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'Desperately needed' or a nuisance? Utah County airport facing pushback from town residents
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Feb. 28 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
A dispute is brewing between the owners of a small, public-use airport in western Utah County and the neighboring town of less than 150 people.
New Utah law could address remaining issue in proposed hotel next to Sugar House Park
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 28 - 8:36 p.m. | Save Story
Utah is considering loosening some of its alcoholic proximity restrictions to account in a move that would notably benefit a proposal in Salt Lake City.
40-year-old Nevada woman killed in small airplane crash in Washington County
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Updated Feb. 28 - 8:25 p.m. | Save Story
A 40-year-old woman from Boulder City, Nevada, died after her plane crashed in Washington County on Saturday, according to a release from the Washington County Sheriff's Office.
Utah widow heads to Washington, DC, to advocate for better funding to fight cancer
Brittany Tait, KSL | Posted Feb. 28 - 7:46 p.m. | Save Story
Shay Martin, a young widow who lost her husband, Tanner, to cancer, traveled to the United States Capitol Saturday to advocate for cancer research funding.
How voters — in Utah and nationwide — feel about prohibiting cellphones in school, bell-to-bell
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 28 - 7:02 p.m. | Save Story
While a bill calling for a default "bell-to-bell" cellphone prohibition in Utah's K-12 schools seems destined to pass, public opinion on school bans is mixed.
Utah lawmakers work to mandate fetal development videos in schools
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 28 - 5:48 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah lawmaker has introduced a bill that would require Utah schools to show students videos of fertilization and development of a fetus inside the womb.
Utah leaders react to US-Israeli strikes on Iran
Alex Tumalip, KSL | Posted Feb. 28 - 5:17 p.m. | Save Story
Utah leaders reacted to the news of the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Beyond the scale: How GLP-1 medications are affecting both body and mind
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted Feb. 28 - 5:01 p.m. | Save Story
GLP-1s were first approved in 2005 for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes. Since then, more versions of the medication have hit the market, becoming more accessible to patients and used for a wider range of health concerns.
'I was just somebody who loved to run': 100-mile world-record breaker shares her story
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted Feb. 28 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
Ashley Pauslon made headlines last week running a 100-mile world record. On Wednesday, she told KSL she was "just somebody who loved to run."
A look at Utah's biggest environment and land bills in 2026
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 28 - 1:03 p.m. | Save Story
Though saving the Great Salt Lake has dominated public discourse this year during Utah's Legislature, it is not the only thing the state's governing body is trying to do.
'I will not plead out to something I didn't do': Firearms instructor cleared after lengthy court battle
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Feb. 28 - 12:20 p.m. | Save Story
Charges against a Utah firearms instructor, gun salesman and former Marine, were all recently dismissed. He's now speaking out about his frustrating 2 1/2 year court battle.
No more waiting at red lights: Snowplows in northern Utah can drive on through
Bryanna Willis, KSL | Posted Feb. 28 - 11:26 a.m. | Save Story
Snowplows in northern Utah no longer have to wait for red lights as new technology allows the plows to get green lights at every intersection, thanks to new technology unveiled on Wednesday.
Man arrested in connection with shooting that targeted Utah Islamic Center imam
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Feb. 28 - 10:16 a.m. | Save Story
A man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that targeted the leader of the West Jordan-based Utah Islamic Center, police announced Saturday.
Former Ogden police officer sentenced to 30 days jail on felony counts outlining sexual misdeeds
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Feb. 28 - 9:20 a.m. | Save Story
A former Ogden police officer was sentenced to 30 days jail and received a suspended prison term on three felony counts outlining sexual misdeeds involving minors.
Utah company to host virtual read-aloud for Read Across America Day
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Feb. 28 - 8:49 a.m. | Save Story
Lehi-based homeschool curriculum company aims to boost literary engagement through virtual read aloud event
West side neighbors hopeful, and cautious about Jordan River plans
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted Feb. 28 - 8:12 a.m. | Save Story
The Larry H. Miller Company on Thursday announced plans to restore a section of the Jordan River in the Fairpark community. Residents on Friday were hopeful, but cautious.
Economy, inflation top voter concerns in Utah and nationwide ahead of midterm elections
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 28 - 7:10 a.m. | Save Story
Affordability has emerged as the top issue for voters heading into the midterm elections, both in Utah and on the national level, according to the most recent polling for the Deseret News.
An op-ed in the Cincinnati Enquirer makes an appeal to stop bigotry against BYU
Jacob Hess, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 27 - 10:31 p.m. | Save Story
One week before BYU and Cincinnati meet again on the basketball court, eight Latter-day Saints authored an op-ed sharing what it was like to be recipients of a derogatory chant in November.
2-year-old twin hospitalized after rescue from fire
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted Feb. 27 - 9:36 p.m. | Save Story
A 2-year-old boy remained hospitalized and on a ventilator Friday, more than a week after his father rescued him and his twin brother from their burning Richfield home.
Business & Tech »
New Utah law could address remaining issue in proposed hotel next to Sugar House Park
Education »
Reading changed these authors' lives, now they want the same for Utah's youth
- How voters — in Utah and nationwide — feel about prohibiting cellphones in school, bell-to-bell
- Utahns first or eroding the Utah way? House OKs measure cracking down on illegal immigration
- 'Read every chance you get': Hundreds of Salt Lake students gifted free books
- Will UVU sports teams be allowed to play in the postseason?
Environment »
A look at Utah's biggest environment and land bills in 2026
- No more waiting at red lights: Snowplows in northern Utah can drive on through
- South Africa starts mass cattle vaccination program to halt foot-and-mouth outbreak
- Utah bill seeks to increase penalties for vandalizing public lands
- How Miller group plans to transform Jordan River section into a community gem
Police & Courts »
40-year-old Nevada woman killed in small airplane crash in Washington County
- Mexican authorities return body of cartel boss 'El Mencho' to relatives
- 'I will not plead out to something I didn't do': Firearms instructor cleared after lengthy court battle
- Man arrested in connection with shooting that targeted Utah Islamic Center imam
- Former Ogden police officer sentenced to 30 days jail on felony counts outlining sexual misdeeds
Politics »
More strikes aimed at Iran after US, Israeli assault kills supreme leader
- US and Israel clash with Iran at emergency Security Council meeting. UN chief condemns attacks
- 'Desperately needed' or a nuisance? Utah County airport facing pushback from town residents
- New Utah law could address remaining issue in proposed hotel next to Sugar House Park
- Utah widow heads to Washington, DC, to advocate for better funding to fight cancer
Science »
Dramatic changes observed in one of universe's biggest stars
- Fintech company Block lays off 4,000 of its 10,000 staff; citing gains from AI
- No more waiting at red lights: Snowplows in northern Utah can drive on through
- A total lunar eclipse will turn the moon blood red on Tuesday across several continents
- Trump says he is directing federal agencies to cease use of Anthropic technology
Utah Counties »
Reading changed these authors' lives, now they want the same for Utah's youth
- 'Desperately needed' or a nuisance? Utah County airport facing pushback from town residents
- New Utah law could address remaining issue in proposed hotel next to Sugar House Park
- 40-year-old Nevada woman killed in small airplane crash in Washington County
- Utah widow heads to Washington, DC, to advocate for better funding to fight cancer
