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Kitty Dukakis, wife of former governor and presidential candidate, dies at 88

Associated Press  |  Posted March 22 - 4:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kitty Dukakis, the wife of former Massachusetts governor and Democratic presidential candidate Michael Dukakis, has died. She was 88. Her son, John Dukakis, says she died Friday night, surrounded by her family.

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The first-of-its-kind case putting Utah's religious freedom law to the test

Kelsey Dallas, Deseret News  |  Posted March 22 - 4:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Should Utah's religious freedom protections extend to a new faith group using psychedelic mushrooms in its ceremonies? A federal judge just said yes.

Have You Seen This? Housecat shows bear who's boss

Grant Olsen for KSL.com  |  Posted March 22 - 3:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ever wondered what would happen if a cat hissed angrily in the face of a bear? You've come to the right place.

Pope Francis to make first public appearance in 5 weeks on Sunday

Christopher Lamb and Catherine Nicholls, CNN  |  Updated March 22 - 1:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

Pope Francis plans to make his first public appearance since he was hospitalized more than a month ago on Sunday, greeting the public from the hospital where he's being treated for double pneumonia.

Program for mothers experiencing addiction grows in Utah

Ivy Farguheson for KSL.com  |  Posted March 22 - 1:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Women who are pregnant and acknowledge dependence on drugs can receive free prenatal and postpartum care at University of Utah Health's Substance Use in Pregnancy Recovery Addiction Dependence program.

'We were playing around ... he dead, bruh,' suspected gunman says after fatal shooting

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated March 22 - 12:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah man has been charged with murder following a fatal shooting at a Millcreek apartment.

1 in 4 military families face food insecurity. Volunteers at Hill Air Force Base hope to help

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted March 22 - 12:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Air Force spouse was recently recognized for her efforts to reduce the stigma of food insecurity and the struggles of changing command posts, running a dedicated team of volunteers at the Airman's Attic on base.

Magna man arrested, accused of killing infant son

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted March 22 - 11:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 25-year-old man from Magna was arrested Friday after his son died earlier in the week. Court documents allege the 1-month-old, who was rushed to Primary Children's Hospital after he stopped breathing, showed evidence of significant brain bleeding, as well as new and healing rib fractures.

'It's devastating': Hundreds of Utahns are experiencing food stamp theft every month

Daniella Rivera, KSL-TV  |  Posted March 22 - 11:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

As hackers keep accessing and stealing Utahns' food stamp benefits, the KSL Investigators are digging into how widespread the problem is and what's being done to help.

What the outgoing IOC president says about diversity, climate change and the Olympics

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted March 22 - 10:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

Outgoing International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach touted the progress made on diversity, climate change and other issues he put front and center during his 12 years as a world sport leader but said there's still much work to be done.

Thousands of agents diverted to Trump immigration crackdown

Brad Heath, Joshua Schneyer, Marisa Taylor, Sarah N. Lynch and Mike Spector, Reuters  |  Posted March 22 - 10:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

Thousands of federal law enforcement officials from multiple agencies are being enlisted to take on new work as immigration enforcers, pulling crime-fighting resources away on other areas — from drug trafficking and terrorism to sexual abuse and fraud.

BYU music students write song with help of Grammy-winner guitarist

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted March 22 - 9:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

Five lucky BYU commercial music students got the opportunity of a lifetime to write a song in three days with a Grammy-winning guitarist.

BYU survives, advances and collects a check: Breaking down the matchup and the money

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted March 22 - 8:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

Let's all step away from watching March Madness and take a brief moment to welcome BYU to the round of 32.

Syracuse title agent who was sent to prison in October now faces new charges

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted March 22 - 8:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Syracuse man sent to prison last year for swindling people out of $6.5 million is now facing new criminal charges.

Gov. Cox announces tristate compact to reduce energy costs

Brian Carlson, KSL-TV  |  Posted March 22 - 8:14 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox is announcing a new deal to make energy more affordable in Utah. He shared the news of a tristate energy compact with Utah, Idaho and Wyoming.

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Test Drive: The 2025 Ford F-150 PowerBoost is a hybrid workhorse with serious muscle

Jason Bell  |  Posted March 22 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Has Ford perfected the F-150? Quite possibly, yes. With loads of power, comfort, tech and capability, this F-150 is the best yet.

Israel strikes Lebanon in response to cross-border rocket fire

Maya Gebeily and Maayan Lubell, Reuters  |  Updated March 22 - 7:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Israeli artillery and airstrikes hit south Lebanon on Saturday after Israel said it had intercepted rockets fired from across the border, endangering a shaky truce that ended a year-long war between Israel and Lebanese armed group Hezbollah.

U. study finds air pollutant monitors more common in white neighborhoods

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted March 22 - 7:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

A University of Utah study finds that air pollutant monitors are more common in white neighborhoods and less so in Native American and Pacific Islander areas.

