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Glass holes: Rebounding key in 6th-seeded BYU's NCAA first-round tilt with Texas
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted March 18 - 8:41 p.m. | Save Story
Texas' 68-66 win over North Carolina State in Tuesday night's First Four was hardly a masterclass in offensive excellence.
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' trailer teases a more mature Peter Parker
John Clyde for KSL | Posted March 18 - 8:37 p.m. | Save Story
The first trailer for "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" has officially dropped, and for fans of Tom Holland's web-slinger, it's been a long time coming.
Mullin makes his case as a steady hand for DHS but faces Senate pushback
Rebecca Santana, Lisa Mascaro And Meg Kinnard, Associated Press | Posted March 18 - 8:03 p.m. | Save Story
Markwayne Mullin says he'd be a steady hand at the Department of Homeland Security if he's confirmed as secretary. But he faced pushback from fellow senators at a hearing Wednesday.
Mosquito season kicks off early in Salt Lake City
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted March 18 - 7:36 p.m. | Save Story
With warmer temperatures arriving in Salt Lake City, mosquito season is getting an early start this year, and experts are urging residents to take necessary precautions.
New fire in Duchesne County threatening structures
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted March 18 - 7:16 p.m. | Save Story
A new fire in Duchesne County is threatening structures, fire officials said Wednesday.
Despite the mild winter, Utah's homeless still need shelter, advocates say
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted March 18 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's unseasonable dry winter weather did not ease the demand at overnight warming centers.
Utah lawmaker says immigration bills stalled partly due to Utah Compact's lingering influence
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated March 18 - 6:43 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Sen. Luz Escamilla, D-Salt Lake City, suspects some of the varied immigration bills that emerged during the session stalled due in part to the Utah Compact's lingering influence.
12-year-old hit by car, critically injured in West Jordan
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted March 18 - 6:40 p.m. | Save Story
A 12-year-old was hospitalized with critical injuries after being hit by vehicle while on a scooter in West Jordan.
Salt Lake driver was going 129 mph one second before double fatal crash, charges say
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted March 18 - 6:35 p.m. | Save Story
A Salt Lake man is facing charges accusing him of going as fast as 129 mph when he ran a red light and hit another vehicle, killing two Grantsville men in June.
How a trio of Utah hoopers powered Hawaii to Big West title, NCAA Tournament berth
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted March 18 - 6:34 p.m. | Save Story
Three of the Rainbow Warriors' five starters prepped at Utah high schools in Hunter Erickson (Timpview), Isaac Johnson (American Fork) and Isaac Finlinson (Dixie).
MLB to test another challenge system at Salt Lake Bees games this season
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted March 18 - 6:03 p.m. | Save Story
The Salt Lake Bees will be among a handful of teams trying out another system that could overturn calls made by umpires this season.
Girl Scout Cookies booths are open for business
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted March 18 - 6:01 p.m. | Save Story
Girl Scout Cookies season is officially underway in Utah, and cookie booths are popping up outside grocery stores and community locations across the state.
Firefighter injured in Uintah County brush fire
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted March 18 - 5:32 p.m. | Save Story
A firefighter was injured Tuesday while fighting a Uintah County blaze; the cause remains under investigation.
Great Salt Lake's nature inspired artist's free 10-day 'symphony' in Utah
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted March 18 - 5:03 p.m. | Save Story
A world-renowned artist's latest venture blends the Great Salt Lake's nature into a visual and musical celebration that'll be displayed in Salt Lake City for a limited time.
Ski resorts keep watch as temperatures poised to break records
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted March 18 - 4:35 p.m. | Save Story
Managers at Beaver Mountain are keeping a close eye on conditions as temperatures over the next few days could threaten the final weeks of their ski season.
Measles spread: Theaters, schools, Kangaroo Zoo and aquarium among new exposure sites
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted March 18 - 4:02 p.m. | Save Story
Measles cases and exposure locations are continuing to be identified in Utah as the disease spreads throughout the state.
Mike Lee says Utah would adapt to vote-by-mail restrictions considered by Senate
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Updated March 18 - 4:01 p.m. | Save Story
As senators debate an election bill pushed by Utah Sen. Mike Lee, he said he's confident state officials would be able to adapt to the changes that could take effect this year.
How common are fireballs streaking across the sky?
The Associated Press | Updated March 18 - 2:30 p.m. | Save Story
The Earth is under assault. Space rocks are constantly hurtling toward us, slamming into the atmosphere and often exploding into fireballs that both delight and alarm.
Jury finds man guilty of murder in Murray parking lot shooting
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted March 18 - 2:00 p.m. | Save Story
Pirawn Mula was found guilty of murder and all other charges by a jury on Monday following a four-day trial. Panoum Jangjuol was killed in the 2024 shooting.
UDOT breaks ground on 'transformational' 2100 North freeway
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted March 18 - 1:30 p.m. | Save Story
Constructing a freeway on 2100 North isn't just a road project, it's "transformational," state Sen. Heidi Balderree said during a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday.
Pakistan, Afghanistan to pause fighting for Eid, as dispute rages over Kabul bombing target
Mohammad Yunus Yawar and Ariba Shahid, Reuters | Updated March 18 - 12:45 p.m. | Save Story
Pakistan and Afghanistan said they were pausing their military operations against each other on Wednesday for the Islamic festival of Eid-al-Fitr, a surprise move.
Fed holds rates steady, sticks with single rate cut in 2026 despite higher inflation
Howard Schneider, Reuters | Updated March 18 - 12:22 p.m. | Save Story
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday and projected higher inflation, steady unemployment and only ​a single rate cut for the year.
House passes bill for Shivwits Band's 99-year land lease with Black Desert Resort
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted March 18 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
H.R. 3037, Shivwits Band of Paiutes Jurisdictional Clarity Act, passed the House and will move on to the Senate. The bill would allow up to 99-year land lease with Black Desert Resort.
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Sports »
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Politics »
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- Mike Lee says Utah would adapt to vote-by-mail restrictions considered by Senate
