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7-year-old hospitalized with serious injuries after being hit by SUV in Cedar City
Curtis Booker, KSL | Updated March 23 - 9:39 p.m. | Save Story
A 7-year-old boy was seriously injured after being hit while on a scooter by an SUV in Cedar City Monday.
Driver with history of not stopping for police arrested following Bangerter crash
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated March 23 - 9:20 p.m. | Save Story
A man with a history of driving while intoxicated and fleeing from police was arrested after police say he caused a crash on Bangerter Highway on Monday.
2 Utah companies are quietly changing how AI actually works for real businesses
Brooke Nally for KSL | Posted March 23 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
While lawmakers debate what AI should do, a Park City MarTech firm and a Utah hotel agency are already showing what it can do — and the results are hard to argue with.
Roy man had 7,000 fentanyl pills at his home, charges say
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted March 23 - 8:30 p.m. | Save Story
A Roy man has been charged with fentanyl trafficking after 7,000 pills were allegedly found at his home. An acquaintance was found with 32,000 additional pills, charges say.
Trump says he won't approve shutdown deal unless Senate passes election bill
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted March 23 - 8:00 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump said he wouldn't support a shutdown deal to reopen the DHS until Democrats agree to pass Republicans' proof-of-citizenship and voter ID bill.
Primary Children's celebrates record number of organ transplants helping young patients
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted March 23 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
Parents of infant donor recipients, doctors and a living liver donor spoke at a celebration of a record number of transplants at Primary Children's Hospital on Monday.
North Salt Lake man charged with child sex abuse of 12-year-old
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted March 23 - 6:30 p.m. | Save Story
A North Salt Lake man faces several charges accusing him of child sexual abuse involving a 12-year-old girl.
Could a ground collision happen at Utah's busiest airport?
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted March 23 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
Communication between airplanes and vehicles has come into question as agencies investigate the fatal collision between a passenger jet and a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport.
Police identify 75-year-old woman killed in Magna crash
Payton Davis and Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Updated March 23 - 4:24 p.m. | Save Story
A woman, 75, died Sunday after a crash in Magna at the intersection of state Route 201 and state Route 202.
Curtis bill seeks to ban sports betting, casino games on Kalshi, Polymarket
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted March 23 - 2:55 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Sen. John Curtis on Monday announced legislation that would prevent online prediction markets from offering contracts that look like sports betting or "casino-style" games.
Therapist seeking children with disabilities charged with sexual exploitation
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted March 23 - 1:51 p.m. | Save Story
A Magna man who investigators say is in a position of trust as a therapist of children with disabilities was charged Monday with 10 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor.
Driver dies in Fruit Heights collision
Payton Davis, KSL | Updated March 23 - 1:33 p.m. | Save Story
A man died Sunday morning after his vehicle was engulfed in flames after hitting a retaining wall in Fruit Heights.
Provo mom seeking apology from young boy is charged with child kidnapping
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted March 23 - 12:26 p.m. | Save Story
A Provo woman accused of taking an 11-year-old boy to her home to make him apologize for bullying her son is now facing a felony child kidnapping charge.
Baja race team may have vandalized Grand County petroglyphs, sheriff's office says
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted March 23 - 10:59 a.m. | Save Story
The Grand County Sheriff's Office says it's investigating who damaged ancient petroglyphs at a popular recreation area outside of Moab.
Utah's colleges and universities earning solid 'confidence report card' marks
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted March 23 - 9:59 a.m. | Save Story
At a moment when many college campuses are facing disruptions and institutional resets across the nation, Utah remains fairly bullish on higher education.
Same name: This David Bednar is a star pitcher for Team USA
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted March 23 - 9:12 a.m. | Save Story
A note is posted above the Wikipedia bio of Team USA pitching hero David Bednar: "Not to be confused with Latter-day Saint Apostle David A. Bednar," and for good reason.
Driver shot, injured in overnight Salt Lake shooting
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted March 23 - 8:10 a.m. | Save Story
A 22-year-old man was injured in a shooting in Salt Lake City early Monday, according to police.
When it's hot and polluted, suicide numbers climb, University of Utah study finds
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted March 23 - 8:02 a.m. | Save Story
As suicide rates have been climbing for several decades and policymakers and others look for tools to identify and protect those at risk, recognizing the impact of heat stress and air pollution could prove helpful.
Going on a hike? Keep your dog on its leash
Hayden Madson, Deseret News | Posted March 23 - 7:37 a.m. | Save Story
With the months beginning to warm up, hiking trails and other recreating areas are going to start filling up. The Division of Wildlife Resources wants to make sure you keep wildlife and your pets safe.
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