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Just 1 in 4 Americans say they back US strikes on Iran, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Jason Lange, Reuters  |  Updated March 2 - 5:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Only one in four Americans approves of U.S. strikes on Iran that have plunged the Middle East into chaos, while about half believe President Donald Trump is too willing to use military force, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll.

Massive Utah transportation bill stalls in House amid various concerns

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 2 - 4:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

An omnibus transportation bill that's gained scrutiny over proposing greater state control over roads in Salt Lake City faced a shocking setback over a different provision.

House panel releases videos of Bill and Hillary Clinton answering questions about Epstein

Stephen Groves, Associated Press  |  Updated March 2 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Videos of former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton answering questions about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were released Monday.

1 dead, 1 injured in single-car crash on I-15 in South Salt Lake

Payton Davis, KSL  |  Updated March 2 - 3:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

One person died and another was taken to the hospital Sunday night after a single-car crash on I-15 in South Salt Lake.

Have You Seen This? Brush your teeth smarter, not harder

Grant Olsen for KSL  |  Posted March 2 - 3:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Perhaps the allure has tech has led us away from some of the simplest solutions.

Utah congressman says oversight needed to keep US out of 'long-term' war in Iran

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated March 2 - 3:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rep. Mike Kennedy supports President Donald Trump's military incursion, but said Congress needs to be involved to ensure it does not become a "long-term protracted" conflict.

US Supreme Court wrestles with gun-ownership ban for illegal drug users

John Kruzel and Andrew Chung, Reuters  |  Posted March 2 - 2:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Supreme Court appeared divided on Monday over the legality of a federal law defended by President Donald Trump's administration barring certain users of illegal drugs including marijuana.

Utah ultramarathon runner has really gone the distance

Peter Rosen, KSL  |  Posted March 2 - 1:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Maybe you jog for exercise. Maybe you've run 10Ks or marathons. But you haven't run nearly as far as this Utah man. Despite all odds, Eric Johnson has really gone the distance.

Trump says he ordered Iran strikes to thwart Tehran's nuclear, missile programs

Trevor Hunnicutt and Steve Holland, Reuters  |  Updated March 2 - 1:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump said Monday he had ordered the U.S. military to attack Iran to thwart ‌Tehran's nuclear development and a ballistic missile program that ⁠he said was ​growing rapidly.

Drake Allen making some noise as Aggies hunt Mountain West championship

Mark Greenwood for KSL  |  Posted March 2 - 1:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Graduate guard Drake Allen is becoming a pivotal piece of the Aggies championship hopes.

Don't freak out: AI isn't causing a jobs-pocalypse. At least, not yet

Allison Morrow, CNN  |  Posted March 2 - 1:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Days after a viral essay warned of an artificial intelligence-fueled economic catastrophe, payments company Block said it was laying off nearly half its staff.

Is Salt Lake City emerging as a leader contender for MLB expansion?

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted March 2 - 12:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City appears to be gaining steam as a popular choice for Major League Baseball expansion as more national observers jump on the bandwagon.

Reflections on the Jan Broberg kidnapping in Idaho, 50 years later

Lisa Lete, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted March 2 - 11:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Jan Broberg case is etched in the memory of Pocatello residents. While others only know about it through the media, no one will deny that truth is indeed stranger than fiction.

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Utah Compact revisited? Lawmakers seek new immigration balance 15 years later

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted March 2 - 11:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah reopens the immigration question after prior consensus meets new reality.

Suspected gunman shot by police at liquor store tied to apparent road rage incident

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted March 2 - 10:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man who was shot by a trooper after allegedly chasing a man into a Taylorsville liquor store and shooting him three times has now been formally arrested after being hospitalized.

Actor Awards 2026: See who won

Dan Heching, CNN  |  Posted March 2 - 10:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

The show formerly known as the SAG Awards took place on Sunday. Now, it's a nonstop rush to the Academy Awards on March 15.

Utah election reforms on collision course in final week of 2026 session

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted March 2 - 9:57 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah lawmakers pushed forward two different kinds of election reforms this week that appear on track for a collision during the final seven days of the 2026 legislative session.

What's streaming on Disney+ and Hulu in March

Payton Davis, KSL  |  Posted March 2 - 9:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

Here's a look at what's coming to Hulu and Disney+ in March.

Oil prices surge as Strait of Hormuz tanker disruptions rattle global supply

David Mchugh, Associated Press  |  Posted March 2 - 8:54 a.m.  |  Save Story

Oil prices rose sharply Monday as disruptions to tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz chokepoint raised uncertainty about how U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran would affect supply to the world economy.

Richins trial live: Trial resumes for Kamas woman accused of killing husband

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted March 2 - 8:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

Kouri Richins, a Kamas mom and real estate agent, is on trial for aggravated murder and accused of fatally poisoning Eric Richins in early 2022.

Immigration agents bolster action at Utah courthouses, prompting criticism from some

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 2 - 8:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. immigration agents have ratcheted up enforcement action at Utah courthouses as part of the immigration crackdown, prompting criticism from some.

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5 reasons you should consider an independent, low-cost, same-day MRI

Taylormed Mri  |  Posted March 2 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

TaylorMed MRI makes getting an MRI simple, fast, and affordable, because no one should have to wait weeks — and jump through numerous insurance hoops — to get the imaging they require.

Anime shop owners report losing thousands in overnight break‑in

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted March 2 - 7:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

The owners of a small, family-run anime store said a thief stole thousands of dollars in merchandise during an early morning break-in over the weekend, dealing a major blow to their business.