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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.
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.Â
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.
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.
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.
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.
Church of Jesus Christ announces new Sunday meeting schedule
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted March 30 - 8:23 p.m. | Save Story
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced updates to its Sunday class schedule to enhance gospel learning.
Reading together: Mona Elementary exceeding state goals
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted March 30 - 8:15 p.m. | Save Story
Lawmakers passed a law aimed at improving reading in Utah schools after a study showed half of students can't read at grade level. Mona Elementary has already been exceeding that goal.
Ogden man sentenced to 7 months jail in death of his daughter
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated March 30 - 7:27 p.m. | Save Story
An Ogden man charged with aggravated child abuse in the 2024 death of his 4-month-old daughter was sentenced to a jail term of about seven months.
'Biting gnats' on Antelope Island leads to cancelation of popular ultra-running event
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted March 30 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
The Antelope Island spring ultra-running event was canceled over the weekend due to an early hatching of biting gnats. Event organizers said it was a devastating decision to make.
Cottonwood Canyon ski resorts stay open despite warm weather
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted March 30 - 6:00 p.m. | Save Story
Alta and Snowbird continue to welcome skiers thanks to higher elevations, north-facing slopes and careful snow maintenance.
Feds plan 'mega center' that could house 10,000 immigrant detainees, Salt Lake mayor says
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated March 30 - 5:11 p.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.
What to know as wintry weather returns to snap Utah's early summer preview
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted March 30 - 4:55 p.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.
Mike Lee demands Congress ends recess early as DHS shutdown becomes longest in history
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted March 30 - 4:35 p.m. | Save Story
Sen. Mike Lee is demanding Congress end its recess, calling it "inhumane" to have lawmakers out of town as the partial government shutdown becomes the longest in U.S. history.
New wildfire burns unoccupied structure, outbuilding near Yuba Reservoir
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated March 30 - 3:56 p.m. | Save Story
An unoccupied structure and outbuilding were destroyed by a wildfire that sparked Monday afternoon.
What happened to the trees outside of Trolley Square?
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted March 30 - 2:50 p.m. | Save Story
Residents and customers were surprised and saddened to find that more than a dozen mature trees lining the entrance of Trolley Square were cut down late last week.
'Inventive' restaurant chain set to expand to Utah this summer
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated March 30 - 1:25 p.m. | Save Story
A restaurant chain that's steadily grown by blending "inventive food" and a "deep love of music" is coming to Utah in Salt Lake City's Granary District.
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How one family's bipolar disorder experience led to more than $1B for the Broad Institute
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- How one family's bipolar disorder experience led to more than $1B for the Broad Institute
- MomEconomy app aims to help moms barter goods and services instead of cash
- Voyager, Icarus Robotics to test free-flying robot on space station
