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Former Ogden police officer sentenced to 30 days jail on felony counts outlining sexual misdeeds
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Feb. 28 - 9:20 a.m. | Save Story
A former Ogden police officer was sentenced to 30 days jail and received a suspended prison term on three felony counts outlining sexual misdeeds involving minors.
Utah company to host virtual read-aloud for Read Across America Day
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Feb. 28 - 8:49 a.m. | Save Story
Lehi-based homeschool curriculum company aims to boost literary engagement through virtual read aloud event
West side neighbors hopeful, and cautious about Jordan River plans
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted Feb. 28 - 8:12 a.m. | Save Story
The Larry H. Miller Company on Thursday announced plans to restore a section of the Jordan River in the Fairpark community. Residents on Friday were hopeful, but cautious.
Economy, inflation top voter concerns in Utah and nationwide ahead of midterm elections
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 28 - 7:10 a.m. | Save Story
Affordability has emerged as the top issue for voters heading into the midterm elections, both in Utah and on the national level, according to the most recent polling for the Deseret News.
An op-ed in the Cincinnati Enquirer makes an appeal to stop bigotry against BYU
Jacob Hess, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 27 - 10:31 p.m. | Save Story
One week before BYU and Cincinnati meet again on the basketball court, eight Latter-day Saints authored an op-ed sharing what it was like to be recipients of a derogatory chant in November.
2-year-old twin hospitalized after rescue from fire
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted Feb. 27 - 9:36 p.m. | Save Story
A 2-year-old boy remained hospitalized and on a ventilator Friday, more than a week after his father rescued him and his twin brother from their burning Richfield home.
Utahns first or eroding the Utah way? House OKs measure cracking down on illegal immigration
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Feb. 27 - 9:03 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah House narrowly approved a measure cracking down on illegal immigration, prohibiting immigrants here illegally from being able to access certain public benefits.
Jury indicts 2 gang members in connection with double killing at Salt Lake church
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Feb. 27 - 8:08 p.m. | Save Story
Two alleged gang members were indicted on federal firearms charges Wednesday in connection with a double killing at a Latter-day Saint church last month in Salt Lake City.
Saputo USA recalls Great Value cottage cheese due to possible health risk
Pearl Ashton, KSL | Posted Feb. 27 - 8:07 p.m. | Save Story
Three types of Walmart Great Value brand cottage cheese were voluntarily recalled, including in Utah, due to a possible health risk, the Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday.
Here's how Utah lawmakers plan to spend $31B of your money
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Feb. 27 - 7:22 p.m. | Save Story
Utah lawmakers are moving ahead with a slew of tax cuts, including a sixth straight income tax reduction, according to budget proposals unveiled Friday evening.
Why the Prop 4 repeal initiative's future could hinge on a few signatures in Davis County
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Feb. 27 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
The future of a ballot initiative to repeal Proposition 4 sits on a knife's edge after narrowly clearing the signature threshold in the last needed Senate district Friday.
Compromise bill keeps defense attorneys on Utah Sentencing Commission
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Feb. 27 - 6:02 p.m. | Save Story
Defense attorneys will retain their seats on Utah's Sentencing Commission under a compromise bill passed out of the Legislature this week.
Witnesses testify about obtaining drugs for Kouri Richins
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Updated Feb. 27 - 5:13 p.m. | Save Story
Multiple people testified Friday about how Kouri Richins could have obtained drugs. Richins is on trial for aggravated murder in the poisoning death of her husband.
'Read every chance you get': Hundreds of Salt Lake students gifted free books
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Feb. 27 - 5:01 p.m. | Save Story
Hundreds of Salt Lake City School District elementary and middle schoolers received free books Friday as part of Operation Literacy's book drop event.
Utah lawmakers give nod to bill tweaking controversial alternative incorporation route
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Feb. 27 - 4:04 p.m. | Save Story
Utah lawmakers have favorably recommended a bill that tweaks a controversial alternative incorporation route that critics say gives developers too much power.
Salt Lake City farmers market to look different in 2026 as Pioneer Park overhaul begins
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 27 - 3:01 p.m. | Save Story
Organizers of the Salt Lake City Downtown Farmers Market are planning to turn the weekly event into a partial street affair this summer while Pioneer Park gets a makeover.
Utah man, 57, dies days after being caught in Big Cottonwood Canyon avalanche
Curtis Booker, KSL | Updated Feb. 27 - 2:54 p.m. | Save Story
A 57-year-old man died days after being buried in an avalanche in Big Cottonwood Canyon Saturday, the sheriff's office confirmed Thursday.
Utah man convicted of murder arrested in California after escaping federal custody
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Feb. 27 - 12:38 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah man convicted of murder, aggravated sexual assault and fraud, among several other crimes, was arrested in California on Wednesday after escaping federal custody in January.
Will UVU sports teams be allowed to play in the postseason?
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 27 - 12:08 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Valley University sports teams will be allowed to play in upcoming Western Athletic Conference postseason tournaments amid an ongoing legal dispute between the school and the league over exit fees.
Business & Tech »
Ford recalling 4.3 million US vehicles over software issue
- Saputo USA recalls Great Value cottage cheese due to possible health risk
- Warner Bros. signs $110B deal with Paramount, its executive discloses in town hall
- Trump says he is directing federal agencies to cease use of Anthropic technology
- Fintech company Block lays off 4,000 of its 10,000 staff; citing gains from AI
Education »
Utahns first or eroding the Utah way? House OKs measure cracking down on illegal immigration
- 'Read every chance you get': Hundreds of Salt Lake students gifted free books
- Will UVU sports teams be allowed to play in the postseason?
- Should Utah colleges and universities embrace new technologies? Experts discuss
- University of Utah, Utah State University undergraduates showcase research at state Capitol
Police & Courts »
Man arrested in connection with shooting that targeted Utah Islamic Center imam
- Former Ogden police officer sentenced to 30 days jail on felony counts outlining sexual misdeeds
- 2-year-old twin hospitalized after rescue from fire
- Jury indicts 2 gang members in connection with double killing at Salt Lake church
- Federal prosecutors won't appeal ruling barring death penalty in Luigi Mangione case
Politics »
US and Israel strike Iran, seeking to topple its leaders
- Economy, inflation top voter concerns in Utah and nationwide ahead of midterm elections
- Utahns first or eroding the Utah way? House OKs measure cracking down on illegal immigration
- Federal prosecutors won't appeal ruling barring death penalty in Luigi Mangione case
- Here's how Utah lawmakers plan to spend $31B of your money
Science »
A total lunar eclipse will turn the moon blood red on Tuesday across several continents
- Trump says he is directing federal agencies to cease use of Anthropic technology
- Fintech company Block lays off 4,000 of its 10,000 staff; citing gains from AI
- Swirling beauty of the Milky Way galaxy's heart is captured in a new telescope picture
- 40,000-year-old German artifacts may display written language precursor
Utah Counties »
Man arrested in connection with shooting that targeted Utah Islamic Center imam
- Former Ogden police officer sentenced to 30 days jail on felony counts outlining sexual misdeeds
- Utah company to host virtual read-aloud for Read Across America Day
- West side neighbors hopeful, and cautious about Jordan River plans
- Economy, inflation top voter concerns in Utah and nationwide ahead of midterm elections
