Utah Board of Education measure targets diversity programs 'still present and active' in schools

Jazz clinch worst record in franchise history in loss to Hornets

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted March 31 - 8:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

The 2024-25 Utah Jazz will live in infamy.

Utah health, human services loses jobs, $98M in grants

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted March 31 - 8:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

Federal health officials cut $11.9 billion in COVID-19-related funds to state and local health departments last week.

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SpaceX launches private astronaut crew in historic polar-orbiting mission

Joey Roulette, Reuters  |  Updated March 31 - 8:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Elon Musk's SpaceX on Monday launched a crew of four private astronauts led by a crypto entrepreneur on a mission to orbit Earth from pole to pole, a novel trajectory in which no humans have traveled before.

Isaiah Collier breaks a John Stockton record in Jazz loss to Hornets

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted March 31 - 7:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

It's not often someone gets to break an assist record held by John Stockton. Isaiah Collier did just that on Monday in the Utah Jazz's 110-106 loss to the Charlotte Hornets.

Signs of life detected in quake-struck Bangkok skyscraper; death toll tops 2,000

Panu Wongcha-um and Shoon Naing, Reuters  |  Updated March 31 - 7:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

Signs of life were detected in the ruins of a skyscraper in Bangkok on Monday as efforts intensified to find people trapped three days after a massive earthquake in Southeast Asia that killed at least 2,000.

18-year-old man charged in connection with fatal weekend crash in Tooele County

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated March 31 - 7:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

An 18-year-old man who crashed while troopers say he was driving an impaired, resulting in the death of his 16-year-old passenger, has been charged with automobile homicide.

Judge blocks Trump administration from stripping deportation protections for Venezuelans

Luc Cohen, Reuters  |  Updated March 31 - 7:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A U.S. judge on Monday blocked the Trump administration from stripping deportation protections for some Venezuelan immigrants.

House to consider Sen. Mike Lee's bill requiring proof of citizenship to vote

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted March 31 - 6:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. House of Representatives this week will consider a bill backed by Utah Sen. Mike Lee that would require people to show proof of U.S. citizenship before being allowed to register to vote.

Do you eat a meal in 20 minutes or less? It might be time to slow down

Maria Cheng, Associated Press  |  Posted March 31 - 6:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Experts tend to focus on the kinds of foods you can eat to improve your health. Scientists say you're eating too fast if you typically finish a regular-sized meal in less than 20 minutes.

A stroke survivor speaks again with the help of an experimental brain-computer implant

Laura Ungar, Associated Press  |  Updated March 31 - 5:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Scientists have developed a device that can translate thoughts about speech into spoken words in real time. The brain-computer interface could someday help give voice to those unable to speak.

New store opening beginning of 'reimagined' Salt Lake City commercial district

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted March 31 - 5:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's latest liquor store is bringing new life to one of the older commercial districts within Salt Lake City's east side.

In Lithuania, 3 US soldiers found dead in an armored vehicle. 1 is still missing

Liudas Dapkus and Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press  |  Updated March 31 - 4:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Three of the U.S. Army soldiers who went missing in Lithuania have been found dead in their armored vehicle that was pulled from a swampy area early Monday, according to U.S. Army Europe and Africa Command. Another soldier is still missing.

'Young warrior' Owen is 5-year-old diagnosed with brain condition and rare cancer

Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted March 31 - 4:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

The name "Owen" means "young warrior." And that is exactly who 5-year-old Owen Sanchez is. Owen was diagnosed with hydrocephalus and Dandy-Walker syndrome.

Have You Seen This? A presidential shoutout

Alex Tumalip, KSL.com  |  Posted March 31 - 3:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

University of Hawaii volleyball alumnus Chris McLachlin got a very special message from a former president of the United States as he was inducted in the school's athletic Circle of Honor.

Butler erases 11-point Utah lead to claim 86-84 win, ends Runnin' Utes season

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted March 31 - 3:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

No shot was bigger from Brooks than a driving floater to break the tie and control a 2-point lead with 3.2 seconds left in the game.

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4 reasons to build a backyard office

Backyard Office Utah  |  Posted March 31 - 3:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

If you work from home and have a backyard, you have the opportunity to be home, local company Backyard Office Utah is bringing a solution right to your backyard.

Utah Board of Higher Education adopts new policy for land acknowledgments

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted March 31 - 3:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Board of Higher Education last week adopted new guidelines for colleges and universities when it comes to making Indigenous land acknowledgement statements.

21-year-old woman killed in weekend Ogden crash

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted March 31 - 2:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 21-year-old woman was killed in a head-on collision early Saturday in Ogden, according to police, who said impairment is being investigated as a factor in the crash.

Arizona teacher arrested in Utah, accused of enticing a teen girl is charged

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated March 31 - 2:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

A high school teacher was arrested in Cedar City over the weekend after police say he tried to meet up with an undercover officer posing online as a 13-year-old girl.

FTC concerned about privacy protections in 23andMe bankruptcy

Jody Godoy, Reuters  |  Updated March 31 - 1:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Federal Trade Commission is concerned about the potential sale or transfer of Americans' personal information by 23andMe ancestry testing company, which recently filed for bankruptcy, the agency's chairman said on Monday.

Beaver County man arrested after attack on woman, police chase

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted March 31 - 1:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Beaver County man was arrested and accused of fracturing a woman's skull after deputies say he led them on a dangerous high-speed chase.

After historic 2 years, Todd Phillips inks extension with Utah Valley

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted March 31 - 1:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Todd Phillips' success in his first two seasons in Utah Valley will keep him in the Beehive State for years to come.

Ogden man accused of killing 2 kittens, assaulting girlfriend and family members

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted March 31 - 12:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Ogden man was arrested Saturday night after police say he killed his girlfriend's two kittens, assaulted her and threatened to kill her.