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Utah governor vetoes 2 bills following legislative session

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

'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

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

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

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

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

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

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.
Bonneville senior sets all-around state records in 400- and 200-meter races in season openers

Bonneville senior sets all-around state records in 400- and 200-meter races in season openers

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted March 26 - 1:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Bonneville High School senior Davis DeGroot set a new all-around state 400-meter track record by half a second. He ran 45.46 at the Pine View Invitational in St. George on March 21.
Attorney says client did not intentionally kill Santaquin police sergeant

Attorney says client did not intentionally kill Santaquin police sergeant

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted March 26 - 12:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

More evidence was presented Thursday in a preliminary hearing for Michael Jayne, charged with killing a Santaquin police officer. His attorney said the death was not intentional.
UTA set to extend S-Line deeper into Sugar House with resolution in place

UTA set to extend S-Line deeper into Sugar House with resolution in place

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 26 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

A project to extend the S-Line toward the Sugar House Shopping Center is expected to begin in May, after Salt Lake City signed off on an interlocal agreement with Utah Transit Authority.
Man arrested in multiple indecent exposure incidents in Neff's Canyon

Man arrested in multiple indecent exposure incidents in Neff's Canyon

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted March 26 - 10:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man was arrested Wednesday after police say has been exposing himself to strangers in Neff's Canyon over a couple of years.
Southwest Utah continues to be a US leader in growth, but what about other regions?

Southwest Utah continues to be a US leader in growth, but what about other regions?

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 26 - 10:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

New Census Bureau data shows how southwest Utah's two biggest population hubs remain key drivers in population growth across the U.S.
Man who allegedly had thoughts of killing someone charged with attempted murder

Man who allegedly had thoughts of killing someone charged with attempted murder

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted March 26 - 9:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man who police say had thoughts of killing someone and then slit a woman's throat was charged Wednesday with attempted murder.
Cedar City boy in coma after being struck by SUV; family preparing to say goodbye

Cedar City boy in coma after being struck by SUV; family preparing to say goodbye

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated March 26 - 9:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

The family of a Cedar City boy critically injured after being hit by SUV on Monday are hopeful for his recovery, despite grim circumstances.
Hawaiian restaurant in Utah donates 10% of revenue to help Hawaii flood recovery

Hawaiian restaurant in Utah donates 10% of revenue to help Hawaii flood recovery

Shelby Lofton, KSL and Joe Wirthlin, KSL  |  Posted March 26 - 8:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah bakery with roots in Hawaii, already known for giving back to its local community, has reached back across the Pacific to support the 50th State after devastating flooding.
Utah teen to represent France at Eurovision Song Contest

Utah teen to represent France at Eurovision Song Contest

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted March 26 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Monroe Rigby, of Brigham City, will be representing France in the Eurovision Song Contest, where she will be performing her song, "Regarde." The competition will begin May 16.
Ogden man sentenced to 4 years of probation for unlawful sexual conduct with a girl

Ogden man sentenced to 4 years of probation for unlawful sexual conduct with a girl

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 26 - 7:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

An Ogden man received a suspended prison sentence and four years of probation for unlawful sexual conduct with a girl and obstruction of justice.
What Utah's governor saw behind the scenes at Italy's Olympics

What Utah's governor saw behind the scenes at Italy's Olympics

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted March 26 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

It's going to take a lot of work for Utah to host the 2034 Winter Games. That's what Gov. Spencer Cox's main takeaway was as he observed the 2026 Winter Olympics last month.