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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.
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  |  Posted March 26 - 9:36 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.
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.
Tuacahn stage transforms into rodeo arena for PRCA Xtreme Bulls

Tuacahn stage transforms into rodeo arena for PRCA Xtreme Bulls

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted March 26 - 7:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tuacahn Amphitheater in Ivins is transforming into rodeo grounds this weekend for the PRCA Xtreme Bulls event put on by Diamond G Rodeo.
Rep. Blake Moore: US didn't fully anticipate 'major disruption' of Iran war

Rep. Blake Moore: US didn't fully anticipate 'major disruption' of Iran war

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted March 26 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Rep. Blake Moore said the U.S. has accomplished several objectives during its war with Iran but did not fully anticipate the disruptions to global shipping the conflict would spark.
West Jordan man honored after stopping $23,000 scam

West Jordan man honored after stopping $23,000 scam

Debbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted March 26 - 6:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Mauricio Campos is being recognized for quick thinking and compassion after he kept an elderly woman from losing over $23,000 to a sophisticated phone scam.
Utah governor vetoes 2 bills following legislative session

Utah governor vetoes 2 bills following legislative session

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, Daniel Woodruff and Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 26 - 6:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has vetoed two bills, one providing internet access on school buses in rural areas and another addressing complaints against medical providers.
'You do not want to be on that list' of Salt Lake's violent offenders, DA says

'You do not want to be on that list' of Salt Lake's violent offenders, DA says

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted March 26 - 5:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new collaborative program between Salt Lake City and the state takes aim at the city's most violent repeat offenders.
Utah therapists react to landmark social media addiction case

Utah therapists react to landmark social media addiction case

Brenna Donnelly, KSL  |  Posted March 26 - 4:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A California jury has ordered Meta and YouTube to pay $6 million to a young woman who said she became addicted to their platforms.
Have You Seen This? Men's chorus sings the BYU fight song as a hymn

Have You Seen This? Men's chorus sings the BYU fight song as a hymn

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted March 26 - 3:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

The BYU Men's Chorus recently released a version of the BYU fight song with harmonies that are simply beautiful.
Most of Utah in severe drought or worse; 3 more resorts to close early

Most of Utah in severe drought or worse; 3 more resorts to close early

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 26 - 3:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Record-breaking temperatures have caused drought intensity to worsen in Utah. Three more resorts are now set to close this week, but mountain snow could return next week.
Construction season is here: UDOT to embark on 176 projects worth $2.8B in 2026

Construction season is here: UDOT to embark on 176 projects worth $2.8B in 2026

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated March 26 - 2:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah transportation officials announced Thursday that they're planning to begin 176 new construction projects worth approximately $2.8 billion in 2026.
Fire crews respond to large house fire outside Willow Creek Country Club

Fire crews respond to large house fire outside Willow Creek Country Club

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted March 26 - 2:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

Firefighters responded to a large fire at a home nestled behind a green at the Willow Creek Country Club in Cottonwood Heights on Thursday.
GOP-led push to repeal Prop 4 likely fails to qualify for the ballot

GOP-led push to repeal Prop 4 likely fails to qualify for the ballot

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Updated March 26 - 1:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Republican-led effort to repeal Proposition 4 will likely not be on the ballot this November, after the effort fell below the threshold for signatures in the tipping-point Senate district.