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Photo gallery: Holi Festival of Colors delivers vibrant celebration

Chuck Wing, Deseret News  |  Updated March 30 - 9:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Holi Festival of Colors delivered a beautiful and vibrant celebration on Saturday in Spanish Fork.

Reports: Utah State reaches agreement with next men's basketball head coach

Brian Preece, KSL  |  Posted March 30 - 9:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah State Aggies have reportedly agreed to terms with former Northern Iowa head coach Ben Jacobson to be the program's next men's basketball head coach.

Why players, coaches have full belief in Morgan Scalley as head coach

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted March 30 - 9:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

Alone in the locker room of the Rose Bowl Stadium following Utah's narrow loss to Ohio State on Jan. 1, 2022, wide receiver coach Chad Bumphis and then-defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley had a final chat.

Man arrested in road rage shooting in Draper

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted March 30 - 8:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man was arrested over the weekend and accused of shooting at least one and possibly two vehicles in Draper during a road rage confrontation.

What's streaming on Disney+ and Hulu in April

Payton Davis, KSL  |  Posted March 30 - 8:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Here's a look at what's coming to Hulu and Disney+ in April.

Trump again warns Iran to open Strait of Hormuz

Susan ​Heavey and Doina Chiacu, Reuters  |  Updated March 30 - 7:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump said Monday talks to end the war in Iran resumed, but again ‌warned Tehran to open the Strait of Hormuz or ⁠risk U.S attacks on ​its oil wells and ⁠power plants.

Mom survives wrong-way crash, reunites with deputies who saved her life

Hannah Hilyard, WISN via CNN  |  Updated March 30 - 6:53 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Milwaukee mother, who survived a wrong-way crash, reunited with the deputies who saved her life Friday.

Are Utahns root, root, rooting for an MLB expansion team?

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted March 29 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nearly seven in 10 Utahns would welcome a big league team to the Beehive State, according to a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll.

Meet the pro snowboarder turned chef behind innovative Oquirrh Restaurant

Sarah Gambles, Deseret News  |  Posted March 29 - 10:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

For Andrew Fuller, snowboarding led to the unlikely journey of ultimately becoming a chef and restaurant owner of Oquirrh. Now's he becoming the talk of the town.

BYU's most underrated player key to Cougars' WBIT semifinal run

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted March 29 - 9:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

Brinley Cannon may not be BYU's leading scorer or top rebounder. But the 6-foot-1 sophomore from Shelley, Idaho, may be the Cougars' underrated player in their WBIT semifinal run that continues Monday in Wichita, Kansas.

'JD or Marco?': Iran war raises 2028 stakes as Trump weighs Vance vs. Rubio

Steve Holland and Nandita Bose, Reuters  |  Updated March 29 - 9:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

As the war in Iran threatens to imperil President Donald Trump's legacy, the political stakes also are rising for two of his top lieutenants: Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Child removed from life support following crash in Ogden that killed 11-year-old brother

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted March 29 - 8:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

An 11-year-old and a 7-year-old died in a crash after a teenager allegedly fleeing from police in a stolen vehicle hit a vehicle in Ogden.

Fifth grader leads a lesson in wheelchair basketball and inclusion

Duaa Israr, WDJT via CNN  |  Updated March 29 - 8:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sometimes the biggest lessons in school don't come from a textbook. They come from seeing the world through someone else's eyes – or in this case, wheels.

Over a thousand people join Lindon Palm Sunday walk

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted March 29 - 7:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Over a thousand people showed up to the short walk on Sunday, while singing hymns and waving palm fronds, that ended with a devotional near the Lindon Utah Temple.

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Kitchen and bath remodeling trends in Utah: Designing for comfort, climate and style in 2026

Bedrock Quartz  |  Posted March 29 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Whether you're updating for family gatherings or daily relaxation, 2026 trends emphasize warmth, texture, and smart features tailored to our unique climate in Utah.

Human remains found above Springville in Utah County

Payton Davis, KSL  |  Posted March 29 - 6:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Human remains were discovered in the mountains above Springville Saturday night, police said.

Electric bikes can be fast and dangerous. Here's how to stay safe

Sarah Raza, Associated Press  |  Updated March 29 - 5:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

E-bikes offer a convenient, eco-friendly and cost-effective alternative to cars, but their increasing use is drawing safety concerns.

University of Utah researchers discover freshwater reservoir under Great Salt Lake

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted March 29 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

In a breakthrough that could have major implications for mitigating pollution, geophysicists at the U. have located a deep, freshwater reservoir under Farmington Bay.

Another PlayStation price hike means the gaming console will cost 30% more than it did last year

Matt Ott, Associated Press  |  Updated March 29 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The price of a PlayStation is going up by another $100, the second time in less than a year that Sony has upped the price tag on its popular gaming console.

3 Utah students chosen for honor ensembles in national music festival

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted March 29 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Three very talented Utah high school musicians get to show their talents at a national music festival.

How UVU and Loveland Living Planet Aquarium are partnering to boost oceanography in Utah

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted March 29 - 2:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

On Wednesday, Utah Valley University entered into a partnership with the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium to provide undergraduates with expanded learning and research opportunities.

North Korea conducts engine test for missile capable of targeting US mainland

Hyung-jin Kim, Associated Press  |  Posted March 29 - 1:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un observed a test of an upgraded solid-fuel engine for weapons capable of reaching the U.S. mainland, and called it a significant development boosting his country's strategic military arsenal, state media reported Sunday.

From a resealable cereal box to mentoring students: How one Utah Tech professor gives back

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted March 29 - 12:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

An 82-year-old retiree has worked closely with students at Utah Tech University's Innovation Plaza to get their ideas off and running, even leading to patented designs.