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Roy man charged with manslaughter in death while practicing drawing handguns from holsters
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted March 11 - 8:20 a.m. | Save Story
A man has been charged with manslaughter in the death of another man while the two were practicing drawing handguns from holsters in the suspect's apartment.
Suazo Business Center reps name building to honor Gladys Gonzalez, key in its formation
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted March 11 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
Suazo Business Center reps named the building housing the organization in honor of Gladys Gonzalez, who was key in its formation.
Utahn accused of embezzling more than $500K from employer
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted March 11 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
A South Jordan man is facing nearly 20 felony charges for allegedly stealing money from his former company.
Utah GOP lawmaker casts most 'no' votes in 20 years – and it's not even close
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted March 11 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
Rep. Leah Hansen voted no nearly 450 times on the House floor during the recent legislative session, by far the most by any lawmaker in the past 20 years.
Salt Lake City OKs $400K to assist business-led effort for 'joyful' new downtown lamp posts
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted March 10 - 10:29 p.m. | Save Story
Local business leaders want to add buzzy new light posts to spruce up Main Street in downtown Salt Lake City before the major Salt Lake Temple open house next year.
Police shoot, critically injure man during altercation on I-15 near Draper
Curtis Booker, KSL | Updated March 10 - 10:20 p.m. | Save Story
Drivers are being urged to avoid I-15 near Draper during an officer-involved shooting Tuesday afternoon.
Blake Moore throws cold water on Trump push to add culture-war issues to election bill
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted March 10 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Rep. Blake Moore is expressing skepticism about adding unrelated provisions to Republicans' major election reform package despite demands from President Donald Trump.
'Not a hiding place': Ogden police lauded for role in catching Nevada, Wisconsin murder suspects
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted March 10 - 8:37 p.m. | Save Story
Ogden leaders are lauding the role of Ogden police officers in the local arrests of murder suspects wanted in Nevada and Wisconsin.
'It's really cool': Utah selected to lead federal pilot program testing electric aircraft
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted March 10 - 7:04 p.m. | Save Story
UDOT and state partners on Monday were selected to lead a federal pilot program to test advanced electric aircraft and other emerging aviation technologies.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Business & Tech »
Fragrant flower lei, synonymous with Hawaii, face competition from cheaper imports
- Suazo Business Center reps name building to honor Gladys Gonzalez, key in its formation
- Salt Lake City OKs $400K to assist business-led effort for 'joyful' new downtown lamp posts
- Airline shares battered, airfares surge as Iran war pushes oil above $100
- Boeing signs $289 million Israel contract for 5,000 smart bombs, source says
Education »
Judge to decide if Penn must produce records in probe of antisemitism at Ivy League school
Environment »
Utah shattered its winter temperature records. Why was it so warm?
- This weird winter was one of the warmest — and coldest — on record. It's a glimpse of our future
- Heber City farmers speak out against potential US 40 bypass
- California high school students develop AI wildfire suppression system for global competition
- How Utah Republicans are undoing the Grand Staircase-Escalante management plan
Health »
Spanish researchers develop low-cost artificial cornea from fish scales
- FDA approves leucovorin for rare genetic condition, but not autism
- Utah family who founded Nixon Strong after son's death faces new cancer battle with teenage son
- Feed Utah food drive kicks off to combat statewide hunger
- Rep. Kennedy is sponsoring a bill to limit gender-related treatments for teens nationwide
Police & Courts »
Richins trial live: Attorneys prepare for prosecutors' final witness in Park City murder trial
Politics »
Jill Biden opens up in memoir about Joe Biden's decision to end his 2024 reelection bid
- Utah GOP lawmaker casts most 'no' votes in 20 years – and it's not even close
- Blake Moore throws cold water on Trump push to add culture-war issues to election bill
- Georgia election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene highlights Republican turbulence
- Helmets to be mandatory throughout Utah after another teen suffers e-bike crash in St. George
Religion »
Judge to decide if Penn must produce records in probe of antisemitism at Ivy League school
- Church of Jesus Christ reports $1.58 billion and 7.4 million hours in service last year
- Pope announces resignation of US bishop accused of embezzling $270K from California parish
- 'Beacon of light': Open house begins for new Latter-day Saint temple in Lindon
- Orem meetinghouse closes over break-in worries; fire sprinkler issues happen instead
Science »
New data shows asteroid 2024 YR4 will narrowly miss the moon
- Spanish researchers develop low-cost artificial cornea from fish scales
- 'It's really cool': Utah selected to lead federal pilot program testing electric aircraft
- Delays with SpaceX's Starship risk NASA moon landing timeline, watchdog says
- Wildflowers are blooming in the driest place in North America — but not for long
Utah Counties »
Richins trial live: Attorneys prepare for prosecutors' final witness in Park City murder trial
- Roy man charged with manslaughter in death while practicing drawing handguns from holsters
- Suazo Business Center reps name building to honor Gladys Gonzalez, key in its formation
- Utahn accused of embezzling more than $500K from employer
- Utah GOP lawmaker casts most 'no' votes in 20 years – and it's not even close
