Utah Breaking News, Sports and Weather

Hegseth says next few days in Iran war will be decisive

Reuters  |  Updated March 31 - 11:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

The next few days ​in the Middle East conflict will be decisive, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told a briefing on ⁠Tuesday, saying there ​had been ⁠major desertions from the Iranian ‌armed forces.

SPONSORED

Why BYU matters now: 150 years of impact in a changing world

Utah Valley Chamber  |  Posted March 31 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

As Brigham Young University approaches its 150th anniversary, the milestone offers an opportunity to reflect on the role the university continues to play, not only in higher education but in shaping Utah's workforce, communities and future.

Top House Republican leaders endorse Blake Moore for reelection

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted March 31 - 11:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Rep. Blake Moore secured the endorsements of two top Republican leaders in the U.S. House on Monday, giving the three-term congressman a boost in his reelection campaign.

UPDATED

Feds plan 'mega center' that could house 10,000 immigrant detainees, Salt Lake mayor says

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Updated March 31 - 11:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

As part of the ongoing immigration crackdown, federal officials plan a facility in Salt Lake City that could house 10,000 immigrant detainees, says the Salt Lake City mayor.

Patrick Kinahan: Dybantsa was worth the money in BYU's disappointing season

Patrick Kinahan for KSL  |  Posted March 31 - 10:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two truths, which may seem incongruent, were evident for the BYU basketball program this season.

What to know as wintry weather returns to snap Utah's early summer preview

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated March 31 - 9:54 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's early summer preview is coming to an end, as a mix of rain and snow returns to the Beehive State this week.

How one family's bipolar disorder experience led to more than $1B for the Broad Institute

James Pollard, Associated Press  |  Updated March 31 - 9:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

Jon Stanley considers himself fortunate among bipolar disorder patients. He eventually responded to the right drug cocktail after self-described "full-brained mania" almost 40 years ago.

What's coming to Amazon Prime in April

Payton Davis, KSL  |  Posted March 31 - 9:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

Here's a look at all the movie and series titles coming to the Amazon Prime streaming service in April.

King Charles to pay state visit to US as UK seeks to mollify Trump

Michael Holden, Reuters  |  Updated March 31 - 8:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

King Charles will make a state visit to the United States in late April, Buckingham Palace said on Tuesday, a high-profile trip that the British ​government hopes will help to repair relations with Donald Trump.

2 dead, 2 injured in Kearns in domestic violence investigation

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted March 31 - 8:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

Unified police called to a domestic violence incident on Monday night found two people dead inside the home and two people injured by gunshots.

Venezuelans in Utah still foresee change in country but say it may take time

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 31 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Nearly three months after President Nicolás Maduro's ouster, Venezuelans in Utah still foresee change in country but say it may take time.

SPONSORED

Why second home buyers are choosing co-ownership in Midway

Ameyalli  |  Posted March 31 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

More buyers seeking vacation homes in Park City and Deer Valley East are rethinking what ownership actually means. A new model in Utah's Little Switzerland is catching their attention.

NASA is shooting for the moon. A guide to the Artemis II mission

Marcia Dunn, Associated Press  |  Updated March 31 - 7:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

It's humanity's first flight to the moon since 1972. In a throwback to Apollo, NASA's Artemis II mission will send four astronauts on a lunar fly-around.

1 man dies after being hit by vehicle

Payton Davis, KSL  |  Posted March 31 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man died Monday night after being hit by a vehicle in Sandy. 

Massive sphere art exhibit in Salt Lake City draws attention to Great Salt Lake

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted March 31 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

A public art installation took shape recently at Memory Grove Park. It was set up with the goal of building curiosity and improving education about the environmental issues surrounding the Great Salt Lake.

Have an idea to make Utah better? This nonprofit wants to reward you

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted March 31 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah nonprofit is offering rewards up to $10,000 for innovative policy ideas that could improve qualify of life, education and health in the Beehive State.

Looking back at the Donovan Mitchell trade nearly 4 years later

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted March 30 - 10:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Revisit the 2022 trade that sent Donovan Mitchell to the Cleveland Cavaliers and how the trade package has turned out for both teams.

9-year-old dies in ATV crash in Utah County

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated March 30 - 10:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 9-year-old boy died in an ATV accident Sunday, according to the Utah County Sheriff's Office.

Donovan Mitchell scores 34 as Cavaliers down Utah Jazz

Ben Anderson, KSL  |  Posted March 30 - 10:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Jazz dropped their sixth straight game, falling to the Cleveland Cavaliers 122-113.

Faith leaders, advocates ask Okland Construction not to work on Idaho prison execution unit

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted March 30 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Advocates, faith leaders delivered a petition to Okland Construction, asking the company to pull out of a contract to retrofit the firing squad execution unit at an Idaho prison.

MomEconomy app aims to help moms barter goods and services instead of cash

Rachel Fabbi, KSL  |  Posted March 30 - 10:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Momivate, a nonprofit focused on supporting mothers, is developing a new app called MomEconomy, designed to let moms barter goods and services with one another instead of spending cash.

Israel passes death penalty law for Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks

Maayan Lubell and Pesha Magid, Reuters  |  Updated March 30 - 9:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Israel's parliament passed a law on Monday making the death penalty a default sentence for Palestinians convicted in military courts of deadly attacks.

Human remains found in Utah mountains bring up mixed emotions for families of missing people

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted March 30 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The discovery of human remains in the mountains above Springville over the weekend is stirring a mix of hope and anxiety for families of missing people across Utah.