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How this year's historically low snowpack will affect the West

How this year's historically low snowpack will affect the West

Kevin Lind, Deseret News  |  Posted March 22 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Without the largest, cheapest "reservoir," Utah water managers expect several impacts this summer.
Utah man describes weeks in immigration custody and a decision he didn't understand

Utah man describes weeks in immigration custody and a decision he didn't understand

Eric Cabrera, KSL  |  Posted March 22 - 8:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sergio Argañaraz said he was driving through his neighborhood on his way to work when flashing lights appeared behind him. Minutes later, he was in handcuffs.
Utah Valley University receives $500K to expand essential resources for students

Utah Valley University receives $500K to expand essential resources for students

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted March 22 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Valley University Care Hub, which connects students to basic needs and resources, got a significant boost Wednesday with a $500,000 donation.
Man dead after being shot by police in Sandy

Man dead after being shot by police in Sandy

Payton Davis and Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted March 22 - 6:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police shot a man multiple times Sunday afternoon in Sandy, and he died.
Woman dead in Magna crash

Woman dead in Magna crash

Payton Davis, KSL  |  Posted March 22 - 5:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman died Sunday after a crash in Magna at the intersection of state Route 201 and state Route 202.
March Madness and the rise of prediction markets

March Madness and the rise of prediction markets

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted March 22 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sports betting is booming, especially prediction markets, but the platforms raise ethical, legal questions amid the boom — and many Utahns still don't know what prediction markets are.
1 dead in Fruit Heights collision

1 dead in Fruit Heights collision

Payton Davis, KSL  |  Posted March 22 - 3:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man died Sunday morning after his vehicle was engulfed in flames after hitting a retaining wall in Fruit Heights. 
Grantsville looks to revive once-popular rodeo

Grantsville looks to revive once-popular rodeo

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted March 22 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A community survey shows a majority of Grantsville residents strongly support for a potential rodeo revival.
What we learned from The New York Times' investigation into Cesar Chavez

What we learned from The New York Times' investigation into Cesar Chavez

Kevin Lind, Deseret News  |  Posted March 22 - 2:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The New York Times' investigation into the life of Cesar Chavez has caused the influential and beloved leader of the 20th century labor movement's legacy to be questioned.
Birth trauma not uncommon: How you — and others — can help

Birth trauma not uncommon: How you — and others — can help

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted March 22 - 12:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Birth trauma is surprisingly common but too often overlooked in maternity care. Here's how you and others can help those who are suffering from post-pregnancy trauma.
From breakup texts to 'I do': How AI is reshaping modern relationships

From breakup texts to 'I do': How AI is reshaping modern relationships

Daniella Rivera, KSL  |  Posted March 22 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Many Utahns use artificial intelligence to search the internet or speed up everyday tasks. But increasingly, people are turning to Artificial Intelligence tools for something else: connection.
Family speaks out after 12-year-old boy hit by car in West Jordan

Family speaks out after 12-year-old boy hit by car in West Jordan

Sarah Martin, KSL  |  Posted March 22 - 9:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 12-year-old boy from West Jordan is in the hospital dealing with major trauma to his brain after being hit by a car while riding an electric scooter, despite wearing a helmet.
New interactive children's exhibit teaches about the Salt Lake Temple

New interactive children's exhibit teaches about the Salt Lake Temple

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted March 22 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

A children's exhibit titled "A Firm Foundation" celebrates the original construction and current renovation of the Salt Lake Temple at the Church History Museum.
The cost of canceling Taylor Frankie Paul's 'Bachelorette' season

The cost of canceling Taylor Frankie Paul's 'Bachelorette' season

Margaret Darby, Deseret News  |  Posted March 21 - 10:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

ABC is expected to lose tens of millions after canceling Taylor Frankie Paul's season of "The Bachelorette" earlier this week.
North Redmond Fire caused by earlier controlled burn, Sevier County Sheriff's Office says

North Redmond Fire caused by earlier controlled burn, Sevier County Sheriff's Office says

Alex Tumalip, KSL  |  Updated March 21 - 10:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

The North Redmond Fire in Sevier County was caused by remnants of a controlled burn that were fanned by gusty winds, according to a release from the Sevier County Sheriff's Office.
33-year-old American Fork man dies in base-jumping fall at Provo's Rock Canyon

33-year-old American Fork man dies in base-jumping fall at Provo's Rock Canyon

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Updated March 21 - 10:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

Provo police have identified 33-year-old Wesson Huff of American Fork as the man who was killed in a fall in an area of Rock Canyon known as "Bad Bananas" Saturday afternoon.
USU study: More days over 80 degrees mean more fire

USU study: More days over 80 degrees mean more fire

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted March 21 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah State University study finds that the number of days over 80 degrees leading up to fire season are a strong indicator of how many and how intense wildfires will be.
State Route 28 reopens after fire near Yuba Lake State Park

State Route 28 reopens after fire near Yuba Lake State Park

Alex Tumalip, KSL  |  Updated March 21 - 8:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

A fire burning on Bureau of Land Management land that forced the closure of state Route 28 was determined to be human-caused and is now under investigation, officials said.
Misinformation surrounding Prop 4: Can misleading voters carry legal consequences?

Misinformation surrounding Prop 4: Can misleading voters carry legal consequences?

Daniella Rivera, KSL  |  Posted March 21 - 8:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Several concerned citizens have shared concerns about petition signature gatherers presenting misinformation, sparking questions about whether there is any legal recourse when voters are misled.