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It's a bad time to hunt for new jobs, most US workers say in new Gallup poll

Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press  |  Updated March 24 - 9:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new Gallup survey finds that Americans' outlook on the job market is increasingly pessimistic.

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.

Pineview water systems warns of $500 fine for using too much water

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted March 24 - 8:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

Pineview Water Systems is warning some 16,000 of its customers that homeowners who use more than 100% of their water allotments for the season will be fined $500 and have their secondary water shut off early.

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Colon cancer leading cause of cancer deaths under 50: When to see a doctor and get a colonoscopy

Intermountain Health  |  Posted March 24 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer-related death for both men and women under age 50 in the U.S.

UK police probe possible Iran link after Jewish charity ambulances set on fire

Krutika Pathi and Kwiyeon Ha, Associated Press  |  Updated March 24 - 7:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Police in London are investigating a suspected antisemitic hate crime attack after four vehicles belonging to a Jewish ambulance service were set on fire.

Iran rains missiles onto Israel and mocks Trump's talk of joint control of strait

Humeyra Pamuk, Rami Ayyub and Alexander Cornwell, Reuters  |  Updated March 24 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Iran launched waves of missiles at Israel on Tuesday, a day after President Donald Trump said there had been "very good and productive" talks aiming at halting the war.

Jury finds that Bill Cosby sexually assaulted woman in 1972, awards her more than $19 million

Andrew Dalton, Associated Press  |  Updated March 24 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

A civil jury in California found Monday that Bill Cosby was liable for drugging and sexually assaulting a woman in 1972 and awarded her $19.25 million.

Bailey's career-high 37 points not enough to overcome Raptors in 143-127 loss

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted March 23 - 11:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ace Bailey scored a career-high 37 points but the Raptors' high-shooting percentage and 49-point third quarter was too much for the Jazz to overcome as Utah loses 143-127.

'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.

Having fun yet? Gibb clears 1K points as BYU women cruise by Missouri for quarterfinal berth

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted March 23 - 10:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gibb topped the 1,000-point mark with 29 points, eight rebounds and six assists to help the Cougars cruise to a 93-75 win over Missouri in front of 2,415 fans in the second round of the WBIT at the Marriott Center.

Here's the 'look' of the LA 2028 Summer Games

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted March 23 - 10:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

California's sporadic "superblooms" of bright orange poppies named for the state and other wildflowers served as the inspiration for what's known as the look of the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.

7-year-old hospitalized with serious injuries after being hit by SUV in Cedar City

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated March 23 - 9:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 7-year-old boy was seriously injured after being hit while on a scooter by an SUV in Cedar City Monday.

Death toll nearly doubles to 66 in Colombian military plane crash

Luis Jaime Acosta, Iñigo Alexander and Sarah Morland, Reuters  |  Updated March 23 - 9:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The death toll in the crash of a Colombian Air Force plane nearly doubled to ​66 by Monday evening, two military sources told Reuters, as authorities continued to pull bodies from the wreckage.

Driver with history of not stopping for police arrested following Bangerter crash

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated March 23 - 9:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man with a history of driving while intoxicated and fleeing from police was arrested after police say he caused a crash on Bangerter Highway on Monday.

2 Utah companies are quietly changing how AI actually works for real businesses

Brooke Nally for KSL  |  Posted March 23 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

While lawmakers debate what AI should do, a Park City MarTech firm and a Utah hotel agency are already showing what it can do — and the results are hard to argue with.

Roy man had 7,000 fentanyl pills at his home, charges say

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 23 - 8:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Roy man has been charged with fentanyl trafficking after 7,000 pills were allegedly found at his home. An acquaintance was found with 32,000 additional pills, charges say.

Trump says he won't approve shutdown deal unless Senate passes election bill

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted March 23 - 8:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump said he wouldn't support a shutdown deal to reopen the DHS until Democrats agree to pass Republicans' proof-of-citizenship and voter ID bill.

Senate approves Trump's Homeland nominee with immigration crackdown under scrutiny

Ted Hesson and Richard Cowan, Reuters  |  Updated March 23 - 7:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Senate confirmed President Donald Trump's nominee for Homeland Security secretary, Markwayne Mullin, to replace outgoing Kristi Noem.

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.

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Local company helps Utah families by making luxury boating affordable and easy

WakeShare  |  Posted March 23 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

By combining fractional ownership with managed marina services, WakeShare aims to remove many of the obstacles that keep families from owning their dream boat.

North Salt Lake man charged with child sex abuse of 12-year-old

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 23 - 6:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A North Salt Lake man faces several charges accusing him of child sexual abuse involving a 12-year-old girl.

Treasury's Bessent says US has 'plenty' of funds for Iran war

Reuters  |  Updated March 23 - 6:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. government has "plenty of money" to fund the war against Iran, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday.

Trump places statue of Christopher Columbus near the White House

Brian Witte, Associated Press  |  Updated March 23 - 5:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A statue of Christopher Columbus has been placed on the grounds of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building adjacent to the White House.