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Powder Mountain expects to expand public terrain options next season

Powder Mountain expects to expand public terrain options next season

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 10 - 6:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

Powder Mountain is ready for its long-awaited public expansion.
'Police incident' prompts traffic closures on I-15 near Draper

'Police incident' prompts traffic closures on I-15 near Draper

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted March 10 - 5:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Drivers are being urged to avoid I-15 near Draper amid an unspecified "police incident" Tuesday afternoon.
Church of Jesus Christ reports $1.58 billion and 7.4 million hours in service last year

Church of Jesus Christ reports $1.58 billion and 7.4 million hours in service last year

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted March 10 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The annual "Caring for Those in Need" report for 2025 was released Tuesday, showing charitable efforts from members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints last year.
Utah named America's 'most Mario-obsessed' state

Utah named America's 'most Mario-obsessed' state

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted March 10 - 4:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah ranks as the "most Mario-obsessed" state, according to a social gaming company.
Helmets to be mandatory throughout Utah after another teen suffers e-bike crash in St. George

Helmets to be mandatory throughout Utah after another teen suffers e-bike crash in St. George

Sarah Martin, KSL  |  Posted March 10 - 3:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nearly two weeks after suffering a devastating head injury in an e-bike crash, which happened while not wearing a helmet, Bella Prince went home to her family.
Sandy man charged with shooting at Utah imam, but case no longer considered hate crime

Sandy man charged with shooting at Utah imam, but case no longer considered hate crime

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted March 10 - 2:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Sandy man was charged with attempted murder and other charges Tuesday for allegedly shooting at the leader of the West Jordan-based Utah Islamic Center.
Richins trial delayed as attorneys dispute what portions of key witness interview to show jurors

Richins trial delayed as attorneys dispute what portions of key witness interview to show jurors

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Updated March 10 - 1:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jurors were only in the courtroom for a few minutes on Tuesday as attorneys found they needed additional time addressing legal issues. The lead detective is set to testify Wednesday.
Infant killed, driver critically injured in Kearns collision

Infant killed, driver critically injured in Kearns collision

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted March 10 - 12:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

An infant died and a driver was critically injured in a crash in Kearns early Monday.
One found dead in Ogden garage fire

One found dead in Ogden garage fire

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted March 10 - 12:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police are investigating a garage fire that killed one person in Ogden Tuesday morning.
Safe seats, fierce primaries: Utah's new map could push GOP contests further right

Safe seats, fierce primaries: Utah's new map could push GOP contests further right

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted March 10 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new court-ordered congressional district map has already transformed the landscape of Utah primary elections, pushing out one Republican incumbent.
4.0-magnitude earthquake rattles southern Utah

4.0-magnitude earthquake rattles southern Utah

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 10 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

No injuries or damages were reported after a shallow, 4.0-magnitude earthquake rattled near Capitol Reef National Park Monday night.
Utah family who founded Nixon Strong after son's death faces new cancer battle with teenage son

Utah family who founded Nixon Strong after son's death faces new cancer battle with teenage son

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted March 10 - 10:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Seven years after a Bluffdale family turned tragedy into a mission to help others battling childhood cancer, they are facing the fight again.
Utah artist creates portrait to bring comfort to family after Wayne County tragedy

Utah artist creates portrait to bring comfort to family after Wayne County tragedy

Dan Rascon, KSL  |  Posted March 10 - 9:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah artist is hoping to bring a measure of peace to the family of one of three women killed in a devastating murder last week in Wayne County.
82-year-old southern Utah man combats depression with breakfast club

82-year-old southern Utah man combats depression with breakfast club

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted March 10 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Marve Thiem, 82, recently started an 80-plus breakfast club for men in an effort to combat some depression. His group is growing, and he said he hopes it can help others.
Critics take aim at bill targeting voting by noncitizens, rare to nonexistent in Utah

Critics take aim at bill targeting voting by noncitizens, rare to nonexistent in Utah

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 10 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Critics worry a bill targeting voting by non-citizens, rare to nonexistent in Utah, could disenfranchise some. The ACLU is asking Gov. Spencer Cox to veto it.
Feed Utah food drive kicks off to combat statewide hunger

Feed Utah food drive kicks off to combat statewide hunger

Emma Neff, Deseret News  |  Posted March 9 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Food insecurity is impacting communities nationwide, and Utah is no exception. To help feed kids and families in need, the Utah Food Bank is holding its fifth annual drive.
Students explore STEM careers at school's annual Sci-Con

Students explore STEM careers at school's annual Sci-Con

Tyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted March 9 - 10:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Students at American Heritage School spent Monday diving into science, technology, engineering and math during a hands-on learning event designed to show how STEM connects to real-world careers.
License requirement to be dropped at these Utah wildlife management areas

License requirement to be dropped at these Utah wildlife management areas

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 9 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah lawmakers amended a controversial bill from 2025 that required fishing or hunting licenses to enter some wildlife management areas in the state, replacing it with a new requirement.
Bill meant to promote wide-ranging debate on university campuses goes to Gov. Cox

Bill meant to promote wide-ranging debate on university campuses goes to Gov. Cox

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 9 - 8:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A bill meant to promote broad debate on Utah's college campuses and dispel the notion that guest speakers face speech restrictions now goes to Gov. Spencer Cox for consideration.