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Police identify 2 men killed in Tooele County crash

Police identify 2 men killed in Tooele County crash

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Updated March 27 - 5:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two people were killed in a Tooele County crash Wednesday.
29 Utah school districts, charter schools receive $100M to expand career and tech education

29 Utah school districts, charter schools receive $100M to expand career and tech education

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted March 27 - 5:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Education officials Thursday announced the dispersal of $100 million to 29 Utah districts and charter schools to expand access to profession-based education for K-12 students.
Traffic stop leads to explosives discovery in southern Utah

Traffic stop leads to explosives discovery in southern Utah

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted March 27 - 4:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A St. George man was arrested Thursday after police say they found him in possession of guns, drugs and explosives.
Ogden police chief blasts former officer in sexual misconduct case, his sentencing

Ogden police chief blasts former officer in sexual misconduct case, his sentencing

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Updated March 27 - 3:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ogden Police Chief Jake Sube issued a statement blasting a former officer involved in a sexual misconduct case and the sentence he received in the matter.
Gov. Cox: Meta losses validate Utah's fight against social media

Gov. Cox: Meta losses validate Utah's fight against social media

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted March 27 - 2:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox emphasized that recent rulings against major tech company Meta Platforms Inc. have strengthened his resolve for Utah to pursue legal action against what he has previously described as "a cancer" on society.
How scammers are exploiting long wait times at airport security

How scammers are exploiting long wait times at airport security

Matt Gephardt, KSL  |  Posted March 27 - 1:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

As hours-long wait times at airport security make headlines, scammers are exploiting the situation.
Woman filed insurance claims for undamaged home she doesn't own, charges say

Woman filed insurance claims for undamaged home she doesn't own, charges say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted March 27 - 12:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Syracuse woman who prosecutors say filed insurance claims for a home that wasn't hers, and wasn't damaged, is now facing fraud and forgery charges.
Is it too early to put away those skis and snowboards?

Is it too early to put away those skis and snowboards?

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted March 27 - 12:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Is it too early to put your skis or snowboard away?
Second man charged in connection with large fight, shooting outside Salt Lake bar

Second man charged in connection with large fight, shooting outside Salt Lake bar

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted March 27 - 11:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

A second man has been charged in connection with a large fight that culminated with a shooting outside a downtown Salt Lake bar.
Family of Cedar City boy hit by SUV decides to donate his organs

Family of Cedar City boy hit by SUV decides to donate his organs

Eric Cabrera and Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted March 27 - 10:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

The family of a 7-year-old Cedar City boy who was left in a coma after being struck by an SUV has decided to donate his organs.
New thrift store in Layton to support homeless youth

New thrift store in Layton to support homeless youth

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted March 27 - 10:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new thrift store aims to support Layton teens and other Utah programs that address homelessness.
New scam spreads 'far and wide' to target Utahns

New scam spreads 'far and wide' to target Utahns

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted March 27 - 8:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Department of Public Safety is warning about a new scam that hit the phones of Utahns on Thursday.
From forgotten to found: The human fix behind Utah's new homeless strategy

From forgotten to found: The human fix behind Utah's new homeless strategy

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted March 27 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

The resource that lifted Lanny Outcalt out of homelessness wasn't a shelter bed. It was a familiar face.
Target coming to Farr West as retailers eye opportunity in growing areas of Weber County

Target coming to Farr West as retailers eye opportunity in growing areas of Weber County

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 27 - 7:37 a.m.  |  Save Story

Target is coming to Farr West, another indicator of major retailers eyeing opportunity in the growing areas of Weber County, outside Ogden and Riverdale.
Aboriginal Australian artists share faith through Salt Lake exhibit

Aboriginal Australian artists share faith through Salt Lake exhibit

Tyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted March 27 - 6:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

Artists from Australia are bringing culture, faith, and storytelling to Salt Lake City through a unique art exhibit at the Church History Museum of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
'The Office' star Rainn Wilson will be a special guest on upcoming season of 'Studio C'

'The Office' star Rainn Wilson will be a special guest on upcoming season of 'Studio C'

Margaret Darby, Deseret News  |  Posted March 27 - 6:08 a.m.  |  Save Story

Cue the laugh track — "Studio C" is bringing in funnyman Rainn Wilson as a special guest for its upcoming season, it announced on Tuesday.
Spring break travel could cause delays on big Utah roads despite rising gas prices

Spring break travel could cause delays on big Utah roads despite rising gas prices

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 26 - 10:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

The average price of a gallon of regular gas surpassed $4 statewide this week, but Utah transportation officials say they don't expect that it will dissuade spring break travel.
Lagoon's new Nutcracker ride set to welcome thrill-seekers starting this weekend

Lagoon's new Nutcracker ride set to welcome thrill-seekers starting this weekend

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted March 26 - 9:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lagoon's newest attraction, the Nutcracker, is poised to offer high-speed thrills for park visitors.
Kaysville physician thanks EMTs who responded to his heart attack

Kaysville physician thanks EMTs who responded to his heart attack

Sarah Martin, KSL  |  Posted March 26 - 8:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Kaysville physician who had a heart attack in his own office is thankful for the EMTs who saved him, and has a message to everyone about CPR.