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Utah Hockey Club faces new challenge after bad loss to Seattle: Turning the page

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted March 15 - 12:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Hockey Club let one slip away. Or, maybe more accurately, it gave one away.

Jazz reach 2nd 8-game losing streak of season in 126-118 loss to Toronto

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted March 15 - 12:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Jazz tied its longest losing streak of the season Friday with a 126-118 loss to the Toronto Raptors at the Delta Center.

As he prepares to die, this father has a final wish for his daughter killed in an accident

Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted March 14 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Eddie Grampp may be nearing the end of his life after a valiant battle with cancer, but he has one more wish he wants to be fulfilled with the help of a dear friend and his family.

Utah Valley takes down Seattle U to earn 1st conference championship game berth

Nathan Dunn, KSL.com  |  Posted March 14 - 10:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Valley overcame first half turnovers to take down Seattle U en route to its first ever conference championship.

High school students putting STEM skills to the test at robotics competition

Emma Benson, KSL-TV  |  Posted March 14 - 10:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hundreds of students from Utah and surrounding states are putting their robotics skills to the test this weekend at the Utah Regional FIRST Robotics Competition.

Investigators warn of online dangers after arrest of former judge, former fire chief

Mike Anderson, KSL-TV  |  Posted March 14 - 9:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Investigators with the Internet Crimes Against Children task force say an app allegedly used by a former judge and a former fire chief to access child sex abuse materials is often used by internet predators.

Helicopter route permanently closed on route near Washington airport where 67 died in midair crash

John Seewer and Tara Copp, Associated Press  |  Posted March 14 - 9:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Federal Aviation Administration says helicopters will be permanently banned from flying near Washington, D.C.'s airport on the route where an airliner and an Army helicopter collided in midair.

Sharp, Cryer pull No. 2 Houston past BYU, snapping 9-game win streak in Big 12 semifinal

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated March 14 - 9:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Keba Keita had 14 points, 12 rebounds and two blocks to lead BYU in the Cougars' first loss in nine games.

December trial set for Cottonwood Heights woman charged with killing her husband

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted March 14 - 8:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

In a hearing on Friday, attorneys set a jury trial for Jennifer Gledhill, a Cottonwood Heights woman charged with killing her estranged husband

Illinois votes on a new state flag design — and chooses the current one

John O'connor, Associated Press  |  Posted March 14 - 8:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Some forward-looking Illinois lawmakers set up a contest to design a new flag and put it to a vote. In a landslide, a winner was chosen. And it's the current flag.

New Utah Sen. John Curtis enjoys mostly favorable ratings after first few months on the job

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted March 14 - 7:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Just three months into his new job, Sen. John Curtis is enjoying mostly favorable ratings from Utah voters who say they approve of the job he is doing so far.

Man extradited to Utah from Spain to face charges of raping a girl in 2017

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted March 14 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Carlos Espino Farfan was extradited to Utah from Spain to face charges accusing him of raping a 10-year-old girl in 2017. He allegedly fled the country after the allegations surfaced.

Photo gallery: Blood moon lunar eclipse from around the world

Isaac Hale, Deseret News  |  Posted March 14 - 6:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

On Thursday night and through the early morning hours of Friday, the first lunar eclipse since 2022 took place, one of three total lunar eclipse events lined up for 2025 and 2026.

Stuck NASA astronauts one step closer to home after SpaceX crew-swap launch

Joey Roulette, Reuters  |  Posted March 14 - 6:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

NASA and SpaceX on Friday launched a long-awaited crewed rocket that will let them bring home U.S. astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, stuck on the International Space Station for nine months.

US Senate passes bill to avert shutdown; House Democrats turn on Schumer

Richard Cowan and Bo Erickson, Reuters  |  Updated March 14 - 5:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Senate on Friday passed a stopgap spending bill, averting a partial government shutdown, after Democrats backed down in a standoff with the Trump administration.

Utah LG asks Trump to restore links to 'Women's History' graves in Arlington National Cemetery

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted March 14 - 5:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson asked Trump to restore "Women's History" links to graves after they were removed as part of an apparent push to root out diversity initiatives.

University of Utah among 45 colleges under federal investigation

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted March 14 - 5:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

The University of Utah is counted among 45 American universities under investigation by the Department of Education for allegedly using "racial preferences and stereotypes."

'Ted Lasso' is coming back

Alicia Rancilio, Associated Press  |  Posted March 14 - 4:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

It's been two years since we last heard from Ted Lasso but the show is officially set to return for a fourth season. Apple TV+ announced the beloved character's return on Friday.

New crisis center in South Salt Lake to provide 'timely access' to mental health care

Emma Benson, KSL-TV  |  Posted March 14 - 4:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Huntsman Mental Health Institute's $60 million facility, officially titled the Kem and Carolyn Gardner Mental Health Crisis Care Center, will be open for adults, 24/7, with a focus on de-escalation.

Have You Seen This? Dog uses only two legs to walk in the snow

Matt Brooks, KSL.com  |  Posted March 14 - 3:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

A dog in upstate New York has its own way of walking through the snow.

