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A look at Utah's biggest environment and land bills in 2026
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 28 - 1:03 p.m. | Save Story
Though saving the Great Salt Lake has dominated public discourse this year during Utah's Legislature, it is not the only thing the state's governing body is trying to do.
Woman killed in small airplane crash in Washington County
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Feb. 28 - 12:56 p.m. | Save Story
A woman has died after her plane crashed in Washington County Saturday.
'I will not plead out to something I didn't do': Firearms instructor cleared after lengthy court battle
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Feb. 28 - 12:20 p.m. | Save Story
Charges against a Utah firearms instructor, gun salesman and former Marine, were all recently dismissed. He's now speaking out about his frustrating 2 1/2 year court battle.
No more waiting at red lights: Snowplows in northern Utah can drive on through
Bryanna Willis, KSL | Posted Feb. 28 - 11:26 a.m. | Save Story
Snowplows in northern Utah no longer have to wait for red lights as new technology allows the plows to get green lights at every intersection, thanks to new technology unveiled on Wednesday.
Man arrested in connection with shooting that targeted Utah Islamic Center imam
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Feb. 28 - 10:16 a.m. | Save Story
A man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that targeted the leader of the West Jordan-based Utah Islamic Center, police announced Saturday.
Former Ogden police officer sentenced to 30 days jail on felony counts outlining sexual misdeeds
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Feb. 28 - 9:20 a.m. | Save Story
A former Ogden police officer was sentenced to 30 days jail and received a suspended prison term on three felony counts outlining sexual misdeeds involving minors.
Utah company to host virtual read-aloud for Read Across America Day
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Feb. 28 - 8:49 a.m. | Save Story
Lehi-based homeschool curriculum company aims to boost literary engagement through virtual read aloud event
West side neighbors hopeful, and cautious about Jordan River plans
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted Feb. 28 - 8:12 a.m. | Save Story
The Larry H. Miller Company on Thursday announced plans to restore a section of the Jordan River in the Fairpark community. Residents on Friday were hopeful, but cautious.
Economy, inflation top voter concerns in Utah and nationwide ahead of midterm elections
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 28 - 7:10 a.m. | Save Story
Affordability has emerged as the top issue for voters heading into the midterm elections, both in Utah and on the national level, according to the most recent polling for the Deseret News.
An op-ed in the Cincinnati Enquirer makes an appeal to stop bigotry against BYU
Jacob Hess, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 27 - 10:31 p.m. | Save Story
One week before BYU and Cincinnati meet again on the basketball court, eight Latter-day Saints authored an op-ed sharing what it was like to be recipients of a derogatory chant in November.
2-year-old twin hospitalized after rescue from fire
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted Feb. 27 - 9:36 p.m. | Save Story
A 2-year-old boy remained hospitalized and on a ventilator Friday, more than a week after his father rescued him and his twin brother from their burning Richfield home.
Utahns first or eroding the Utah way? House OKs measure cracking down on illegal immigration
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Feb. 27 - 9:03 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah House narrowly approved a measure cracking down on illegal immigration, prohibiting immigrants here illegally from being able to access certain public benefits.
Jury indicts 2 gang members in connection with double killing at Salt Lake church
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Feb. 27 - 8:08 p.m. | Save Story
Two alleged gang members were indicted on federal firearms charges Wednesday in connection with a double killing at a Latter-day Saint church last month in Salt Lake City.
Saputo USA recalls Great Value cottage cheese due to possible health risk
Pearl Ashton, KSL | Posted Feb. 27 - 8:07 p.m. | Save Story
Three types of Walmart Great Value brand cottage cheese were voluntarily recalled, including in Utah, due to a possible health risk, the Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday.
Here's how Utah lawmakers plan to spend $31B of your money
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Feb. 27 - 7:22 p.m. | Save Story
Utah lawmakers are moving ahead with a slew of tax cuts, including a sixth straight income tax reduction, according to budget proposals unveiled Friday evening.
Why the Prop 4 repeal initiative's future could hinge on a few signatures in Davis County
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Feb. 27 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
The future of a ballot initiative to repeal Proposition 4 sits on a knife's edge after narrowly clearing the signature threshold in the last needed Senate district Friday.
Compromise bill keeps defense attorneys on Utah Sentencing Commission
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Feb. 27 - 6:02 p.m. | Save Story
Defense attorneys will retain their seats on Utah's Sentencing Commission under a compromise bill passed out of the Legislature this week.
Witnesses testify about obtaining drugs for Kouri Richins
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Updated Feb. 27 - 5:13 p.m. | Save Story
Multiple people testified Friday about how Kouri Richins could have obtained drugs. Richins is on trial for aggravated murder in the poisoning death of her husband.
'Read every chance you get': Hundreds of Salt Lake students gifted free books
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Feb. 27 - 5:01 p.m. | Save Story
Hundreds of Salt Lake City School District elementary and middle schoolers received free books Friday as part of Operation Literacy's book drop event.
Business & Tech »
Ford recalling 4.3 million US vehicles over software issue
- Saputo USA recalls Great Value cottage cheese due to possible health risk
- Warner Bros. signs $110B deal with Paramount, its executive discloses in town hall
- Trump says he is directing federal agencies to cease use of Anthropic technology
- Fintech company Block lays off 4,000 of its 10,000 staff; citing gains from AI
Education »
Utahns first or eroding the Utah way? House OKs measure cracking down on illegal immigration
- 'Read every chance you get': Hundreds of Salt Lake students gifted free books
- Will UVU sports teams be allowed to play in the postseason?
- Should Utah colleges and universities embrace new technologies? Experts discuss
- University of Utah, Utah State University undergraduates showcase research at state Capitol
Environment »
A look at Utah's biggest environment and land bills in 2026
- No more waiting at red lights: Snowplows in northern Utah can drive on through
- South Africa starts mass cattle vaccination program to halt foot-and-mouth outbreak
- Utah bill seeks to increase penalties for vandalizing public lands
- How Miller group plans to transform Jordan River section into a community gem
Police & Courts »
Woman killed in small airplane crash in Washington County
- 'I will not plead out to something I didn't do': Firearms instructor cleared after lengthy court battle
- Man arrested in connection with shooting that targeted Utah Islamic Center imam
- Former Ogden police officer sentenced to 30 days jail on felony counts outlining sexual misdeeds
- 2-year-old twin hospitalized after rescue from fire
Politics »
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei killed, senior Israeli official says
- A look at Utah's biggest environment and land bills in 2026
- Economy, inflation top voter concerns in Utah and nationwide ahead of midterm elections
- Utahns first or eroding the Utah way? House OKs measure cracking down on illegal immigration
- Federal prosecutors won't appeal ruling barring death penalty in Luigi Mangione case
Science »
No more waiting at red lights: Snowplows in northern Utah can drive on through
- A total lunar eclipse will turn the moon blood red on Tuesday across several continents
- Trump says he is directing federal agencies to cease use of Anthropic technology
- Fintech company Block lays off 4,000 of its 10,000 staff; citing gains from AI
- Swirling beauty of the Milky Way galaxy's heart is captured in a new telescope picture
