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Salt Lake City unveils first look at what its old Fleet Block may soon look like
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted March 17 - 10:33 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City departments are offering their first look at how they might transform a block with a complicated history, including new buildings, open space and a key art piece.
Man who drove young sisters in refrigerated tractor-trailer sentenced to probation
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted March 17 - 10:01 p.m. | Save Story
Jacob Scott will spend two years on probation after pleading guilty to child abuse for driving his young sisters in a refrigerated tractor-trailer.
Utah lawmaker won't seek reelection because he is moving out of his district
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted March 17 - 9:35 p.m. | Save Story
Rep. Jefferson Burton, R-Salem, announced he would not seek reelection this fall because he is moving out of his district.
Utah asks federal court to throw out DOJ's lawsuit seeking private voter information
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted March 17 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson has asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit from the U.S. Department of Justice seeking access to private records of Utah voters.
Man convicted of Salt Lake murder 20 years ago seeks parole
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted March 17 - 8:33 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Board of Pardons will decide whether a recent streak of good behavior by a convicted murderer outweighs numerous disciplinary write-ups over the past 20 years.
Team USA Paralympians return to Utah
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted March 17 - 8:02 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City welcomed home dozens of Team USA Paralympians on Tuesday as they returned from the international stage in Italy.
Salt Lake immigrant detention facility plans spark protest, call for more information
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted March 17 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Plans for an immigrant detention facility sparked a protest outside the Utah governor's mansion and a call by Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall for more information.
Utah DUI data shows dangers of drinking and driving
Brian Carlson, KSL | Posted March 17 - 6:36 p.m. | Save Story
A lot of people are planning to celebrate St. Patrick's Day on Tuesday. If you're one of them, state safety experts want to remind you — don't drink and drive.
Many records could be broken as early summer-like temperatures settle over Utah
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted March 17 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
Record-breaking temperatures are expected all across the state over the next few days as part of "unprecedented warmth" headed toward Utah.
USU food pantry outgrows space as demand grows
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted March 17 - 4:01 p.m. | Save Story
As demand rises, the food pantry at Utah State University, known as The Student Nutrition Access Center, or SNAC, has quickly outgrown its space, according to managers.
Payson High School students train future service dogs
Lórien Briscoe and Tyrese Boone, KSL | Updated March 17 - 3:51 p.m. | Save Story
A group of students at Payson High School are making a difference outside the classroom by helping train service dogs for people in need.
Ring's newest feature seeks to address an ongoing threat in Utah and the West
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted March 17 - 3:02 p.m. | Save Story
Ring launched a new feature nationwide that seeks to improve wildfire detection and alerting, adding to a growing use of technology in the field.
UHP trooper resigns after being charged with lewdness involving teen
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted March 17 - 2:15 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah Highway Patrol trooper has resigned after he was charged with exposing himself at least three times to a 17-year-old.
Your St. Patrick's Day will Sham-Rock with these food deals
Emma Neff, Deseret News | Posted March 17 - 12:45 p.m. | Save Story
You don't need a pot of gold to celebrate St. Patrick's Day this year. National chains are leaning into the holiday with green- and rainbow-themed deals.
'Beautiful way' to love: Nearly 1M people donated at Giving Machines this season
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted March 17 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
In the last Christmas season, almost 1 million people donated 4.7 million items through the Light the World Giving Machine initiative from the Church of Jesus Christ.
Jury acquits Utah man on same day his mom is accused of obstructing his trial
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted March 17 - 11:39 a.m. | Save Story
A Colorado woman is facing charges of obstruction accusing her of tampering with witnesses who were scheduled to testify during her son's sex abuse trial in Manti.
Provo Towne Centre redevelopment proposal gains some traction; key issues remain unresolved
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted March 17 - 11:30 a.m. | Save Story
The Provo Planning Commission gives a partial thumbs up on proposed overhaul of Provo Towne Centre mall.
Mother expresses new concerns as state reviews contract for care provider tied to deaths
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted March 17 - 11:00 a.m. | Save Story
A mother raised new concerns Monday even as the state of Utah said this month it was taking action against a care program linked to the carbon monoxide deaths of three disabled men.
When lawyers and judges become targets
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted March 17 - 10:00 a.m. | Save Story
Threats and harassment made against the lives of attorneys and judges might be more common than one would think.
Business & Tech »
Your St. Patrick's Day will Sham-Rock with these food deals
- Flight cancellations and delays continue after storms dump snow in the Midwest and head east
- Provo Towne Centre redevelopment proposal gains some traction; key issues remain unresolved
- Utah approves 7 new productions projected to bring $12.6M economic impact
- Utah Inland Port Authority establishing new project area in Duchesne County
Education »
USU food pantry outgrows space as demand grows
- Payson High School students train future service dogs
- First lady Abby Cox discusses challenges facing Utah kids with educators and business leaders
- Trump 'ordered' the Education Department's demise almost a year ago — what's happened since?
- Young kids missed pandemic's school disruptions, but their reading scores are still behind
Health »
USU food pantry outgrows space as demand grows
- Mother expresses new concerns as state reviews contract for care provider tied to deaths
- Pfizer says experimental breast cancer drug cuts risk of disease worsening in mid-stage trial
- American Legion doing 'Buddy Checks' as part of America 250 celebrations
- Cannabis shows little benefit for most mental disorders, data review finds
