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Police identify 2 men killed in Tooele County crash
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Updated March 27 - 5:29 p.m. | Save Story
Two people were killed in a Tooele County crash Wednesday.

29 Utah school districts, charter schools receive $100M to expand career and tech education
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted March 27 - 5:01 p.m. | Save Story
Education officials Thursday announced the dispersal of $100 million to 29 Utah districts and charter schools to expand access to profession-based education for K-12 students.

Traffic stop leads to explosives discovery in southern Utah
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted March 27 - 4:32 p.m. | Save Story
A St. George man was arrested Thursday after police say they found him in possession of guns, drugs and explosives.

Ogden police chief blasts former officer in sexual misconduct case, his sentencing
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated March 27 - 3:56 p.m. | Save Story
Ogden Police Chief Jake Sube issued a statement blasting a former officer involved in a sexual misconduct case and the sentence he received in the matter.

Gov. Cox: Meta losses validate Utah's fight against social media
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted March 27 - 2:59 p.m. | Save Story
Gov. Spencer Cox emphasized that recent rulings against major tech company Meta Platforms Inc. have strengthened his resolve for Utah to pursue legal action against what he has previously described as "a cancer" on society.

How scammers are exploiting long wait times at airport security
Matt Gephardt, KSL | Posted March 27 - 1:50 p.m. | Save Story
As hours-long wait times at airport security make headlines, scammers are exploiting the situation.

Woman filed insurance claims for undamaged home she doesn't own, charges say
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted March 27 - 12:40 p.m. | Save Story
A Syracuse woman who prosecutors say filed insurance claims for a home that wasn't hers, and wasn't damaged, is now facing fraud and forgery charges.

Is it too early to put away those skis and snowboards?
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted March 27 - 12:08 p.m. | Save Story
Is it too early to put your skis or snowboard away?

Second man charged in connection with large fight, shooting outside Salt Lake bar
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted March 27 - 11:20 a.m. | Save Story
A second man has been charged in connection with a large fight that culminated with a shooting outside a downtown Salt Lake bar.

Family of Cedar City boy hit by SUV decides to donate his organs
Eric Cabrera and Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted March 27 - 10:55 a.m. | Save Story
The family of a 7-year-old Cedar City boy who was left in a coma after being struck by an SUV has decided to donate his organs.

New thrift store in Layton to support homeless youth
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted March 27 - 10:03 a.m. | Save Story
A new thrift store aims to support Layton teens and other Utah programs that address homelessness.

New scam spreads 'far and wide' to target Utahns
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted March 27 - 8:34 a.m. | Save Story
The Utah Department of Public Safety is warning about a new scam that hit the phones of Utahns on Thursday.

From forgotten to found: The human fix behind Utah's new homeless strategy
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted March 27 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
The resource that lifted Lanny Outcalt out of homelessness wasn't a shelter bed. It was a familiar face.

Target coming to Farr West as retailers eye opportunity in growing areas of Weber County
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted March 27 - 7:37 a.m. | Save Story
Target is coming to Farr West, another indicator of major retailers eyeing opportunity in the growing areas of Weber County, outside Ogden and Riverdale.

Aboriginal Australian artists share faith through Salt Lake exhibit
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted March 27 - 6:34 a.m. | Save Story
Artists from Australia are bringing culture, faith, and storytelling to Salt Lake City through a unique art exhibit at the Church History Museum of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

'The Office' star Rainn Wilson will be a special guest on upcoming season of 'Studio C'
Margaret Darby, Deseret News | Posted March 27 - 6:08 a.m. | Save Story
Cue the laugh track — "Studio C" is bringing in funnyman Rainn Wilson as a special guest for its upcoming season, it announced on Tuesday.

Spring break travel could cause delays on big Utah roads despite rising gas prices
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted March 26 - 10:39 p.m. | Save Story
The average price of a gallon of regular gas surpassed $4 statewide this week, but Utah transportation officials say they don't expect that it will dissuade spring break travel.

Lagoon's new Nutcracker ride set to welcome thrill-seekers starting this weekend
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted March 26 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
Lagoon's newest attraction, the Nutcracker, is poised to offer high-speed thrills for park visitors.

Kaysville physician thanks EMTs who responded to his heart attack
Sarah Martin, KSL | Posted March 26 - 8:35 p.m. | Save Story
A Kaysville physician who had a heart attack in his own office is thankful for the EMTs who saved him, and has a message to everyone about CPR.
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USA climbers strongly support Salt Lake training center, say it will grow the sport
- 29 Utah school districts, charter schools receive $100M to expand career and tech education
- Gov. Cox: Meta losses validate Utah's fight against social media
- Meta shares slip after US jury verdicts raise concerns of new legal exposure
- Dietary supplement makers push the FDA to allow peptides and other new ingredients
Education »

29 Utah school districts, charter schools receive $100M to expand career and tech education
Environment »

Is it too early to put away those skis and snowboards?
- Most of Utah in severe drought or worse; 3 more resorts to close early
- Washington's cherry blossoms hit peak bloom, sending a fleeting burst of pink across the capital
- Utah's water situation is bleak this year. These barrels can help conservation efforts
- Salt Lake City adopts emergency water ordinance that also complicates ICE facility
Health »

He suddenly couldn't speak in space. NASA astronaut says his medical scare remains a mystery
Police & Courts »

Police identify 2 men killed in Tooele County crash
- Traffic stop leads to explosives discovery in southern Utah
- Ogden police chief blasts former officer in sexual misconduct case, his sentencing
- Alleged plot to firebomb Palestinian activist's home disrupted by NYPD undercover operation
- Woman filed insurance claims for undamaged home she doesn't own, charges say
Politics »
House Republicans nixes Senate airport security funding deal, DHS orders payment of workers
- Iran-linked hackers breach FBI director's personal email, publish photos and documents
- Gov. Cox: Meta losses validate Utah's fight against social media
- From forgotten to found: The human fix behind Utah's new homeless strategy
- Trump's signature to appear on currency, Treasury says, ending 165-year tradition
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