'Something I'll never forget': Former Jazz guard Joe Ingles gets surprise start as son watches

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted March 22 - 12:56 a.m.  |  Save Story

Ingles' son Jacob has autism, and earlier this week, he achieved the milestone of watching an entire game in person. The only problem: His dad didn't play. That changed on Friday.

'It felt like an away game': Celtics fans fill the Delta Center in Boston's win over Jazz

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted March 21 - 11:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah fans made the Celtics pay on Friday during Boston's 121-99 win over the Jazz. Well, they made Celtics fans pay at least.

1 severely burned in American Fork chemical explosion

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted March 21 - 10:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

One person was severely burned in a chemical explosion in American Fork Wednesday.

Millcreek man sentenced to prison for 2015 murder

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted March 21 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ahmed Sharif-Mohamed Ali was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison on Thursday for the murder of Modibo Diallo in early 2015.

Fourth grader brings airsoft gun to Nephi elementary, prompting quick action

Shara Park, KSL-TV  |  Posted March 21 - 10:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A fourth-grade student at Red Cliffs Elementary in Nephi brought a black airsoft gun resembling a real handgun to school Thursday, sparking concern among classmates and staff.

Demolition underway on the Fleet Block buildings, 29 murals painted on them

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted March 21 - 9:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Demolition is underway of the city-owned Fleet Block buildings in Salt Lake City and the 29 murals painted on them as redevelopment of the site edges forward.

Delayed 2 years by fire, Utah restaurateurs find 'silver lining' in new Sugar House location

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted March 21 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A mixed-use project in Sugar House delayed by a $59 million fire in 2022 is almost complete. Its first business, an upscale restaurant, opened on Friday.

George Foreman, heavyweight boxer and purveyor of grills, dies at 76

Rocky Swift, Reuters  |  Posted March 21 - 8:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

American George Foreman, one of the great second acts in sports who reclaimed the heavyweight boxing title after coming out of retirement and became a celebrated product pitchman, died on Friday at age 76, his family said.

Cougars, Badgers keep NCAA 2nd round mood light with recovery, family — and hot tubs?

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted March 21 - 8:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sixth-seeded BYU (25-9) will face third-seeded Wisconsin (27-9) in primetime of Saturday's second round at Ball Arena.

Hurricane mayor pushing for term limits through proposed ballot initiative

Leah Call, St. George News  |  Posted March 21 - 8:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hurricane Mayor Nanette Billings is leading an effort to establish term limits for local elected officials with a proposed ballot initiative that could reshape the city's leadership structure.

Columbia agrees to government demands in bid to restore funding

Joseph Ax and Jonathan Allen, Reuters  |  Posted March 21 - 8:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Columbia University has agreed to changes demanded by the Trump administration as a precondition for restoring $400 million in federal funding pulled this month over allegations the school tolerated antisemitism.

Colon cancer in young adults: Utahn shares experience being diagnosed at 21

Emma Benson, KSL-TV  |  Posted March 21 - 7:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two years ago, at age 21, Brinlee Luster was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer. She's sharing her story so others can be inspired.

'A blatant power grab': Emails show virtually no support for public records bills

Courtney Johns and Annie Knox, KSL-TV  |  Posted March 21 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox said Thursday he'll sign two public records bills that could impact Utahns' ability to get information on the government. To find out what feedback key lawmakers were receiving about the bills, KSL-TV asked for and received correspondence about the proposals through a public record request.

Review: 'Snow White' not great but still a surprise

John Clyde  |  Posted March 21 - 6:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Here are some reasons "Snow White" isn't as bad as I was expecting and some reasons it's still not great.

Charles Abouo's role with BYU basketball is different, but no less rewarding, in return to March

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted March 21 - 6:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

On the bench, Abouo, who earned a degree from BYU in exercise and wellness and is currently pursuing an MBA as a graduate assistant, was no-less involved this week in Denver than when he averaged 72.

Trump revokes legal status for 530,000 Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans

Ted Hesson and Kanishka Singh, Reuters  |  Posted March 21 - 5:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration will revoke the temporary legal status of 530,000 Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans in the United States, a Federal Register notice says.

'I just killed (him) bruh': Man charged with murder in fatal Millcreek shooting

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted March 21 - 5:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A West Valley man was charged Friday with murder after allegedly claiming he was playing around when his gun went off, striking another man in the back and killing him.

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Top 5 reasons you should buy a minivan, the 2025 Kia Carnival edition

Jason Bell, KSL Cars  |  Posted March 21 - 4:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

For many families, the SUV has become the default choice for hauling kids, groceries and gear. But what if there was a better, more practical option? Enter the minivan.

3 college students injured, 1 critically, in southern Utah rollover

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted March 21 - 4:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

An 18-year-old woman was critically injured after being thrown from a vehicle Friday while driving to Zion National Park.

Chilling video released in Dylan Rounds murder investigation is the 'convicting piece of evidence'

Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted March 21 - 4:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

A cell phone video has been released showing James Brenner cleaning a gun with blood on his shirt moments after he shot and killed 19-year-old Dylan Rounds in May 2022.

