro's legal defense without violating his constitutional ​rights, but did not dismiss the case.

Dash Crofts of Seals & Crofts, known for hits 'Summer Breeze' and 'Diamond Girl,' dies at 87

Hillel Italie and Jocelyn Noveck, Associated Press  |  Updated March 26 - 4:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Singer-songwriter Darrell "Dash" Crofts, who teamed with childhood friend Jim Seals for such 1970s soft-rock hits as "Summer Breeze," "Diamond Girl" and "Get Closer," has died. He was 87.

Have You Seen This? Men's chorus sings the BYU fight song as a hymn

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted March 26 - 3:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

The BYU Men's Chorus recently released a version of the BYU fight song with harmonies that are simply beautiful.

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Learning anywhere, competing everywhere: Campbell's journey as an athlete and UOS student

Utah Online School  |  Posted March 26 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The freedom and flexibility alone has allowed Ingrid to travel and compete at an elite level while staying fully engaged in her education.

Construction season is here: UDOT to embark on 176 projects worth $2.8B in 2026

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated March 26 - 2:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah transportation officials announced Thursday that they're planning to begin 176 new construction projects worth approximately $2.8 billion in 2026.

Trump extends deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz

Jon Gambrell and David Rising, Associated Press  |  Updated March 26 - 2:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump has extended his deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz to April 6, and he will hold off on bombing Iran's energy plants, he said on Thursday on social media.

Washington's cherry blossoms hit peak bloom, sending a fleeting burst of pink across the capital

Meg Kinnard, Associated Press  |  Updated March 26 - 2:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Washington's cherry blossoms have reached peak bloom, and the city's spring rush is in full swing.

Fire crews respond to large house fire outside Willow Creek Country Club

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted March 26 - 2:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

Firefighters responded to a large fire at a home nestled behind a green at the Willow Creek Country Club in Cottonwood Heights on Thursday.

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These 7 Western states are fighting over water. What's at stake for them — and for you

Gitanjali Poonia and Eva Terry, Deseret News   |  Posted March 26 - 1:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

As temperatures climb, here's how 7 states are negotiating over dwindling water resources

GOP-led push to repeal Prop 4 likely fails to qualify for the ballot

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Updated March 26 - 1:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Republican-led effort to repeal Proposition 4 will likely not be on the ballot this November, after the effort fell below the threshold for signatures in the tipping-point Senate district.

Bonneville senior sets all-around state records in 400- and 200-meter races in season openers

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted March 26 - 1:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Bonneville High School senior Davis DeGroot set a new all-around state 400-meter track record by half a second. He ran 45.46 at the Pine View Invitational in St. George on March 21.

Attorney says client did not intentionally kill Santaquin police sergeant

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted March 26 - 12:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

More evidence was presented Thursday in a preliminary hearing for Michael Jayne, charged with killing a Santaquin police officer. His attorney said the death was not intentional.

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Finding passion and purpose: The surprising advantages of volunteer work

Salt Lake Chamber  |  Posted March 26 - 11:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

One of the best ways to give yourself a boost is through volunteer work.

LOVB Salt Lake bought by former NFL, college football stars as league continues ownership trend

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted March 26 - 11:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

Synergy Sports Capital, the $150 million private equity fund led by former Texas A&M star Terrence Murphy Sr. and Heisman Trophy winner Reggie Bush, announced Thursday the purchase of the League One Volleyball franchise in Salt Lake City, known as LOVB Salt Lake.

UTA set to extend S-Line deeper into Sugar House with resolution in place

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 26 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

A project to extend the S-Line toward the Sugar House Shopping Center is expected to begin in May, after Salt Lake City signed off on an interlocal agreement with Utah Transit Authority.

Man arrested in multiple indecent exposure incidents in Neff's Canyon

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted March 26 - 10:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man was arrested Wednesday after police say has been exposing himself to strangers in Neff's Canyon over a couple of years.

Southwest Utah continues to be a US leader in growth, but what about other regions?

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 26 - 10:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

New Census Bureau data shows how southwest Utah's two biggest population hubs remain key drivers in population growth across the U.S.