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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.

Alexander Butterfield, the Nixon aide who disclosed Watergate tapes, dies at 99

Douglass K. Daniel, Associated Press  |  Updated March 9 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The White House aide who revealed that Richard Nixon had secretly recorded his conversations as president has died. Alexander Butterfield was 99.

Have You Seen This? Youngster helps pull stuck shopping cart out of snow

Payton Davis, KSL  |  Posted March 9 - 3:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A girl's good deed was captured on video when she helped a woman with her shopping cart that was stuck in the snow.

AJ Dybantsa named Big 12 freshman of the year, 1st such from BYU since 2007

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted March 9 - 3:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

BYU basketball's late-season slip-up didn't slow down AJ Dybantsa, who was named Big 12 freshman of the year by league coaches Monday.

Utah shattered its winter temperature records. Why was it so warm?

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 9 - 3:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

This past winter was officially Utah's warmest in over a century, contributing to many of the snowpack challenges facing the state.

Lehi man arrested, accused of killing family dog that 'nipped' at his daughter

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted March 9 - 2:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Lehi man was arrested Sunday and accused of beating his dog to death after it allegedly 'nipped' at his daughter but did not physically harm her.

Oil prices jump 7% on Iran war, settle at highest since 2022

Scott DiSavino and Shadia Nasralla, Reuters  |  Updated March 9 - 2:39 p.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.

Men who brought explosives to NYC protest cited Islamic State as inspiration, complaint says

Jake Offenhartz and Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press  |  Updated March 9 - 1:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

A court complaint says two men who brought explosives to a protest outside New York City's mayoral mansion said they were inspired by the Islamic State extremist group.

Locals in NFL Free Agency: Tyler Allgeier heads to the desert, Tyler Huntley adds 2 years with Ravens

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted March 9 - 12:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

The former BYU leading rusher agreed to terms on a two-year, $12.25 million deal with the Arizona Cardinals, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.

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Defying limits: A once overweight Utah cyclist now rides insane distances

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted March 9 - 12:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utahn Matthew Lefthand went from an unhealthy 270 pounds to being a top endurance rider.

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.

Widow files lawsuit against Utah No Kings organizers, accused gunman

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated March 9 - 11:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

A lawsuit was filed Monday against leaders of Utah 50501 who organized the Salt Lake No Kings march last year, and the suspected gunman charged with killing a bystander.

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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.