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How BYU basketball's supporting cast turned 'dark moment' into glimmer of March magic
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted March 12 - 9:02 a.m. | Save Story
In two games against the same West Virginia squad in 11 days, BYU (23-10) couldn't have been much different in a 68-48 win over the Mountaineers.
Woman stops package thief with kindness: 'You're better than that'
Maggie Kent, WPVI via CNN | Updated March 12 - 9:00 a.m. | Save Story
A South Philadelphia woman stepped in with empathy rather than anger when she spotted someone trying to steal a neighbor's package.
Richins trial live: Prosecutors expected to rest in Park City murder trial
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted March 12 - 8:29 a.m. | Save Story
Detective Jeff O'Driscoll returns to the witness stand Thursday for the rest of his testimony in the murder trial for Kouri Richins, who is accused of fatally poisoning her husband.
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Why waterproof flooring is a game changer for modern homes
Giant Carpet One | Posted March 12 - 8:00 a.m. | Save Story
Waterproof floors are one of the best advances in new home tech. They combine durability and practicality for a result that traditional materials simply can't match.
Prop 4 repeal effort on path to ballot, boosted by new signature removal law
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted March 12 - 7:40 a.m. | Save Story
The law at the center of Utah's redistricting chaos is on track to appear on the November ballot so voters can decide who should have the final say over electoral boundaries: lawmakers or the courts.
A service dog sparked a Lyft settlement in Minnesota with nationwide reach
Steve Karnowski, Associated Press | Updated March 12 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
The ride-sharing company Lyft will ensure the rights of blind and other disabled passengers across the country to travel with their service animals under a settlement announced in Minnesota on Wednesday.
Burley man to spend life in prison for quadruple murder
Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted March 12 - 6:51 a.m. | Save Story
A 56-year-old man who admitted to murdering four people in two counties will spend the rest of his life in prison.
'Suspicious' letter that caused Salt Lake courthouse evacuation deemed safe
Curtis Booker, KSL | Updated March 11 - 10:34 p.m. | Save Story
A suspicious letter prompted the evacuation at a Salt Lake courthouse on Wednesday, police said.
Former U.S. Rep. Merrill Cook, of Utah, dies at 79
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted March 11 - 10:29 p.m. | Save Story
Former U.S. congressman Merrill Cook died Monday in Salt Lake City at age 79.
Knicks beat the Jazz 134-117 to end a 2-game losing streak
John Coon, Associated Press | Posted March 11 - 10:01 p.m. | Save Story
Jalen Brunson scored 28 points, Jordan Clarkson had 27 and the New York Knicks rallied to beat the Utah Jazz 134-117 on Wednesday night to snap a two-game losing streak.
Utah State University police acquire second explosives-detecting K-9
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted March 11 - 9:59 p.m. | Save Story
Utah State University Police now have a second K-9 that specializes in detecting explosives.
Costco customers sue for share of refunds from Trump tariffs
Mike Scarcella, Reuters | Posted March 11 - 9:28 p.m. | Save Story
Costco Wholesale was sued on Wednesday in a proposed nationwide class action seeking U.S. customer refunds for higher prices charged by the company before the U.S. Supreme Court struck down import tariffs.
Historic Wendover Airfield recreates bomb loading pit used during World War II
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted March 11 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
Visitors to the Historic Wendover Airfield can now see how crews loaded some of the first atomic weapons during World War II, thanks to a newly reconstructed loading cradle installed at the site's historic bomb pit.
BYU goes back-to-back at Big 12 Tournament with 20-point win over West Virginia
Sean Walker, KSL | Updated March 11 - 8:40 p.m. | Save Story
AJ Dybantsa continued his torrid scoring pace with 27 points, seven rebounds and three assists as BYU blew past West Virginia, 68-48 Wednesday in the second round of the Big 12 men's basketball tournament at the T-Mobile Center.
Man accused of kidnapping, assaulting young girl last fall faces additional rape charge
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted March 11 - 8:31 p.m. | Save Story
A man already facing charges of child kidnapping and rape of a child has been charged with an additional count accusing him of sexually assaulting the girl in Payson.
