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Wife of US Vice President Vance to make high-profile visit to Greenland

Steve Holland, Reuters  |  Updated March 23 - 6:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

Usha Vance, the wife of U.S. Vice President JD Vance, will travel to Greenland on Thursday as President Donald Trump clings to the idea of a U.S. annexation of the strategic, semi-autonomous Danish territory.

'Snow White' opens with a sleepy $43M at box office

Jake Coyle, Associated Press  |  Updated March 23 - 5:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

Disney's live-action, controversy-bedeviled "Snow White" opened in theaters with a sleepy $43 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates. With a budget above $250 million, "Snow White" had set out with higher ambitions.

Donovan Mitchell on his Jazz years: 'We missed our window'

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted March 23 - 4:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Cavs beat the Jazz 120-91 on Sunday in Donovan Mitchell's second game back to Utah.

Sen. John Curtis addresses Trump's clash with judges, Social Security reform on Meet the Press

Suzanne Bates, Deseret News  |  Posted March 23 - 4:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sen. John Curtis pushed back on the suggestion that the clash between President Donald Trump and federal judges who are blocking his reforms of the federal government is a "crisis."

Have You Seen This? Dawson Baker's lonely celebration of BYU's 1st Sweet 16 in 14 years

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted March 23 - 3:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

BYU guard Dawson Baker had a unique vantage point of the Cougars' first Sweet 16 appearance appearance in 14 years — alone in the locker room underneath Ball Arena in Denver.

Will Utah's vote-by-mail reform really make elections safer?

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted March 23 - 3:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz said Tuesday the state's new vote-by-mail process is "a huge step" toward better election security despite the major changes made from the original proposal he supported.

Salt Lake police officer shoots dog during trespassing investigation Sunday

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted March 23 - 1:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Salt Lake City police officer shot a dog early Sunday that later had to be euthanized after police say the dog bit him and attempted to bite his partner.

Ukraine, US teams begin talks in Saudi Arabia, US envoy hopeful on ending war

Pavel Polityuk and Pesha Magid, Reuters  |  Updated March 23 - 1:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ukrainian and U.S. officials began talks on Sunday on proposals to safeguard energy facilities and critical infrastructure, Ukraine's defence minister said, part of a diplomatic push by U.S. President Donald Trump to end three years of war.

The Utah Hockey Club wants to be like Tampa Bay; Mikhail Sergachev is helping get there

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted March 23 - 12:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

It wasn't until Utah started losing that head coach André Tourigny understood how much of an impact defenseman Mikhail Sergachev would have on his team.

Salt Lake City ranks top metro for families; expert weighs in on why

Gabriela Fletcher, KSL.com  |  Posted March 23 - 12:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City can be found near the top of a variety of listicles ranking family-friendly places to live, but the factors that really make the Beehive State ideal depend on what you are looking for.

Northridge High School students deliver food donations for homeless teens

Mike Anderson, KSL-TV  |  Posted March 23 - 11:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

What started as a small food drive for the North Layton Junior High Teen Center ballooned into something much larger.

Majority of Utah Republicans like signature gathering for candidates, new poll finds

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted March 23 - 10:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

The majority of Utah voters — including Republicans — favor allowing candidates to qualify for the primary ballot by collecting signatures, a new poll finds.

BYU's ceiling was always defense, and Cougars smashed through it with March success

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted March 23 - 10:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

To get past the Badgers and the Round of 32, the Cougars would need defense. Defense was always their ceiling, multiple players told KSL.com in repeating an adage from first-year head coach Kevin Young.

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Lessons from a life of service: Pamela Atkinson

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted March 23 - 10:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

Pamela Atkinson is a longtime advocate for disadvantaged people who touches countless lives

2 seriously injured in West Valley City shooting

Ashley Imlay, KSL.com  |  Posted March 23 - 9:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two people were seriously injured in a shooting at a party in West Valley City early Sunday, police said.

Man, 32, emerged from a burning house in Connecticut after decades of alleged captivity

Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN   |  Posted March 23 - 9:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 32-year-old man escaped a Connecticut house fire, revealing 20 years of alleged captivity.

University of Utah partners with Abundance Institute in quest for 'unsurpassed societal impact'

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted March 23 - 9:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

The University of Utah on Thursday announced a partnership with the Abundance Institute, a nonprofit focused on tackling societal and policy barriers facing emerging technologies.

LA firefighters put out blazes. Now they worry that cancer might be smoldering inside them

John Bonifield, CNN  |  Posted March 23 - 8:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

Three-hundred firefighters are participating in a study to monitor their exposure to cancer-causing chemicals after the LA fires.

Jury convicts Salt Lake man of murdering girlfriend in 'brutal' attack

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted March 23 - 8:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Terence Trent Vos, a former public enemy No. 1 of the Metro Gang Unit, was found guilty Thursday of aggravated murder in the "brutal" killing of his girlfriend in 2021.

