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Snow Squad: Deer Valley Ski Patrol demonstrates avalanche rescue dogs' intense training, drills
Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV | Posted March 23 - 7:05 p.m. | Save Story
When avalanches strike, Deer Valley Ski Resort's Ski Patrol brings in its furry search crew: dogs with the training to find people quickly.
Cellphones out in classroom; real world in
Lee Benson, Deseret News | Posted March 23 - 4:58 p.m. | Save Story
A bill passed in the state legislature prohibits students from "using a cellphone, smart watch, or emerging technology during classroom hours."
Sen. John Curtis addresses Trump's clash with judges, Social Security reform on Meet the Press
Suzanne Bates, Deseret News | Posted March 23 - 4:04 p.m. | Save Story
Sen. John Curtis pushed back on the suggestion that the clash between President Donald Trump and federal judges who are blocking his reforms of the federal government is a "crisis."
Will Utah's vote-by-mail reform really make elections safer?
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted March 23 - 3:22 p.m. | Save Story
Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz said Tuesday the state's new vote-by-mail process is "a huge step" toward better election security despite the major changes made from the original proposal he supported.
Salt Lake police officer shoots dog during trespassing investigation Sunday
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted March 23 - 1:58 p.m. | Save Story
A Salt Lake City police officer shot a dog early Sunday that later had to be euthanized after police say the dog bit him and attempted to bite his partner.
Salt Lake City ranks top metro for families; expert weighs in on why
Gabriela Fletcher, KSL.com | Posted March 23 - 12:15 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City can be found near the top of a variety of listicles ranking family-friendly places to live, but the factors that really make the Beehive State ideal depend on what you are looking for.
Northridge High School students deliver food donations for homeless teens
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted March 23 - 11:31 a.m. | Save Story
What started as a small food drive for the North Layton Junior High Teen Center ballooned into something much larger.
Majority of Utah Republicans like signature gathering for candidates, new poll finds
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted March 23 - 10:43 a.m. | Save Story
The majority of Utah voters — including Republicans — favor allowing candidates to qualify for the primary ballot by collecting signatures, a new poll finds.
2 seriously injured in West Valley City shooting
Ashley Imlay, KSL.com | Posted March 23 - 9:55 a.m. | Save Story
Two people were seriously injured in a shooting at a party in West Valley City early Sunday, police said.
University of Utah partners with Abundance Institute in quest for 'unsurpassed societal impact'
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted March 23 - 9:21 a.m. | Save Story
The University of Utah on Thursday announced a partnership with the Abundance Institute, a nonprofit focused on tackling societal and policy barriers facing emerging technologies.
Jury convicts Salt Lake man of murdering girlfriend in 'brutal' attack
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted March 23 - 8:02 a.m. | Save Story
Terence Trent Vos, a former public enemy No. 1 of the Metro Gang Unit, was found guilty Thursday of aggravated murder in the "brutal" killing of his girlfriend in 2021.
Utah violinist Jack Ashton, who introduced students to 'the joy of creating music,' has died
Lottie Elizabeth Johnson, Deseret News | Posted March 23 - 7:12 a.m. | Save Story
Jack Ashton, who as a kid dreamed of playing shortstop for the Pittsburgh Pirates before he picked up a violin and went on to inspire generations of students to find the joy in making music, died on March 15 at the age of 86.
Next move for Romney: Former Utah senator joins nonprofit board
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted March 22 - 10:32 p.m. | Save Story
Former Utah Sen. Mitt Romney has been tapped to join the board of directors for the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, a nonprofit organization focused on budget and fiscal issues.
Springville receives T-Mobile grant to revitalize downtown through public art walking routes
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted March 22 - 9:05 p.m. | Save Story
Springville's downtown area will receive some sprucing up and an art makeover after the city received the T-Mobile Hometown Grant.
1 teen dead, 1 in critical condition after collision with semitrailer
Alex Tumalip, KSL.com | Posted March 22 - 8:52 p.m. | Save Story
A 17-year-old Hillcrest High School student died after a collision with a parked semitrailer Saturday and a 19-year-old passenger was in critical condition, according to police.
A controversial water rule is being revamped by the EPA
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted March 22 - 8:43 p.m. | Save Story
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency once again will revisit a controversial rule to define streams and wetlands protected by the Clean Water Act.
This national group gave the Utah Legislature its 'Black Hole' award
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted March 22 - 7:06 p.m. | Save Story
Recent laws making it more difficult and expensive to obtain government records earned the Utah Legislature a "dishonor" from one of the nation's oldest and largest journalism organizations.
Axson v. Lyman: Inside the battle for Utah Republican Party chair
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted March 22 - 6:27 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Republican Party Chair Rob Axson confirmed on Wednesday that he will seek reelection as the leader of the state GOP after former gubernatorial candidate Phil Lyman announced his intention to run last month.
Copper mine is expanding in Milford due to growing global demand
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted March 22 - 5:50 p.m. | Save Story
The Milford Mining Company is expanding its operations to increase its production capacity to help meet the growing global demand for copper.
Business & Tech »
Segway recalls 220,000 of its scooters due to a fall hazard that has resulted in 20 injuries
Education »
Cellphones out in classroom; real world in
- Northridge High School students deliver food donations for homeless teens
- University of Utah partners with Abundance Institute in quest for 'unsurpassed societal impact'
- Why Utah researchers plan to study one of Great Salt Lake's key residents
- BYU music students write song with help of Grammy-winner guitarist
Health »
Skip the late night food, exercise and technology if you want a good night's sleep
- LA firefighters put out blazes. Now they worry that cancer might be smoldering inside them
- Program for mothers experiencing addiction grows in Utah
- Colon cancer in young adults: Utahn shares experience being diagnosed at 21
- Weber County mom promotes inclusion of students with Down syndrome with crazy socks