US strike likely hit a school in Iran due to outdated intelligence, sources say
Zachary Cohen, Thomas Bordeaux and Gianluca Mezzofiore, CNN | Posted March 11 - 7:58 p.m. | Save Story
The U.S. military accidentally struck an Iranian elementary school, in an attack that state media said killed at least 168 children and 14 teachers, likely due to outdated information about a nearby naval base, according to two sources briefed on the preliminary findings of an ongoing military investigation.
'Dances With Wolves' actor to be sentenced in Las Vegas for sexually assaulting Indigenous girls
Jessica Hill, Associated Press | Posted March 11 - 7:32 p.m. | Save Story
Nathan Chasing Horse, the actor known for his role as Smiles a Lot in the film "Dances With Wolves," is scheduled to be sentenced to prison on Wednesday morning.
After feeling targeted in 2025, Salt Lake City calls 2026 legislative session a success
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted March 11 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City leaders say they're thrilled about several bills that passed in 2026 — and relieved that some efforts failed.
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Need a new ride this spring? What makes this weekend a golden time to buy your next vehicle
Young Automotive Group and Goldenwest Credit Union | Posted March 11 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
From March 12-16, the Young Automotive Group and Goldenwest Credit Union are parftnering for the Find Your Gold sales event — offering delayed payments, low rates and even dirt bikes to qualifying customers.
Target slashes prices on more than 3,000 products amid stiff competition
Anuja Bharat Mistry, Reuters | Posted March 11 - 6:31 p.m. | Save Story
Target said on Wednesday it was lowering prices on over 3,000 products across categories with the latest cuts aimed at shoring up demand amid stiff competition from other retailers heading into the spring season.
Trump pick for State Department position drops bid after Curtis opposition sank nomination
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted March 11 - 6:01 p.m. | Save Story
A nominee chosen by President Donald Trump for a top position within the State Department has withdrawn consideration after Sen. John Curtis said he would oppose his candidacy.
Astrophysicists figure out what caused a super-bright supernova
Reuters | Posted March 11 - 5:36 p.m. | Save Story
Some supernovas are even brighter than the normal ones, 10 to 100 times more luminous, called superluminous supernovas.
Lead investigator describes letter, journal entry in Kouri Richins murder trial
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Updated March 11 - 5:24 p.m. | Save Story
Jurors in the Kouri Richins murder trial heard testimony Wednesday from the lead detective, Jeff O'Driscoll.
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Sports »
How BYU basketball's supporting cast turned 'dark moment' into glimmer of March magic
- Knicks beat the Jazz 134-117 to end a 2-game losing streak
- BYU goes back-to-back at Big 12 Tournament with 20-point win over West Virginia
- The Utah Checkdown podcast: Basketball season ends amid uncertainty + football defensive position breakdowns
- AJ Dybantsa's historic performance proves BYU star belongs in national player of the year race
Features »
Woman stops package thief with kindness: 'You're better than that'
- Historic Wendover Airfield recreates bomb loading pit used during World War II
- 'Dances With Wolves' actor to be sentenced in Las Vegas for sexually assaulting Indigenous girls
- Cher's son heads to court over allegations he broke into a New Hampshire home
- Have You Seen This? Rally participants encounter 'crunchy, winged obstacle course'
Outdoors »
Powder Mountain expects to expand public terrain options next season
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- Wildflowers are blooming in the driest place in North America — but not for long
- 4.0-magnitude earthquake rattles southern Utah
- Idaho Falls fingerboarders spread joy of hobby, hope to fund miniature skate park
U.S. »
Woman stops package thief with kindness: 'You're better than that'
- One-third of Americans cut back on other expenses to cover health care in 2025, survey shows
- Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei says Strait of Hormuz should remain shut
- A service dog sparked a Lyft settlement in Minnesota with nationwide reach
- Oil tankers burn as Iranian strikes defy Trump's claim to have won the war
Voces de Utah »
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- Critics take aim at bill targeting voting by noncitizens, rare to nonexistent in Utah
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- Ogden officials drop moves to craft proposal meant to quell concerns over immigration crackdown
- Several immigration bills focus of continued debate as end of Utah legislative session looms
Business »
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- One-third of Americans cut back on other expenses to cover health care in 2025, survey shows
- A service dog sparked a Lyft settlement in Minnesota with nationwide reach
- Costco customers sue for share of refunds from Trump tariffs
