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Faith leaders, advocates ask Okland Construction not to work on Idaho prison execution unit
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted March 30 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
Advocates, faith leaders delivered a petition to Okland Construction, asking the company to pull out of a contract to retrofit the firing squad execution unit at an Idaho prison.
MomEconomy app aims to help moms barter goods and services instead of cash
Rachel Fabbi, KSL | Posted March 30 - 10:00 p.m. | Save Story
Momivate, a nonprofit focused on supporting mothers, is developing a new app called MomEconomy, designed to let moms barter goods and services with one another instead of spending cash.
Human remains found in Utah mountains bring up mixed emotions for families of missing people
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted March 30 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
The discovery of human remains in the mountains above Springville over the weekend is stirring a mix of hope and anxiety for families of missing people across Utah.
Church of Jesus Christ announces new Sunday meeting schedule
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted March 30 - 8:23 p.m. | Save Story
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced updates to its Sunday class schedule to enhance gospel learning.
Reading together: Mona Elementary exceeding state goals
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted March 30 - 8:15 p.m. | Save Story
Lawmakers passed a law aimed at improving reading in Utah schools after a study showed half of students can't read at grade level. Mona Elementary has already been exceeding that goal.
Ogden man sentenced to 7 months jail in death of his daughter
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated March 30 - 7:27 p.m. | Save Story
An Ogden man charged with aggravated child abuse in the 2024 death of his 4-month-old daughter was sentenced to a jail term of about seven months.
'Biting gnats' on Antelope Island leads to cancelation of popular ultra-running event
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted March 30 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
The Antelope Island spring ultra-running event was canceled over the weekend due to an early hatching of biting gnats. Event organizers said it was a devastating decision to make.
Cottonwood Canyon ski resorts stay open despite warm weather
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted March 30 - 6:00 p.m. | Save Story
Alta and Snowbird continue to welcome skiers thanks to higher elevations, north-facing slopes and careful snow maintenance.
Feds plan 'mega center' that could house 10,000 immigrant detainees, Salt Lake mayor says
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated March 30 - 5:11 p.m. | Save Story
As part of the ongoing immigration crackdown, federal officials plan a facility in Salt Lake City that could house 10,000 immigrant detainees, says the Salt Lake City mayor.
What to know as wintry weather returns to snap Utah's early summer preview
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted March 30 - 4:55 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's early summer preview is coming to an end, as a mix of rain and snow returns to the Beehive State this week.
Mike Lee demands Congress ends recess early as DHS shutdown becomes longest in history
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted March 30 - 4:35 p.m. | Save Story
Sen. Mike Lee is demanding Congress end its recess, calling it "inhumane" to have lawmakers out of town as the partial government shutdown becomes the longest in U.S. history.
New wildfire burns unoccupied structure, outbuilding near Yuba Reservoir
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated March 30 - 3:56 p.m. | Save Story
An unoccupied structure and outbuilding were destroyed by a wildfire that sparked Monday afternoon.
What happened to the trees outside of Trolley Square?
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted March 30 - 2:50 p.m. | Save Story
Residents and customers were surprised and saddened to find that more than a dozen mature trees lining the entrance of Trolley Square were cut down late last week.
'Inventive' restaurant chain set to expand to Utah this summer
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated March 30 - 1:25 p.m. | Save Story
A restaurant chain that's steadily grown by blending "inventive food" and a "deep love of music" is coming to Utah in Salt Lake City's Granary District.
Tyler Robinson wants preliminary hearing pushed back, citing substantial evidence to review
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted March 30 - 12:10 p.m. | Save Story
Tyler Robinson and his defense team have filed a motion requesting that his preliminary hearing, scheduled in May, be continued or vacated. He is charged with capital murder.
Rockslide crashes wedding ceremony in southern Utah
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted March 30 - 11:25 a.m. | Save Story
A rockslide made a surprise visit during a couple's elopement ceremony in Ivins, Washington County, on Saturday.
St. George man quits job to become taste-tester for wife's world-renowned barbecue recipes
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted March 30 - 10:15 a.m. | Save Story
In 2015, Utahn Susie Bulloch started her journey as a barbecue food blogger and has since become a world-renowned barbecuer creating and sharing recipes with millions.
Photo gallery: Holi Festival of Colors delivers vibrant celebration
Chuck Wing, Deseret News | Updated March 30 - 9:44 a.m. | Save Story
The Holi Festival of Colors delivered a beautiful and vibrant celebration on Saturday in Spanish Fork.
Man arrested in road rage shooting in Draper
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted March 30 - 8:25 a.m. | Save Story
A man was arrested over the weekend and accused of shooting at least one and possibly two vehicles in Draper during a road rage confrontation.
Business & Tech »
Faith leaders, advocates ask Okland Construction not to work on Idaho prison execution unit
Education »
Reading together: Mona Elementary exceeding state goals
- Higher education's 'strategic reinvestment' plans to now include Utah's technical colleges
- Fifth grader leads a lesson in wheelchair basketball and inclusion
- University of Utah researchers discover freshwater reservoir under Great Salt Lake
- 3 Utah students chosen for honor ensembles in national music festival
Health »
More women are having babies later in life. Here's how to improve chances of healthy pregnancy
Police & Courts »
9-year-old dies in ATV crash in Utah County
- Faith leaders, advocates ask Okland Construction not to work on Idaho prison execution unit
- Human remains found in Utah mountains bring up mixed emotions for families of missing people
- Ogden man sentenced to 7 months jail in death of his daughter
- New wildfire burns unoccupied structure, outbuilding near Yuba Reservoir
Politics »
Faith leaders, advocates ask Okland Construction not to work on Idaho prison execution unit
- Mexican immigrant died in US immigration custody, ICE says, marking 14 deaths in 2026
- Major US airports return to normal as TSA workers get paid
- Feds plan 'mega center' that could house 10,000 immigrant detainees, Salt Lake mayor says
- Mike Lee demands Congress ends recess early as DHS shutdown becomes longest in history
Science »
MomEconomy app aims to help moms barter goods and services instead of cash
- Voyager, Icarus Robotics to test free-flying robot on space station
- Another PlayStation price hike means the gaming console will cost 30% more than it did last year
- When did plate tectonics begin? Scientists find new clues
- Meet the Artemis crew in NASA's first astronaut mission to the moon in more than a half-century
