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Woman pleads not guilty to attempted murder of singer Rihanna

Woman pleads not guilty to attempted murder of singer Rihanna

Lisa Richwine, Reuters  |  Posted March 25 - 12:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Florida woman pleaded not ​guilty on Wednesday to the attempted murder of singer Rihanna after authorities said she fired shots ‌from a semiautomatic weapon at the Grammy-winning musician's Los Angeles mansion this ⁠month.
Local US Navy veteran's book explores grief, trauma and healing through the eyes of whales and whalers

Local US Navy veteran's book explores grief, trauma and healing through the eyes of whales and whalers

Cody Roberts, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted March 25 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Daniel Miller told EastIdahoNews.com that in his new book, he hopes to engage with conversations around grief, trauma, resilience and healing.
Genetic study identifies earliest-known dog — from 15,800 years ago

Genetic study identifies earliest-known dog — from 15,800 years ago

Reuters  |  Updated March 25 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

New genetic ​research now is offering valuable insight on man's best friend, including identifying the earliest-known dog, dating to 15,800 years ago.
Utah 2034 organizers look to boost interest in biathlon ahead of Games

Utah 2034 organizers look to boost interest in biathlon ahead of Games

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted March 25 - 10:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Looking to boost interest in biathlon in the years leading up to the Utah 2034 Games, staff at Soldier Hollow let journalists try the sport Tuesday.
Bracket challenge: What's your favorite restaurant that's no longer around? Round of 16

Bracket challenge: What's your favorite restaurant that's no longer around? Round of 16

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted March 25 - 9:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Restaurants come and go, but some are so iconic they stay with us forever.
Salt Lake City initiates process to rename street honoring Cesar Chavez

Salt Lake City initiates process to rename street honoring Cesar Chavez

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 24 - 8:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City will rename 500 South that honors Cesar Chavez, following a report last week that detailed accusations and evidence of sexual assault.
America 250 Coca-Cola bottles begin production in Utah

America 250 Coca-Cola bottles begin production in Utah

Tyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted March 24 - 5:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Swire Coca-Cola USA has started producing commemorative bottles in Utah to celebrate the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States.
Granite School District students organize masquerade prom for Magna senior center members

Granite School District students organize masquerade prom for Magna senior center members

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted March 24 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Magna Kennecott Senior Center on Tuesday was treated to a blast from the past through a prom masquerade, organized by students from Brockbank STEM Junior High School.
Historic Tower Theatre to be partially deconstructed — but it'll help restore its 1920s design

Historic Tower Theatre to be partially deconstructed — but it'll help restore its 1920s design

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 24 - 4:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Work to deconstruct the facade of a historic Tower Theatre in Salt Lake City is expected to begin this spring, all in an effort to restore its original, nearly century-old design.
Have You Seen This? Just a bunch of monkeys belly-flopping into the river

Have You Seen This? Just a bunch of monkeys belly-flopping into the river

Grant Olsen for KSL  |  Posted March 24 - 3:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Check out these fearless floppers in this video from the Sunshine State.
Now a true pop star, Miley Cyrus returns to 'Hannah Montana' roots to fete anniversary special

Now a true pop star, Miley Cyrus returns to 'Hannah Montana' roots to fete anniversary special

Liam Mcewan, Associated Press  |  Updated March 24 - 2:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Miley Cyrus went back to her "Hannah Montana" blonde mane and to her roots as Miley Stewart, the tween with a big secret.
3 kids hospitalized after being hit by cars in less than a week

3 kids hospitalized after being hit by cars in less than a week

Dan Rascon, KSL  |  Posted March 24 - 8:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Three children from three different cities are in the hospital after being hit by vehicles in separate incidents over the past several days.
Search and rescue crews brace for busy season

Search and rescue crews brace for busy season

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted March 24 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

With unseasonably warm weather, more people are heading outside, and search and rescue crews are preparing for a busy season.
'Spirit of Peru': Miss Peru USA contestants vying for spot in Miss Peru pageant converge on Utah

'Spirit of Peru': Miss Peru USA contestants vying for spot in Miss Peru pageant converge on Utah

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 23 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Contestants from around the country vying for the Miss Peru USA title have gathered in Utah, with the winner, to be picked Thursday, continuing on to the Miss Peru pageant.
Primary Children's celebrates record number of organ transplants helping young patients

Primary Children's celebrates record number of organ transplants helping young patients

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted March 23 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Parents of infant donor recipients, doctors and a living liver donor spoke at a celebration of a record number of transplants at Primary Children's Hospital on Monday.
Have You Seen This? Delivery driver gets the scare of a lifetime

Have You Seen This? Delivery driver gets the scare of a lifetime

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 23 - 4:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Delivering packages sometimes isn't for the faint of heart, as this one driver recently found out.
Baja race team may have vandalized Grand County petroglyphs, sheriff's office says

Baja race team may have vandalized Grand County petroglyphs, sheriff's office says

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 23 - 10:59 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Grand County Sheriff's Office says it's investigating who damaged ancient petroglyphs at a popular recreation area outside of Moab.
Same name: This David Bednar is a star pitcher for Team USA

Same name: This David Bednar is a star pitcher for Team USA

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted March 23 - 9:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

A note is posted above the Wikipedia bio of Team USA pitching hero David Bednar: "Not to be confused with Latter-day Saint Apostle David A. Bednar," and for good reason.
Going on a hike? Keep your dog on its leash

Going on a hike? Keep your dog on its leash

Hayden Madson, Deseret News  |  Posted March 23 - 7:37 a.m.  |  Save Story

With the months beginning to warm up, hiking trails and other recreating areas are going to start filling up. The Division of Wildlife Resources wants to make sure you keep wildlife and your pets safe.
Snowbasin celebrates, laments disappointing winter on early closing day

Snowbasin celebrates, laments disappointing winter on early closing day

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted March 23 - 7:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Snowbasin Resort marked its closing day of the 2025-26 ski season on Sunday.