2 injured, 1 critically, while cleaning rain gutters in Layton

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted March 21 - 4:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two people were injured Friday when a ladder they were using to clean out rain gutters touched a power line.

South Jordan man charged in alleged $5M Ponzi scheme

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted March 21 - 4:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A South Jordan man is accused of operating a $5 million Ponzi scheme in Utah and using the earnings to purchase real estate, a personal chef and a sports car.

Have You Seen This? Adorable dog enjoys ski outing with its owner

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted March 21 - 3:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Oregon skier took to the slopes with his Shiba Inu for a day enjoying the snow.

Why Mayor Erin Mendenhall sees recent legislative session as 'punitive' for Salt Lake City

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted March 21 - 3:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City's mayor described the recent legislative session as more "punitive" toward the city but said there is mutual respect with top legislative leaders and Gov. Spencer Cox.

Get Gephardt helps Utah couple who say they were left in the lurch by airline's sudden rebooking

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL-TV  |  Posted March 21 - 3:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah couple booked their honeymoon trip on Expedia, but somehow, they got rebooked on a different flight on a different airline and at a different time.

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5 compelling reasons buying a new vehicle might be a smarter choice than buying used

Volkswagen SouthTowne  |  Posted March 21 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

With a new car, you can avoid the hidden costs often associated with used vehicles, such as repairs and maintenance. New cars come with warranties that cover most repairs, allowing you to drive with confidence.

Former Hildale coach arrested for alleged inappropriate contact with student

Cody Blowers, St. George News  |  Posted March 21 - 1:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

A former assistant coach at Water Canyon High School is facing a misdemeanor charge based on allegations he had an inappropriate relationship with a 16-year-old athlete at the school, authorities say.

March sadness: Utah women fall victim to Indiana in 1st round of NCAA Tournament

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted March 21 - 1:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

After playing to a tie at the halftime break in a game that featured 13 lead changes in the first half, No. 9 Indiana used an effective post game to flip the script.

Heathrow restarts flights after closure causes global flight turmoil

Kate Holton, Ben Makori and Sarah Young, Reuters  |  Updated March 21 - 1:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

Flights at Britain's Heathrow began resuming late on Friday after a fire knocked out its power supply and shut Europe's busiest airport for the day.

Supreme Court upholds dismissal of environmental lawsuit filed by Utah kids

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted March 21 - 1:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's Supreme Court said Thursday the district court was right to dismiss an environmental lawsuit from seven Utahns, ages 9 to 18, against Utah's fossil fuel policies.

'Erratic' man arrested after forcing Sandy elementary school into lockdown

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated March 21 - 12:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man suspected of being high on meth was arrested Thursday after trying to enter a Sandy elementary school, police say.

Trump awards Boeing much-needed win with F-47 fighter jet contract

Mike Stone, Reuters  |  Posted March 21 - 12:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump awarded Boeing on Friday the contract to build the U.S. Air Force's most sophisticated fighter jet yet, dubbed the F-47, handing the company a much-needed win.

Another winter advisory issued in Utah ahead of spring temps

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted March 21 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Some of Utah's mountain areas could receive another foot of snow this weekend before warmth brings 70-degree temperatures back to the Wasatch Front.

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Test Drive: The 2025 Ford F-150 PowerBoost is a hybrid workhorse with serious muscle

Jason Bell  |  Posted March 21 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Has Ford perfected the F-150? Quite possibly, yes. With loads of power, comfort, tech and capability, this F-150 is the best yet.

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President Nelson's 6 years steering the Salt Lake Temple renovation

Tad Walch, Deseret News  |  Posted March 21 - 11:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two recent images related to the renovation of the Salt Lake Temple were excellent visuals that herald the colossal project's acceleration toward an epic finish.

US Postal Service workers protest against privatization of mail service

Brittany Tait, KSL-TV  |  Posted March 21 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Union workers, volunteers and friends of the United States Postal Service rallied outside of Salt Lake's Main Post Station, Thursday.

As Utes open up spring camp, 'a lot of juice and energy' present with new look team

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted March 21 - 10:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

It's a team that features several new faces — at least half the roster — and a retooled offensive staff.

Utah real estate agent breaks down anticipated impacts on housing market from tariffs

Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV  |  Posted March 21 - 10:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Experts are warning homeowners about anticipated changes to the housing market. Policy changes from the White House are impacting buyers and sellers alike.

'Coco 2' in development at Disney and Pixar studios

Danielle Broadway, Reuters  |  Updated March 21 - 9:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

Disney and Pixar are developing "Coco 2," which is slated to release in 2029.

Alex Jensen makes first coaching hire in veteran coach Raphael Chillious

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted March 21 - 9:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

Less than a week after Alex Jensen was formally introduced as the 17th head coach of the Utah men's basketball team, the former Runnin' Utes great has made his first coaching hire.

Bracket Challenge: What is most iconic to Utah? 2nd round voting begins

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted March 21 - 9:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Welcome back for Round 2 to determine what you believe is most iconic to Utah, a fun March bracket sponsored by Deseret First Credit Union.