Cox signs several bills into law that take aim at immigrants involved in criminal activity

Ex-counselor, Scout leader sent to prison after admitting to sexual abuse of children

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted March 26 - 10:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

David Scott Curtis, 55, was sentenced to at least 15 years and up to life in the Utah State Prison on Tuesday after pleading guilty to sexually abusing multiple young people in his care.

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South Korea is in uphill battle to contain massive wildfires as the death toll rises to 26

Kim Tong-hyung and Hyung-jin Kim, Associated Press  |  Updated March 26 - 10:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Multiple wildfires raging across South Korea's southern regions for days have killed 26 people and destroyed more than 300 structures, as thousands of personnel and dozens of helicopters have mobilized again to battle the the county's worst-ever blazes.

Will Smith gets a street named in the Philadelphia neighborhood where he was born and raised

Associated Press  |  Posted March 26 - 9:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

In West Philadelphia where he was born and raised, there's now a street called Will Smith Way. The Philadelphia mayor and other city leaders honored the Oscar and Grammy winner on Wednesday.

Trump overhauls voting via executive order. Here's what the order does

Sydney Jezik, Deseret News  |  Posted March 26 - 9:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump released an executive order on Tuesday attempting to overhaul the American voting system. His order includes requirements on voter ID and when ballots must arrive to polling stations.

Governor inks $127M income tax cut, bill phasing out automatic vote-by-mail

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted March 26 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox inked an additional 100 bills Wednesday, codifying $127 million in income tax cuts and reforms to the state's vote-by-mail system, and adding protections for children downloading apps.

Police identify Riverdale mother whose death sparked an Amber Alert

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted March 26 - 8:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Officials have identified the woman who was killed earlier this week just hours before an Amber Alert was issued for her children.

Riverton Police Department welcomes former shelter dog to K-9 unit

Dan Rascon, KSL-TV  |  Posted March 26 - 8:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A dog abandoned at an animal shelter is getting a second chance. The 18-month-old Belgian Malinois named Atlas is now training to catch bad guys.

A new Chili's near Scranton will be a throwback to 'The Office,' 'awesome blossom' and all

Jonathan Mattise, Associated Press  |  Posted March 26 - 7:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Chili's is filling a hole in "Office" lore by opening a location in Dickson City, about 6 miles north of Scranton.

Utah's newest TRAX station celebrates more than just baseball

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted March 26 - 7:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

Baseball sped up the time frame for a new TRAX station in South Jordan, but the area will soon offer more than just a game.

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Meet the Utah residents saving lives one radon test at a time

Utahradon.org  |  Posted March 26 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Because radon gas cannot be seen or smelled, many Utahns don't realize they're being exposed until a family member is diagnosed with cancer or other lung diseases.

New-look Salt Lake Bees have thoughts on team's new, soon-to-be completed stadium

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted March 26 - 6:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Salt Lake Bees' new stadium isn't quite finished, but players have plenty of things to say about it before the team's April 8 home opener.

2 teen girls named as persons of interest in southern Utah stabbing death

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted March 26 - 6:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two teen girls who police believe were the last people to see a 47-year-old woman alive before she was stabbed to death have been named persons of interest by police.

I-15 in Nephi reopened after police incident

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Updated March 26 - 6:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Traffic on I-15 has reopened after it was shut down Wednesday due to a police incident.

Utah Olympic organizer Lindsey Vonn's comeback ski season ends with a medal

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted March 26 - 6:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

When Lindsey Vonn secured a podium finish at the Sun Valley Super G finals on Sunday, her first since returning to ski racing nearly six years after retiring, she became the oldest woman to medal in a skiing World Cup at 40.

US appeals court upholds block on Trump deportation of some Venezuelans

Ted Hesson and Luc Cohen, Reuters  |  Posted March 26 - 5:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

A U.S. appeals court on Wednesday upheld a lower court's temporary block on the Trump administration's deportation of some Venezuelan immigrants under a little-used 18th century law.

How a Salt Lake underpass became a quasi-park, with an assist from an RSL legend

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted March 26 - 5:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

An empty lot underneath an off-ramp bridge will soon be home to a pair of futsal courts and other amenities, potentially bridging Salt Lake City's Central Ninth neighborhood.

Pentagon's Hegseth texted start time of planned killing of Yemeni militant

Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali, Reuters  |  Updated March 26 - 4:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth texted plans to kill a Houthi militant leader in Yemen two hours before a military operation that would normally be a closely guarded secret, according to screenshots of a chat released by the Atlantic on Wednesday.

Have You Seen This? Reckless driver runs red light … in reverse

Grant Olsen for KSL.com  |  Posted March 26 - 4:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

We've all seen someone run a red light, but this guy deserves to get double the tickets for recklessness.

