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Shaun White bringing this winter event to Park City
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted April 1 - 2:00 p.m. | Save Story
While the dismal ski and snowboard season is winding down, one Utah resort is already looking ahead to a major event next winter.
Systems that let drivers take their hands off the wheel don't improve safety, NTSB head says
Josh Funk, Associated Press | Updated April 1 - 1:30 p.m. | Save Story
The systems that allow drivers to take their hands off the wheel don't improve safety because people who use them often pay less attention, the head of the National Transportation Safety Board said Tuesday.
Federal regulators warn auto dealer groups about surprise dealer fees and deceptive pricing
Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL | Posted April 1 - 9:43 a.m. | Save Story
The Federal Trade Commission has stepped in to warn consumers about deceptive dealer fees and has sent letters to 97 auto dealer groups nationwide.
Bracket challenge: What's your favorite restaurant that's no longer around? Final 4
Josh Furlong, KSL | Posted April 1 - 9:01 a.m. | Save Story
Restaurants come and go, but some are so iconic they stay with us forever.
Dugway Proving Ground tapped as potential host of new data center
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted March 31 - 10:33 p.m. | Save Story
The U.S. Army on Monday announced Dugway Proving Ground has been conditionally selected as one of two military installations to potentially host new data center projects.
St. George Bricks and Minifigs store opening draws record-breaking Lego-loving crowd
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted March 31 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
More than 1,600 Lego enthusiasts flocked to new Bricks and Minifigs in St. George on Saturday, breaking the record for most attendees at a Bricks and Minifigs grand opening.
Find out how new tax breaks will impact your tax return
Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL | Posted March 31 - 6:36 p.m. | Save Story
New tax breaks made possible by the so-called "Big Beautiful Bill" can have a big impact on the tax returns of Utahns. But there are limits.
Tickets to the LA Olympics in 2028 go on sale this week — but only for some
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted March 31 - 4:34 p.m. | Save Story
The first tickets for the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles go on sale Thursday, but not for everyone. Find out who the lucky few are and where they can obtain tickets.
Curtis pauses bill for Shivwits Band's 99-year land lease
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted March 31 - 2:32 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Sen. John Curtis has put a congressional bill on hold that would allow the Shivwits Band of Paiute to enter into land lease agreements with businesses for up to 99 years.
What $4-a-gallon gasoline means for you and the economy
Alicia Wallace, CNN | Updated March 31 - 1:15 p.m. | Save Story
The national average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline has topped $4 for the first time since 2022.
How one family's bipolar disorder experience led to more than $1B for the Broad Institute
James Pollard, Associated Press | Updated March 31 - 9:34 a.m. | Save Story
Jon Stanley considers himself fortunate among bipolar disorder patients. He eventually responded to the right drug cocktail after self-described "full-brained mania" almost 40 years ago.
Faith leaders, advocates ask Okland Construction not to work on Idaho prison execution unit
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted March 30 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
Advocates, faith leaders delivered a petition to Okland Construction, asking the company to pull out of a contract to retrofit the firing squad execution unit at an Idaho prison.
MomEconomy app aims to help moms barter goods and services instead of cash
Rachel Fabbi, KSL | Posted March 30 - 10:00 p.m. | Save Story
Momivate, a nonprofit focused on supporting mothers, is developing a new app called MomEconomy, designed to let moms barter goods and services with one another instead of spending cash.
Cottonwood Canyon ski resorts stay open despite warm weather
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted March 30 - 6:00 p.m. | Save Story
Alta and Snowbird continue to welcome skiers thanks to higher elevations, north-facing slopes and careful snow maintenance.
What happened to the trees outside of Trolley Square?
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted March 30 - 2:50 p.m. | Save Story
Residents and customers were surprised and saddened to find that more than a dozen mature trees lining the entrance of Trolley Square were cut down late last week.
'Inventive' restaurant chain set to expand to Utah this summer
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated March 30 - 1:25 p.m. | Save Story
A restaurant chain that's steadily grown by blending "inventive food" and a "deep love of music" is coming to Utah in Salt Lake City's Granary District.
St. George man quits job to become taste-tester for wife's world-renowned barbecue recipes
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted March 30 - 10:15 a.m. | Save Story
In 2015, Utahn Susie Bulloch started her journey as a barbecue food blogger and has since become a world-renowned barbecuer creating and sharing recipes with millions.
Are Utahns root, root, rooting for an MLB expansion team?
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted March 29 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
Nearly seven in 10 Utahns would welcome a big league team to the Beehive State, according to a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll.
