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Utah governor vetoes 2 bills following legislative session
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, Daniel Woodruff and Carter Williams, KSL | Posted March 26 - 6:01 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has vetoed two bills, one providing internet access on school buses in rural areas and another addressing complaints against medical providers.
'You do not want to be on that list' of Salt Lake's violent offenders, DA says
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted March 26 - 5:05 p.m. | Save Story
A new collaborative program between Salt Lake City and the state takes aim at the city's most violent repeat offenders.
Utah therapists react to landmark social media addiction case
Brenna Donnelly, KSL | Posted March 26 - 4:33 p.m. | Save Story
A California jury has ordered Meta and YouTube to pay $6 million to a young woman who said she became addicted to their platforms.
Have You Seen This? Men's chorus sings the BYU fight song as a hymn
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted March 26 - 3:28 p.m. | Save Story
The BYU Men's Chorus recently released a version of the BYU fight song with harmonies that are simply beautiful.
Most of Utah in severe drought or worse; 3 more resorts to close early
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted March 26 - 3:01 p.m. | Save Story
Record-breaking temperatures have caused drought intensity to worsen in Utah. Three more resorts are now set to close this week, but mountain snow could return next week.
Construction season is here: UDOT to embark on 176 projects worth $2.8B in 2026
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated March 26 - 2:35 p.m. | Save Story
Utah transportation officials announced Thursday that they're planning to begin 176 new construction projects worth approximately $2.8 billion in 2026.
Fire crews respond to large house fire outside Willow Creek Country Club
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted March 26 - 2:23 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.
GOP-led push to repeal Prop 4 likely fails to qualify for the ballot
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Updated March 26 - 1:33 p.m. | Save Story
A Republican-led effort to repeal Proposition 4 will likely not be on the ballot this November, after the effort fell below the threshold for signatures in the tipping-point Senate district.
Bonneville senior sets all-around state records in 400- and 200-meter races in season openers
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted March 26 - 1:00 p.m. | Save Story
Bonneville High School senior Davis DeGroot set a new all-around state 400-meter track record by half a second. He ran 45.46 at the Pine View Invitational in St. George on March 21.
Attorney says client did not intentionally kill Santaquin police sergeant
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted March 26 - 12:15 p.m. | Save Story
More evidence was presented Thursday in a preliminary hearing for Michael Jayne, charged with killing a Santaquin police officer. His attorney said the death was not intentional.
UTA set to extend S-Line deeper into Sugar House with resolution in place
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted March 26 - 11:00 a.m. | Save Story
A project to extend the S-Line toward the Sugar House Shopping Center is expected to begin in May, after Salt Lake City signed off on an interlocal agreement with Utah Transit Authority.
Man arrested in multiple indecent exposure incidents in Neff's Canyon
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted March 26 - 10:30 a.m. | Save Story
A man was arrested Wednesday after police say has been exposing himself to strangers in Neff's Canyon over a couple of years.
Southwest Utah continues to be a US leader in growth, but what about other regions?
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted March 26 - 10:00 a.m. | Save Story
New Census Bureau data shows how southwest Utah's two biggest population hubs remain key drivers in population growth across the U.S.
Man who allegedly had thoughts of killing someone charged with attempted murder
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted March 26 - 9:30 a.m. | Save Story
A man who police say had thoughts of killing someone and then slit a woman's throat was charged Wednesday with attempted murder.
Cedar City boy in coma after being struck by SUV; family preparing to say goodbye
Curtis Booker, KSL | Updated March 26 - 9:05 a.m. | Save Story
The family of a Cedar City boy critically injured after being hit by SUV on Monday are hopeful for his recovery, despite grim circumstances.
Hawaiian restaurant in Utah donates 10% of revenue to help Hawaii flood recovery
Shelby Lofton, KSL and Joe Wirthlin, KSL | Posted March 26 - 8:20 a.m. | Save Story
A Utah bakery with roots in Hawaii, already known for giving back to its local community, has reached back across the Pacific to support the 50th State after devastating flooding.
Utah teen to represent France at Eurovision Song Contest
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted March 26 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
Monroe Rigby, of Brigham City, will be representing France in the Eurovision Song Contest, where she will be performing her song, "Regarde." The competition will begin May 16.
Ogden man sentenced to 4 years of probation for unlawful sexual conduct with a girl
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted March 26 - 7:40 a.m. | Save Story
An Ogden man received a suspended prison sentence and four years of probation for unlawful sexual conduct with a girl and obstruction of justice.
What Utah's governor saw behind the scenes at Italy's Olympics
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted March 26 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
It's going to take a lot of work for Utah to host the 2034 Winter Games. That's what Gov. Spencer Cox's main takeaway was as he observed the 2026 Winter Olympics last month.
Business & Tech »
US lawmakers to introduce bill to ban government use of Chinese robots
- Man's joke about standing in TSA lines turns into potential business idea
- Meta shares slip after US jury verdicts raise concerns of new legal exposure
- UTA set to extend S-Line deeper into Sugar House with resolution in place
- Hawaiian restaurant in Utah donates 10% of revenue to help Hawaii flood recovery
Education »
Utah governor vetoes 2 bills following legislative session
- Robot joins Melania Trump at White House event to tout AI teachers
- Will Utah Gov. Cox sign — or veto — divisive teacher discipline bill?
- Granite School District students organize masquerade prom for Magna senior center members
- Utah's colleges and universities earning solid 'confidence report card' marks
Environment »
Most of Utah in severe drought or worse; 3 more resorts to close early
- Washington's cherry blossoms hit peak bloom, sending a fleeting burst of pink across the capital
- Utah's water situation is bleak this year. These barrels can help conservation efforts
- Salt Lake City adopts emergency water ordinance that also complicates ICE facility
- When it's hot and polluted, suicide numbers climb, University of Utah study finds
Health »
Utah governor vetoes 2 bills following legislative session
- Library discussions bring men's mental health to the surface
- 71-year-old to run 100 marathons in 100 days across the country for Parkinson's research
- Measles continues spread with exposure at grocery stores, medical offices, temple open house
- Local US Navy veteran's book explores grief, trauma and healing through the eyes of whales and whalers
Utah Counties »
West Jordan man honored after stopping $23,000 scam
- 'You do not want to be on that list' of Salt Lake's violent offenders, DA says
- Have You Seen This? Men's chorus sings the BYU fight song as a hymn
- Fire crews respond to large house fire outside Willow Creek Country Club
- Bonneville senior sets all-around state records in 400- and 200-meter races in season openers
