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Cedar City Hospital's emergency room expanded to address growing need, nearby tourists

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted March 19 - 8:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

Almost a year after construction began, Cedar City Hospital's $7 million emergency department expansion officially opened Wednesday with a ribbon-cutting and open house.

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For many Utahns, getting an MRI can be, well, a real headache – pun intended

Taylormed MRI  |  Posted March 19 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

TaylorMed MRI makes getting an MRI simple, fast, and affordable, because no one should have to wait weeks — and jump through numerous insurance hoops — to get the imaging they require.

US civil rights leader Dolores Huerta accuses Cesar Chavez of sexual assault

Reuters  |  Updated March 19 - 7:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Dolores Huerta, who co-founded the United Farm Workers union with Cesar Chavez and fought alongside him for ​decades, on Wednesday accused Chavez of sexually assaulting her in the 1960s.

Netflix plans 'KPop Demon Hunters' global concert tour, source says

Lisa Richwine ​and Juby Babu, Reuters  |  Updated March 19 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Netflix is planning a "KPop Demon Hunters" world tour, ​as it looks to capitalize on its most popular movie, a source familiar with the talks said ‌on Wednesday.

New charges filed against convicted killer 1 day after his parole hearing

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted March 19 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man who has served 20 years in the Utah State Prison for murder was charged Wednesday with crimes associated with a riot a year ago. The charges were filed a day after he discussed the riot in a parole hearing.

Couple accused of stealing liquor using rideshare cars as getaway vehicles

Dan Rascon, KSL  |  Posted March 18 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

According to Cottonwood Heights police, the same couple has hit the same liquor store four times this month, each time in a rideshare vehicle.

New fire in Duchesne County threatening structures

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated March 18 - 10:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new fire in Duchesne County is threatening structures, fire officials said Wednesday.

12-year-old hit by car, critically injured in West Jordan

Curtis Booker and Debbie Worthen, KSL  |  Updated March 18 - 10:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 12-year-old was hospitalized with critical injuries after being hit by vehicle while on a scooter in West Jordan Wednesday.

Taylor Frankie Paul discusses domestic abuse allegations prior to 'Bachelorette' premiere

Margaret Darby, Deseret News  |  Posted March 18 - 9:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah influencer Taylor Frankie Paul, slated to be ABC's upcoming "Bachelorette," addressed reports Wednesday of an alleged domestic abuse incident involving her former boyfriend.

Timberwolves roll past Jazz in blowout despite Sensabaugh's 41 points

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted March 18 - 9:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Despite missing their star Anthony Edwards, the Timberwolves rallied for a complete team performance as they defeated the Jazz 147-111 to keep pace in a tight Western Conference playoff race.

How Utah Rep. Burgess Owens hopes his bill scares off 'ghost students'

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted March 18 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Rep. Burgess Owens is proposing legislation to help prevent scammers from successfully submitting fraudulent applications for federal student aid in an act of legislative "ghostbusting."

Glass holes: Rebounding key in 6th-seeded BYU's NCAA first-round tilt with Texas

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted March 18 - 8:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

Texas' 68-66 win over North Carolina State in Tuesday night's First Four was hardly a masterclass in offensive excellence.

'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' trailer teases a more mature Peter Parker

John Clyde for KSL  |  Posted March 18 - 8:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

The first trailer for "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" has officially dropped, and for fans of Tom Holland's web-slinger, it's been a long time coming.

Mullin makes his case as a steady hand for DHS but faces Senate pushback

Rebecca Santana, Lisa Mascaro And Meg Kinnard, Associated Press  |  Posted March 18 - 8:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Markwayne Mullin says he'd be a steady hand at the Department of Homeland Security if he's confirmed as secretary. But he faced pushback from fellow senators at a hearing Wednesday.

Mosquito season kicks off early in Salt Lake City

Tyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted March 18 - 7:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

With warmer temperatures arriving in Salt Lake City, mosquito season is getting an early start this year, and experts are urging residents to take necessary precautions.

Despite the mild winter, Utah's homeless still need shelter, advocates say

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted March 18 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's unseasonable dry winter weather did not ease the demand at overnight warming centers.

Utah lawmaker says immigration bills stalled partly due to Utah Compact's lingering influence

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Updated March 18 - 6:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Sen. Luz Escamilla, D-Salt Lake City, suspects some of the varied immigration bills that emerged during the session stalled due in part to the Utah Compact's lingering influence.

Salt Lake driver was going 129 mph one second before double fatal crash, charges say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted March 18 - 6:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Salt Lake man is facing charges accusing him of going as fast as 129 mph when he ran a red light and hit another vehicle, killing two Grantsville men in June.

How a trio of Utah hoopers powered Hawaii to Big West title, NCAA Tournament berth

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted March 18 - 6:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Three of the Rainbow Warriors' five starters prepped at Utah high schools in Hunter Erickson (Timpview), Isaac Johnson (American Fork) and Isaac Finlinson (Dixie).

MLB to test another challenge system at Salt Lake Bees games this season

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 18 - 6:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Salt Lake Bees will be among a handful of teams trying out another system that could overturn calls made by umpires this season.

Girl Scout Cookies booths are open for business

Tyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted March 18 - 6:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Girl Scout Cookies season is officially underway in Utah, and cookie booths are popping up outside grocery stores and community locations across the state.

Firefighter injured in Uintah County brush fire

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted March 18 - 5:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A firefighter was injured Tuesday while fighting a Uintah County blaze; the cause remains under investigation.

Great Salt Lake's nature inspired artist's free 10-day 'symphony' in Utah

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 18 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A world-renowned artist's latest venture blends the Great Salt Lake's nature into a visual and musical celebration that'll be displayed in Salt Lake City for a limited time.