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Kalshi sues Utah over efforts to stop prop betting in the state

Kalshi sues Utah over efforts to stop prop betting in the state

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 25 - 10:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

The prediction market Kalshi is suing Utah over plans to regulate proposition betting it says would run afoul of federal regulations.
Avalanche warning issued for northern Utah mountains after deadly week

Avalanche warning issued for northern Utah mountains after deadly week

Tyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 25 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Avalanche Center issued a new avalanche warning through 6 a.m. Thursday, citing dangerous conditions in areas that have already seen multiple avalanches recently.
Group calls on Utah to reconsider stalled Great Salt Lake bill amid $1B federal request

Group calls on Utah to reconsider stalled Great Salt Lake bill amid $1B federal request

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 25 - 8:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

A group of Utah students and residents is asking state lawmakers to reconsider a $200 million Great Salt Lake bill, increasing their pressure after learning how much money the state has asked of President Donald Trump.
Safety experts encourage parents to bring car seats on airplanes

Safety experts encourage parents to bring car seats on airplanes

Brian Carlson, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 25 - 8:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The next time parents fly with young children, experts want them to bring a car seat on the plane, one of the key topics discussed at the Child Passenger Safety Conference on Wednesday.
Bill banning phone use during school hours is one step closer to becoming law

Bill banning phone use during school hours is one step closer to becoming law

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 25 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah House approved a bill limiting cellphone use throughout the school day, moving it closer to the governor's desk where it is almost certain to become law.
West Valley woman missing after alarming phone calls; police seek public's help

West Valley woman missing after alarming phone calls; police seek public's help

Garna Mejia, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 25 - 6:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police are asking for the public's help in locating a 31-year-old woman, Shianne Turner, whose disappearance has sparked growing concern after a series of alarming phone calls.
University of Utah cuts ties with organization that promotes diversity in business education

University of Utah cuts ties with organization that promotes diversity in business education

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 25 - 6:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

After facing scrutiny from the Trump administration, the University of Utah is cutting ties with The Ph.D. Project, a nonprofit that helps increase diversity in doctoral-level business school programs.
Son of 'Real Housewives of SLC' star dies from possible overdose

Son of 'Real Housewives of SLC' star dies from possible overdose

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 25 - 5:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

The son of "Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" star Mary Martha Cosby was found deceased in his home Monday after police responded to a possible drug overdose call.
Should tenants get more notice of rent increases? Bill stalls for 4th year in a row

Should tenants get more notice of rent increases? Bill stalls for 4th year in a row

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 25 - 4:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lawmakers paused a bill that would require landlords to give tenants 60 days' notice if rent is increasing.
Hope in action: Downtown ambassadors deliver life-saving outreach

Hope in action: Downtown ambassadors deliver life-saving outreach

Ken Fall and Courtney Johns, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 25 - 4:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

The numbers reflect the program's growing impact: last year alone, ambassadors assisted nearly 7,000 visitors, picked up 6,400 bags of trash and connected people to more than 14,000 resources.
Driver arrested nearly a month after alleged hit-and-run with pedestrian

Driver arrested nearly a month after alleged hit-and-run with pedestrian

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 25 - 1:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police arrested a man accused of running over and injuring a bicyclist as he went over a curb while driving a large pickup and trailer. He then allegedly drove off.
What's the best airport in North America? It might just be in Utah

What's the best airport in North America? It might just be in Utah

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 25 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

One of the best airports in North America is located in Salt Lake City, according to a recent survey of worldwide passengers.
Utah to vacate state office building in downtown Ogden, move to ex-IRS structure

Utah to vacate state office building in downtown Ogden, move to ex-IRS structure

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 25 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah officials plan to vacate a state office building on 25th Street in downtown Ogden and more to an ex-IRS structure, now vacant, in Marriott-Slaterville.
Crime scene tech to return Thursday in Kouri Richins murder trial

Crime scene tech to return Thursday in Kouri Richins murder trial

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Updated Feb. 25 - 11:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

Kouri Richins is charged with fatally poisoning her husband. The third day of the Kamas woman's murder trial ended early Wednesday but resumes Thursday.
Salt Lake County explores partnerships to preserve existing child care centers

Salt Lake County explores partnerships to preserve existing child care centers

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 25 - 10:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Child care spaces in Salt Lake County are being evaluated for continued use, thanks to a legislative intent approved by the County Council on Tuesday.
Utah floated around $1B funding request before Trump's Great Salt Lake post

Utah floated around $1B funding request before Trump's Great Salt Lake post

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 25 - 10:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah leaders say they are still crafting an official proposal for the federal government following President Donald Trump's support of Great Salt Lake issues.
South Salt Lake to close 300 East for months to replace aging bridge, traffic impacts expected

South Salt Lake to close 300 East for months to replace aging bridge, traffic impacts expected

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 25 - 9:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

South Salt Lake warns of road closures near Fitts park and Granite Park Junior High.
Utah Republicans weigh Trump's calls to eliminate mail-in voting

Utah Republicans weigh Trump's calls to eliminate mail-in voting

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 25 - 8:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's congressional Republicans are wading into the election reform debate, balancing President Donald Trump's calls to eliminate mail-in ballots while also defending the Beehive State's mail-in voting system.
'The grief in our home is constant': Family of teen killed by DUI driver pleads against parole

'The grief in our home is constant': Family of teen killed by DUI driver pleads against parole

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 25 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

The family of a 13-year-old West Jordan boy hit and killed by a man with a history of driving while impaired urged the Utah parole board Tuesday not to release the man early.