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Crime scene tech to return Thursday in Kouri Richins murder trial
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Updated Feb. 25 - 11:19 a.m. | Save Story
Kouri Richins is charged with fatally poisoning her husband. The third day of the Kamas woman's murder trial ended early Wednesday but resumes Thursday.
Salt Lake County explores partnerships to preserve existing child care centers
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Feb. 25 - 10:30 a.m. | Save Story
Child care spaces in Salt Lake County are being evaluated for continued use, thanks to a legislative intent approved by the County Council on Tuesday.
Utah floated around $1B funding request before Trump's Great Salt Lake post
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 25 - 10:00 a.m. | Save Story
Utah leaders say they are still crafting an official proposal for the federal government following President Donald Trump's support of Great Salt Lake issues.
South Salt Lake to close 300 East for months to replace aging bridge, traffic impacts expected
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Feb. 25 - 9:04 a.m. | Save Story
South Salt Lake warns of road closures near Fitts park and Granite Park Junior High.
Utah Republicans weigh Trump's calls to eliminate mail-in voting
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 25 - 8:23 a.m. | Save Story
Utah's congressional Republicans are wading into the election reform debate, balancing President Donald Trump's calls to eliminate mail-in ballots while also defending the Beehive State's mail-in voting system.
'The grief in our home is constant': Family of teen killed by DUI driver pleads against parole
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Feb. 25 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
The family of a 13-year-old West Jordan boy hit and killed by a man with a history of driving while impaired urged the Utah parole board Tuesday not to release the man early.
World's largest steam engine will make more Utah stops during transcontinental tour
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 25 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
The world's largest steam engine will spend a little more time in its old home than initially advertised.
College GOP leader deletes post about deporting kids along with image of 'Star Wars' massacre
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Feb. 25 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
A leader of a Utah college Republican group shared a post calling for the deportation of undocumented children with a "Star Wars" image showing a character just before killing children.
Clean air advocates urge Utah lawmakers to act before session's end
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted Feb. 24 - 10:31 p.m. | Save Story
Clean air advocates gathered at the state Capitol on Tuesday for "Clean Air Lobby Day," where they urged lawmakers to take action before the legislative session ends.
Utah Islamic Center imam uninjured in attack; police investigating as possible hate crime
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated Feb. 24 - 10:18 p.m. | Save Story
The imam of the Utah Islamic Center was uninjured in an attack, though his car was hit several times by gunfire, and police are investigating the incident as a possible hate crime.
'Not again': Traps placed near Davis County trails spark concern among pet owners
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Feb. 24 - 10:02 p.m. | Save Story
A Davis County resident calls for stricter trapping laws after her dog was caught in a trap on a public trail.
Southern Utah girl injured in December e-bike collision returns home
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted Feb. 24 - 9:05 p.m. | Save Story
Alli Allred, 13, was in an e-bike collision where she sustained critical injuries and after two months, she was able to go home Tuesday.
A 'no-brainer': How Utah's love of dirty soda became the Salt Lake Bees' alter ego
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated Feb. 24 - 8:48 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's soda obsession is coming to a ballpark near you, as the Salt Lake Bees enter the quirky world of minor league baseball team names.
Man convicted in Brigham Young home vandalism faces new vandalism charges
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Feb. 24 - 8:36 p.m. | Save Story
A St. George man convicted in a vandalism case of the Brigham Young Winter Home is now accused of 24 graffiti incidents, causing an estimated $15,000 in damage.
South Weber family holding onto hope for 3-year-old on life support
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted Feb. 24 - 8:26 p.m. | Save Story
Jace Parker, a South Weber, Davis County, toddler, is fighting for his life after what first appeared to be a minor illness quickly turned into a medical emergency.
GOP group sues to block Better Boundaries signature removals in Utah Prop 4 repeal fight
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 24 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
The Republican group running an initiative to repeal Utah's redistricting law sued state election officers on Monday to stop clerks from counting a significant share of signature removal requests.
UDOT advises drivers to plan for nightly one-way traffic in Provo Canyon
Joe Wirthlin, KSL | Posted Feb. 24 - 5:34 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Department of Transportation is limiting sections of U.S. Route 189 in Provo Canyon to one-way alternating traffic through Saturday.
'Somber day': Utah leaders still stand with Ukraine 4 years later
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Feb. 24 - 5:01 p.m. | Save Story
Utah leaders marked the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Tuesday, reiterating the state's commitment to supporting Ukrainians in their fight.
Arrest warrant issued for convicted Utah murderer after escape from federal custody
Daniella Rivera, KSL | Updated Feb. 24 - 4:18 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's Board of Pardons and Parole has issued a warrant for a Utah man convicted of murder, aggravated sexual assault and fraud, among several other crimes.
Business & Tech »
Casey Means faces the Senate health committee in a confirmation hearing to be US surgeon general
- Google disrupts Chinese-linked hackers that attacked 53 groups globally
- Wall St bounces back, ending higher on renewed tech vigor, easing AI concerns
- A 'no-brainer': How Utah's love of dirty soda became the Salt Lake Bees' alter ego
- L'Oreal, Dyson, Bausch + Lomb become the latest to sue for Trump tariff refunds
Education »
'Culture of innovation': University of Utah to host U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
- Murray High School extends remote learning to mid-March after recent fire
- Utah Fits All voucher funding debate: Should private schools be accredited to be eligible?
- How a Provo-based graduate school is endeavoring to meet society's health care needs
- Despite strides, Utah could improve women's political representation, USU study says
Health »
Casey Means faces the Senate health committee in a confirmation hearing to be US surgeon general
Police & Courts »
Crime scene tech to return Thursday in Kouri Richins murder trial
- 'The grief in our home is constant': Family of teen killed by DUI driver pleads against parole
- Detectives make arrest in cold-case killing nearly 25 years later
- Utah Islamic Center imam uninjured in attack; police investigating as possible hate crime
- Southern Utah girl injured in December e-bike collision returns home
Religion »
Utah Islamic Center imam uninjured in attack; police investigating as possible hate crime
- Tabernacle Choir heads to São Paulo for sixth stop on global 'Songs of Hope' Tour
- Court clears way for Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in classrooms to take effect
- Conference Center closing as church, city, state officials plan for Salt Lake Temple reopening
- The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King, died at 84
Utah Counties »
Utah to vacate state office building in downtown Ogden, move to ex-IRS structure
- Crime scene tech to return Thursday in Kouri Richins murder trial
- Salt Lake County explores partnerships to preserve existing child care centers
- South Salt Lake to close 300 East for months to replace aging bridge, traffic impacts expected
- 'The grief in our home is constant': Family of teen killed by DUI driver pleads against parole
