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Former U.S. Rep. Merrill Cook, of Utah, dies at 79
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted March 11 - 10:29 p.m. | Save Story
Former U.S. congressman Merrill Cook died Monday in Salt Lake City at age 79.
Utah State University police acquire second explosives-detecting K-9
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted March 11 - 9:59 p.m. | Save Story
Utah State University Police now have a second K-9 that specializes in detecting explosives.
Historic Wendover Airfield recreates bomb loading pit used during World War II
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted March 11 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
Visitors to the Historic Wendover Airfield can now see how crews loaded some of the first atomic weapons during World War II, thanks to a newly reconstructed loading cradle installed at the site's historic bomb pit.
Man accused of kidnapping, assaulting young girl last fall faces additional rape charge
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted March 11 - 8:31 p.m. | Save Story
A man already facing charges of child kidnaping and rape of a child has been charged with an additional count accusing him of sexually assaulting the girl in Payson.
After feeling targeted in 2025, Salt Lake City calls 2026 legislative session a success
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted March 11 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City leaders say they're thrilled about several bills that passed in 2026 — and relieved that some efforts failed.
Trump pick for State Department position drops bid after Curtis opposition sank nomination
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted March 11 - 6:01 p.m. | Save Story
A nominee chosen by President Donald Trump for a top position within the State Department has withdrawn consideration after Sen. John Curtis said he would oppose his candidacy.
Lead investigator describes letter, journal entry in Kouri Richins murder trial
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Updated March 11 - 5:24 p.m. | Save Story
Jurors in the Kouri Richins murder trial heard testimony Wednesday from the lead detective, Jeff O'Driscoll.
Advocates hope 2 bills will help improve Utah's housing affordability
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted March 11 - 5:04 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's legislative session is over, and housing advocates are now looking at what lawmakers did to help people get into homes of their own.
Trial begins for nurse accused of killing friend she believed had cancer with insulin overdose
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted March 11 - 4:05 p.m. | Save Story
Meggan Sundwall's trial began on Wednesday. She is accused of killing a friend by administering insulin after the friend claimed to have terminal cancer.
Man shot by police on I-15 dies; car was stopped in apparent drug investigation
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated March 11 - 3:39 p.m. | Save Story
A man shot during a confrontation with police on I-15 on Tuesday has died from his injuries, police said Wednesday. The vehicle had been stopped as part of a drug investigation.
Utah, 37 other states to continue litigation against Ticketmaster, Live Nation despite settlement
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted March 11 - 3:03 p.m. | Save Story
Utah will continue to pursue litigation against Ticketmaster and Live Nation Entertainment, despite the Justice Department's agreement to a $280 million settlement in its antitrust lawsuit.
Hundreds compete at U. Science and Engineering Fair
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted March 11 - 2:00 p.m. | Save Story
Nearly 800 students from across Utah are showcasing their research this week at the University of Utah's Science and Engineering Fair, hoping their projects could help them reach the international stage.
South Jordan rideshare driver charged with kidnapping teen girl
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted March 11 - 1:15 p.m. | Save Story
A 15-year-old girl told police she had to jump out of a moving car after her Lyft driver allegedly began driving away from her home and wouldn't stop.
Salt Lake City ponders return to drought plan amid unfavorable snowpack outlook
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted March 11 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's capital city could soon return to its drought contingency plan for the first time since 2022, as leaders prepare for the possibility of a record-low snowpack collection this year.
Utah GOP lawmaker casts most 'no' votes in 20 years – and it's not even close
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Updated March 11 - 11:46 a.m. | Save Story
Rep. Leah Hansen voted "no" 450 times on the House floor during the recent legislative session, by far the most by any lawmaker in the past 20 years.
Saratoga Springs couple targeted by phone number identity thief in port-out fraud
Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL | Posted March 11 - 10:45 a.m. | Save Story
A Saratoga Springs couple said a criminal has hijacked their mobile phone number and used it to steal their identities and their money.
Airplane cleaner charged with taking expensive watch dropped by passenger
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted March 11 - 9:30 a.m. | Save Story
A man employed by a company that cleans planes at Salt Lake City International Airport was charged Tuesday with taking a watch that a passenger accidentally left behind.
Roy man charged with manslaughter in death while practicing drawing handguns from holsters
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted March 11 - 8:20 a.m. | Save Story
A man has been charged with manslaughter in the death of another man while the two were practicing drawing handguns from holsters in the suspect's apartment.
Suazo Business Center reps name building to honor Gladys Gonzalez, key in its formation
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted March 11 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
Suazo Business Center reps named the building housing the organization in honor of Gladys Gonzalez, who was key in its formation.
Business & Tech »
Costco customers sue for share of refunds from Trump tariffs
- Target slashes prices on more than 3,000 products amid stiff competition
- Advocates hope 2 bills will help improve Utah's housing affordability
- A service dog sparked a Lyft settlement in Minnesota with nationwide reach
- Utah, 37 other states to continue litigation against Ticketmaster, Live Nation despite settlement
Environment »
A surprising percentage of produce from the nation's largest supplier contains 'forever' pesticides
- Salt Lake City ponders return to drought plan amid unfavorable snowpack outlook
- Utah shattered its winter temperature records. Why was it so warm?
- This weird winter was one of the warmest — and coldest — on record. It's a glimpse of our future
- Heber City farmers speak out against potential US 40 bypass
Health »
A surprising percentage of produce from the nation's largest supplier contains 'forever' pesticides
Police & Courts »
'Suspicious' letter with green powder that caused Salt Lake courthouse evacuation deemed safe
- Utah State University police acquire second explosives-detecting K-9
- Costco customers sue for share of refunds from Trump tariffs
- Man accused of kidnapping, assaulting young girl last fall faces additional rape charge
- 'Dances With Wolves' actor to be sentenced in Las Vegas for sexually assaulting Indigenous girls
Politics »
Former U.S. Rep. Merrill Cook, of Utah, dies at 79
- Costco customers sue for share of refunds from Trump tariffs
- After feeling targeted in 2025, Salt Lake City calls 2026 legislative session a success
- Trump pick for State Department position drops bid after Curtis opposition sank nomination
- Advocates hope 2 bills will help improve Utah's housing affordability
Religion »
Judge to decide if Penn must produce records in probe of antisemitism at Ivy League school
- Church of Jesus Christ reports $1.58 billion and 7.4 million hours in service last year
- Pope announces resignation of US bishop accused of embezzling $270K from California parish
- 'Beacon of light': Open house begins for new Latter-day Saint temple in Lindon
- Orem meetinghouse closes over break-in worries; fire sprinkler issues happen instead
Utah Counties »
'Suspicious' letter with green powder that caused Salt Lake courthouse evacuation deemed safe
- Former U.S. Rep. Merrill Cook, of Utah, dies at 79
- Historic Wendover Airfield recreates bomb loading pit used during World War II
- Man accused of kidnapping, assaulting young girl last fall faces additional rape charge
- After feeling targeted in 2025, Salt Lake City calls 2026 legislative session a success
