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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

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.

For BYU's Kalani Sitake, 'alumni' is more than a label. Here's how one is aiding Cougars in spring

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted March 25 - 10:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

There were two Isaiahs on BYU's practice field during spring training camp, as former defensive lineman Isaiah Bagnah returned from his first season in the CFL to mentor his former teammates.

Jury finds Santaquin nurse guilty of manslaughter, not murder, in death of her friend

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Updated March 25 - 9:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Santaquin nurse, Meggan Sundwall, was found guilty of manslaughter, not aggravated murder as charged, after a jury deliberated for two days.

3 charged with obstruction in 2024 Mt. Olympus trailhead killing

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted March 25 - 9:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Three people who police say helped hide key evidence from police during a 2024 homicide investigation were charged Tuesday with obstruction.

Democrat flips seat in special election for Florida district that includes Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort

Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press  |  Updated March 25 - 9:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Democrat Emily Gregory won a Florida special election on Tuesday, flipping a state legislative district that is home to Mar-a-Lago, the Palm Beach estate that President Donald Trump counts as his residence.

Republicans skeptical of fast-tracking Trump-backed election bill through budget process

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted March 25 - 8:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

A number of Republican lawmakers are unsure of a plan to pass an election reform bill through a tool that would allow the majority party to fast-track legislation without needing a filibuster.

Savannah Guthrie tapes interview with Hoda Kotb, plans 'Today' show return next month

Brian Stelter, CNN  |  Updated March 25 - 8:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

As she prepares to return to the "Today" show, Savannah Guthrie has taped an interview with Hoda Kotb, her longtime friend and colleague.

Utah cancels its spring football game for a 'fan day,' so why the change?

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted March 25 - 8:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

The spring football game has been a small respite in the drought of the offseason period.

Law aims to bolster transparency when cities, school districts, other entities pursue tax hikes

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 25 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

A bill signed into law Monday aims to bolster transparency and public involvement when cities, school districts and other entities pursue property tax hikes.

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How smart retirees make their savings go twice as far

B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors  |  Posted March 25 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Could coordinating your taxes, Social Security, income, healthcare, and investment risk make your savings go twice as far in retirement?

Pedestrian hit, killed on Redwood Road in Salt Lake City

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted March 25 - 7:37 a.m.  |  Save Story

One person died early Wednesday after being hit by a car in Salt Lake City, police say.

Consecutive sentences ordered for 'deliberate' killing of man left by I-80

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted March 25 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Alejandro Moore was sentenced to at least 23 years in prison and up to life for killing Anthony Bracamonte after the judge heard from multiple family members mourning his loss.

Minnesota sues US agencies for access to evidence in killings of Rene Good, Alex Pretti

Christian Martinez, Reuters  |  Updated March 25 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

Minnesota sued ​the federal government on Tuesday, seeking access to evidence in the ‌fatal shootings by federal officers of Rene Good and ⁠Alex Pretti.

Will Utah Gov. Cox sign — or veto — divisive teacher discipline bill?

Deseret News, KSL  |  Posted March 25 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has already signed off on several high-profile K-12 education bills, but SB312 on teacher discipline is still sitting at his desk. What will he do with it?

Jake Long hits 2-run HR, but Utah's 9th inning rally falls short to BYU

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted March 24 - 11:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

Freshman Cal Miller, the one-time BYU commit before he flipped to Utah, had his chance to cement his name in rivalry lore in his first game in the rivalry game.

Connor McDavid reaches career milestones in Oilers' 5-2 win over Mammoth

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted March 24 - 11:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Mammoth fall at home to the Oilers after Edmonton scored three goals in the second period as Connor McDavid records his 400th and 401st goals of his NHL career.

Salt Lake City adopts emergency water ordinance that also complicates ICE facility

Carter Williams and Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Updated March 24 - 10:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City passed a measure that might fend off the development of an immigrant detention center on the city's west side.

Cox approves bill cutting income tax for sixth straight year

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted March 24 - 10:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utahns can expect to pay less in income taxes next year after Gov. Spencer Cox signed a bill cutting the state's income tax rate for the sixth straight year.

Utah volunteers help with Hawaii flood response

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted March 24 - 10:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Three Red Cross volunteers from Sandy, Salt Lake City and Layton were deployed to Hawaii over the weekend to assist with shelter operations and damage assessments.

NASA to spend $20B on moon base, cancel orbiting lunar station

Joey Roulette, Reuters  |  Updated March 24 - 9:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

NASA is cancelling plans to deploy a space ​station in lunar orbit and will instead use its components to construct a $20 billion base on the moon's surface ‌over the next seven years.

New wildfire burns 50 acres near Vernal

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted March 24 - 8:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

Smoke is visible as a new wildfire burns 50 acres near Vernal on Tuesday evening.

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.