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Church of Jesus Christ donates 20,000 pounds of food in St. George

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted March 5 - 3:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints donated 20,000 pounds of food to Switchpoint Pantry in St. George, one of many donations the church is making in collaboration with America250.

House will vote on an Iran war powers resolution in a test of Trump's strategy

Lisa Mascaro, Stephen Groves and Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press  |  Updated March 5 - 2:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

The House is preparing to vote on a war powers resolution to halt President Donald Trump's attack on Iran, a sign of unease in Congress over the rapidly widening conflict.

Olympic heroes Hilary Knight, Brittany Bowe to be welcomed home at Salt Lake event

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 5 - 1:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

Olympic heroes and Salt Lake City residents Hilary Knight and Brittany Bowe will be officially welcomed home when Salt Lake City begins its 2026 Paralympics watch party this weekend.

Riverdale woman accused of embezzling $600K to pay off credit cards

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted March 5 - 1:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah woman was charged Wednesday with embezzling nearly $600,000 from her employer since 2018 allegedly to pay off her credit card debt.

Trump ousts Kristi Noem, names Oklahoma senator as homeland security nominee

Ted Hesson, Reuters  |  Updated March 5 - 1:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kristi Noem, who oversaw President Donald Trump's aggressive immigration crackdown and faced bipartisan criticism in hearings this week, will leave her role as homeland security chief at the end of ​the month.

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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.

How a pioneering Utah pancake brand is helping us eat better

Kathleen Clove, KSL  |  Posted March 5 - 9:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah-based Kodiak had been selling its packaged, whole wheat pancake mix for years, but its CEO now has a very lofty goal.

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.