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Man shot by police on I-15 dies; car was stopped in apparent drug investigation

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated March 11 - 3:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man shot during a confrontation with police on I-15 on Tuesday has died from his injuries, police said Wednesday. The vehicle had been stopped as part of a drug investigation.

Salt Lake courthouse evacuated due to 'suspicious letter,' police say

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted March 11 - 3:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

A "suspicious letter" prompted the evacuation at a Salt Lake courthouse on Wednesday.

Utah, 37 other states to continue litigation against Ticketmaster, Live Nation despite settlement

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted March 11 - 3:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah will continue to pursue litigation against Ticketmaster and Live Nation Entertainment, despite the Justice Department's agreement to a $280 million settlement in its antitrust lawsuit.

Hundreds compete at U. Science and Engineering Fair

Tyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted March 11 - 2:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nearly 800 students from across Utah are showcasing their research this week at the University of Utah's Science and Engineering Fair, hoping their projects could help them reach the international stage.

South Jordan rideshare driver charged with kidnapping teen girl

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted March 11 - 1:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 15-year-old girl told police she had to jump out of a moving car after her Lyft driver allegedly began driving away from her home and wouldn't stop.

Salt Lake City ponders return to drought plan amid unfavorable snowpack outlook

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 11 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's capital city could soon return to its drought contingency plan for the first time since 2022, as leaders prepare for the possibility of a record-low snowpack collection this year.

Utah GOP lawmaker casts most 'no' votes in 20 years – and it's not even close

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated March 11 - 11:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

Rep. Leah Hansen voted "no" 450 times on the House floor during the recent legislative session, by far the most by any lawmaker in the past 20 years.

Saratoga Springs couple targeted by phone number identity thief in port-out fraud

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted March 11 - 10:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Saratoga Springs couple said a criminal has hijacked their mobile phone number and used it to steal their identities and their money.

Airplane cleaner charged with taking expensive watch dropped by passenger

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted March 11 - 9:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man employed by a company that cleans planes at Salt Lake City International Airport was charged Tuesday with taking a watch that a passenger accidentally left behind.

Richins trial live: Attorneys prepare for prosecutors' final witness in Park City murder trial

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted March 11 - 8:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

Jurors will return to the court Wednesday afternoon to hear more testimony in the prosecution's case against Kouri Richins. Attorneys will discuss legal issues in the morning.

Roy man charged with manslaughter in death while practicing drawing handguns from holsters

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 11 - 8:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man has been charged with manslaughter in the death of another man while the two were practicing drawing handguns from holsters in the suspect's apartment.

Suazo Business Center reps name building to honor Gladys Gonzalez, key in its formation

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 11 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Suazo Business Center reps named the building housing the organization in honor of Gladys Gonzalez, who was key in its formation.

Utahn accused of embezzling more than $500K from employer

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted March 11 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

A South Jordan man is facing nearly 20 felony charges for allegedly stealing money from his former company.

Salt Lake City OKs $400K to assist business-led effort for 'joyful' new downtown lamp posts

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 10 - 10:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Local business leaders want to add buzzy new light posts to spruce up Main Street in downtown Salt Lake City before the major Salt Lake Temple open house next year.

Police shoot, critically injure man during altercation on I-15 near Draper

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated March 10 - 10:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Drivers are being urged to avoid I-15 near Draper during a police shooting Tuesday afternoon.

Blake Moore throws cold water on Trump push to add culture-war issues to election bill

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted March 10 - 9:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Rep. Blake Moore is expressing skepticism about adding unrelated provisions to Republicans' major election reform package despite demands from President Donald Trump.

'Not a hiding place': Ogden police lauded for role in catching Nevada, Wisconsin murder suspects

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 10 - 8:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ogden leaders are lauding the role of Ogden police officers in the local arrests of murder suspects wanted in Nevada and Wisconsin.

'It's really cool': Utah selected to lead federal pilot program testing electric aircraft

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted March 10 - 7:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

UDOT and state partners on Monday were selected to lead a federal pilot program to test advanced electric aircraft and other emerging aviation technologies.

Powder Mountain expects to expand public terrain options next season

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 10 - 6:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

Powder Mountain is ready for its long-awaited public expansion.