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New fire in Duchesne County threatening structures
Curtis Booker, KSL | Updated March 18 - 10:28 p.m. | Save Story
A new fire in Duchesne County is threatening structures, fire officials said Wednesday.
12-year-old hit by car, critically injured in West Jordan
Curtis Booker and Debbie Worthen, KSL | Updated March 18 - 10:27 p.m. | Save Story
A 12-year-old was hospitalized with critical injuries after being hit by vehicle while on a scooter in West Jordan.
Taylor Frankie Paul discusses domestic abuse allegations prior to 'Bachelorette' premiere
Margaret Darby, Deseret News | Posted March 18 - 9:44 p.m. | Save Story
Utah influencer Taylor Frankie Paul, slated to be ABC's upcoming "Bachelorette," addressed reports Wednesday of an alleged domestic abuse incident involving her former boyfriend.
How Utah Rep. Burgess Owens hopes his bill scares off 'ghost students'
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted March 18 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Rep. Burgess Owens is proposing legislation to help prevent scammers from successfully submitting fraudulent applications for federal student aid in an act of legislative "ghostbusting."
Mosquito season kicks off early in Salt Lake City
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted March 18 - 7:36 p.m. | Save Story
With warmer temperatures arriving in Salt Lake City, mosquito season is getting an early start this year, and experts are urging residents to take necessary precautions.
Despite the mild winter, Utah's homeless still need shelter, advocates say
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted March 18 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's unseasonable dry winter weather did not ease the demand at overnight warming centers.
Utah lawmaker says immigration bills stalled partly due to Utah Compact's lingering influence
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated March 18 - 6:43 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Sen. Luz Escamilla, D-Salt Lake City, suspects some of the varied immigration bills that emerged during the session stalled due in part to the Utah Compact's lingering influence.
Salt Lake driver was going 129 mph one second before double fatal crash, charges say
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted March 18 - 6:35 p.m. | Save Story
A Salt Lake man is facing charges accusing him of going as fast as 129 mph when he ran a red light and hit another vehicle, killing two Grantsville men in June.
MLB to test another challenge system at Salt Lake Bees games this season
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted March 18 - 6:03 p.m. | Save Story
The Salt Lake Bees will be among a handful of teams trying out another system that could overturn calls made by umpires this season.
Girl Scout Cookies booths are open for business
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted March 18 - 6:01 p.m. | Save Story
Girl Scout Cookies season is officially underway in Utah, and cookie booths are popping up outside grocery stores and community locations across the state.
Firefighter injured in Uintah County brush fire
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted March 18 - 5:32 p.m. | Save Story
A firefighter was injured Tuesday while fighting a Uintah County blaze; the cause remains under investigation.
Great Salt Lake's nature inspired artist's free 10-day 'symphony' in Utah
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted March 18 - 5:03 p.m. | Save Story
A world-renowned artist's latest venture blends the Great Salt Lake's nature into a visual and musical celebration that'll be displayed in Salt Lake City for a limited time.
Ski resorts keep watch as temperatures poised to break records
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted March 18 - 4:35 p.m. | Save Story
Managers at Beaver Mountain are keeping a close eye on conditions as temperatures over the next few days could threaten the final weeks of their ski season.
Measles spread: Theaters, schools, Kangaroo Zoo and aquarium among new exposure sites
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted March 18 - 4:02 p.m. | Save Story
Measles cases and exposure locations are continuing to be identified in Utah as the disease spreads throughout the state.
Mike Lee says Utah would adapt to vote-by-mail restrictions considered by Senate
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Updated March 18 - 4:01 p.m. | Save Story
As senators debate an election bill pushed by Utah Sen. Mike Lee, he said he's confident state officials would be able to adapt to the changes that could take effect this year.
Jury finds man guilty of murder in Murray parking lot shooting
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted March 18 - 2:00 p.m. | Save Story
Pirawn Mula was found guilty of murder and all other charges by a jury on Monday following a four-day trial. Panoum Jangjuol was killed in the 2024 shooting.
UDOT breaks ground on 'transformational' 2100 North freeway
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted March 18 - 1:30 p.m. | Save Story
Constructing a freeway on 2100 North isn't just a road project, it's "transformational," state Sen. Heidi Balderree said during a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday.
House passes bill for Shivwits Band's 99-year land lease with Black Desert Resort
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted March 18 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
H.R. 3037, Shivwits Band of Paiutes Jurisdictional Clarity Act, passed the House and will move on to the Senate. The bill would allow up to 99-year land lease with Black Desert Resort.
Salt Lake City unveils first look at what old Fleet Block may soon look like
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated March 18 - 11:40 a.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City departments are offering their first look at how they might transform a block with a complicated history, including new buildings, open space and a key art piece.
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