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3 surprising ways to reverse insulin resistance and obesity — 3 is the craziest!

Health Utah  |  Posted March 23 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

How likely is it that you have insulin resistance? "Pretty likely ,and getting more likely all the time," says Dr. Whit Roberts, D.C. of Health Utah.

2 arrested in New Mexico mass shooting that left 3 teens dead at Las Cruces park

Chris Boyette, CNN  |  Updated March 23 - 7:53 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two people have been arrested in connection with a mass shooting in Las Cruces, New Mexico, Friday night that left three teenagers dead and 15 others injured, police said early Sunday.

Utah violinist Jack Ashton, who introduced students to 'the joy of creating music,' has died

Lottie Elizabeth Johnson, Deseret News  |  Posted March 23 - 7:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

Jack Ashton, who as a kid dreamed of playing shortstop for the Pittsburgh Pirates before he picked up a violin and went on to inspire generations of students to find the joy in making music, died on March 15 at the age of 86.

Utah State holds off Boise State to claim first-ever Mountain West gymnastics title

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted March 22 - 11:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

A year after Boise State claimed the inaugural Mountain West championship on their home floor, Utah State got its revenge a year later.

Utah Royals mount 2nd half comeback, give up late goal in 3-2 loss in San Diego

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted March 22 - 11:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Going down two goals on the road is no easy task to come back from in soccer, but the Utah Royals didn't blink twice.

RSL goes down a man early, falls 1-0 to FC Dallas at home

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted March 22 - 11:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

Fresh off a massive win in Houston last week, Real Salt Lake fell victim to an early red card and lost 1-0 to FC Dallas Saturday at America First Field.

Next move for Romney: Former Utah senator joins nonprofit board

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted March 22 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former Utah Sen. Mitt Romney has been tapped to join the board of directors for the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, a nonprofit organization focused on budget and fiscal issues.

Mile High Magic: BYU holds off Wisconsin for 1st Sweet 16 since 2011

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated March 22 - 10:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Richie Saunders poured in 25 points and seven rebounds to lift No. 17 BYU to a 91-89 win over No. 13 Wisconsin in the second-round of the NCAA Tournament Saturday.

Red Rocks show resilience to claim first Big 12 championship, BYU finishes 4th

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted March 22 - 10:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Red Rocks were well on their way to capturing their first Big 12 title going into the third rotation of the conference championship meet.

Springville receives T-Mobile grant to revitalize downtown through public art walking routes

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted March 22 - 9:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Springville's downtown area will receive some sprucing up and an art makeover after the city received the T-Mobile Hometown Grant.

1 teen dead, 1 in critical condition after collision with semitrailer

Alex Tumalip, KSL.com  |  Posted March 22 - 8:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 17-year-old Hillcrest High School student died after a collision with a parked semitrailer Saturday and a 19-year-old passenger was in critical condition, according to police.

A controversial water rule is being revamped by the EPA

Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News  |  Posted March 22 - 8:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency once again will revisit a controversial rule to define streams and wetlands protected by the Clean Water Act.

Tampa Bay was having a nice time in Utah — until the Hockey Club's 6-4 win

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted March 22 - 7:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tampa Bay head coach Jon Cooper was having a great trip to Utah. The Utah hospitality, though, ran out on Saturday afternoon in a 6-4 Utah Hockey Club win.

This national group gave the Utah Legislature its 'Black Hole' award

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted March 22 - 7:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Recent laws making it more difficult and expensive to obtain government records earned the Utah Legislature a "dishonor" from one of the nation's oldest and largest journalism organizations.

Axson v. Lyman: Inside the battle for Utah Republican Party chair

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted March 22 - 6:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Republican Party Chair Rob Axson confirmed on Wednesday that he will seek reelection as the leader of the state GOP after former gubernatorial candidate Phil Lyman announced his intention to run last month.

Copper mine is expanding in Milford due to growing global demand

Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News  |  Posted March 22 - 5:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Milford Mining Company is expanding its operations to increase its production capacity to help meet the growing global demand for copper.

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

Christopher Lamb and Catherine Nicholls, CNN  |  Updated March 22 - 5:43 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.

Why Utah researchers plan to study one of Great Salt Lake's key residents

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted March 22 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Westminster University researchers recently received $50,000 to explore how water salinity and other variables impact a vital Great Salt Lake species.

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.

Hundreds protest, ask Rep. Blake Moore to stand up to DOGE

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted March 22 - 2:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

A couple hundred protesters greeted Utah Rep. Blake Moore as he was set to speak at a Republican luncheon in Ogden on Saturday, calling for the congressman to oppose Elon Musk's efforts to gut the federal government.

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.