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How voters — in Utah and nationwide — feel about prohibiting cellphones in school, bell-to-bell

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 28 - 7:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

While a bill calling for a default "bell-to-bell" cellphone prohibition in Utah's K-12 schools seems destined to pass, public opinion on school bans is mixed.

Lani White goes for 19 points as Utah women overwhelm Arizona on senior night

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 28 - 6:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah women left nothing to chance Saturday night, especially with a potential first-round bye in next week's Big 12 Tournament on the line.

Pakistani and Afghan forces clash as diplomatic efforts intensify

Mohammad Yunus Yawar and Ariba Shahid, Reuters  |  Updated Feb. 28 - 6:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Fighting between Pakistan and Afghanistan's Taliban military entered its third day on Saturday as foreign governments expressed increasing concern and called ​for urgent talks.

Dybantsa's late flurry can't rally No. 19 BYU in loss to West Virginia

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 28 - 6:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

Not even a late flurry by the nation's leading scorer could keep No. 19 BYU men's basketball from another road loss.

BYU women celebrate seniors with comeback victory over Colorado

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 28 - 6:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Delaney Gibb erupted for 26 points, six rebounds and seven assists, and the Cougars used a 27-6 fourth-quarter finish to rally past Colorado 75-62 in the regular-season home finale in the Marriott Center.

Utah lawmakers work to mandate fetal development videos in schools

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 28 - 5:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah lawmaker has introduced a bill that would require Utah schools to show students videos of fertilization and development of a fetus inside the womb.

Utah leaders react to US-Israeli strikes on Iran

Alex Tumalip, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 28 - 5:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah leaders reacted to the news of the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Beyond the scale: How GLP-1 medications are affecting both body and mind

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 28 - 5:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

GLP-1s were first approved in 2005 for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes. Since then, more versions of the medication have hit the market, becoming more accessible to patients and used for a wider range of health concerns.

Woman killed in small airplane crash in Washington County

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Updated Feb. 28 - 4:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman has died after her plane crashed in Washington County Saturday.

Fintech company Block lays off 4,000 of its 10,000 staff; citing gains from AI

Elaine Kurtenbach, Associated Press  |  Updated Feb. 28 - 4:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Shares in the financial technology company Block soared more than 20% in premarket trading Friday after its CEO announced it was laying off more than 4,000 of its 10,000 plus employees, reconfiguring to capitalize on its use of artificial intelligence.

Have You Seen This? Beach looks like it's littered with diamonds

Grant Olsen for KSL  |  Posted Feb. 28 - 3:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

Iceland's Diamond Beach offers up an ever-changing array of shapes and contrasts.

'I was just somebody who loved to run': 100-mile world-record breaker shares her story

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 28 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ashley Pauslon made headlines last week running a 100-mile world record. On Wednesday, she told KSL she was "just somebody who loved to run."

World leaders react cautiously to US, Israeli strikes on Iran as fears grow of a wider war

Claudia Ciobanu, Sam Mcneil and Samuel Metz, Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 28 - 2:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

World leaders are responding cautiously after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran raised fears of a wider war.

A look at Utah's biggest environment and land bills in 2026

Eva Terry, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 28 - 1:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Though saving the Great Salt Lake has dominated public discourse this year during Utah's Legislature, it is not the only thing the state's governing body is trying to do.

'I will not plead out to something I didn't do': Firearms instructor cleared after lengthy court battle

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 28 - 12:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Charges against a Utah firearms instructor, gun salesman and former Marine, were all recently dismissed. He's now speaking out about his frustrating 2 1/2 year court battle.

No more waiting at red lights: Snowplows in northern Utah can drive on through

Bryanna Willis, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 28 - 11:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

Snowplows in northern Utah no longer have to wait for red lights as new technology allows the plows to get green lights at every intersection, thanks to new technology unveiled on Wednesday.

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Elizabeth Smart's abduction is a big part of her story. But it doesn't define her

Lottie Elizabeth Johnson, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 28 - 11:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Elizabeth Smart opened up about her new Netflix documentary, advocacy work, continual healing and the memories that have enriched her life.

Ford recalling 4.3 million US vehicles over software issue

David Shepardson, Reuters  |  Updated Feb. 28 - 10:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

Ford Motor said Thursday it is ​recalling 4.3 million pickup trucks and SUVs in the U.S. because a software error may ‌cause trailer brakes not to function and exterior lights to fail.

Man arrested in connection with shooting that targeted Utah Islamic Center imam

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 28 - 10:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that targeted the leader of the West Jordan-based Utah Islamic Center, police announced Saturday.

Former Ogden police officer sentenced to 30 days jail on felony counts outlining sexual misdeeds

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 28 - 9:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

A former Ogden police officer was sentenced to 30 days jail and received a suspended prison term on three felony counts outlining sexual misdeeds involving minors.

Utah company to host virtual read-aloud for Read Across America Day

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 28 - 8:49 a.m.  |  Save Story

Lehi-based homeschool curriculum company aims to boost literary engagement through virtual read aloud event

West side neighbors hopeful, and cautious about Jordan River plans

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 28 - 8:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Larry H. Miller Company on Thursday announced plans to restore a section of the Jordan River in the Fairpark community. Residents on Friday were hopeful, but cautious.

Economy, inflation top voter concerns in Utah and nationwide ahead of midterm elections

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 28 - 7:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

Affordability has emerged as the top issue for voters heading into the midterm elections, both in Utah and on the national level, according to the most recent polling for the Deseret News.