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Richins trial live: Prosecutors present final witnesses in Park City murder trial

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted March 9 - 8:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

Kouri Richins' trial is continuing into its third week on Monday. She is accused of fatally poisoning her husband, Eric Richins, in March 2022. His business partner is expected to testify Monday.

Utah ties for No. 1 in protecting kids from Big Tech

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted March 9 - 8:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah ranked as one of two national leaders in a new analysis of policies meant to promote child wellbeing by regulating social media use for minors, restricting technology in the classroom and endorsing child independence.

Justice Department and Live Nation reach settlement in illegal monopoly case, AP source says

Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press  |  Updated March 9 - 7:49 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Justice Department reached a settlement in its antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and its parent company, Live Nation Entertainment, in a case that alleged an illegal monopoly.

How is the war in Iran affecting mortgage rates?

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Updated March 9 - 6:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

Mortgage rates are heading up again after falling below 6% for the first time since 2022 as the market faces the prospect of a new war in the Middle East.

Utah drivers react to being named third-worst drivers in the US

Brian Carlson, KSL  |  Posted March 9 - 6:11 a.m.  |  Save Story

For anyone who's ever heard that Utah drivers are some of the worst in the country, a recent report by Lending Tree that put them at third-worst suggests there may be some truth.

BYU unveils the 'Gates of Paradise': How a campus museum restored a renaissance masterpiece

Minty Buckwalter, Deseret News  |  Posted March 8 - 9:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

The BYU Museum of Art has unveiled restored gypsum cast panels of Italian Renaissance sculptor Lorenzo Ghiberti's famed Gates of Paradise from the 1400s, according to a release.

Iran names Khamenei's hardline son Mojtaba as new supreme leader, oil surges

Reuters  |  Updated March 8 - 9:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Iran on Monday named Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father Ali Khamenei as supreme leader, signaling that hardliners remain firmly in charge.

Skier dies after hitting tree at Alta Ski Area

Payton Davis, KSL  |  Posted March 8 - 9:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man died Sunday afternoon after hitting a tree while skiing at Alta Ski Area.

Southern California teen whose home laboratory sparked FBI investigation speaks out

Michele Gile and Dean Fioresi, CNN  |  Updated March 8 - 7:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Southern California teenager whose home laboratory sparked a nearly weeklong investigation from the FBI last week is speaking out, stating that he's just a "kid who's interested in science."

America 250: Learning from the past, looking to the future

Carole Mikita, KSL  |  Posted March 8 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. is marking a milestone — 250 years since the Declaration of Independence. That founding document — along with the U.S. Constitution — remain unique in the world.

New York City police identify device outside Mamdani's home as explosive

Reuters  |  Updated March 8 - 6:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

New York City Police said on Sunday a device that was ignited and thrown during protests outside ​Mayor Zohran Mamdani's home over the weekend was an explosive.

How Richie Saunders sparked BYU's upset of No. 10 Texas Tech from a new role

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted March 8 - 6:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

The heart and soul of BYU men's basketball celebrated one final time on the Marriott Center court Saturday night.

Ogden man sentenced to jail, probation for sexual misdeeds with teen

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 8 - 6:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Ogden man received a jail sentence of about a year, much of it suspended, and probation for attempted unlawful sexual conduct with a 16-year-old boy.

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Utah's biggest employers, largest occupations and job outlook

Siegfried & Jensen  |  Posted March 8 - 6:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Who is the biggest employer in the state? Utah Workforce Services ranks Utah's biggest employers based on the number of people employed. As of 2024, these are the top five employers in Utah.

Trump says he won't sign anything into law until SAVE America Act is passed

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted March 8 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump said he won't sign anything into law until the Senate passes the SAVE America Act that would implement stronger voter identification laws and proof-of-citizenship requirements nationwide.

Orem meetinghouse closes over break-in worries; fire sprinkler issues happen instead 

Sicily Stanton for KSL  |  Updated March 8 - 4:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Church services were canceled Sunday morning at a meetinghouse in Orem after members arriving for worship discovered a suspected break-in and an unidentified white substance spread throughout parts of the building.

Iran war's targets widen into civilian infrastructure and Saudi Arabia reports first deaths

Jon Gambrell, Sam Metz, Kareem Chehayeb And Samy Magdy, Associated Press  |  Updated March 8 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Iran war's targets are widening into civilian infrastructure as Bahrain accuses Iran of striking a desalination plant. Such plants are crucial for Gulf nations' drinking water.

Have You Seen This? Baby sticks to saying 'Dada'

Grant Olsen for KSL  |  Posted March 8 - 3:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

A baby's first word is always a big deal. And it can make parents a little competitive.

Utah woman's allergy-like symptoms turn out to be rare disease

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted March 8 - 3:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Many people deal with seasonal allergies, but for Misty Segrist, those symptoms sparked a 10-year search to find the real cause.

Utah midterms are set: Here's where all the Republican incumbents are running

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted March 8 - 11:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Reps. Celeste Maloy and Mike Kennedy made their reelection bids official this week, announcing they will run for the new 3rd District and 4th District, respectively.

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Can the American farmer hang on?

Valerie Braylovskiy, Deseret News  |  Posted March 8 - 11:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

Today, the U.S. loses an average of 63 farms each day. That's more than 23,000 each year since 2017.

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New guide to file for Social Security in 2026 now available

B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors  |  Posted March 8 - 11:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

New free guide for Utah residents that could help decide the best time to file for Social Security in 2026.

This weird winter was one of the warmest — and coldest — on record. It's a glimpse of our future

Andrew Freedman, CNN  |  Posted March 8 - 10:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

There was a decisive winner to the Lower 48 states' split screen winter — a battle between frigid cold in the East and record warmth in the West.