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NASA's Hubble telescope detects possible 'dark galaxy'

Jacopo Prisco, CNN  |  Updated March 4 - 9:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Astronomers have spotted a galaxy so faint, it's almost invisible — a discovery that could help illuminate one of the most elusive substances in the universe.

Motorcyclist crashes, dies in Salt Lake City

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted March 4 - 8:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

A motorcyclist died early Wednesday after losing control and crashing in Salt Lake City, police say.

Why are lawmakers pressing for increased research dollars for Utah colleges?

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted March 4 - 8:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

Talk surrounding Utah's public colleges and universities typically focuses on students, professors, academic programs and maybe football on Saturdays. But what about research funding?

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How smart retirees make their savings go twice as far

B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors  |  Posted March 4 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Could coordinating your taxes, Social Security, income, healthcare, and investment risk make your savings go twice as far in retirement?

Khamenei's son Mojtaba is alive and favored to succeed him, Iranian sources say

Parisa Hafezi and Pesha Magid, Reuters  |  Updated March 4 - 7:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Mojtaba Khamenei, the powerful son of Iran's slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, is alive and favored to emerge as his father's successor, two Iranian sources told Reuters on Wednesday.

2 Utah prison inmates charged with attempted murder

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted March 4 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two prison inmates at the Central Utah Correctional Facility have been charged with attempted murder for their alleged roles in a large fight.

Grantsville debating how to pay for new wastewater treatment plant

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted March 4 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

Grantsville residents are expected to see sewer rate increases as the city plans to build a new wastewater treatment facility.

BYU basketball's spiral continues with double-digit loss at Cincinnati

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Updated March 3 - 11:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

AJ Dybantsa led BYU (20-10, 8-9 Big 12) with 23 points, six rebounds and six assists, and Robert Wright III supplied 21 points. Aleksej Kostic scored 14 points with rebounds for the Cougars, his third straight game scoring in double figures and fourth of the season.

Utah gas prices jump 19 cents amid global tensions

Brenna Donnelly, KSL  |  Posted March 3 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gas prices increased in Utah this week for two reasons, including escalating instability in the Middle East.

U. President Taylor Randall on guest list for Trump-sponsored college sports roundtable

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted March 3 - 10:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

University of Utah President Taylor Randall is counted among the invitees for a President Donald Trump-sponsored roundtable slated for Friday at the White House.

Pentagon identifies first soldiers killed in Iran war

Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali, Reuters  |  Updated March 3 - 9:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

The military on Tuesday identified four of the first American ​soldiers killed in the war against Iran, as the Trump administration warned the conflict would lead to more casualties.

Key transportation bill revived after feedback from Salt Lake City, towing industry

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 3 - 9:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A wide-ranging state transportation bill that unexpectedly stalled in a committee meeting on Monday was revived on Tuesday following modifications to sections that derailed it.

Mammoth strike early, hold off Capitals in 3-2 road win

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted March 3 - 9:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

After being shut out at home, the Mammoth responded with energy and execution in a 3-2 road win over the Capitals. Utah struck early and weathered Washington's late surge to kick off its five-gam road trip with a win.

Travel disruptions and communication blackouts hit tourists and families after strikes on Iran

Brenna Donnelly, KSL  |  Posted March 3 - 8:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

Amid conflict between the U.S. and Iran, travel to and from the country and communication with the people there have become major issues.

15-year-old girl killed in rollover crash in West Valley; 4 others injured

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Updated March 3 - 8:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

A teenage girl was killed in a rollover crash in West Valley Tuesday.

An Oscar race that looked like a runaway may be a close call, after all

Jake Coyle, Associated Press  |  Posted March 3 - 8:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Who says to beware the ides of March? A March 15 Academy Awards may feel late, but the upside of a prolonged Oscar race has meant some unexpected late drama.

Netflix will have you feeling lucky this March with this streaming lineup

Alex Tumalip, KSL  |  Posted March 3 - 7:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

The return of K-pop sensation BTS, the "Saw" series, and even Major League Baseball's Opening Night are part of a star-studded lineup on Netflix this month.

What the IOC says about war in Iran and the Olympic Truce

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted March 3 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

The International Olympic Committee is appealing to nations to uphold the Olympic Truce, while emphasizing its neutrality, as the Paralympics are poised to begin on Friday.

Wayne Vaught selected as interim president at Utah Valley University

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted March 3 - 6:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Board of Higher Education on Tuesday named Wayne Vaught as interim president of Utah Valley University amid the search for the university's next permanent president.

Suspended student returned to Taylorsville High, pointed gun at students, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted March 3 - 6:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A suspended Taylorsville High School student has been arrested and accused of returning to the school and brandishing a gun in front of a group of students.

$10M for the Pioneer Trail? Spending bill faces questions in Utah House

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted March 3 - 5:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Some drama ensued in the Utah House of Representatives on Tuesday as some lawmakers tried to hold up a large spending bill over a proposal to fund a new trail system in Salt Lake City.

Forensic accountant testifies about Kouri Richins' finances

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Updated March 3 - 5:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kouri Richins, a Kamas mom and real estate agent, is accused of fatally poisoning Eric Richins on March 4, 2022. Her jury trial continued Tuesday with testimony from a forensic accountant.

Saratoga Springs police search for missing man after woman found dead in RV

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Updated March 3 - 5:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police are searching for a man who they believe was involved in the death of a Saratoga Springs woman.