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Warm weather has Utah gardeners planting early, with a watchful eye on frost
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted March 19 - 10:33 p.m. | Save Story
With sunshine breaking through and temperatures climbing, Utah gardeners are itching to get their hands back in the soil — just so long as frost doesn't get in the way.
Firefighter recovering from injuries battling Uintah County brush fire
Curtis Booker, KSL | Updated March 19 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
A firefighter was injured Tuesday while fighting a Uintah County blaze; the cause remains under investigation.
Charges filed in gang-related shooting outside Salt Lake bar
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted March 19 - 10:02 p.m. | Save Story
Criminal charges were filed Wednesday against a Salt Lake man accused of shooting another man during a large fight at a downtown bar over the weekend.
Family remembers unbreakable bond of 2 cousins killed in tragic crash near Strawberry Reservoir
Dan Rascon, KSL | Posted March 19 - 9:01 p.m. | Save Story
Family and friends describe two friends killed in an accident near Strawberry Reservoir as being together in life, and now, together in death.
How buyers can steer clear of buying a car with a stolen identity as VIN cloning surges
Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL | Posted March 19 - 8:38 p.m. | Save Story
While many times criminals used cloned VINs to disguise stolen vehicles, some use them to hide a vehicle's true history to sell you a salvaged and/or unsafe car.
Man convicted of unlawful sexual contact with teen arrested again and accused of stalking her
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted March 19 - 8:04 p.m. | Save Story
A man convicted of engaging in unlawful sexual activity with a teenage girl has been arrested and accused of contacting the victim again, despite a lifetime protective order.
'Huge day for arts and culture': Miller Family Foundation breaks ground on Daybreak arts center
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted March 19 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
City, county and arts leaders in Utah gathered Thursday for a unique "groundbreaking" ceremony for the new Larry H. & Gail Miller Arts Center.
'Hearts are broken': Fire damages South Salt Lake Islamic center, displaces those who use it
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted March 19 - 6:37 p.m. | Save Story
An accidental fire at Al-Zahra Islamic Center in South Salt Lake caused perhaps $50,000-$60,000 in damages to the building and displaced those who use it.
Man having thoughts of killing slit woman's throat, police say
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted March 19 - 6:02 p.m. | Save Story
A man who told police he was under the influence of drugs was arrested for investigation of attempted murder Wednesday after police found a woman bleeding from her neck.
Maestro Markus Poschner to conduct three concerts at Deer Valley Music Festival
Carole Mikita, KSL | Posted March 19 - 5:36 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Symphony just announced its Deer Valley season for this summer, and Maestro Markus Poschner will conduct three concerts at the festival, a first in more than 20 years.
6 months after Charlie Kirk assassination, Cox sees hope for depolarization
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Updated March 19 - 5:05 p.m. | Save Story
Gov. Spencer Cox said he's been "surprisingly hopeful" about the potential for depolarization in the six months since Charlie Kirk was shot and killed in Orem.
Banksy reveal brings new attention to Park City art
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted March 19 - 5:01 p.m. | Save Story
The artist known as Banksy has a name, and now we know it. Art lovers in Park City say they hope the revelation increases visits to the mountain town by people looking for local art.
Woman sues Weber County hospital, security firm alleging sexual assault by a guard
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted March 19 - 4:43 p.m. | Save Story
A woman is suing Ogden Regional Medical Center and HSS Inc., a security company, saying she was sexually assaulted by a security guard while she was a patient.
Duchesne County fire 25% contained; structures no longer at risk
Curtis Booker, KSL | Updated March 19 - 4:34 p.m. | Save Story
The Revola Dugway Fire burning near Arcadia and south of Upalco in Duchesne County was 25% contained Thursday and no longer threatening structures.
Body of 67-year-old man recovered from Starvation Reservoir
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted March 19 - 4:23 p.m. | Save Story
An investigation is underway after a 67-year-old man's body was found at Starvation Reservoir on Thursday.
Salt Lake City returns to water shortage plan; Cox expects others will follow
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated March 19 - 4:14 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City announced Thursday it's returning to its water shortage contingency plan, and Gov. Spencer Cox expects others will follow after this year's low snowpack.
Police searching for 2 men following Kearns shooting that critically injured man
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted March 19 - 3:49 p.m. | Save Story
A shooting in Kearns Thursday prompted three schools in the area to take precautionary measures. One man was shot and critically injured, and police were searching for two men.
ABC cancels 'Bachelorette' season with Utahn Taylor Frankie Paul, citing 2023 video
Andrew Dalton and Alicia Rancilio, Associated Press | Posted March 19 - 2:46 p.m. | Save Story
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Utahn Taylor Frankie Paul after a 2023 video surfaced, saying Thursday it is focused on supporting the family.
Bus driver: More drivers stopping for bus red lights in Alpine School District
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted March 19 - 2:30 p.m. | Save Story
Matt Burch, a bus driver with the Alpine School District, said more drivers are stopping for school buses that have their red stop lights activated.
Business & Tech »
How buyers can steer clear of buying a car with a stolen identity as VIN cloning surges
- US agency upgrades probe into 3.2 million Tesla vehicles over self-driving crashes
- US official warns small airports could soon shut down over TSA absences
- After 35 years, Idaho's Rupe's Burgers manager Leo Wallace retires
- Cedar City Hospital's emergency room expanded to address growing need, nearby tourists
Police & Courts »
Firefighter recovering from injuries battling Uintah County brush fire
- Charges filed in gang-related shooting outside Salt Lake bar
- Family remembers unbreakable bond of 2 cousins killed in tragic crash near Strawberry Reservoir
- Man convicted of unlawful sexual contact with teen arrested again and accused of stalking her
- 'Hearts are broken': Fire damages South Salt Lake Islamic center, displaces those who use it
Politics »
Arts panel approves gold coin featuring President Donald Trump's image
- 6 months after Charlie Kirk assassination, Cox sees hope for depolarization
- US agency upgrades probe into 3.2 million Tesla vehicles over self-driving crashes
- US military not preparing for Cuba invasion, senior US general says
- 'We need an ICE facility': Cox expresses support for immigrant detention center
Religion »
'Hearts are broken': Fire damages South Salt Lake Islamic center, displaces those who use it
- Pakistan, Afghanistan to pause fighting for Eid, as dispute rages over Kabul bombing target
- Women and men can serve in Sunday School presidencies, Church of Jesus Christ says
- 'Beautiful way' to love: Nearly 1M people donated at Giving Machines this season
- 184 years of Relief Society: General President Camille Johnson ministers in Eurasia
Utah Counties »
Bullfrog Marina to be temporarily relocated amid Lake Powell's water woes
- Warm weather has Utah gardeners planting early, with a watchful eye on frost
- Firefighter recovering from injuries battling Uintah County brush fire
- Charges filed in gang-related shooting outside Salt Lake bar
- Family remembers unbreakable bond of 2 cousins killed in tragic crash near Strawberry Reservoir
