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US strike likely hit a school in Iran due to outdated intelligence, sources say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elementary school, in an attack that state media said killed at least 168 children and 14 teachers, likely due to outdated information about a nearby naval base, according to two sources briefed on the preliminary findings of an ongoing military investigation.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.

BYU goes back-to-back at Big 12 Tournament with 20-point win over West Virginia

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted March 11 - 7:12 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.

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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A nominee chosen by President Donald Trump for a top position within the State Department has withdrawn consideration after Sen.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.

Advocates hope 2 bills will help improve Utah's housing affordability

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted March 11 - 5:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's legislative session is over, and housing advocates are now looking at what lawmakers did to help people get into homes of their own.

Cher's son heads to court over allegations he broke into a New Hampshire home

Michael Casey, Associated Press  |  Posted March 11 - 4:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

The son of Cher is scheduled to be in court Wednesday for a hearing over allegations he broke into a New Hampshire home earlier this month.

Trial begins for nurse accused of killing friend she believed had cancer with insulin overdose

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted March 11 - 4:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Meggan Sundwall's trial began on Wednesday. She is accused of killing a friend by administering insulin after the friend claimed to have terminal cancer.

Man shot by police on I-15 dies; car was stopped in apparent drug investigation

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated March 11 - 3:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man shot during a confrontation with police on I-15 on Tuesday has died from his injuries, police said Wednesday. The vehicle had been stopped as part of a drug investigation.

Salt Lake courthouse evacuated due to 'suspicious letter,' police say

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted March 11 - 3:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

A "suspicious letter" prompted the evacuation at a Salt Lake courthouse on Wednesday.

Have You Seen This? Rally participants encounter 'crunchy, winged obstacle course'

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 11 - 3:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Participants in the Budapest-Bamako auto rally traversed a "crunchy, winged obstacle course" in the Western Sahara, thanks to swarms of desert locusts.

Utah, 37 other states to continue litigation against Ticketmaster, Live Nation despite settlement

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted March 11 - 3:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah will continue to pursue litigation against Ticketmaster and Live Nation Entertainment, despite the Justice Department's agreement to a $280 million settlement in its antitrust lawsuit.

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Bryce Canyon's best-kept secret? 4 epic backcountry adventures beyond the crowds

ROAM  |  Posted March 11 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah tour company, ROAM, just opened four new tours in Bryce Canyon that are suitable for people of many ages and abilities.

IEA agrees to record release of emergency oil reserves in an effort to calm surging prices

Samuel Petrequin And Kirsten Grieshaber, Associated Press  |  Updated March 11 - 2:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The International Energy Agency agreed Wednesday to release the largest volume of emergency oil reserves in its history, in a bid to counter the effects on energy markets of the war in the Middle East.

Hundreds compete at U. Science and Engineering Fair

Tyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted March 11 - 2:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nearly 800 students from across Utah are showcasing their research this week at the University of Utah's Science and Engineering Fair, hoping their projects could help them reach the international stage.

South Jordan rideshare driver charged with kidnapping teen girl

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted March 11 - 1:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 15-year-old girl told police she had to jump out of a moving car after her Lyft driver allegedly began driving away from her home and wouldn't stop.

Fragrant flower lei, synonymous with Hawaii, face competition from cheaper imports

Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Associated Press  |  Updated March 11 - 12:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

The custom of giving and wearing lei made of flowers, leaves, seeds or shells has always been associated with Hawaiian people, for whom the garlands represent love or the spirit of "aloha."

Salt Lake City ponders return to drought plan amid unfavorable snowpack outlook

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 11 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's capital city could soon return to its drought contingency plan for the first time since 2022, as leaders prepare for the possibility of a record-low snowpack collection this year.

Utah GOP lawmaker casts most 'no' votes in 20 years – and it's not even close

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated March 11 - 11:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

Rep. Leah Hansen voted "no" 450 times on the House floor during the recent legislative session, by far the most by any lawmaker in the past 20 years.

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The women behind the movement: Honoring Utah's trailblazers and trendsetters

Salt Lake Chamber  |  Posted March 11 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

In honor of Women's History Month, here are a few Utah women worth knowing — and learning from.