Another winter advisory issued in Utah ahead of spring temps

Former Hildale coach arrested for alleged inappropriate contact with student

Cody Blowers, St. George News  |  Posted March 21 - 1:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

A former assistant coach at Water Canyon High School is facing a misdemeanor charge based on allegations he had an inappropriate relationship with a 16-year-old athlete at the school, authorities say.

March sadness: Utah women fall victim to Indiana in 1st round of NCAA Tournament

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted March 21 - 1:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

After playing to a tie at the halftime break in a game that featured 13 lead changes in the first half, No. 9 Indiana used an effective post game to flip the script.

Heathrow restarts flights after closure causes global flight turmoil

Kate Holton, Ben Makori and Sarah Young, Reuters  |  Updated March 21 - 1:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

Flights at Britain's Heathrow began resuming late on Friday after a fire knocked out its power supply and shut Europe's busiest airport for the day.

Supreme Court upholds dismissal of environmental lawsuit filed by Utah kids

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted March 21 - 1:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's Supreme Court said Thursday the district court was right to dismiss an environmental lawsuit from seven Utahns, ages 9 to 18, against Utah's fossil fuel policies.

'Erratic' man arrested after forcing Sandy elementary school into lockdown

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated March 21 - 12:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man suspected of being high on meth was arrested Thursday after trying to enter a Sandy elementary school, police say.

Trump awards Boeing much-needed win with F-47 fighter jet contract

Mike Stone, Reuters  |  Posted March 21 - 12:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump awarded Boeing on Friday the contract to build the U.S. Air Force's most sophisticated fighter jet yet, dubbed the F-47, handing the company a much-needed win.

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Test Drive: The 2025 Ford F-150 PowerBoost is a hybrid workhorse with serious muscle

Jason Bell  |  Posted March 21 - 11:30 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.

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President Nelson's 6 years steering the Salt Lake Temple renovation

Tad Walch, Deseret News  |  Posted March 21 - 11:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two recent images related to the renovation of the Salt Lake Temple were excellent visuals that herald the colossal project's acceleration toward an epic finish.

US Postal Service workers protest against privatization of mail service

Brittany Tait, KSL-TV  |  Posted March 21 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Union workers, volunteers and friends of the United States Postal Service rallied outside of Salt Lake's Main Post Station, Thursday.

As Utes open up spring camp, 'a lot of juice and energy' present with new look team

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted March 21 - 10:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

It's a team that features several new faces — at least half the roster — and a retooled offensive staff.

Utah real estate agent breaks down anticipated impacts on housing market from tariffs

Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV  |  Posted March 21 - 10:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Experts are warning homeowners about anticipated changes to the housing market. Policy changes from the White House are impacting buyers and sellers alike.

'Coco 2' in development at Disney and Pixar studios

Danielle Broadway, Reuters  |  Updated March 21 - 9:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

Disney and Pixar are developing "Coco 2," which is slated to release in 2029.

Alex Jensen makes first coaching hire in veteran coach Raphael Chillious

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted March 21 - 9:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

Less than a week after Alex Jensen was formally introduced as the 17th head coach of the Utah men's basketball team, the former Runnin' Utes great has made his first coaching hire.

Bracket Challenge: What is most iconic to Utah? 2nd round voting begins

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted March 21 - 9:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Welcome back for Round 2 to determine what you believe is most iconic to Utah, a fun March bracket sponsored by Deseret First Credit Union.

Utahn arrested in Vernal accused of secretly recording women in work bathroom

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted March 21 - 8:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man was arrested in Vernal on Thursday after allegedly uploading child sex abuse material and recording women using the bathroom at his work.

Judge says Mariah Carey didn't steal 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' from other writers

Andrew Dalton, Associated Press  |  Updated March 21 - 8:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge in Los Angeles has ruled that Mariah Carey did not steal her perennial holiday hit "All I Want for Christmas Is You" from other songwriters.

Cox celebrates Utah's recent snowpack bump, cautions some cities will still have to 'sacrifice'

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted March 21 - 8:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

Even with a much-needed snowpack bump, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox says he believes water districts will have to work closely with municipalities on water consumption this year.

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Salt Lake County home prices, sales expected to rise moderately in 2025

The Salt Lake Board of Realtors  |  Posted March 21 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Condominium sales in Salt Lake County are predicted to rise by 8% this year, while single-family home sales are forecast to increase by 3%.

Luxury rail company plans to expand scenic train route to include more of Utah

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted March 21 - 7:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

There will soon be a new scenic way to travel between Utah's and Colorado's capital cities.

St. George man charged with 10 felonies following Predator Poachers' sting operation

Cody Blowers, St. George News  |  Posted March 21 - 7:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

A St. George man now faces nearly a dozen first-degree felonies after detectives recovered videos and images depicting the sexual abuse of children on his cellphone.