Driver dies, passenger injured after semitruck tips over on I-80 near Grantsville

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Updated March 14 - 3:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

A truck driver died in a crash on I-80 near Grantsville Wednesday night.

Report says Utah's flag ban could harm efforts to keep Sundance Film Festival

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted March 14 - 3:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A bill that would ban gay pride flags in classrooms could hamper efforts to keep the Sundance Film Festival in Utah, according to a Hollywood trade publication.

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How a small Utah college is paving the way for future students and athletes

Snow College  |  Posted March 14 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

As the 2024-2025 regular season draws to a close, the Badgers have showcased exceptional performance, achieving a program-record 29 wins, culminating a 22-game win streak, and finishing the season No.1 in NJCAA.

State investigators help contractors stay compliant

Matt Gephardt, KSL-TV  |  Posted March 14 - 2:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

The home renovation season is knocking but are the contractors at your door actually licensed? State investigators are cracking down.

Utah's strong trade relationship with Ireland highlighted by visit from Irish minister of state

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted March 14 - 2:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Telling Utah business leaders to "Let geography not be the barrier for companies," Alan Dillon, the minister of state at Ireland's Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, spoke at the World Trade Center Utah on Thursday.

140 inmates treated for scabies after 1 tests positive at Utah State Prison

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted March 14 - 1:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Inmates in two sections of the Utah State Prison are being treated for scabies after one inmate tested positive. Some areas are temporarily closed to visitors and volunteers.

Driver killed in crash near Lake Point identified as West Valley man

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Updated March 14 - 12:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

Troopers identified the man who died Wednesday in a car crash on eastbound I-80 near Lake Point as a 66-year-old from West Valley City.

Salt Lake officer not legally justified in shooting man's hand, but won't face charges

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated March 14 - 12:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Salt Lake police officer was not legally justified in shooting a wanted man's hand but he won't face any charges, the district attorney announced Friday.

Utahn convicted of murder is arrested 2nd time since being paroled

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted March 14 - 12:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who served more than 20 years in prison on an aggravated murder conviction has been arrested for the second time since being paroled and is accused of sexually abusing young girls.

Box Elder County judge resigns after being charged with enticing minors

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted March 14 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A courts spokesperson confirms Kevin Christensen resigned from his position in Utah's 1st District Justice Court after being charged with eight felonies and accused of enticing minors on a chat app.

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Is California's Gavin Newsom an opportunist or a new breed of Democrat?

Jennifer Graham, Deseret News  |  Posted March 14 - 11:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

The California governor has a new podcast in which he's engaging with Republicans.

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Start spring right: How Young Automotive Group and Goldenwest Credit Union can help you 'Find Your Gold'

Young Automotive Group and Goldenwest Credit Union  |  Posted March 14 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

At Young Automotive Group dealerships across Utah, Idaho and Montana, this time of year marks the start of an exciting promotion — the Find Your Gold sales event.

2 women hit, injured downtown while crossing the street

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted March 14 - 11:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

A vehicle hit two women who were crossing the street after the driver failed to yield to the pedestrians.

Happy National Pi Day! Here are some of the best deals on pizza and pie

Margaret Darby, Deseret News  |  Posted March 14 - 10:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

March 14 (3/14) is the day we celebrate the mathematical constant pi — 3.14. In honor of the holiday, restaurants across the country offer deals and freebies on pizza and pie.

Utah Royals focused on details, individual improvement in 2nd year back

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted March 14 - 10:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

Coenraets and the Royals are trying to build a sustainable system of communication and trust that has often belied teams in the NWSL, even in Utah.

Utah Legislature cracks down on youth marriage amid polygamy lawsuits

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted March 14 - 10:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

SB76, awaiting the governor's signature, would prohibit a juvenile court from authorizing the marriage of a minor if there is an age difference of more than four years.

Utah mom who took bath with infant charged with manslaughter in baby's death

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted March 14 - 9:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

An Eagle Mountain woman who allegedly fell asleep in the bathtub with her infant daughter on top of her was charged Friday with manslaughter in the baby's drowning death.

Provo Canyon road now open, but delays expected after closure for plows, 3-vehicle crash

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Updated March 14 - 9:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

A crash with three vehicles blocked state Route 189 up Provo Canyon toward Heber City on Friday morning. The road opened shortly before 9 a.m. but delays are still expected.

How many eggs can you send? US asks countries to help lower soaring prices

Reuters  |  Posted March 14 - 9:08 a.m.  |  Save Story

The United States has reached out to Denmark and other European nations asking if they can export eggs as Americans face surging egg prices, the Nordic country's egg association said on Friday.

What No. 2 Houston Cougars said about Big 12 semifinal tilt with No. 17 BYU

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted March 14 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

By any account, the Cougars are as good as they come, with back-to-back Big 12 titles, a suffocating defense, and a national coach of the candidate in Kelvin Sampson.

School employee arrested with child sex abuse material on his phone, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted March 14 - 8:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah man who police say works for a Salt Lake school has been arrested and accused of uploading child sex abuse material.

