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US 40 in Uintah County reopens after brush fire prompts closure

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated March 17 - 10:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

A brush fire has forced a closure of U.S. 40 in Uintah County on Tuesday.

Salt Lake City unveils first look at what its old Fleet Block may soon look like

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 17 - 10:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City departments are offering their first look at how they might transform a block with a complicated history, including new buildings, open space and a key art piece.

Man who drove young sisters in refrigerated tractor-trailer sentenced to probation

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted March 17 - 10:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jacob Scott will spend two years on probation after pleading guilty to child abuse for driving his young sisters in a refrigerated tractor-trailer.

Utah lawmaker won't seek reelection because he is moving out of his district

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted March 17 - 9:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rep. Jefferson Burton, R-Salem, announced he would not seek reelection this fall because he is moving out of his district.

Man convicted of Salt Lake murder 20 years ago seeks parole

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted March 17 - 8:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Board of Pardons will decide whether a recent streak of good behavior by a convicted murderer outweighs numerous disciplinary write-ups over the past 20 years.

Team USA Paralympians return to Utah

Tyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted March 17 - 8:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City welcomed home dozens of Team USA Paralympians on Tuesday as they returned from the international stage in Italy.

US says it may be forced to shut down some airports over funding standoff

Reuters  |  Posted March 17 - 7:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

A senior Trump ​administration official said Tuesday that if a government ‌funding standoff continues, it may force ⁠the shutdown ​of some ⁠smaller airports in the ‌coming weeks ‌over a lack of security ⁠personnel.

Iran rejects de-escalation as Israel kills Iranian security chief

Parisa Hafezi, Jana Choukeir, Maayan Lubell and Yomna Ehab, Reuters  |  Updated March 17 - 7:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Iran's security chief Ali Larijani was killed by Israel, Tehran confirmed on Tuesday, while a senior Iranian official said Iran's new supreme leader rejected all peace offers so far.

Salt Lake immigrant detention facility plans spark protest, call for more information

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 17 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Plans for an immigrant detention facility sparked a protest outside the Utah governor's mansion and a call by Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall for more information.

Utah DUI data shows dangers of drinking and driving

Brian Carlson, KSL  |  Posted March 17 - 6:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

A lot of people are planning to celebrate St. Patrick's Day on Tuesday. If you're one of them, state safety experts want to remind you — don't drink and drive.

Suspected meteor falling over Cleveland could be seen several states away

Associated Press  |  Updated March 17 - 6:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A suspected meteor that fell from the sky over the Cleveland area shook homes and startled residents who heard a boom that some compared to an explosion.

Every team wants to make NCAA Tournament, but BYU women have goals WBIT can accomplish, too

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted March 17 - 6:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Cougars can return eight of their top-nine scorers next year, including five freshmen or sophomores that have played integral roles that improved form 13 wins to 22 in Lee Cummard's first season as head coach.

Many records could be broken as early summer-like temperatures settle over Utah

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 17 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Record-breaking temperatures are expected all across the state over the next few days as part of "unprecedented warmth" headed toward Utah.

House panel subpoenas Attorney General Bondi in Epstein probe

Ryan Patrick Jones, Susan Heavey and Andrew Goudsward, Reuters  |  Updated March 17 - 4:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A congressional committee said on Tuesday it has issued a subpoena to Attorney General Pam Bondi to testify behind ​closed doors in its probe of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

USU food pantry outgrows space as demand grows

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted March 17 - 4:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

As demand rises, the food pantry at Utah State University, known as The Student Nutrition Access Center, or SNAC, has quickly outgrown its space, according to managers.

Payson High School students train future service dogs

Lórien Briscoe and Tyrese Boone, KSL  |  Updated March 17 - 3:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

A group of students at Payson High School are making a difference outside the classroom by helping train service dogs for people in need.

Have You Seen This? Humpback whales make a startling cameo

Grant Olsen for KSL  |  Posted March 17 - 3:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Humpbacks can exceed 50 feet in length and are one of the biggest whales in existence, so it has to be shocking to see one suddenly emerge from the depths.

Ring's newest feature seeks to address an ongoing threat in Utah and the West

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 17 - 3:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ring launched a new feature nationwide that seeks to improve wildfire detection and alerting, adding to a growing use of technology in the field.

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QUIZ: It's a 'Whole new world' of rugs at RC Willey! Test your knowledge!

RC Willey  |  Posted March 17 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Take this fun quiz about rugs and carpet remnants.

UHP trooper resigns after being charged with lewdness involving teen

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted March 17 - 2:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah Highway Patrol trooper has resigned after he was charged with exposing himself at least three times to a 17-year-old.

Top US security official quits, says Iran did not pose immediate threat

Erin Banco and Phil Stewart, Reuters  |  Updated March 17 - 1:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A top security official in President Donald Trump's administration resigned over the war in Iran on ​Tuesday, saying the country had posed no imminent threat to the United States.

Your St. Patrick's Day will Sham-Rock with these food deals

Emma Neff, Deseret News  |  Posted March 17 - 12:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

You don't need a pot of gold to celebrate St. Patrick's Day this year. National chains are leaning into the holiday with green- and rainbow-themed deals.

Cuba reconnects electrical grid but millions still without power

Dave Sherwood and Daniel Trotta, Reuters  |  Updated March 17 - 12:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Cuba has reconnected its electrical grid across much of the island, the Energy and Mines Ministry said ​early on Tuesday, just hours after President Donald Trump escalated his rhetoric.