Weber County mom promotes inclusion of students with Down syndrome with crazy socks

Meg Christensen for KSL.com  |  Posted March 21 - 6:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

Crazy socks will color the halls of elementary schools in Weber County Friday as students celebrate World Down Syndrome Day, thanks to a hard-working third grader and his mother.

Buffalo's 'own goal' secures much-needed win for Utah Hockey Club

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted March 20 - 11:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson secured the win on Thursday. Unfortunately for him, it was for the wrong team

Utah State exits NCAA Tournament with 72-47 loss to UCLA

Alex Vejar for KSL.com  |  Updated March 20 - 11:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Aggies failed to advance past the first round for the third time in their previous four tournament appearances.

Trump signs order aimed at dismantling US Department of Education

Jeff Mason and Andy Sullivan, Reuters  |  Updated March 20 - 10:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump signed an executive order intended to essentially dismantle the federal Department of Education, making good on a long-standing campaign promise.

Reps. Maloy, Kennedy face hostile town hall crowd angry with Trump, DOGE

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted March 20 - 10:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Reps. Celeste Maloy and Mike Kennedy were greeted with animosity at a town hall Thursday as some 250 Utahns vented their anger at the Trump administration and asked them to push back against the president.

Utah nurse accused of killing former roommate for life insurance in yearslong plot

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted March 20 - 9:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Santaquin registered nurse is facing an aggravated murder charge accusing her of fatally poisoning her friend with insulin to get her life insurance money.

Apple losing over $1B a year on streaming service, the Information reports

Akash Sriram, Reuters  |  Posted March 20 - 9:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Apple is losing more than $1 billion a year on its streaming service, the Information reported on Thursday, citing two people familiar with the matter.

Pedestrian struck by vehicle, critically injured attempting to cross Riverside Drive

E. George Goold, St. George News  |  Posted March 20 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police said a pedestrian was critically injured after being struck by a car in St. George on Wednesday.

He 'doesn't get talked about enough,' but Fouss Traore closed out BYU win 13 years in making

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted March 20 - 8:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

Fousseyni Traore started 62 of his first 92 games in a BYU uniform, but when the senior came into the season with head coach Kevin Young, he's done most of his damage from the bench.

Major changes coming to Utah's government records access law

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted March 20 - 8:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox said Thursday he plans to sign several bills that will bring big changes to Utah's government records access law.

How Rick Rubin thinks about creativity, listening and pioneering new ideas

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted March 20 - 8:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nine-time Grammy award-winning music producer Rick Rubin took the Qualtrics X4 stage Thursday, and while a tech conference may seem like an odd environment for a music industry icon, Rubin seemed right at home.

Utah lawmakers bolster AI consumer protection laws

Matt Gephardt, KSL-TV  |  Posted March 20 - 7:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah, like many states, is trying to navigate the explosion of artificial intelligence into our daily lives. As part of that, consumers have new protections for when they encounter AI.

Passenger, witness recount what happened during fatal helicopter crash on Ririe Reservoir

Daniel V. Ramirez, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted March 20 - 7:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

The preliminary report on the fatal helicopter crash that killed a Utah CEO and injured another man on Ririe Reservoir in February was released Wednesday.

Father, son plead guilty to child abuse homicide in starvation death of West Haven 12-year-old

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted March 20 - 6:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two out of three family members charged in the death of a 12-year-old West Haven boy pleaded guilty on Thursday, in return for state prosecutors not seeking murder convictions.

Lean Cuisine and Stouffer's meals recalled for 'woodlike material' linked to choking

Jonel Aleccia, Associated Press  |  Posted March 20 - 6:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nestle USA has recalled certain batches of its Lean Cuisine and Stouffer's frozen meals. The products could be contaminated with "woodlike material." The recall applies to limited quantities of meals.

Won and done: Saunders scores 16 to lead 6th-seeded BYU to 1st tournament win since 2012

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated March 20 - 5:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Richie Saunders had 16 points with four rebounds and two assists as the sixth-seeded Cougars pulled past No. 11 VCU 80-71.

Man stabbed during altercation at West Jordan towing service

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted March 20 - 5:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police are searching for a man who stabbed another man during an altercation Thursday at a towing service building.

Former Tremonton fire chief and 1st District judge make appearances in court

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted March 20 - 5:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former Tremonton Fire Chief Ned Brady Hansen and former 1st District Judge Kevin Christensen made appearances in court Thursday to hear formal charges against them.

Cedar City Hospital emergency room to almost double in size

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted March 20 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Officials are preparing for a 5,000-square-foot expansion to the Cedar City Hospital emergency room. It is the first project for the hospital since 2006.