$33,000 in SLC parking tickets issued for these ADA stalls in 2 months

Andrew Adams, KSL-TV  |  Posted March 14 - 8:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City plans ADA stall changes after neighbors and visitors complained about tens of thousands of dollars worth of parking tickets issued there in the first two months of the year.

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Test Drive: The 2025 Ford Maverick Hybrid is a game changer

Jason Bell  |  Posted March 14 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

They've made an already excellent vehicle better that will (and should) appeal to even non-truck buyers.

2 judges in mass firings cases order Trump administration to rehire probationary workers for now

Janie Har, Brian Witte And Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press  |  Posted March 14 - 7:49 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two federal judges have handed down orders requiring President Donald Trump's administration to rehire thousands of probationary workers let go in mass firings across multiple agencies.

With mortgage rates trending down, is now a good time for Utahns to buy a home?

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted March 14 - 7:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

Mortgage rates in the U.S. didn't move much this week. Freddie Mac reported only a slight uptick in the average 30-year fixed-mortgage rate this week, but the number is down from a year ago.

Passengers evacuate onto wing of American Airlines plane after engine catches fire at Denver airport

Pete Muntean, Alexandra Skores, Amanda Musa, Amanda Jackson and Lex Harvey, CNN  |  Posted March 14 - 6:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

Dozens of passengers were forced to stand on the wing of an American Airlines plane at Denver International Airport as they evacuated the aircraft after one of its engines caught fire Thursday evening, sending thick black smoke billowing into the air.

Kane County leader decries alternative incorporation route, hopes for more efforts to halt it

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted March 14 - 6:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

Moves to reverse a bill approved by Utah lawmakers in 2024 that created a new mechanism to create cities may have fizzled, but foes of the measure plan to keep fighting.

Utah State advances to Mountain West semifinals after win over UNLV

Alex Vejar for KSL.com  |  Posted March 14 - 1:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah State will continue its run in the Mountain West Tournament after a 70-58 win over UNLV Thursday night.

Sens. Lee, Curtis and Rep. Mike Kennedy introduce bill to block control of Utah public lands

Eva Terry, Deseret News  |  Posted March 13 - 10:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Sens. Mike Lee and John Curtis were joined by Utah Rep. Mike Kennedy in sponsoring the Natural Asset Company Prohibition Act on Tuesday.

Herriman High teacher named Most Valuable Educator by Utah Jazz

Gabriela Fletcher, KSL.com  |  Posted March 13 - 10:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Randall Kammerman was awarded a classroom grant, personalized jersey and tickets to a Jazz game by Utah Jazz and Instructure for being an outstanding educator on Thursday.

US inflation ticks down in February but tariff concerns rise

Art Raymond, Deseret News  |  Posted March 13 - 9:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. inflation saw an incremental decrease in February, inching down to a 2.8% annual rate, below January's 3% level and a reading lower than most economists were expecting for the second month of the year.

Why Gov. Cox thinks civics education is key to reducing polarization in America

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted March 13 - 9:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox said better civics education can help reduce polarization in an interview with former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice at a Stanford University think tank Thursday.

Top Senate Democrat signals party support for spending bill to avert government shutdown

Richard Cowan and Costas Pitas, Reuters  |  Posted March 13 - 8:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Top U.S. Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer on Thursday said he would vote to advance a Republican stopgap funding bill, signaling that his party would provide the votes to avert a government shutdown.

Credit No. 17 BYU's improved defense for 96-92 win over Iowa State. No, really

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted March 13 - 8:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

The 17th-ranked Cougars held Jones to 9 points on 3-of-10 shooting with just one 3-pointer in the second half en route to a 96-92 win Thursday afternoon at the T-Mobile Center that clinched a spot in Friday's Big 12 tournament semifinals against top-seeded Houston (5 p.m. MDT, ESPN2).

Utah County releases proposed boundaries for Alpine School District split

Mary Culbertson, KSL-TV, and Kennedy Camareno, KSL NewsRadio  |  Posted March 13 - 8:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A three-way split is in the works for Alpine School District, and the first renderings of a new boundary map were published Wednesday.

Snow squalls, lake-effect snow could cause Utah travel issues

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Updated March 13 - 8:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Forecasters warn that potential snow squalls Thursday and lake-effect snow Friday could create travel headaches in Utah over the next day.

Iconic pet reindeer in Alaska falls mysteriously ill after someone tampers in his pen

Mark Thiessen, Associated Press  |  Posted March 13 - 8:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A beloved reindeer in Alaska's biggest city is fighting for his life after falling mysteriously falling ill after someone tampered with his pen.

Charges filed against Army recruiter accused of grooming teen student

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted March 13 - 7:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

A U.S. Army recruiter was charged Thursday with sexually abusing a teenage girl whom he taught in a class at a West Valley gym once a week.

Ogden leaders nix homeless facility proposal, opt for neighborhood revitalization plan

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted March 13 - 7:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ogden leaders opted to pursue a housing and revitalization project on a site where a facility for the chronically homeless had been proposed, culminating months of debate.