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Neil Sedaka, the singer-songwriter behind dozens of hits of the 1960s and '70s, dies at age 86
Leanne Italie, Associated Press | Posted Feb. 27 - 10:02 p.m. | Save Story
Neil Sedaka, whose boyish soprano and bright melodies made him a top act in the early years of rock 'n' roll, leading to a run of success in the '70s, died at the age of 86 on Friday.
2-year-old twin hospitalized after rescue from fire
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted Feb. 27 - 9:36 p.m. | Save Story
A 2-year-old boy remained hospitalized and on a ventilator Friday, more than a week after his father rescued him and his twin brother from their burning Richfield home.
Jury indicts 2 gang members in connection with double killing at Salt Lake church
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Feb. 27 - 8:08 p.m. | Save Story
Two alleged gang members were indicted on federal firearms charges Wednesday in connection with a double killing at a Latter-day Saint church last month in Salt Lake City.
Saputo USA recalls Great Value cottage cheese due to possible health risk
Pearl Ashton, KSL | Posted Feb. 27 - 8:07 p.m. | Save Story
Three types of Walmart Great Value brand cottage cheese were voluntarily recalled, including in Utah, due to a possible health risk, the Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday.
Federal prosecutors won't appeal ruling barring death penalty in Luigi Mangione case
Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press | Posted Feb. 27 - 8:05 p.m. | Save Story
Federal prosecutors said Friday they won't appeal a judge's ruling that bars them from seeking the death penalty against Luigi Mangione in the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO.
Here's how Utah lawmakers plan to spend $31B of your money
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Feb. 27 - 7:22 p.m. | Save Story
Utah lawmakers are moving ahead with a slew of tax cuts, including a sixth straight income tax reduction, according to budget proposals unveiled Friday evening.
6A girls basketball: Bingham finds rhythm at right time for 1st title since 2020
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Feb. 27 - 6:40 p.m. | Save Story
Stacia Peoples scored 14 points, and Veanna Pau'u added 10 points and six rebounds as Bingham pulled away for a 49-33 win over Lone Peak to lift the Miners to their first 6A title in six years Friday at the Huntsman Center.
Review: 'Scream 7' tries to go back to its roots, but forgets what made them work
John Clyde for KSL | Posted Feb. 27 - 6:36 p.m. | Save Story
I wouldn't say I was overly excited for "Scream 7," but I was cautiously optimistic. Unfortunately it felt forced from the opening scene to the final reveal.
Compromise bill keeps defense attorneys on Utah Sentencing Commission
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Feb. 27 - 6:02 p.m. | Save Story
Defense attorneys will retain their seats on Utah's Sentencing Commission under a compromise bill passed out of the Legislature this week.
A total lunar eclipse will turn the moon blood red on Tuesday across several continents
Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press | Updated Feb. 27 - 5:35 p.m. | Save Story
A blood-red moon will soon grace the skies for a total lunar eclipse — and there won't be another until late 2028.
Witnesses testify about obtaining drugs for Kouri Richins
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Updated Feb. 27 - 5:13 p.m. | Save Story
Multiple people testified Friday about how Kouri Richins could have obtained drugs. Richins is on trial for aggravated murder in the poisoning death of her husband.
'Read every chance you get': Hundreds of Salt Lake students gifted free books
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Feb. 27 - 5:01 p.m. | Save Story
Hundreds of Salt Lake City School District elementary and middle schoolers received free books Friday as part of Operation Literacy's book drop event.
Warner Bros. signs $110B deal with Paramount, its executive discloses in town hall
Karol Badohal and Harshita Mary Varghese, Reuters | Updated Feb. 27 - 4:33 p.m. | Save Story
Warner Bros. Discovery has agreed to be acquired by Paramount Skydance in a $110 billion deal signed Friday morning, according to an audio clip of a global town hall by the company.
Utah lawmakers give nod to bill tweaking controversial alternative incorporation route
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Feb. 27 - 4:04 p.m. | Save Story
Utah lawmakers have favorably recommended a bill that tweaks a controversial alternative incorporation route that critics say gives developers too much power.
Have You Seen This? Kids explain curling
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Feb. 27 - 3:28 p.m. | Save Story
In this video, children explain the rules of curling while some Canadian curlers act out those rules. The kids get things mostly right, as far as I can tell.
