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US says it may be forced to shut down some airports over funding standoff

Reuters  |  Posted March 17 - 7:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

A senior Trump ​administration official said Tuesday that if a government ‌funding standoff continues, it may force ⁠the shutdown ​of some ⁠smaller airports in the ‌coming weeks ‌over a lack of security ⁠personnel.

Iran rejects de-escalation as Israel kills Iranian security chief

Parisa Hafezi, Jana Choukeir, Maayan Lubell and Yomna Ehab, Reuters  |  Updated March 17 - 7:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Iran's security chief Ali Larijani was killed by Israel, Tehran confirmed on Tuesday, while a senior Iranian official said Iran's new supreme leader rejected all peace offers so far.

Utah DUI data shows dangers of drinking and driving

Brian Carlson, KSL  |  Posted March 17 - 6:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

A lot of people are planning to celebrate St. Patrick's Day on Tuesday. If you're one of them, state safety experts want to remind you — don't drink and drive.

Suspected meteor falling over Cleveland could be seen several states away

Associated Press  |  Updated March 17 - 6:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A suspected meteor that fell from the sky over the Cleveland area shook homes and startled residents who heard a boom that some compared to an explosion.

Every team wants to make NCAA Tournament, but BYU women have goals WBIT can accomplish, too

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted March 17 - 6:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Cougars can return eight of their top-nine scorers next year, including five freshmen or sophomores that have played integral roles that improved form 13 wins to 22 in Lee Cummard's first season as head coach.

US 40 in Uintah County closed due to brush fire

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated March 17 - 5:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

A brush fire has forced a closure of U.S. 40 in Uintah County on Tuesday.

Many records could be broken as early summer-like temperatures settle over Utah

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 17 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Record-breaking temperatures are expected all across the state over the next few days as part of "unprecedented warmth" headed toward Utah.

House panel subpoenas Attorney General Bondi in Epstein probe

Ryan Patrick Jones, Susan Heavey and Andrew Goudsward, Reuters  |  Updated March 17 - 4:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A congressional committee said on Tuesday it has issued a subpoena to Attorney General Pam Bondi to testify behind ​closed doors in its probe of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

USU food pantry outgrows space as demand grows

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted March 17 - 4:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

As demand rises, the food pantry at Utah State University, known as The Student Nutrition Access Center, or SNAC, has quickly outgrown its space, according to managers.

Payson High School students train future service dogs

Lórien Briscoe and Tyrese Boone, KSL  |  Updated March 17 - 3:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

A group of students at Payson High School are making a difference outside the classroom by helping train service dogs for people in need.

Have You Seen This? Humpback whales make a startling cameo

Grant Olsen for KSL  |  Posted March 17 - 3:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Humpbacks can exceed 50 feet in length and are one of the biggest whales in existence, so it has to be shocking to see one suddenly emerge from the depths.

Ring's newest feature seeks to address an ongoing threat in Utah and the West

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 17 - 3:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ring launched a new feature nationwide that seeks to improve wildfire detection and alerting, adding to a growing use of technology in the field.

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QUIZ: It's a 'Whole new world' of rugs at RC Willey! Test your knowledge!

RC Willey  |  Posted March 17 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Take this fun quiz about rugs and carpet remnants.

UHP trooper resigns after being charged with lewdness involving teen

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted March 17 - 2:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah Highway Patrol trooper has resigned after he was charged with exposing himself at least three times to a 17-year-old.

Top US security official quits, says Iran did not pose immediate threat

Erin Banco and Phil Stewart, Reuters  |  Updated March 17 - 1:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A top security official in President Donald Trump's administration resigned over the war in Iran on ​Tuesday, saying the country had posed no imminent threat to the United States.

Your St. Patrick's Day will Sham-Rock with these food deals

Emma Neff, Deseret News  |  Posted March 17 - 12:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

You don't need a pot of gold to celebrate St. Patrick's Day this year. National chains are leaning into the holiday with green- and rainbow-themed deals.

Cuba reconnects electrical grid but millions still without power

Dave Sherwood and Daniel Trotta, Reuters  |  Updated March 17 - 12:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Cuba has reconnected its electrical grid across much of the island, the Energy and Mines Ministry said ​early on Tuesday, just hours after President Donald Trump escalated his rhetoric.

'Beautiful way' to love: Nearly 1M people donated at Giving Machines this season

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted March 17 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

In the last Christmas season, almost 1 million people donated 4.7 million items through the Light the World Giving Machine initiative from the Church of Jesus Christ.

Jury acquits Utah man on same day his mom is accused of obstructing his trial

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted March 17 - 11:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Colorado woman is facing charges of obstruction accusing her of tampering with witnesses who were scheduled to testify during her son's sex abuse trial in Manti.

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'The children don't have time': Why these parents are begging the FDA for a change of heart

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News   |  Posted March 17 - 11:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

Parents to rally at FDA, meet with Congress, to ask for faster process that spares terrible decline

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The simple recovery drink that fueled athletes during the Winter Games

Dairy West  |  Posted March 17 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

When the U.S. speedskating team packed their bags for the 2026 Winter Games, they made one special request: chocolate milk.

Provo Towne Centre redevelopment proposal gains some traction; key issues remain unresolved

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted March 17 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Provo Planning Commission gives a partial thumbs up on proposed overhaul of Provo Towne Centre mall.

Mother expresses new concerns as state reviews contract for care provider tied to deaths

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted March 17 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

A mother raised new concerns Monday even as the state of Utah said this month it was taking action against a care program linked to the carbon monoxide deaths of three disabled men.