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A 'big win': US to move Forest Service headquarters to Salt Lake City

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A 'big win': US to move Forest Service headquarters to Salt Lake City

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated March 31 - 4:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah is home to more than 8 million acres of U.S. Forest Service land, and it's now poised to be home to the agency's operations.
Arson ruled out in large house fire outside Willow Creek Country Club

Arson ruled out in large house fire outside Willow Creek Country Club

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Updated March 31 - 4:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Firefighters responded to a large fire at a home nestled behind a green at the Willow Creek Country Club in Cottonwood Heights on Thursday.
Emergency operations center opens in Davis County

Emergency operations center opens in Davis County

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted March 31 - 4:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Davis County's first emergency operations center has opened its doors.
 90-year-old woman dies in multi-car crash in Provo

90-year-old woman dies in multi-car crash in Provo

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted March 31 - 3:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Provo police are investigating a crash that killed a 90-year-old woman.
Advisories issued as wintry weather returns to snap Utah's early summer preview

Advisories issued as wintry weather returns to snap Utah's early summer preview

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated March 31 - 3:20 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.
Is Utah's ban on 'conversion therapy' at risk in light of Supreme Court ruling?

Is Utah's ban on 'conversion therapy' at risk in light of Supreme Court ruling?

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted March 31 - 3:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Supporters of Utah's ban on conversion therapy say the law is likely safe even after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a different conversion therapy ban in Colorado.
Curtis pauses bill for Shivwits Band's 99-year land lease

Curtis pauses bill for Shivwits Band's 99-year land lease

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted March 31 - 2:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Sen. John Curtis has put a congressional bill on hold that would allow the Shivwits Band of Paiute to enter into land lease agreements with businesses for up to 99 years.
Utah lawyers pursue $56M suit on behalf of Venezuelan sent to Salvadoran prison

Utah lawyers pursue $56M suit on behalf of Venezuelan sent to Salvadoran prison

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Updated March 31 - 12:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lawyers are preparing a $56 million lawsuit against the feds on behalf of a Venezuelan held at a Salvadoran prison where they say he suffered "unspeakable horrors."
Full 2026 Ogden Twilight Concert Series is now out. Here's who is headlining

Full 2026 Ogden Twilight Concert Series is now out. Here's who is headlining

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 31 - 12:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

Some big names, award-winning artists and indie favorites are all coming to northern Utah's biggest outdoor series this year.
West High School choir takes the stage at Carnegie Hall

West High School choir takes the stage at Carnegie Hall

Deanie Wimmer and Pearl Ashton, KSL  |  Posted March 31 - 12:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's West High School Choir traveled to New York City this week to perform on one of the world's most prestigious stages.
Top House Republican leaders endorse Blake Moore for reelection

Top House Republican leaders endorse Blake Moore for reelection

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted March 31 - 11:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Rep. Blake Moore secured the endorsements of two top Republican leaders in the U.S. House on Monday, giving the three-term congressman a boost in his reelection campaign.
Feds plan 'mega center' that could house 10,000 immigrant detainees, Salt Lake mayor says

Feds plan 'mega center' that could house 10,000 immigrant detainees, Salt Lake mayor says

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Updated March 31 - 11:20 a.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.
Kearns man kills wife, injures two stepchildren before shooting himself

Kearns man kills wife, injures two stepchildren before shooting himself

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted March 31 - 8:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

Unified police continued Tuesday to investigate a tragic domestic violence incident in Kearns where a man killed his wife, shot his stepchildren and took his own life.
Venezuelans in Utah still foresee change in country but say it may take time

Venezuelans in Utah still foresee change in country but say it may take time

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 31 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Nearly three months after President Nicolás Maduro's ouster, Venezuelans in Utah still foresee change in country but say it may take time.
1 man dies after being hit by vehicle

1 man dies after being hit by vehicle

Payton Davis, KSL  |  Posted March 31 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man died Monday night after being hit by a vehicle in Sandy. 
Massive sphere art exhibit in Salt Lake City draws attention to Great Salt Lake

Massive sphere art exhibit in Salt Lake City draws attention to Great Salt Lake

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted March 31 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

A public art installation took shape recently at Memory Grove Park. It was set up with the goal of building curiosity and improving education about the environmental issues surrounding the Great Salt Lake.
Have an idea to make Utah better? This nonprofit wants to reward you

Have an idea to make Utah better? This nonprofit wants to reward you

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted March 31 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah nonprofit is offering rewards up to $10,000 for innovative policy ideas that could improve qualify of life, education and health in the Beehive State.
9-year-old dies in ATV crash in Utah County

9-year-old dies in ATV crash in Utah County

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated March 30 - 10:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 9-year-old boy died in an ATV accident Sunday, according to the Utah County Sheriff's Office.
Faith leaders, advocates ask Okland Construction not to work on Idaho prison execution unit

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.