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Utah artist creates portrait to bring comfort to family after Wayne County tragedy

Dan Rascon, KSL  |  Posted March 10 - 9:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah artist is hoping to bring a measure of peace to the family of one of three women killed in a devastating murder last week in Wayne County.

Richins trial live: Lead investigator to take the stand in murder trial for Kamas mother

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted March 10 - 8:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

The lead detective in the case against Kouri Richins is expected to testify on Tuesday about calls Kouri Richins made to her family from jail and other aspects of the investigation.

Iranian barrages target Israel and Gulf countries as US warns Iran of 'most intense day of strikes'

Jon Gambrell, David Rising and Samy Magdy, Associated Press  |  Updated March 10 - 8:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

Iran has fired more drones and missiles at Israel and Gulf Arab countries as it keeps up pressure on the Middle East.

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Utah students take radon awareness to Capitol Hill

UtahRadon.org  |  Posted March 10 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Eighth-grade students at Promontory School of Expeditionary Learning in Box Elder County recently visited Capitol Hill to raise awareness about radon gas.

Russian anthem, flags return to Paralympics for first time in a dozen years

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted March 10 - 7:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Monday, Russia's national anthem was played at a Paralympics for the first time since 2014.

Idaho Falls fingerboarders spread joy of hobby, hope to fund miniature skate park

Jordan Wood, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted March 10 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Jonny Willmore organizes fingerboard events and a monthly meetup at Cannon Skate Shop in Idaho Falls called the Saturday Sesh.

Australia grants asylum to 5 members of the Iranian women's soccer team

Charlotte Graham-mclay, John Pye and R.j. Rico, Associated Press  |  Updated March 10 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

Australia has granted asylum to five members of the Iranian women's soccer team who were in the country for a tournament when the Iran war began.

Feed Utah food drive kicks off to combat statewide hunger

Emma Neff, Deseret News  |  Posted March 9 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Food insecurity is impacting communities nationwide, and Utah is no exception. To help feed kids and families in need, the Utah Food Bank is holding its fifth annual drive.

Frank Nazar scores OT power-play goal as Blackhawks beat Utah Mammoth 3-2

Associated Press  |  Posted March 9 - 10:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

Frank Nazar scored a power-play goal with 2:24 left in overtime to give the Chicago Blackhawks a 3-2 victory over the Utah Mammoth.

Sensabaugh scores 21, Hinson makes go-ahead 3 as depleted Jazz stun Warriors

Associated Press  |  Posted March 9 - 10:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Brice Sensabaugh scored 21 points, two-way player Blake Hinson made the go-ahead 3-pointer in the final minute, and the depleted Utah Jazz outlasted the ailing Golden State Warriors 119-116.

Students explore STEM careers at school's annual Sci-Con

Tyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted March 9 - 10:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Students at American Heritage School spent Monday diving into science, technology, engineering and math during a hands-on learning event designed to show how STEM connects to real-world careers.

The Trump administration widens its probe of the 2020 election as it obtains records from Arizona

Josh Kelety, Associated Press  |  Updated March 9 - 9:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Republican leader of Arizona's state Senate said Monday he has handed over records related to the 2020 presidential election to the FBI.

License requirement to be dropped at these Utah wildlife management areas

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 9 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah lawmakers amended a controversial bill from 2025 that required fishing or hunting licenses to enter some wildlife management areas in the state, replacing it with a new requirement.

Bill meant to promote wide-ranging debate on university campuses goes to Gov. Cox

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 9 - 8:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A bill meant to promote broad debate on Utah's college campuses and dispel the notion that guest speakers face speech restrictions now goes to Gov. Spencer Cox for consideration.

Pixar's 'Hoppers' bounds to No. 1 as Warner Bros.' 'The Bride!' is on life support

Lindsey Bahr Film Writer, AP, Associated Press  |  Updated March 9 - 8:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Disney and Pixar's new film "Hoppers" is leading the North American box office with a strong debut, while Warner Bros.' "The Bride!" is stumbling.

This Utah chef is competing on Food Network — again. This time, it's for $50K

Lottie Elizabeth Johnson, Deseret News  |  Posted March 9 - 7:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

Since competing on "Holiday Baking Championship" in 2015, the baker behind Fillings & Emulsions in Salt Lake City has become a Food Network regular.

Rep. Kennedy is sponsoring a bill to limit gender-related treatments for teens nationwide

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted March 9 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The author of Utah's law restricting gender-related surgeries for minors now wants to make it easier for patients who go on to regret such treatments to sue their doctor.

3 arrested following 2 high speed chases; drugs seized

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted March 9 - 6:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Three people were arrested over the weekend in central Utah and accused of leading police on two high speed chases.

Keeping cameras in the court is best way to quell misinformation in Robinson case, state says

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted March 9 - 6:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Prosecutors and media attorneys have filed their oppositions to Tyler Robinson's latest attempt to keep cameras out of court proceedings. Robinson is charged with killing Charlie Kirk.

Richins trial: Eric Richins' business partner, private investigator testify in Park City murder trial

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Updated March 9 - 5:54 p.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.

Prewar US intel assessment found intervention in Iran wasn't likely to change leadership

Michelle L. Price and Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press  |  Updated March 9 - 5:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A U.S. intelligence assessment completed shortly before the U.S. and Israel launched a war in Iran had determined that American military intervention was not likely to lead to regime change.

'Beacon of light': Open house begins for new Latter-day Saint temple in Lindon

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted March 9 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

One of the newest temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Lindon Utah Temple, will be available for public tours beginning on Thursday.

Gas prices surge in Utah, nationwide, reports show

Minty Buckwalter, Deseret News  |  Posted March 9 - 4:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

The latest weekly fuel report from AAA shows both national and state increases in gas prices.