The Supreme Court showdown between Utah, Oklahoma and the EPA

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted March 26 - 4:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah, in a joint effort with the state of Oklahoma, argued before the Supreme Court against the Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday morning.

Supreme Court upholds federal 'ghost guns' restrictions

Andrew Chung, Reuters  |  Updated March 26 - 3:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld on Wednesday a regulation targeting largely untraceable "ghost guns" imposed by Democratic former President Joe Biden's administration.

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Flooring and furniture pairings that just make sense

RC Willey  |  Posted March 26 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

There's no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to flooring and furniture. Some combos just click, but there are endless ways to mix and match to fit your style.

4 American soldiers who went missing in Lithuania have died, NATO leader says

Associated Press  |  Updated March 26 - 2:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte says four U.S. soldiers who went missing while training in Lithuania have died, but that he does not yet know the details.

Starch madness: Can 'tater tot heir,' BYU men's basketball slow down high-octane Alabama?

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted March 26 - 2:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

Richie Saunders expected to get a lot of questions as the BYU men's basketball team opened its time in the NCAA's East regional semifinals Wednesday, but maybe not so many about tater tots.

Salt Lake man charged in dog abuse investigation

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted March 26 - 1:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Salt Lake man is facing criminal charges after police say he was caught on surveillance video abusing his dog.

These closely watched bills have yet to be signed or vetoed by Gov. Cox

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted March 26 - 1:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A handful of closely watched bills remain under review by Utah's governor as the Thursday deadline to sign or veto bills quickly approaches.

West Jordan police are looking for damaged SUV after fatal hit-and-run

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted March 26 - 12:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Investigators are asking for help to find the SUV they believe struck and killed 23-year-old motorcyclist Garrett Randall Pace on Tuesday night.

Adults engaging in sexual activity with children in virtual reality now illegal in Utah

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted March 26 - 12:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new law signed Tuesday makes it illegal in Utah for avatars controlled by adults in a virtual reality world to engage in sexual activity with the avatar of a child.

Salt Lake man charged with beating younger brother; mom charged with allowing it to happen

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted March 26 - 11:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

Prosecutors say despite cultural differences, whipping a sibling is not an acceptable form of discipline. A Salt Lake mother and son are both charged with abusing her younger son.

For Utes QB Devon Dampier, it's all about 'trust' — from his coaches and teammates

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted March 26 - 11:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

In just a few short months, Devon Dampier has already made his presence known.

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Republicans stage rebellion over bill to allow new parents to vote remotely

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted March 26 - 11:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

A pair of mothers in Congress are pushing to allow new parents to vote remotely while on maternal and paternal leave — a proposal Republican leaders say is unconstitutional.

West Valley man charged with shooting co-worker after night of drinking

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted March 26 - 10:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

A West Valley man was charged Tuesday with shooting his co-worker after a night of drinking with him at his home.

BYU hoops found success at 'Marriott East' in Denver. Can Cougars do it again on neutral site?

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted March 26 - 10:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

For a moment, the home of the Denver Nuggets felt like 'Marriott Center East.'

Utah Symphony, Opera receive $15M commitment from O.C. Tanner

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted March 26 - 10:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Symphony and Opera is receiving a $15 million investment from O.C. Tanner to elevate arts support in the state.

Church's annual humanitarian aid increases to $1.45B

Tad Walch, Deseret News  |  Posted March 26 - 9:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released details Tuesday about how it spent a significant part of the tithing, fast offerings and other donations it received in 2024.

Bracket Challenge: What is most iconic to Utah? 3rd round voting begins

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted March 26 - 9:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

It's another week and another chance to vote for your favorite — or what you believe is most iconic to Utah.

Funeral plans announced for former Congresswoman Mia Love

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted March 26 - 8:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

Former Utah Congresswoman Mia Love, who died Sunday after a three-year battle with brain cancer, will lie in state at the state Capitol rotunda in April, her family announced.

Man arrested in Riverdale Amber Alert has history of domestic violence

Mary Culbertson and Daniella Rivera, KSL-TV  |  Posted March 26 - 8:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man at the center of an Amber Alert is now accused of killing the children's mother before kidnapping them.

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12 new books for young children that are sure to be a hit

Minky Couture  |  Posted March 26 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Here are 12 of the freshest, funniest, and thought-provoking new books for children.

Teen cyclist struck by car; family seeks driver to come forward

Debbie Worthen, KSL-TV  |  Posted March 26 - 7:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

Family of a teen who was hit by a car while crossing a small crosswalk in South Jordan hopes the driver, who originally stopped but then left, will come forward.

Details of Alex Jensen's 6-year contract with Utah that starts at $3.6 million per season

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted March 26 - 7:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

The University of Utah dipped into its past to look to its future for the men's basketball program, and it comes with a hefty increase in salary for the head coach.

