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Woman killed in small airplane crash in Washington County

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Updated Feb. 28 - 4:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman has died after her plane crashed in Washington County Saturday.

Fintech company Block lays off 4,000 of its 10,000 staff; citing gains from AI

Elaine Kurtenbach, Associated Press  |  Updated Feb. 28 - 4:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Shares in the financial technology company Block soared more than 20% in premarket trading Friday after its CEO announced it was laying off more than 4,000 of its 10,000 plus employees, reconfiguring to capitalize on its use of artificial intelligence.

Have You Seen This? Beach looks like it's littered with diamonds

Grant Olsen for KSL  |  Posted Feb. 28 - 3:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

Iceland's Diamond Beach offers up an ever-changing array of shapes and contrasts.

World leaders react cautiously to US, Israeli strikes on Iran as fears grow of a wider war

Claudia Ciobanu, Sam Mcneil and Samuel Metz, Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 28 - 2:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

World leaders are responding cautiously after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran raised fears of a wider war.

A look at Utah's biggest environment and land bills in 2026

Eva Terry, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 28 - 1:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Though saving the Great Salt Lake has dominated public discourse this year during Utah's Legislature, it is not the only thing the state's governing body is trying to do.

No more waiting at red lights: Snowplows in northern Utah can drive on through

Bryanna Willis, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 28 - 11:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

Snowplows in northern Utah no longer have to wait for red lights as new technology allows the plows to get green lights at every intersection, thanks to new technology unveiled on Wednesday.

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Elizabeth Smart's abduction is a big part of her story. But it doesn't define her

Lottie Elizabeth Johnson, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 28 - 11:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Elizabeth Smart opened up about her new Netflix documentary, advocacy work, continual healing and the memories that have enriched her life.

Ford recalling 4.3 million US vehicles over software issue

David Shepardson, Reuters  |  Updated Feb. 28 - 10:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

Ford Motor said Thursday it is ​recalling 4.3 million pickup trucks and SUVs in the U.S. because a software error may ‌cause trailer brakes not to function and exterior lights to fail.

Man arrested in connection with shooting that targeted Utah Islamic Center imam

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 28 - 10:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that targeted the leader of the West Jordan-based Utah Islamic Center, police announced Saturday.

Former Ogden police officer sentenced to 30 days jail on felony counts outlining sexual misdeeds

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 28 - 9:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

A former Ogden police officer was sentenced to 30 days jail and received a suspended prison term on three felony counts outlining sexual misdeeds involving minors.

Utah company to host virtual read-aloud for Read Across America Day

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 28 - 8:49 a.m.  |  Save Story

Lehi-based homeschool curriculum company aims to boost literary engagement through virtual read aloud event

West side neighbors hopeful, and cautious about Jordan River plans

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 28 - 8:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Larry H. Miller Company on Thursday announced plans to restore a section of the Jordan River in the Fairpark community. Residents on Friday were hopeful, but cautious.

Economy, inflation top voter concerns in Utah and nationwide ahead of midterm elections

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 28 - 7:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

Affordability has emerged as the top issue for voters heading into the midterm elections, both in Utah and on the national level, according to the most recent polling for the Deseret News.

Mammoth bounce back with 5-2 win over Wild behind Keller, Crouse goals

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 27 - 11:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Clayton Keller scored a goal and tallied two assists to help power the Mammoth to a 5-2 win over the Minnesota Wild.

An op-ed in the Cincinnati Enquirer makes an appeal to stop bigotry against BYU

Jacob Hess, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 27 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

One week before BYU and Cincinnati meet again on the basketball court, eight Latter-day Saints authored an op-ed sharing what it was like to be recipients of a derogatory chant in November.

Neil Sedaka, the singer-songwriter behind dozens of hits of the 1960s and '70s, dies at age 86

Leanne Italie, Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 27 - 10:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Neil Sedaka, whose boyish soprano and bright melodies made him a top act in the early years of rock 'n' roll, leading to a run of success in the '70s, died at the age of 86 on Friday.

2-year-old twin hospitalized after rescue from fire

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 27 - 9:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 2-year-old boy remained hospitalized and on a ventilator Friday, more than a week after his father rescued him and his twin brother from their burning Richfield home.

Utahns first or eroding the Utah way? House OKs measure cracking down on illegal immigration

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 27 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah House narrowly approved a measure cracking down on illegal immigration, prohibiting immigrants here illegally from being able to access certain public benefits.

Jury indicts 2 gang members in connection with double killing at Salt Lake church

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 27 - 8:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two alleged gang members were indicted on federal firearms charges Wednesday in connection with a double killing at a Latter-day Saint church last month in Salt Lake City.

Saputo USA recalls Great Value cottage cheese due to possible health risk

Pearl Ashton, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 27 - 8:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Three types of Walmart Great Value brand cottage cheese were voluntarily recalled, including in Utah, due to a possible health risk, the Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday.

Federal prosecutors won't appeal ruling barring death penalty in Luigi Mangione case

Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 27 - 8:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Federal prosecutors said Friday they won't appeal a judge's ruling that bars them from seeking the death penalty against Luigi Mangione in the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO.

Here's how Utah lawmakers plan to spend $31B of your money

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 27 - 7:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah lawmakers are moving ahead with a slew of tax cuts, including a sixth straight income tax reduction, according to budget proposals unveiled Friday evening.

Why the Prop 4 repeal initiative's future could hinge on a few signatures in Davis County

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 27 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

The future of a ballot initiative to repeal Proposition 4 sits on a knife's edge after narrowly clearing the signature threshold in the last needed Senate district Friday.