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Utah congressman says oversight needed to keep US out of 'long-term' war in Iran

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated March 2 - 3:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rep. Mike Kennedy supports President Donald Trump's military incursion, but said Congress needs to be involved to ensure it does not become a "long-term protracted" conflict.

Utah man detained in connection with the death of his wife at Mexican beach resort

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 2 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Mexican authorities have detained a Utah man in connection with the death of his wife in Playa del Carmen, a Mexican beach resort. His wife ran and Ogden cafe.

Utah ultramarathon runner has really gone the distance

Peter Rosen, KSL  |  Posted March 2 - 1:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Maybe you jog for exercise. Maybe you've run 10Ks or marathons. But you haven't run nearly as far as this Utah man. Despite all odds, Eric Johnson has really gone the distance.

Is Salt Lake City emerging as a leader contender for MLB expansion?

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted March 2 - 12:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City appears to be gaining steam as a popular choice for Major League Baseball expansion as more national observers jump on the bandwagon.

Suspected gunman shot by police at liquor store tied to apparent road rage incident

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted March 2 - 10:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man who was shot by a trooper after allegedly chasing a man into a Taylorsville liquor store and shooting him three times has now been formally arrested after being hospitalized.

Utah election reforms on collision course in final week of 2026 session

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted March 2 - 9:57 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah lawmakers pushed forward two different kinds of election reforms this week that appear on track for a collision during the final seven days of the 2026 legislative session.

Richins trial live: Trial resumes for Kamas woman accused of killing husband

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted March 2 - 8:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

Kouri Richins, a Kamas mom and real estate agent, is on trial for aggravated murder and accused of fatally poisoning Eric Richins in early 2022.

Immigration agents bolster action at Utah courthouses, prompting criticism from some

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 2 - 8:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. immigration agents have ratcheted up enforcement action at Utah courthouses as part of the immigration crackdown, prompting criticism from some.

Anime shop owners report losing thousands in overnight break‑in

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted March 2 - 7:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

The owners of a small, family-run anime store said a thief stole thousands of dollars in merchandise during an early morning break-in over the weekend, dealing a major blow to their business.

Will tightening K-12 budgets jeopardize school suicide prevention programs?

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted March 2 - 6:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

The school-based Hope Squads are made possible by state funds, but the provision allowing public schools to receive those funds is facing proposed changes in the Utah Legislature.

Iranians in Utah, Middle East eye future after US military action in Iran

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted March 2 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Iranians in Utah said Sunday they were celebrating and grateful for U.S. military action against Iran after nearly 47 years of the Islamic Republic regime.

A week of joy and music: Tabernacle Choir's Brazil tour ends in São Paulo

Dan Rascon, KSL  |  Posted March 1 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The world tour to São Paulo wrapped up on Sunday night for the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square, which has spent the past week performing in Brazil.

SUU track, cross-country coach to retire after 34 years

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted March 1 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Eric Houle, the longest-serving track coach at a university in Utah, is set to retire from Southern Utah University after the 2026 outdoor season.

After 99 years, final chapter written for Utah company that survived Nazi Germany

Lee Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted March 1 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

With Quality Plating, a Salt Lake business that has attached metal plating to just about anything, closing its doors soon, owner Glenn Fassmann reflected on the business' impact.

12 books coming from authors with Utah ties — including a new 'Austenland' sequel

Valerie Jones, Deseret News  |  Posted March 1 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Bestselling author Shannon Hale had some exciting news for fans last week — her "Austenland" series is getting a revamp.

Poll: What Utahns, Americans think of how online gambling impacts sports

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted March 1 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gambling on sports has exploded since the Supreme Court struck down a federal ban in 2018, and adults, especially younger people, are the driving force, a new poll says.

What to keep in your winter emergency car kit

Brian Carlson, KSL  |  Posted March 1 - 1:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A winter emergency car kit can include food and water, a set of jumper cables and an ice scraper, warm clothing, and shoes or boots for the snow.

The rise of profanity in American politics

Lauren Irwin, Deseret News  |  Posted March 1 - 12:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Americans are much more comfortable with swearing than they used to be, but a new survey shows a majority of Americans still don't like it when their politicians use profanity in public.

Utah's Colorado River commissioner says Lower Basin states are being 'untruthful'

Eva Terry, Deseret News  |  Posted March 1 - 10:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Colorado River states are still stuck in a stalemate over future water allocations, and the Utah River Commission is growing frustrated.