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Watching the 'floodgates' of family history open

Mariya Manzhos, Deseret News   |  Posted March 5 - 11:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

A son of a Filipina mother and Dutch father, Jonathan Wing always drew strength from family stories. He's now helping others find that power at RootsTech.

With lunar missions looming, scientists grow chickpeas in 'moon dirt'

Reuters  |  Updated March 5 - 11:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

If the idea of lunar hummus seems far-fetched, think again. Scientists working to cultivate the field of extraterrestrial agriculture have grown chickpeas in dirt made mostly of simulated lunar soil.

Here are the biggest spending and tax cuts approved by the Utah Legislature this year

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted March 5 - 11:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah lawmakers voted to cut $275 million from state programs and to return $123 million back to voters on Wednesday as part of an effort to make life more affordable by making government more efficient.

What to know about how GLP-1 medications might fight addiction

Jonel Aleccia, Associated Press  |  Updated March 5 - 10:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new study finds that popular GLP-1 drugs used to treat diabetes and obesity show new promise in fighting multiple substance use disorders.

Man killed in overnight house fire in West Jordan

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted March 5 - 9:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

A West Jordan man died in a house fire early Thursday.

Richins trial live: Second week of murder trial for Kamas mom nears an end

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted March 5 - 9:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

Twelve jurors returned to court Thursday to hear more evidence as prosecutors present their case against a Kamas woman charged with aggravated murder in her husband's death.

Utah to host giant-pumpkin growers convention

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted March 5 - 8:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

For the first time ever, Utah will host the 2026 International Growers Convention, put on by the Great Pumpkin Commonwealth.

Suspect in custody after 3 women found dead in Wayne County, police say

Curtis Booker, Ashley Imlay and Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Updated March 5 - 8:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Police arrested a man in connection with a triple homicide in Wayne County, which prompted a manhunt in several counties across southern and central Utah.

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A Parade home that revealed a different way to own

Ember   |  Posted March 5 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Ember, a luxury vacation home co-ownership company, makes it possible for multiple owners to share one exceptional home.

Allstate must face privacy lawsuit over cellphone tracking of drivers

Jonathan Stempel, Reuters  |  Updated March 5 - 7:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

Allstate must face a privacy lawsuit accusing the home and auto ​insurer of illegally tracking drivers through their cellphones without consent, using their data to raise premiums or deny coverage.

Bombing of Tehran intensifies as war enters day 6

Parisa Hafezi and Steven Scheer, Reuters  |  Posted March 5 - 7:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S.-Israeli campaign against Iran entered its sixth day on Thursday with what residents described as even more intensive bombing.

Homeless man charged with raping a second women he met at Ogden homeless shelter

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 5 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

A homeless man is charged with two counts of rape stemming from separate incidents involving women, both of whom he met at an Ogden homeless shelter.

Family auction business celebrates 50 years after pandemic pivot brings new life

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted March 5 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Some businesses are lucky to last a few years. But one Utah company is celebrating 50 years and three generations of turning other people's stuff into someone else's treasure.

'Brady Bunch' house, used in exterior shots for the popular sitcom, gets LA landmark status

Associated Press  |  Posted March 4 - 9:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Here's the story … of how a modest mid-century home became a Los Angeles landmark. Yes, that "Brady Bunch" house on Dilling Avenue was given the honor on Wednesday.

Senate backs Trump on Iran strikes, blocks bid to limit his war powers

Patricia Zengerle, Reuters  |  Updated March 4 - 9:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Senate Republicans backed President Donald Trump's military campaign against Iran on Wednesday, voting to block a bipartisan resolution aiming to stop the air war.

BYU decides to admit 9 students who received mistaken acceptance notices

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted March 4 - 9:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nine prospective students who were mistakenly told they were admitted to Brigham Young University will be allowed to enroll there after all.

Late Sixers run sinks Jazz 106-102 in Philadelphia

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted March 4 - 8:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Jazz came up short once again in their 106-102 loss to the 76ers on Wednesday night. Keyonte George eclipsed 30-points for the second-straight game but it wasn't enough.

Ogden security guard sent to prison for death of nightclub patron left in the road

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 4 - 8:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Ogden security guard received a prison sentence of zero to five years for manslaughter in the death of a patron who was left in a street outside a nightclub.

Utah lawmaker attempts to put 'Word of Wisdom' in state code

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Updated March 4 - 8:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

An unusual situation unfolded in the Utah Legislature on Wednesday as a Republican lawmaker attempted to insert scriptural references to the "Word of Wisdom" in state code.

Community in mourning after mother found dead; husband sought as person of interest

Garna Mejia, KSL  |  Posted March 4 - 8:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Saratoga Springs mother's death and the urgent search for her husband have sent shock waves through Utah's Venezuelan community.

Why Thursday's Big 12 game between BYU, Utah could be NCAA Tournament eliminator

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted March 4 - 7:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Cougars and Utes will face off in an 8-9 game of the Big 12 tournament Thursday. For at least one of them, their NCAA Tournament hopes could be at stake.

Why Salt Lake City wants to rezone senior center nearly nixed by county

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 4 - 7:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's capital city has initiated a rezoning request for a senior center that county leaders briefly chose to permanently close before reversing that decision amid community pressure late last year.

Mammoth acquire defenseman MacKenzie Weegar from Flames

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted March 4 - 7:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Mammoth acquired defenseman MacKenzie Weegar from the Calgary Flames in exchange for Olli Maatta, a prospect, and three second round picks.