Mike Lee introduces bill to abolish the TSA

At least 4 dead after severe storms in the South Texas-Mexico border region; hundreds rescued

Valerie Gonzalez and Juan A. Lozano, Associated Press  |  Posted March 29 - 8:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

Drenching rains along the Texas-Mexico border trapped hundreds of people in flooded homes and in cars stranded in high waters, scrambling rescue crews to calls for help that continued Friday even as the downpours let up.

Jazz lose by 36 to Nuggets; Hardy shares thoughts on Grizzlies' surprise firing

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted March 28 - 11:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nikola Jokic had 27 points, 14 rebounds, and six assists as the Denver Nuggets routed the Jazz 129-93.

HB265 is now law: Utah colleges begin implementing budget reallocation processes

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted March 28 - 10:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signed into law HB265 — the "strategic reinvestment" legislation requiring the state's eight public colleges and universities to reallocate millions to programs determined to be of highest value.

Family — some, more literal than others — take center stage at BYU football alumni game

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted March 28 - 10:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Several families have had generations play for BYU football, including father and son Blaine and Gavin Fowler taking turns at quarterback in crunch time of Friday's BYU alumni game.

Musk's xAI buys Musk's X social media platform for $33B

Greg Bensinger, Krystal Hu-in, Tatiana Bautzer, Seher Dareen, Jaspreet Singh, and Juby Babu, Reuters  |  Posted March 28 - 10:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Elon Musk's xAI artificial intelligence firm has acquired Musk's X, the social media outfit formerly known as Twitter for $33 billion, marking the latest twist in the billionaire's rapid consolidation of power.

Saying farewell to furry friends: The growing industry of pet funerals in southern Utah

Adele Park, St. George News  |  Posted March 28 - 9:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Companies engaged in pet funeral services have seen an increase in market size, and along with an expanding market comes expanded services designed to honor deceased pets.

Massive quake rocks Myanmar and Thailand; hundreds feared dead

David Rising and Jintamas Saksornchai, Associated Press  |  Updated March 28 - 9:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

A powerful earthquake rocked Myanmar and neighboring Thailand on Friday, destroying buildings, a bridge and a dam. At least 144 people were killed in Myanmar.

Man held captive for 20 years asks prosecutors why stepmother is free after being charged

Associated Press  |  Posted March 28 - 9:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Connecticut man who told authorities his stepmother held him captive in their home for two decades, since he was a boy, has asked why she is not behind bars while awaiting trial, a state prosecutor said Friday.

Utah Hockey Club fights back with overtime loss to defending Cup champs

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted March 28 - 8:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Hockey Club head coach André Tourigny ran down a long list of why forward Kevin Stendlund was considered an "unsung hero" this season.

How will big tech comply with Utah's first-in-the-nation child protection laws?

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted March 28 - 8:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah reasserted its place at the tip of the spear in the battle against Big Tech this legislative session with a pair of pioneering bills aimed at protecting parental consent and user data.

Columbia University's interim president steps down and returns to former post

The Associated Press  |  Posted March 28 - 7:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

Columbia University's interim president Katrina Armstrong has resigned, returning to her post running the New York school's medical center.

What's coming to Disney+ and coming and going on Hulu in April

Matt Brooks, KSL.com  |  Posted March 28 - 7:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

The newest season of "Andor" is among the titles coming to Disney+ in April.

Utahns with mental health needs now have an alternative to the emergency room

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted March 28 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Kem and Carolyn Gardner Crisis Care Center opens Monday. Community leaders spoke Friday about the need for the mental health care facility — the first of its kind in the country.

Nikola founder Trevor Milton says he was granted a full pardon by Trump

Disha Mishra, Reuters  |  Posted March 28 - 6:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Trevor Milton, the founder of bankrupt electric and hydrogen-powered truck maker Nikola who was convicted of fraud, has been pardoned by U.S. President Donald Trump.

BYU basketball's curtain call in March comes with higher ceiling for future

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted March 28 - 6:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Yes, BYU's season ended Thursday night. The Cougars had higher goals than a 25-point loss to the Tide. But Kevin Young's first season as head coach didn't end with disappointment.

Vance accuses Denmark of not keeping Greenland safe from Russia, China

Tom Little and Leonhard Foeger, Reuters  |  Posted March 28 - 6:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. Vice President JD Vance on Friday accused Denmark of not doing a good job keeping Greenland safe and suggested the United States would better protect the semi-autonomous Danish territory that President Donald Trump has pressed to take over.

Trump asks US Supreme Court to intervene in deportations fight

John Kruzel and Andrew Chung, Reuters  |  Posted March 28 - 5:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday to lift a temporary order blocking him from using a 1798 law to swiftly deport alleged Venezuelan gang members as part of his two-month-old administration's hardline approach to immigration.

How Utah hopes these traffic light additions can improve pedestrian safety

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted March 28 - 5:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah transportation crews have started a process to install a lighting attachment near traffic signals, which they hope can improve pedestrian safety.

Tuition is set to rise at all 8 of Utah's public higher education institutions

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted March 28 - 4:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah System of Higher Education on Friday approved tuition increases for the coming academic year at all state public colleges and universities.

Magna father charged with murder in death of 5-week-old son

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted March 28 - 4:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Magna man was charged Friday with murder and accused of causing fatal injuries to his 5-week-old baby boy.

HB267 referendum effort says it has 130K signatures, support from Fraternal Order of Police

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted March 28 - 3:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A coalition working to put a referendum on the ballot to undo the Legislature's bill to strip public unions of collective bargaining rights says it has collected nearly 130,000 signatures.

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4 local boredom-buster tours you do not want to miss

Southwest Adventure Tours  |  Posted March 28 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Check out four of the many tours available with a reputable and professional company that pays great attention to the details, while you can just relax and enjoy.

Here are the hottest neighborhoods for homebuyers in the country

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted March 28 - 2:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Don't look for any Utah addresses in a new Top 10 list of the country's hottest neighborhoods for homebuyers.