Federal judge upholds Utah vape ban but bars warrantless searches

Brian Carlson, KSL-TV  |  Posted March 26 - 7:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge sided with vape shops, at least in part, suing Utah over its ban passed in 2024 on flavored e-cigarettes. The new ruling blocks Utah from enforcing part of the law a federal judge deemed unconstitutional.

Century-old former Salt Lake hotel finds new life in addressing city's latest need

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted March 26 - 6:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

The historic Stratford Hotel is now home to dozens of permanent supportive housing units, along with services that experts say could help the state reduce homelessness.

'This is not about you': Hardy lights into Jazz after 'embarrassing' showing against Memphis

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted March 25 - 11:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah was outscored by 38 in the final 24 minutes in a 141-117 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies.

Russia, Ukraine agree to sea, energy truce; Washington seeks easing of sanctions

Katharine Jackson, Steve Holland, Jeff Mason, Anastasiia Malenko, Dmitry Antonov, and Lidia Kelly, Reuters  |  Updated March 25 - 10:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

The United States reached deals on Tuesday with Ukraine and Russia to pause attacks at sea and against energy targets, with Washington agreeing to push to lift some sanctions against Moscow in its latest step toward endorsing Russia's positions.

Human remains found near pond in West Valley City

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted March 25 - 10:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Human remains were found near a pond in West Valley City Tuesday evening.

Motorcyclist struck, critically injured in West Jordan hit-and-run

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted March 25 - 10:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man was critically injured after his motorcycle was struck by a car in West Jordan on Tuesday.

US consumer sentiment tumbles to 4-year low; fears over tariffs mount

Lucia Mutikani, Reuters  |  Posted March 25 - 10:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. consumer confidence plunged to the lowest level in more than four years in March, with households fearing a recession in the future and higher inflation because of tariffs.

Pilot, 2 children survive night on airplane's wing after it crashes into icy Alaska lake

Mark Thiessen, Associated Press  |  Posted March 25 - 9:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

A pilot and two children survived on the wing of a plane for about 12 hours after it crashed and was partially submerged in an icy Alaska lake. They were rescued after being spotted by a Good Samaritan conducting a search.

Deputies caution about melting ice, snow and fast-moving rivers amid fast warmup

Andrew Adams, KSL-TV  |  Posted March 25 - 9:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

As temperatures saw a quick warmup into the low 70s Tuesday, deputies were cautioning those headed to the outdoors about multiple potential hazards posed by melting ice and snow.

Over half of Americans say making English the official US language is important

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted March 25 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Just over half of Americans say making English the official U.S. language is "extremely" or "very" important, according to a Pew Research Center survey.

Spring doesn't mean the ski and snowboard season is over

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted March 25 - 8:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Don't let the warm weather fool you. There's still a lot of skiing and snowboarding to be had at Utah resorts.

US judge sets Boeing 737 MAX fraud trial for June 23

David Shepardson and Dan Catchpole, Reuters  |  Posted March 25 - 8:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A judge on Tuesday abruptly set a June 23 trial date in the Justice Department's criminal fraud case against Boeing stemming from the plane-maker's alleged misrepresentations to U.S. regulators about a key system on the 737 MAX.

Ex-Iron County GOP treasurer now faces federal fraud charges

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted March 25 - 7:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

Federal charges were filed this week against former Iron County GOP treasurer Blake Floyd Cozzens, accusing him of embezzling $1.9 million and using the money, in part, to gamble.

Feds unfreeze $50M grant for Great Salt Lake projects ahead of uncertain runoff

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted March 25 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah expects some additional Great Salt Lake gains after a "remarkably average" snowpack collection season. The lake is also receiving federal aid after some uncertainty.

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Meet the Utah residents saving lives one radon test at a time

Utahradon.org  |  Posted March 25 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Because radon gas cannot be seen or smelled, many Utahns don't realize they're being exposed until a family member is diagnosed with cancer or other lung diseases.

Utah honors its soldiers who received the National Medal of Honor

Sydney Jezik, Deseret News  |  Posted March 25 - 6:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

The national anthem filled the rotunda at the Utah State Capitol on Tuesday as the Utah Military Academy choir ushered in Utah's first-ever Medal of Honor Day ceremony.

Police searching for driver in Murray hit-and-run that injured a man

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted March 25 - 6:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police are asking the public for help in identifying a driver who hit a man on an electric scooter in Murray and then fled the scene.

John Curtis named one of the most effective lawmakers in Congress during last session

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted March 25 - 6:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Sen. John Curtis was one of the most effective legislators in Congress last year, according to a new report from the Center for Effective Lawmaking.

Cox vetoes bill that would have given him power to pick who leads the state Supreme Court

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Updated March 25 - 5:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox vetoed a proposal from lawmakers Tuesday that would have given him power to pick the chief justice of the Utah Supreme Court.