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2 killed in Tooele County crash

2 killed in Tooele County crash

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted March 25 - 11:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two people were killed in a Tooele County crash Wednesday.
Utah 2034 organizers look to boost interest in biathlon ahead of Games

Utah 2034 organizers look to boost interest in biathlon ahead of Games

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted March 25 - 10:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Looking to boost interest in biathlon in the years leading up to the Utah 2034 Games, staff at Soldier Hollow let journalists try the sport Tuesday.
Salt Lake City approves downtown street closures for 2027 temple open house

Salt Lake City approves downtown street closures for 2027 temple open house

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

A few street segments in downtown Salt Lake City will be closed for half of 2027 under an ordinance that city leaders approved Tuesday for the Salt Lake Temple open house.
Jury finds Santaquin nurse guilty of manslaughter, not murder, in death of her friend

Jury finds Santaquin nurse guilty of manslaughter, not murder, in death of her friend

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Updated March 25 - 9:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Santaquin nurse, Meggan Sundwall, was found guilty of manslaughter, not aggravated murder as charged, after a jury deliberated for two days.
3 charged with obstruction in 2024 Mt. Olympus trailhead killing

3 charged with obstruction in 2024 Mt. Olympus trailhead killing

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted March 25 - 9:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Three people who police say helped hide key evidence from police during a 2024 homicide investigation were charged Tuesday with obstruction.
Law aims to bolster transparency when cities, school districts, other entities pursue tax hikes

Law aims to bolster transparency when cities, school districts, other entities pursue tax hikes

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 25 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

A bill signed into law Monday aims to bolster transparency and public involvement when cities, school districts and other entities pursue property tax hikes.
Pedestrian hit, killed on Redwood Road in Salt Lake City

Pedestrian hit, killed on Redwood Road in Salt Lake City

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted March 25 - 7:37 a.m.  |  Save Story

One person died early Wednesday after being hit by a car in Salt Lake City, police say.
Consecutive sentences ordered for 'deliberate' killing of man left by I-80

Consecutive sentences ordered for 'deliberate' killing of man left by I-80

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted March 25 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Alejandro Moore was sentenced to at least 23 years in prison and up to life for killing Anthony Bracamonte after the judge heard from multiple family members mourning his loss.
Will Utah Gov. Cox sign — or veto — divisive teacher discipline bill?

Will Utah Gov. Cox sign — or veto — divisive teacher discipline bill?

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted March 25 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has already signed off on several high-profile K-12 education bills, but SB312 on teacher discipline is still sitting at his desk. What will he do with it?
Salt Lake City adopts emergency water ordinance that also complicates ICE facility

Salt Lake City adopts emergency water ordinance that also complicates ICE facility

Carter Williams and Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Updated March 24 - 10:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City passed a measure that might fend off the development of an immigrant detention center on the city's west side.
Cox approves bill cutting income tax for sixth straight year

Cox approves bill cutting income tax for sixth straight year

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted March 24 - 10:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utahns can expect to pay less in income taxes next year after Gov. Spencer Cox signed a bill cutting the state's income tax rate for the sixth straight year.
Utah volunteers help with Hawaii flood response

Utah volunteers help with Hawaii flood response

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted March 24 - 10:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Three Red Cross volunteers from Sandy, Salt Lake City and Layton were deployed to Hawaii over the weekend to assist with shelter operations and damage assessments.
New wildfire burns 50 acres near Vernal

New wildfire burns 50 acres near Vernal

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted March 24 - 8:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

Smoke is visible as a new wildfire burns 50 acres near Vernal on Tuesday evening.
Salt Lake City initiates process to rename street honoring Cesar Chavez

Salt Lake City initiates process to rename street honoring Cesar Chavez

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 24 - 8:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City will rename 500 South that honors Cesar Chavez, following a report last week that detailed accusations and evidence of sexual assault.
Vandals cause $40K in damage at Iron County farm; reward offered

Vandals cause $40K in damage at Iron County farm; reward offered

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted March 24 - 8:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A hay and grain farm in Beryl, Iron County, was vandalized by what could be an animal activist group over the weekend, causing $40,000 in damage, police say.
'I wasn't thinking of the consequences,' man convicted of killing girlfriend tells parole board

'I wasn't thinking of the consequences,' man convicted of killing girlfriend tells parole board

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted March 24 - 6:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man convicted of killing his girlfriend in 2016 went before the Utah Board of Pardons and Parole on Tuesday to seek parole.
America 250 Coca-Cola bottles begin production in Utah

America 250 Coca-Cola bottles begin production in Utah

Tyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted March 24 - 5:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Swire Coca-Cola USA has started producing commemorative bottles in Utah to celebrate the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States.
Granite School District students organize masquerade prom for Magna senior center members

Granite School District students organize masquerade prom for Magna senior center members

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted March 24 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Magna Kennecott Senior Center on Tuesday was treated to a blast from the past through a prom masquerade, organized by students from Brockbank STEM Junior High School.
Historic Tower Theatre to be partially deconstructed — but it'll help restore its 1920s design

Historic Tower Theatre to be partially deconstructed — but it'll help restore its 1920s design

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 24 - 4:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Work to deconstruct the facade of a historic Tower Theatre in Salt Lake City is expected to begin this spring, all in an effort to restore its original, nearly century-old design.