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Family speaks out after 12-year-old boy hit by car in West Jordan
Sarah Martin, KSL | Posted March 22 - 9:04 a.m. | Save Story
A 12-year-old boy from West Jordan is in the hospital dealing with major trauma to his brain after being hit by a car while riding an electric scooter, despite wearing a helmet.
New interactive children's exhibit teaches about the Salt Lake Temple
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted March 22 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
A children's exhibit titled "A Firm Foundation" celebrates the original construction and current renovation of the Salt Lake Temple at the Church History Museum.
The cost of canceling Taylor Frankie Paul's 'Bachelorette' season
Margaret Darby, Deseret News | Posted March 21 - 10:33 p.m. | Save Story
ABC is expected to lose tens of millions after canceling Taylor Frankie Paul's season of "The Bachelorette" earlier this week.
North Redmond Fire caused by earlier controlled burn, Sevier County Sheriff's Office says
Alex Tumalip, KSL | Updated March 21 - 10:21 p.m. | Save Story
The North Redmond Fire in Sevier County was caused by remnants of a controlled burn that were fanned by gusty winds, according to a release from the Sevier County Sheriff's Office.
33-year-old American Fork man dies in base-jumping fall at Provo's Rock Canyon
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Updated March 21 - 10:16 p.m. | Save Story
Provo police have identified 33-year-old Wesson Huff of American Fork as the man who was killed in a fall in an area of Rock Canyon known as "Bad Bananas" Saturday afternoon.
USU study: More days over 80 degrees mean more fire
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted March 21 - 9:03 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah State University study finds that the number of days over 80 degrees leading up to fire season are a strong indicator of how many and how intense wildfires will be.
State Route 28 reopens after fire near Yuba Lake State Park
Alex Tumalip, KSL | Updated March 21 - 8:48 p.m. | Save Story
A fire burning on Bureau of Land Management land that forced the closure of state Route 28 was determined to be human-caused and is now under investigation, officials said.
Misinformation surrounding Prop 4: Can misleading voters carry legal consequences?
Daniella Rivera, KSL | Posted March 21 - 8:32 p.m. | Save Story
Several concerned citizens have shared concerns about petition signature gatherers presenting misinformation, sparking questions about whether there is any legal recourse when voters are misled.
What does a new proposal by the World Anti-Doping Agency mean for Utah's next Olympics?
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted March 21 - 7:02 p.m. | Save Story
Could President Donald Trump and other U.S. officials be barred from major international sporting events, even in their own country, because of unpaid dues to the World Anti-Doping Agency?
Nonprofit helps parents navigate uncertainty following Down syndrome diagnosis
Sarah Earnshaw and Parly Scott, KSL | Posted March 21 - 6:29 p.m. | Save Story
A nonprofit organization is trying to take the fear out of the unknown for parents who have kids with Down syndrome.
Mortgage rates keep going up as war continues
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted March 21 - 5:43 p.m. | Save Story
Mortgage rates continue to climb for a third week thanks to the turmoil in the Middle East. How long will it last?
Utah's new constitutional court faces legal skepticism — but not broad public rejection
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted March 21 - 5:06 p.m. | Save Story
Anyone who sat in on public discussion on the slate of judicial-focused bills this past legislative session heard no shortage of concerns, as speakers lined up to warn that lawmakers were seeking "unilateral and arbitrary power."
Utah governor's book 'Off Ramp' to be released near anniversary of Charlie Kirk assassination
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted March 21 - 2:49 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox's first book, "Off Ramp: How to be a Peacemaker in an Age of Contempt," will be available on Sep. 8.
Cosmo the Cougar to join local elementary school kids in bike bus parade
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted March 21 - 12:05 p.m. | Save Story
Cosmo the Cougar will be joining a list of special celebrities who have participated in local bike buses around the country after he received a flood of requests on social media.
Report shows how 'shared equity' programs can help Utahns buy homes
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted March 21 - 10:31 a.m. | Save Story
Government programs can go only so far in helping Utahns buy homes, but there are other options available that involve private investors, according to a new report.
Southern Utah groups form committee to protect open spaces
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted March 21 - 10:02 a.m. | Save Story
Groups in southern Utah has formed the Open Space and Recreation Preservation Committee to help protect open spaces in the area.
Bracket busted? Find comfort in these food deals
Emma Neff, Deseret News | Posted March 21 - 9:26 a.m. | Save Story
From wing bundles at Buffalo Wild Wings to sweet savings at Krispy Kreme, these are the best food deals for a March Madness pick-me-up
St. George Art Festival to feature The Aquabats! in free concert
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted March 21 - 7:43 a.m. | Save Story
The Aquabats! are are headlining at the St. George Arts Festival on April 3. City officials say this concert will be one of many ways the festival will showcase art.
Utah native finds his calling preserving Mayan languages
Lee Benson, Deseret News | Posted March 21 - 7:19 a.m. | Save Story
Winston Scott's twists and turns took him to the lush mountains of Guatemala, where he was introduced to the Maya people. Now he's made it his mission to preserve their language.
Education »
Entrepreneurs pitch business ideas to investors during Utah filming of 'Meet the Drapers'
Health »
Nonprofit helps parents navigate uncertainty following Down syndrome diagnosis
- It's not just vaccines — parents are refusing other routine preventive care for newborns
- Cox signs bills on open carry for firearms, taxes for adult content online
- Woman sues Weber County hospital, security firm alleging sexual assault by a guard
- How parent conversations during spring break can prevent underage drinking
Police & Courts »
Family speaks out after 12-year-old boy hit by car in West Jordan
- North Redmond Fire caused by earlier controlled burn, Sevier County Sheriff's Office says
- 33-year-old American Fork man dies in base-jumping fall at Provo's Rock Canyon
- State Route 28 reopens after fire near Yuba Lake State Park
- Utah's new constitutional court faces legal skepticism — but not broad public rejection
Politics »
Trump officials announce 10-gigawatt data center, gas plants for former Ohio uranium site
- Misinformation surrounding Prop 4: Can misleading voters carry legal consequences?
- Trump says US considering 'winding down' Iran war; Natanz nuclear facility attacked
- What does a new proposal by the World Anti-Doping Agency mean for Utah's next Olympics?
- Utah's new constitutional court faces legal skepticism — but not broad public rejection
Religion »
New interactive children's exhibit teaches about the Salt Lake Temple
- 'Hearts are broken': Fire damages South Salt Lake Islamic center, displaces those who use it
- Pakistan, Afghanistan to pause fighting for Eid, as dispute rages over Kabul bombing target
- Women and men can serve in Sunday School presidencies, Church of Jesus Christ says
- 'Beautiful way' to love: Nearly 1M people donated at Giving Machines this season
Science »
From breakup texts to 'I do': How AI is reshaping modern relationships
- Jury says Musk misled Twitter investors before 2022 buyout, Bloomberg News reports
- Cox signs bills on open carry for firearms, taxes for adult content online
- NASA hauls repaired moon rocket from hangar back to pad for early April launch
- Meteorite hunters scour Ohio for fragments of 7-ton space rock that crashed into Earth
