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DHS pauses new immigrant warehouse purchases amid review of Noem-era contracts
Rebecca Santana and Heather Hollingsworth, Associated Press | Posted April 1 - 8:53 a.m. | Save Story
Homeland Security is pausing plans to buy new warehouses for immigrant detention as it reviews contracts signed under former secretary Kristi Noem.
Synthetic kratom, or 7-OH, soon banned in Utah
Sarah Martin, KSL | Posted April 1 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
Kratom use has been on the rise here in Utah, but in a little over a month, it will be banned from Utah retailers. How will this break in supply impact Utah users?
Utah County Fire Department deploys fourth crew out of state this year
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted April 1 - 6:57 a.m. | Save Story
A fourth group of firefighters from Utah is in Nebraska helping crews battle ongoing wildfires — and Utah's fire season hasn't even started yet.
'A gathering space': Lehi preps for opening of new library, civic center
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted April 1 - 6:48 a.m. | Save Story
From bookworms to studious patrons to those just looking for a place to gather with the community, the new Lehi Library has something for everyone.
Dugway Proving Ground tapped as potential host of new data center
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted March 31 - 10:33 p.m. | Save Story
The U.S. Army on Monday announced Dugway Proving Ground has been conditionally selected as one of two military installations to potentially host new data center projects.
Blake Moore leads effort to protect religious groups
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted March 31 - 9:36 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Rep. Blake Moore is pushing for increased protections for religious groups to maintain their tax-exempt status even if the organization does not comply with public policy.
Primary Children's Hospital joins network to improve grief and trauma care for children
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted March 31 - 9:03 p.m. | Save Story
Primary Children's Hospital joined the Trauma and Grief Network. The network helps provide training to help care teams recognize needs and provide more specific care.
How one headline shaped the narrative in the Tyler Robinson case
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted March 31 - 8:38 p.m. | Save Story
After the Daily Mail said a recent filing against Tyler Robinson contained "bombshell" findings, firearm experts accused the choice of words as "completely and utterly misleading garbage."
Giving up the music from 'Hamilton' for Lent
Rachel Fabbi, KSL | Posted March 31 - 8:04 p.m. | Save Story
Some people give up sweets for Lent, others give up social media, but one 7-year-old Utah girl gave up the music from "Hamilton" — and it's attracting the attention of its creator.
Motorcyclist killed in Murray crash
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted March 31 - 7:42 p.m. | Save Story
A motorcyclist died Tuesday in a collision with a car in Murray, police said.
St. George Bricks and Minifigs store opening draws record-breaking Lego-loving crowd
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted March 31 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
More than 1,600 Lego enthusiasts flocked to new Bricks and Minifigs in St. George on Saturday, breaking the record for most attendees at a Bricks and Minifigs grand opening.
Find out how new tax breaks will impact your tax return
Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL | Posted March 31 - 6:36 p.m. | Save Story
New tax breaks made possible by the so-called "Big Beautiful Bill" can have a big impact on the tax returns of Utahns. But there are limits.
Man killed after being hit by vehicle in Sandy identified by police
Payton Davis, KSL | Updated March 31 - 6:20 p.m. | Save Story
A man died Monday night after being hit by a vehicle in Sandy.
'I was not in the right state of mind': Man convicted in fatal crash cites growth, seeks parole
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted March 31 - 6:02 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah prison inmate who admits he had an addiction problem when he hit and killed a man in 2021 in American Fork is seeking parole.
Kearns man kills wife, injures 2 stepchildren before killing himself
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated March 31 - 5:40 p.m. | Save Story
Unified police continued Tuesday to investigate a tragic domestic violence incident in Kearns where a man killed his wife, shot his stepchildren and took his own life.
American Fork man sent to prison for murdering brother-in-law after judge hears telling jail call
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted March 31 - 5:01 p.m. | Save Story
Kevin Ellis, who was found guilty of murdering his brother-in-law, was given consecutive prison sentences after a judge heard a jail phone call and comments from the victim's family.
A 'big win': US to move Forest Service headquarters to Salt Lake City
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated March 31 - 4:41 p.m. | Save Story
Utah is home to more than 8 million acres of U.S. Forest Service land, and it's now poised to be home to the agency's operations.
Arson ruled out in large house fire outside Willow Creek Country Club
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Updated March 31 - 4:35 p.m. | Save Story
Firefighters responded to a large fire at a home nestled behind a green at the Willow Creek Country Club in Cottonwood Heights on Thursday.
Emergency operations center opens in Davis County
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted March 31 - 4:03 p.m. | Save Story
Davis County's first emergency operations center has opened its doors.
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