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Church of Jesus Christ adds 12 new hymns with Old Testament focus
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Feb. 26 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
The new hymnbook for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints now has 72 hymns after 12 new hymns, many with Old Testament ties, were added Thursday.
Richins trial: House cleaner testifies about obtaining fentanyl for Kouri Richins
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Updated Feb. 26 - 6:17 p.m. | Save Story
Carmen Lauber testified about obtaining drugs four times for Kouri Richins, a Kamas mom accused of killing her husband, during the fourth day of her jury trial on Thursday.
How Miller group plans to transform Jordan River section into a community gem
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 26 - 6:03 p.m. | Save Story
A renowned landscape architect firm has been hired to turn help turn around the Jordan River within the new Power District of Salt Lake City.
2 injured in shooting at Taylorsville liquor store
Logan Stefanich and Garna Mejia, KSL | Updated Feb. 26 - 5:46 p.m. | Save Story
Two people were injured in a shooting involving police officers at a Taylorsville liquor store on Thursday.
'A highly unusual outcome': Infant gorilla dies after sustaining injuries at Hogle Zoo
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Feb. 26 - 5:34 p.m. | Save Story
Caretakers at Utah's Hogle Zoo are mourning the passing of a western lowland infant gorilla that was euthanized after sustaining injuries.
Utah lawmakers make efforts to help animals in shelters
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 26 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
As the Legislature moves into the final days of the general session, several pieces of legislation are under consideration that could help the state's furry friends in animal shelters.
Cottonwood Heights man dies after colliding with box truck on I-15
Curtis Booker, KSL | Updated Feb. 26 - 4:40 p.m. | Save Story
A 91-year-old Cottonwood Heights man was killed Monday after he collided with a stopped car on the shoulder of the freeway.
DOJ sues to get access to Utah's private voter information
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Feb. 26 - 4:14 p.m. | Save Story
The U.S. Department of Justice sued Utah's lieutenant governor on Thursday, demanding she turn over access to Utahns' private voter information.
Prop 4 repeal crosses statewide signature threshold, moving closer to ballot access
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Feb. 26 - 3:01 p.m. | Save Story
Organizers for the effort to repeal Utah's anti-gerrymandering law have cleared the statewide signature threshold, moving closer to putting the question on the November ballot.
Utah's new constitutional court bill triggers wave of lawsuits
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 26 - 2:30 p.m. | Save Story
Lawsuits against the state of Utah are beginning to grow as a direct result of the Legislature's constitutional court bill, signed into law less than two weeks ago.
Zions Indie Film Festival marks 25 years amid co-director's fight with cancer
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Feb. 26 - 12:45 p.m. | Save Story
Zions Indie Film Fest connects community with creators during the 25th annual event this week in Orem.
Millcreek Mayor Cheri Jackson highlights decade of growth in state-of-the-city address
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Feb. 26 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
Millcreek Mayor Cheri Jackson highlighted Millcreek's decade of progress in a state of the city address this week.
Ex-Utah juvenile justice employee arrested, accused of trying to meet up with teen girl
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Feb. 26 - 11:30 a.m. | Save Story
A man recently fired from his job at Juvenile Justice and Youth Services in Carbon County was arrested in an online undercover operation.
Elderly woman arrested after crashing into Sandy restaurant, police say
Garna Mejia, KSL | Posted Feb. 26 - 10:30 a.m. | Save Story
Diners at Los Garcia, a well-loved Mexican food restaurant in Sandy, were settling in for lunch when a white SUV barreled through the front of the building.
Audit finds $24.3M in unallowable Medicaid payments in Utah
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Feb. 26 - 10:00 a.m. | Save Story
The Utah Office of Inspector General said an audit estimates $24 million was spent in Medicaid payments that were not allowed due to overlapping enrollment in multiple states.
1 dead, 2 injured after rollover crash on I-15 near Cove Fort
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Updated Feb. 26 - 9:46 a.m. | Save Story
One person is dead and two others are critically injured after a rollover crash on I-15 near Cove Fort.
Utah bill seeks to create committee, new process after record number of road-naming bills
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 26 - 9:35 a.m. | Save Story
Utah legislators are considering a new process to honorarily name highways in the state after dealing with a record number of requests to rename highways.
Trump implores Republicans to pass Mike Lee's voter ID bill. The reality is more complicated
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 26 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump sent a jolt of energy during the State of the Union on Tuesday evening as he implored Republicans to pass stronger voter ID laws. The reality is still complicated.
Affordability still weighing on Utahns, economists say
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Feb. 26 - 7:40 a.m. | Save Story
Utah economists on Wednesday broke down the factors determining how Utah consumers are really faring — and feeling — in today's economy.
Education »
Still relevant — U. reps defend continuing importance of Black History Month
- Bill banning phone use during school hours is one step closer to becoming law
- University of Utah cuts ties with organization that promotes diversity in business education
- 'Culture of innovation': University of Utah to host U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
- Murray High School extends remote learning to mid-March after recent fire
Religion »
Church of Jesus Christ adds 12 new hymns with Old Testament focus
- Utah Islamic Center imam uninjured in attack; police investigating as possible hate crime
- Tabernacle Choir heads to São Paulo for sixth stop on global 'Songs of Hope' Tour
- Court clears way for Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in classrooms to take effect
- Conference Center closing as church, city, state officials plan for Salt Lake Temple reopening