Salt Lake City farmers market to look different in 2026 as Pioneer Park overhaul begins
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 27 - 3:01 p.m. | Save Story
Organizers of the Salt Lake City Downtown Farmers Market are planning to turn the weekly event into a partial street affair this summer while Pioneer Park gets a makeover.
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How to elegantly capture your wedding day moments
Timelessly Yours | Posted Feb. 27 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
It's easy to confuse a wedding content creator with a traditional photographer or videographer, but one difference lies in the tools they use and their turnaround time.
Utah man, 57, dies days after being caught in Big Cottonwood Canyon avalanche
Curtis Booker, KSL | Updated Feb. 27 - 2:54 p.m. | Save Story
A 57-year-old man died days after being buried in an avalanche in Big Cottonwood Canyon Saturday, the sheriff's office confirmed Thursday.
US surpasses 1,100 measles cases in 2 months. Expect more deaths next
Deidre McPhillips, CNN | Updated Feb. 27 - 2:14 p.m. | Save Story
The US has recorded more than 1,100 measles cases so far this year, according to data published Friday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It's a troubling milestone that has many in public health bracing for the worst.
$80K raised for 90-year-old designer of 'He-Man Masters of the Universe' toys
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted Feb. 27 - 1:40 p.m. | Save Story
Over $80,000 has been raised for 91-year-old Roger Sweet, the creator of the "He-Man and the Masters of the Universe" toy line, to assist with care following a fall.
Pakistan bombs targets in Afghan cities; minister calls it 'open war'
Mohammad Yunus Yawar, Reuters | Posted Feb. 27 - 1:06 p.m. | Save Story
Pakistan bombed Taliban government targets in Afghanistan's major cities overnight, officials from both countries said Friday, with Pakistan's defense minister describing it as "open war."
Utah man convicted of murder arrested in California after escaping federal custody
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Feb. 27 - 12:38 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah man convicted of murder, aggravated sexual assault and fraud, among several other crimes, was arrested in California on Wednesday after escaping federal custody in January.
Will UVU sports teams be allowed to play in the postseason?
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 27 - 12:08 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Valley University sports teams will be allowed to play in upcoming Western Athletic Conference postseason tournaments amid an ongoing legal dispute between the school and the league over exit fees.
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Neil Sedaka, the singer-songwriter behind dozens of hits of the 1960s and '70s, dies at age 86
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A total lunar eclipse will turn the moon blood red on Tuesday across several continents
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U.S. »
Neil Sedaka, the singer-songwriter behind dozens of hits of the 1960s and '70s, dies at age 86
- Saputo USA recalls Great Value cottage cheese due to possible health risk
- Federal prosecutors won't appeal ruling barring death penalty in Luigi Mangione case
- A total lunar eclipse will turn the moon blood red on Tuesday across several continents
- Warner Bros. signs $110B deal with Paramount, its executive discloses in town hall
Utah »
2-year-old twin hospitalized after rescue from fire
- Utahns first or eroding the Utah way? House OKs measure cracking down on illegal immigration
- Jury indicts 2 gang members in connection with double killing at Salt Lake church
- Saputo USA recalls Great Value cottage cheese due to possible health risk
- Here's how Utah lawmakers plan to spend $31B of your money
Voces de Utah »
Utahns first or eroding the Utah way? House OKs measure cracking down on illegal immigration
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- Utah lawmakers advance bill to boost number of firms checking workers' migratory status
- Ogden officials pause moves to craft measure meant to quell immigration jitters
- Utah committee OKs bill meant to end public benefits for immigrants in the country illegally
Business »
Saputo USA recalls Great Value cottage cheese due to possible health risk
- Warner Bros. signs $110B deal with Paramount, its executive discloses in town hall
- Trump says he is directing federal agencies to cease use of Anthropic technology
- Fintech company Block lays off 4,000 of its 10,000 staff; citing gains from AI
- Salt Lake City farmers market to look different in 2026 as Pioneer Park overhaul begins
Politics »
Utahns first or eroding the Utah way? House OKs measure cracking down on illegal immigration
- Federal prosecutors won't appeal ruling barring death penalty in Luigi Mangione case
- Here's how Utah lawmakers plan to spend $31B of your money
- Why the Prop 4 repeal initiative's future could hinge on a few signatures in Davis County
- Compromise bill keeps defense attorneys on Utah Sentencing Commission
