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U. President Taylor Randall on guest list for Trump-sponsored college sports roundtable
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted March 3 - 10:03 p.m. | Save Story
University of Utah President Taylor Randall is counted among the invitees for a President Donald Trump-sponsored roundtable slated for Friday at the White House.
Key transportation bill revived after feedback from Salt Lake City, towing industry
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted March 3 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
A wide-ranging state transportation bill that unexpectedly stalled in a committee meeting on Monday was revived on Tuesday following modifications to sections that derailed it.
Travel disruptions and communication blackouts hit tourists and families after strikes on Iran
Brenna Donnelly, KSL | Posted March 3 - 8:41 p.m. | Save Story
Amid conflict between the U.S. and Iran, travel to and from the country and communication with the people there have become major issues.
15-year-old girl killed in rollover crash in West Valley; 4 others injured
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Updated March 3 - 8:19 p.m. | Save Story
A teenage girl was killed in a rollover crash in West Valley Tuesday.
Wayne Vaught selected as interim president at Utah Valley University
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted March 3 - 6:36 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Board of Higher Education on Tuesday named Wayne Vaught as interim president of Utah Valley University amid the search for the university's next permanent president.
Suspended student returned to Taylorsville High, pointed gun at students, police say
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted March 3 - 6:03 p.m. | Save Story
A suspended Taylorsville High School student has been arrested and accused of returning to the school and brandishing a gun in front of a group of students.
$10M for the Pioneer Trail? Spending bill faces questions in Utah House
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted March 3 - 5:35 p.m. | Save Story
Some drama ensued in the Utah House of Representatives on Tuesday as some lawmakers tried to hold up a large spending bill over a proposal to fund a new trail system in Salt Lake City.
Forensic accountant testifies about Kouri Richins' finances
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Updated March 3 - 5:18 p.m. | Save Story
Kouri Richins, a Kamas mom and real estate agent, is accused of fatally poisoning Eric Richins on March 4, 2022. Her jury trial continued Tuesday with testimony from a forensic accountant.
Saratoga Springs police search for missing man after woman found dead in RV
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Updated March 3 - 5:10 p.m. | Save Story
Police are searching for a man who they believe was involved in the death of a Saratoga Springs woman.
Ogden students get hands-on with aerospace careers
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted March 3 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
Students at Ben Lomond High School stepped into Utah's growing aerospace and defense industry Tuesday without ever leaving campus.
'Eternally relevant': Church of Jesus Christ publishes book with discourses from Eliza R. Snow
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted March 3 - 4:34 p.m. | Save Story
Church historians speak about a new book called "Rise up and speak: Selected discourses of Eliza R. Snow," published by the Church Historian's Press and announced on Tuesday.
Sen. Mike Lee says he'll oppose housing package until election bill is passed
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted March 3 - 4:09 p.m. | Save Story
Sen. Mike Lee voted against advancing a major bipartisan housing bill making its way through Congress, vowing he would not vote in favor until his signature election integrity bill is passed.
Police identify woman killed in I-15 crash near 3300 in South Salt Lake
Payton Davis, KSL | Updated March 3 - 3:33 p.m. | Save Story
One person died, and another was taken to the hospital Sunday night after a single-car crash on I-15 in South Salt Lake.
Developer seeks to turn bank into 16-story tower at site of Zions' Sugar House location
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted March 3 - 2:48 p.m. | Save Story
Sugar House officials are considering increasing building height limits.
29-year-old man dies after veering off road in Weber County
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Updated March 3 - 2:22 p.m. | Save Story
A 29-year-old man died in a crash in Weber County early Tuesday.
'Indefensible': Utah House votes 67-3 to censure sitting judge
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted March 3 - 2:22 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah House of Representatives voted on Tuesday to censure a district court judge over comments he made during a sentencing hearing last year.
Where do baseball fans want to see MLB expand?
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted March 3 - 2:18 p.m. | Save Story
Several prominent baseball analysts have touted Salt Lake City as a frontrunner in the race for a major league expansion team.
Father hopes someone can ID driver in West Haven hit-and-run that injured 5-year-old
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted March 3 - 1:15 p.m. | Save Story
A family was asking for help Monday to identify the driver who hit their 5-year-old and then drove away from the scene in a residential neighborhood.
UDOT ordered to stop construction-related activities on planned highway amid court fight
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted March 3 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
Construction of a new highway corridor in southwest Utah has been paused yet again after a federal judge granted a preliminary injunction to suspend the project.
Environment »
UDOT ordered to stop construction-related activities on planned highway amid court fight
- Salt Lake City had its warmest winter ever as Utah enters spring on a wet note
- South Africa starts mass cattle vaccination program to halt foot-and-mouth outbreak
- Utah's Colorado River commissioner says Lower Basin states are being 'untruthful'
- Utah Republicans move to reverse Biden-era regulations for Grand Staircase-Escalante
Religion »
'Eternally relevant': Church of Jesus Christ publishes book with discourses from Eliza R. Snow
Utah Counties »
Utah gas prices jump 19 cents amid global tensions
- Key transportation bill revived after feedback from Salt Lake City, towing industry
- Travel disruptions and communication blackouts hit tourists and families after strikes on Iran
- 15-year-old girl killed in rollover crash in West Valley; 4 others injured
- Wayne Vaught selected as interim president at Utah Valley University