Tesla recalls most Cybertrucks due to trim detaching from vehicle

David Shepardson and Arsheeya Bajwa, Reuters  |  Updated March 20 - 4:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tesla is recalling nearly all Cybertrucks in the United States to fix an exterior panel that could detach while driving, the company said on Thursday, the latest in a series of callbacks for the pickup truck.

Latinos health fair set for Saturday with 20-plus organizations planning to be there

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted March 20 - 4:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

A health fair for Latinos in Utah will be held Saturday in Salt Lake City with representation from 20-plus health care organizations, and more.

Ogden debates using repurposed shipping containers as Salt Lake City project moves forward

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted March 20 - 3:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ogden leaders are debating whether to allow repurposed shipping containers as a Salt Lake City apartment complex made of containers starts the search for tenants.

Man dies after Kaysville tree-cutting accident

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Updated March 20 - 2:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police confirmed Thursday a man who was knocked unconscious while cutting down a tree in Kaysville has died.

Trump administration responds to judge weighing if deportations violated order

Luc Cohen and Ted Hesson, Reuters  |  Updated March 20 - 2:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump's administration responded on Thursday to a judicial request for more details on the deportation of hundreds of Venezuelan migrants as the judge considers whether officials violated his order temporarily blocking the expulsions.

Man accused of robbing bank after just arriving in Utah

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted March 20 - 2:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who police say has had four interactions with police in the first 10 days since arriving in Utah has been arrested for allegedly robbing a bank.

Former Ogden day care employee sentenced to prison in child sex abuse case

Darby Sparks, KSL-TV  |  Posted March 20 - 1:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tanner Dobson, a former Ogden day care employee, was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for aggravated sexual abuse and child exploitation.

Utah community initiative seeks to improve mental health by furnishing homes of people in need

Gabriela Fletcher, KSL.com  |  Posted March 20 - 12:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Furnishing Futures is a community initiative that aims to help people who have struggled with mental health, homelessness or substance abuse by providing necessary furniture for their homes.

Utah governor weighs in on Sundance Film Festival future, Trump tariffs

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Updated March 20 - 12:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox addressed the future of the Sundance Film Festival in Utah and weighed in on President Donald Trump's tariff plans during a news conference Thursday.

Tooele life coach accused of grooming, abusing clients

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated March 20 - 12:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

A life skills coach in Tooele previously investigated for alleged sexual abuse of a child has been arrested for misconduct involving two girls and a woman, according to police.

Troopers find 405 pounds of marijuana in truck in Tooele County

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted March 20 - 12:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

A stop for a minor traffic violation led to a large drug bust in Tooele County on Wednesday.

Zimbabwe's Kirsty Coventry elected to lead the International Olympic Committee

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted March 20 - 12:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe was elected president of the International Olympic Committee Thursday, becoming the Switzerland-based organization's first woman and first African leader.

Idaho suspect bought knife; roommates used social media before calling 911, docs show

Lauren del Valle, Jean Casarez and Holly Yan, CNN  |  Updated March 20 - 11:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Court filings in the quadruple murder case against Bryan Kohberger reveal the suspect bought a knife months before the killings and the surviving roommates used social media before calling 911.

Why feds are asking people to avoid these popular Utah climbing spots, for now

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted March 20 - 11:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

Federal land managers are asking rock climbers to avoid climbing in a canyon near Moab for most of the spring because it aligns with a vital period for one of the canyon's resident species.

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Elton John is (sort of) responsible for Donny Osmond's nearly 47-year marriage

Lottie Elizabeth Johnson, Deseret News  |  Posted March 20 - 10:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

Donny Osmond was on a double date at an Elton John concert when he had a moment of clarity.

Utah's own Trü Frü moves downtown as it expands into global market

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted March 20 - 10:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah-based confectionery company moved into a new downtown Salt Lake City office, which will be the central point for its ongoing global market expansion plans.

Finland is again ranked the happiest country in the world. The US falls to its lowest-ever position

Kirsten Grieshaber and Kostya Manenkov, Associated Press  |  Posted March 20 - 9:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new global report says that people in Finland are the happiest in the world. The northern European country is leading the world in happiness for the eighth year in a row.

New coal mine proposed in Carbon County; Scofield residents push back

Sarah Martin, KSL-TV  |  Posted March 20 - 9:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new coal mine could be moving into a small town in Carbon County. Some residents feel it would not be compatible with scenery and recreation opportunities in the area.

Utah woman speaks out after Tesla Cybertruck vandalized

Debbie Worthen, KSL-TV  |  Posted March 20 - 8:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah resident Cindy Chia came forward to share her experiences of what she described as "targeted hostility" ever since purchasing her Tesla Cybertruck last summer.

Hogle Zoo welcomes female Chinese red panda

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted March 20 - 8:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

William, the Chinese red panda, will no longer be alone in his enclosure at Utah's Hogle Zoo after a female red panda from Ohio has joined him.