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From forgotten to found: The human fix behind Utah's new homeless strategy
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted March 27 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
The resource that lifted Lanny Outcalt out of homelessness wasn't a shelter bed. It was a familiar face.
Target coming to Farr West as retailers eye opportunity in growing areas of Weber County
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted March 27 - 7:37 a.m. | Save Story
Target is coming to Farr West, another indicator of major retailers eyeing opportunity in the growing areas of Weber County, outside Ogden and Riverdale.
Aboriginal Australian artists share faith through Salt Lake exhibit
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted March 27 - 6:34 a.m. | Save Story
Artists from Australia are bringing culture, faith, and storytelling to Salt Lake City through a unique art exhibit at the Church History Museum of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
'The Office' star Rainn Wilson will be a special guest on upcoming season of 'Studio C'
Margaret Darby, Deseret News | Posted March 27 - 6:08 a.m. | Save Story
Cue the laugh track — "Studio C" is bringing in funnyman Rainn Wilson as a special guest for its upcoming season, it announced on Tuesday.
Spring break travel could cause delays on big Utah roads despite rising gas prices
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted March 26 - 10:39 p.m. | Save Story
The average price of a gallon of regular gas surpassed $4 statewide this week, but Utah transportation officials say they don't expect that it will dissuade spring break travel.
Ogden police chief blasts former officer in sexual misconduct case, his sentencing
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted March 26 - 9:36 p.m. | Save Story
Ogden Police Chief Jake Sube issued a statement blasting a former officer involved in a sexual misconduct case and the sentence he received in the matter.
Lagoon's new Nutcracker ride set to welcome thrill-seekers starting this weekend
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted March 26 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
Lagoon's newest attraction, the Nutcracker, is poised to offer high-speed thrills for park visitors.
Kaysville physician thanks EMTs who responded to his heart attack
Sarah Martin, KSL | Posted March 26 - 8:35 p.m. | Save Story
A Kaysville physician who had a heart attack in his own office is thankful for the EMTs who saved him, and has a message to everyone about CPR.
Tuacahn stage transforms into rodeo arena for PRCA Xtreme Bulls
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted March 26 - 7:34 p.m. | Save Story
Tuacahn Amphitheater in Ivins is transforming into rodeo grounds this weekend for the PRCA Xtreme Bulls event put on by Diamond G Rodeo.
Rep. Blake Moore: US didn't fully anticipate 'major disruption' of Iran war
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted March 26 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Rep. Blake Moore said the U.S. has accomplished several objectives during its war with Iran but did not fully anticipate the disruptions to global shipping the conflict would spark.
West Jordan man honored after stopping $23,000 scam
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted March 26 - 6:36 p.m. | Save Story
Mauricio Campos is being recognized for quick thinking and compassion after he kept an elderly woman from losing over $23,000 to a sophisticated phone scam.
Utah governor vetoes 2 bills following legislative session
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, Daniel Woodruff and Carter Williams, KSL | Posted March 26 - 6:01 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has vetoed two bills, one providing internet access on school buses in rural areas and another addressing complaints against medical providers.
'You do not want to be on that list' of Salt Lake's violent offenders, DA says
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted March 26 - 5:05 p.m. | Save Story
A new collaborative program between Salt Lake City and the state takes aim at the city's most violent repeat offenders.
Utah therapists react to landmark social media addiction case
Brenna Donnelly, KSL | Posted March 26 - 4:33 p.m. | Save Story
A California jury has ordered Meta and YouTube to pay $6 million to a young woman who said she became addicted to their platforms.
Have You Seen This? Men's chorus sings the BYU fight song as a hymn
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted March 26 - 3:28 p.m. | Save Story
The BYU Men's Chorus recently released a version of the BYU fight song with harmonies that are simply beautiful.
Most of Utah in severe drought or worse; 3 more resorts to close early
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted March 26 - 3:01 p.m. | Save Story
Record-breaking temperatures have caused drought intensity to worsen in Utah. Three more resorts are now set to close this week, but mountain snow could return next week.
Construction season is here: UDOT to embark on 176 projects worth $2.8B in 2026
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated March 26 - 2:35 p.m. | Save Story
Utah transportation officials announced Thursday that they're planning to begin 176 new construction projects worth approximately $2.8 billion in 2026.
Fire crews respond to large house fire outside Willow Creek Country Club
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted March 26 - 2:23 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.
GOP-led push to repeal Prop 4 likely fails to qualify for the ballot
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Updated March 26 - 1:33 p.m. | Save Story
A Republican-led effort to repeal Proposition 4 will likely not be on the ballot this November, after the effort fell below the threshold for signatures in the tipping-point Senate district.
Business & Tech »
A Build America, Buy America law is causing construction delays amid the US housing crisis
- Man's joke about standing in TSA lines turns into potential business idea
- Bracket challenge: What's your favorite restaurant that's no longer around? Round of 8
- Target coming to Farr West as retailers eye opportunity in growing areas of Weber County
- Spring break travel could cause delays on big Utah roads despite rising gas prices
Education »
Utah governor vetoes 2 bills following legislative session
- Robot joins Melania Trump at White House event to tout AI teachers
- Will Utah Gov. Cox sign — or veto — divisive teacher discipline bill?
- Granite School District students organize masquerade prom for Magna senior center members
- Utah's colleges and universities earning solid 'confidence report card' marks
Environment »
Most of Utah in severe drought or worse; 3 more resorts to close early
- Washington's cherry blossoms hit peak bloom, sending a fleeting burst of pink across the capital
- Utah's water situation is bleak this year. These barrels can help conservation efforts
- Salt Lake City adopts emergency water ordinance that also complicates ICE facility
- When it's hot and polluted, suicide numbers climb, University of Utah study finds
Politics »
From forgotten to found: The human fix behind Utah's new homeless strategy
- US Senate moves to fund most of Homeland Security after shutdown disrupts airports
- Trump's signature to appear on currency, Treasury says, ending 165-year tradition
- Trump pauses attacks on Iran's energy plants and says talks are 'going well'
- Rep. Blake Moore: US didn't fully anticipate 'major disruption' of Iran war
