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Police identify 2 men killed in collision near Heber City
Matt Brooks, KSL | Updated March 16 - 4:09 p.m. | Save Story
Two men died Saturday in a collision involving two vehicles near Heber City, east of Strawberry Reservoir.
Proposed 180-foot hotel east of downtown appears to hit snag in Salt Lake City Council
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted March 16 - 4:00 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City leaders recently expressed an unwillingness to support a rezone for a hotel east of downtown, following negative recommendations from planners.
Heavy weekend winds leave 'heartbreaking' damage in central Utah
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted March 16 - 2:58 p.m. | Save Story
High winds late Saturday left damage across areas of Utah and Emery counties, and the cleanup was expected to take days in some places.
First lady Abby Cox discusses challenges facing Utah kids with educators and business leaders
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Updated March 16 - 2:15 p.m. | Save Story
It's a crucial moment in Utah for K-12 education, with the role of technology in distracting students being a leading concern.
Here's who is running for each of Utah's 4 congressional seats
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Updated March 16 - 1:00 p.m. | Save Story
See who is running for Utah's four congressional seats this year.
Utah Democrats test limits of progressive politics in new blue district. Is this what voters want?
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Updated March 16 - 12:48 p.m. | Save Story
Most Democratic candidates for Utah's new — and very blue — 1st Congressional District participated in a town hall on Monday where they unanimously accused Israel of genocide, endorsed transgender treatments for minors and called for abolishing ICE.
Theft at Deer Valley hotel thwarted by snow
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated March 16 - 11:25 a.m. | Save Story
A man who police say spent six hours going through a Deer Valley hotel and stealing thousands of dollars worth of items was caught after his truck got stuck in the snow.
184 years of Relief Society: General President Camille Johnson ministers in Eurasia
Carole Mikita, KSL | Updated March 16 - 8:01 a.m. | Save Story
The Relief Society of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is celebrating its 184th anniversary.
Utah mother receives honor for fallen son while raising alarm on veteran suicide crisis
Brenna Donnelly, KSL | Updated March 16 - 7:00 a.m. | Save Story
A Utah mother is raising awareness about the heightened suicide risk among military veterans after losing her own son, Private First Class Bowden Hunter of Saratoga Springs.
Utah built a shield against AI harm; the White House knocked it down
Brooke Nally for KSL | Posted March 16 - 6:14 a.m. | Save Story
A bill designed to protect Utahns from unaccountable artificial intelligence systems just died under federal pressure. Here's what was in it.
'Game changer': Cedar City brothers buy cushion company to help wheelchair users
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted March 15 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
Two brothers from Cedar City, Jarom and Jake Hlebasko, purchased an innovative seat-cushion company in order to help others who are wheelchair-bound.
Trump 'ordered' the Education Department's demise almost a year ago — what's happened since?
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted March 15 - 8:30 p.m. | Save Story
The Trump administration said "significant progress" has been made over the past year at the Department of Education since President Trump signed an order to cut down the department.
Could forest thinning help increase Utah's snowpack?
Gitanjali Poonia, Deseret News | Posted March 15 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
A new study shows that forest thinning not only protects against wildfires, but also helps conserve water and replenish the existing natural and human-made reservoirs.
'The Homerun Project' seeks to help with housing crisis by renovating a home for giveaway
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted March 15 - 5:45 p.m. | Save Story
At a time when owning a home seems out of reach for many, a group of friends is trying to make the "American dream" possible.
Church's First Presidency shares Easter message
Sarah Jane Weaver, Deseret News | Posted March 15 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
With Easter approaching, the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released a new video on Sunday sharing their testimonies of Jesus Christ.
Salt Lake man found not guilty of murder still sent to prison for road rage shooting
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted March 15 - 4:05 p.m. | Save Story
A Salt Lake man found not guilty of murder earlier this year will still spend at least five years in prison for firing 11 shots during the road rage confrontation.
Murals and motherhood: Clearfield murals showcase woman's vibrant style and resilience
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted March 15 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
Brooke Facer, of Davis County, balanced family and artistry while painting vibrant murals across Clearfield during the final months of her pregnancy last year.
How to avoid becoming a victim of car theft
Brian Carlson, KSL | Posted March 15 - 1:04 p.m. | Save Story
As the weather warms up and more people are out, police want you to know how to avoid car theft.
Utah's Brinton Family Pianists count down to Carnegie Hall
Brittany Tait, KSL | Posted March 15 - 11:52 a.m. | Save Story
In a retirement home near the mouth of Provo Canyon, a baby grand piano is about to be played most marvelously.
Business & Tech »
Proposed 180-foot hotel east of downtown appears to hit snag in Salt Lake City Council
- Thousands of meatpacking workers walk off the job in first strike in 40 years
- Falling oil prices send Wall Street toward its best day since the start of the Iran war
- Military veterans on the job at higher rates than national average
- 'Game changer': Cedar City brothers buy cushion company to help wheelchair users
Education »
First lady Abby Cox discusses challenges facing Utah kids with educators and business leaders
- Trump 'ordered' the Education Department's demise almost a year ago — what's happened since?
- Young kids missed pandemic's school disruptions, but their reading scores are still behind
- Salt Lake construction underway for student housing at old OfficeMax site
- Why are 17 states hitting the Trump administration with a higher education lawsuit?
Environment »
Could forest thinning help increase Utah's snowpack?
- NASA technology could help Utah water managers better understand snowpack
- 2026 session was good for Great Salt Lake, but it could have been great, group says
- Summer in March? Record-breaking forecast signals bad news for Utah's poor snowpack
- Raucous bird tornado touches down as snow geese make annual flight to Arctic
Health »
US judge blocks efforts to reshape childhood vaccine policy
- Structure's obesity pill shows up to 16.3% weight loss in study
- Utah mother receives honor for fallen son while raising alarm on veteran suicide crisis
- Former restaurant owner who paid it forward during pandemic sees kindness returned
- '13 times stronger than morphine': The supplement soon banned from Utah convenience stores
Police & Courts »
Jurors now deliberating in murder trial for Kamas mom accused of fatally poisoning husband
Politics »
US judge blocks efforts to reshape childhood vaccine policy
- Number of US troops wounded in war against Iran rises to about 200
- Here's who is running for each of Utah's 4 congressional seats
- Utah Democrats test limits of progressive politics in new blue district. Is this what voters want?
- White House chief of staff Susie Wiles has early-stage breast cancer, will continue working
