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For Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark, curbing 'inappropriate' chant aimed at church members is personal

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted March 10 - 11:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

Yormark reiterated the conference's "zero-tolerance" policy for the derogatory chant aimed at members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. But also made eliminating the chant personal for him.

Wildflowers are blooming in the driest place in North America — but not for long

Jessica Hill, Associated Press  |  Updated March 10 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Death Valley, known as the driest place in North America, is teeming with life with a once-in-a-decade blossoming of wildflowers known as a superbloom.

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The backlash against Timothée Chalamet is strong — including in Utah

Lottie Elizabeth Johnson, Deseret News  |  Posted March 10 - 11:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Chalamet is under fire for saying "no one cares" about ballet and opera. Here's how two Utah companies responded.

4.0-magnitude earthquake rattles southern Utah

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 10 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

No injuries or damages were reported after a shallow, 4.0-magnitude earthquake rattled near Capitol Reef National Park Monday night.

Patrick Kinahan: Crazy season helps Young develop as BYU basketball coach

Patrick Kinahan for KSL  |  Posted March 10 - 10:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

Now that the regular season has ended in college basketball here are some thoughts about the in-state teams.

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.

2 Idaho Falls firefighters to receive Idaho Medal of Honor for heroic actions in October water rescue

Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted March 10 - 9:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two Idaho Falls firefighters are being honored for their actions in a harrowing 2025 water rescue in Bingham 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.

Critics take aim at bill targeting voting by noncitizens, rare to nonexistent in Utah

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 10 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Critics worry a bill targeting voting by non-citizens, rare to nonexistent in Utah, could disenfranchise some. The ACLU is asking Gov. Spencer Cox to veto it.

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.