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'Inventive' restaurant chain set to expand to Utah this summer

'Inventive' restaurant chain set to expand to Utah this summer

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated March 30 - 1:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

A restaurant chain that's steadily grown by blending "inventive food" and a "deep love of music" is coming to Utah in Salt Lake City's Granary District.
Tyler Robinson wants preliminary hearing pushed back, citing substantial evidence to review

Tyler Robinson wants preliminary hearing pushed back, citing substantial evidence to review

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted March 30 - 12:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tyler Robinson and his defense team have filed a motion requesting that his preliminary hearing, scheduled in May, be continued or vacated. He is charged with capital murder.
Rockslide crashes wedding ceremony in southern Utah

Rockslide crashes wedding ceremony in southern Utah

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted March 30 - 11:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

A rockslide made a surprise visit during a couple's elopement ceremony in Ivins, Washington County, on Saturday.
St. George man quits job to become taste-tester for wife's world-renowned barbecue recipes

St. George man quits job to become taste-tester for wife's world-renowned barbecue recipes

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted March 30 - 10:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

In 2015, Utahn Susie Bulloch started her journey as a barbecue food blogger and has since become a world-renowned barbecuer creating and sharing recipes with millions.
Photo gallery: Holi Festival of Colors delivers vibrant celebration

Photo gallery: Holi Festival of Colors delivers vibrant celebration

Chuck Wing, Deseret News  |  Updated March 30 - 9:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Holi Festival of Colors delivered a beautiful and vibrant celebration on Saturday in Spanish Fork.
Man arrested in road rage shooting in Draper

Man arrested in road rage shooting in Draper

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted March 30 - 8:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man was arrested over the weekend and accused of shooting at least one and possibly two vehicles in Draper during a road rage confrontation.
What Utah can expect this fire season

What Utah can expect this fire season

Eva Terry, Deseret News  |  Posted March 30 - 7:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

Fires are a natural part of most ecosystems, especially in the West. But how is Utah preparing for what could be an active fire season?
Higher education's 'strategic reinvestment' plans to now include Utah's technical colleges

Higher education's 'strategic reinvestment' plans to now include Utah's technical colleges

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Updated March 30 - 6:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

In 2025, the Utah Legislature mandated "strategic reinvestment" for the state's eight degree-granting institutions. Now, the change is coming to the state's technical colleges.
Are Utahns root, root, rooting for an MLB expansion team?

Are Utahns root, root, rooting for an MLB expansion team?

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted March 29 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nearly seven in 10 Utahns would welcome a big league team to the Beehive State, according to a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll.
Meet the pro snowboarder turned chef behind innovative Oquirrh Restaurant

Meet the pro snowboarder turned chef behind innovative Oquirrh Restaurant

Sarah Gambles, Deseret News  |  Posted March 29 - 10:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

For Andrew Fuller, snowboarding led to the unlikely journey of ultimately becoming a chef and restaurant owner of Oquirrh. Now's he becoming the talk of the town.
Child removed from life support following crash in Ogden that killed 11-year-old brother

Child removed from life support following crash in Ogden that killed 11-year-old brother

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted March 29 - 8:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

An 11-year-old and a 7-year-old died in a crash after a teenager allegedly fleeing from police in a stolen vehicle hit a vehicle in Ogden.
Over a thousand people join Lindon Palm Sunday walk

Over a thousand people join Lindon Palm Sunday walk

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted March 29 - 7:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Over a thousand people showed up to the short walk on Sunday, while singing hymns and waving palm fronds, that ended with a devotional near the Lindon Utah Temple.
Human remains found above Springville in Utah County

Human remains found above Springville in Utah County

Payton Davis, KSL  |  Posted March 29 - 6:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Human remains were discovered in the mountains above Springville Saturday night, police said.
University of Utah researchers discover freshwater reservoir under Great Salt Lake

University of Utah researchers discover freshwater reservoir under Great Salt Lake

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted March 29 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

In a breakthrough that could have major implications for mitigating pollution, geophysicists at the U. have located a deep, freshwater reservoir under Farmington Bay.
3 Utah students chosen for honor ensembles in national music festival

3 Utah students chosen for honor ensembles in national music festival

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted March 29 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Three very talented Utah high school musicians get to show their talents at a national music festival.
How UVU and Loveland Living Planet Aquarium are partnering to boost oceanography in Utah

How UVU and Loveland Living Planet Aquarium are partnering to boost oceanography in Utah

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted March 29 - 2:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

On Wednesday, Utah Valley University entered into a partnership with the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium to provide undergraduates with expanded learning and research opportunities.
From a resealable cereal box to mentoring students: How one Utah Tech professor gives back

From a resealable cereal box to mentoring students: How one Utah Tech professor gives back

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted March 29 - 12:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

An 82-year-old retiree has worked closely with students at Utah Tech University's Innovation Plaza to get their ideas off and running, even leading to patented designs.
Poison control calls up dramatically for this 'herbal' supplement

Poison control calls up dramatically for this 'herbal' supplement

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted March 29 - 11:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

Calls to poison control centers involving kratom use in the past decade have risen 1,231%, according to a new weekly report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Here's how Blake Moore, John Curtis are going after betting on prediction markets

Here's how Blake Moore, John Curtis are going after betting on prediction markets

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted March 29 - 10:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Rep. Blake Moore is pushing to ban betting on wars, terrorist attacks and election results on online prediction markets.