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Missing Saratoga Springs man charged with murdering his wife

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted March 9 - 11:59 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Saratoga Springs man last seen on Feb. 26 has now been charged with murder in his wife's death. Her body was found in a trailer stored in Draper.

Oil prices hit highest since 2022 at more than $119 a barrel on Iran war

Shadia Nasralla, Reuters  |  Updated March 9 - 11:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

Oil prices surged to more than $119 a barrel on Monday, hitting levels not seen since mid-2022, as fears of ​prolonged shipping disruptions gripped the market due to the expanding U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.

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Protein made easy: How dairy can help you meet your daily needs

Dairy West  |  Posted March 9 - 11:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

With so much noise, hype and sometimes conflicting information, protein intake can start to feel complicated, but it doesn't have to be.

How Utah's congressional delegation rescued Utahns stranded in Dubai amid Iran strikes

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Updated March 9 - 10:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

Throughout the week, Moore engaged in phone calls with those stuck in the area but also with State Department officials who could help organize flights home.

Travelers encounter long waits at some airports as DHS shutdown affects security checkpoints

Becky Bohrer, Associated Press  |  Updated March 9 - 10:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

Travelers complained of long waits Sunday at security checkpoints at airports in Houston and New Orleans, which officials blamed on a government shutdown of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Novo Nordisk strikes deal for Hims to sell Wegovy and Ozempic, drops lawsuit

Stine Jacobsen and Maggie Fick, Reuters  |  Updated March 9 - 10:14 a.m.  |  Save Story

Novo Nordisk has agreed to sell its blockbuster Wegovy and Ozempic drugs ​through U.S. telehealth company Hims & Hers' platform, ending a legal dispute that erupted last month.

Defensive issues still loom as Aggies prepare for postseason play

Mark Greenwood for KSL  |  Posted March 9 - 9:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

Even after winning a Mountain West title on Saturday, Utah State still has work to do on the defensive end.

Richins trial live: Final prosecution witnesses testifying 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.

80-year-old Mesquite man, former Olympian, creates sandstone art for thousands to see

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Updated March 9 - 7:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

Pete Karns has been spending his retirement creating sandstone sculptures in the hillside of Mesquite, just outside of southern Utah. Karns is also a former winter Olympic athlete.

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.

Were Vineyard employee resignations forced or voluntary?

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted March 8 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Several former Vineyard employees say they were forced to resign their positions after a new mayor and council took office. The city insists the resignations were voluntary.

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.