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Giant-pumpkin growers from around the world come to Utah for national 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.

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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.

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.

Utahns stranded in Dubai as war in Iran complicates air travel

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted March 4 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Lloyds and the McKays have been on a group tour of holy sites, and now the two Utah couples are stranded in Dubai as war in Iran complicates air travel.

Senate halts bill requiring Utahns to turn in mail-in ballots in person with ID

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted March 4 - 6:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Senate committee shot down a bill that would have required Utah voters to turn in mailed ballot by showing their ID at a ballot drop box.

Fed report says economy solid, notes disruption from immigration crackdown in Minnesota

Ann Saphir and Howard Schneider, Reuters  |  Posted March 4 - 6:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Economic activity rose a bit, prices continued to increase and employment levels were stable in recent weeks, the Federal Reserve said on Wednesday in a report.

Kouri Richins' boyfriend testifies about text messages, relationship after her husband's death

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Updated March 4 - 6:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jurors in the Kouri Richins murder trial heard testimony Wednesday about life insurance policies and her relationship with a boyfriend around the time of her husband's death.

Rubicon claims former AG Reyes didn't investigate a crime, he 'invented one'

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted March 4 - 5:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Davis County general contracting company once accused of labor trafficking says its lawsuit against former Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes should not be dismissed.

Utah Rep. Burgess Owens to retire from Congress

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Updated March 4 - 5:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rep. Burgess Owens will not run for reelection and will retire at the end of his third term, the Utah Republican announced in a statement on Wednesday.

State revokes license of company following carbon monoxide poisoning deaths of 3 men

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted March 4 - 5:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A state agency Wednesday revoked the license of Safe and Sound Services after three people died of carbon monoxide poisoning under the program's care in February.

Chronic wasting disease found in deer across more parts of Utah

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 4 - 4:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah wildlife officials fear that a transmissible disease that affects the nervous system of big game like deer, elk and moose is spreading after it was recently discovered in more parts of the state.