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Still relevant — U. reps defend continuing importance of Black History Month
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Feb. 25 - 10:31 p.m. | Save Story
As Black History Month comes to an end, a pair of University of Utah reps defended its continuing importance in a panel discussion.
Kalshi sues Utah over efforts to stop prop betting in the state
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Feb. 25 - 10:04 p.m. | Save Story
The prediction market Kalshi is suing Utah over plans to regulate proposition betting it says would run afoul of federal regulations.
Avalanche warning issued for northern Utah mountains after deadly week
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted Feb. 25 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Avalanche Center issued a new avalanche warning through 6 a.m. Thursday, citing dangerous conditions in areas that have already seen multiple avalanches recently.
Group calls on Utah to reconsider stalled Great Salt Lake bill amid $1B federal request
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 25 - 8:35 p.m. | Save Story
A group of Utah students and residents is asking state lawmakers to reconsider a $200 million Great Salt Lake bill, increasing their pressure after learning how much money the state has asked of President Donald Trump.
Safety experts encourage parents to bring car seats on airplanes
Brian Carlson, KSL | Posted Feb. 25 - 8:03 p.m. | Save Story
The next time parents fly with young children, experts want them to bring a car seat on the plane, one of the key topics discussed at the Child Passenger Safety Conference on Wednesday.
Bill banning phone use during school hours is one step closer to becoming law
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Feb. 25 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah House approved a bill limiting cellphone use throughout the school day, moving it closer to the governor's desk where it is almost certain to become law.
West Valley woman missing after alarming phone calls; police seek public's help
Garna Mejia, KSL | Posted Feb. 25 - 6:36 p.m. | Save Story
Police are asking for the public's help in locating a 31-year-old woman, Shianne Turner, whose disappearance has sparked growing concern after a series of alarming phone calls.
University of Utah cuts ties with organization that promotes diversity in business education
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 25 - 6:01 p.m. | Save Story
After facing scrutiny from the Trump administration, the University of Utah is cutting ties with The Ph.D. Project, a nonprofit that helps increase diversity in doctoral-level business school programs.
Son of 'Real Housewives of SLC' star dies from possible overdose
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Feb. 25 - 5:34 p.m. | Save Story
The son of "Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" star Mary Martha Cosby was found deceased in his home Monday after police responded to a possible drug overdose call.
Should tenants get more notice of rent increases? Bill stalls for 4th year in a row
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Feb. 25 - 4:42 p.m. | Save Story
Lawmakers paused a bill that would require landlords to give tenants 60 days' notice if rent is increasing.
Hope in action: Downtown ambassadors deliver life-saving outreach
Ken Fall and Courtney Johns, KSL | Posted Feb. 25 - 4:20 p.m. | Save Story
The numbers reflect the program's growing impact: last year alone, ambassadors assisted nearly 7,000 visitors, picked up 6,400 bags of trash and connected people to more than 14,000 resources.
Driver arrested nearly a month after alleged hit-and-run with pedestrian
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Feb. 25 - 1:30 p.m. | Save Story
Police arrested a man accused of running over and injuring a bicyclist as he went over a curb while driving a large pickup and trailer. He then allegedly drove off.
What's the best airport in North America? It might just be in Utah
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 25 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
One of the best airports in North America is located in Salt Lake City, according to a recent survey of worldwide passengers.
Utah to vacate state office building in downtown Ogden, move to ex-IRS structure
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Feb. 25 - 11:30 a.m. | Save Story
Utah officials plan to vacate a state office building on 25th Street in downtown Ogden and more to an ex-IRS structure, now vacant, in Marriott-Slaterville.
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.
Business & Tech »
Kalshi sues Utah over efforts to stop prop betting in the state
- Influencer Casey Means edges closer to becoming surgeon general
- University of Utah cuts ties with organization that promotes diversity in business education
- Should tenants get more notice of rent increases? Bill stalls for 4th year in a row
- US to allow resale of Venezuelan oil to Cuba, Treasury Department says
Education »
Still relevant — U. reps defend continuing importance of Black History Month
- Bill banning phone use during school hours is one step closer to becoming law
- University of Utah cuts ties with organization that promotes diversity in business 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
Environment »
Avalanche warning issued for northern Utah mountains after deadly week
- Group calls on Utah to reconsider stalled Great Salt Lake bill amid $1B federal request
- Utah floated around $1B funding request before Trump's Great Salt Lake post
- Clean air advocates urge Utah lawmakers to act before session's end
- A win-win? Utah revisits discussion of public land for housing — with a narrower scope
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 »
Still relevant — U. reps defend continuing importance of Black History Month
- Avalanche warning issued for northern Utah mountains after deadly week
- Safety experts encourage parents to bring car seats on airplanes
- West Valley woman missing after alarming phone calls; police seek public's help
- University of Utah cuts ties with organization that promotes diversity in business education
