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Lawmakers mull bill to address child abuse in response to West Haven boy's 2024 death

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Updated March 3 - 11:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah lawmakers are mulling a bill to address child abuse in response to the 2024 death of Gavin Peterson, 12, who faced years of mistreatment by family members.

Homeland chief Noem stands by remarks calling slain US citizens terrorists

Ted Hesson, Susan Heavey and David Shepardson, Reuters  |  Updated March 3 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem during congressional testimony on Tuesday stood by her remarks calling two U.S. citizens shot ​dead by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis domestic terrorists.

Patrick Kinahan: Injuries aren't only reason for BYU basketball collapse

Patrick Kinahan for KSL  |  Posted March 3 - 10:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

From the first game three months ago — when only one player had been lost to a season-ending injury — BYU's basketball team has lacked consistency in rebounding and defense.

Average price for a gallon of gas rises 11 cents overnight to about $3.11 in US, AAA says

Michelle Chapman, Associated Press  |  Updated March 3 - 9:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

The average price for a gallon of gasoline jumped 11 cents overnight to about $3.11 in the U.S., according to motor club AAA.

How Delaney Gibb built on freshman season to push BYU to NCAA Tournament bubble

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted March 3 - 9:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

There's no repeat award winner for Big 12 freshman of the year but if there were, Delaney Gibb would be the odd's-on favorite.

Richins trial live: Jurors return for Day 7 of trial for mom accused of fatally poisoning husband

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted March 3 - 8:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Kouri Richins, a Kamas mom and real estate agent, is accused of fatally poisoning Eric Richins on March 4, 2022. Her jury trial is continuing Tuesday.

Pakistan says its forces killed 67 Afghan troops in cross-border clashes. Kabul rejects the claim

Munir Ahmed and Abdul Qahar Afghan, Associated Press  |  Updated March 3 - 8:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

Afghan forces attacked Pakistani military positions along the border early on Tuesday, triggering intense clashes that left 67 Afghan troops and one Pakistani soldier dead, officials in Islamabad said.

Man dies after veering off road in Weber County

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted March 3 - 7:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

One person died in a crash in Weber County early Tuesday.

West Jordan widens wash to prevent flooding in Bloomfield Heights neighborhood

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted March 3 - 7:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

When storm clouds roll into West Jordan, especially during monsoon season, some neighbors in the Bloomfield Heights subdivision keep a close eye on the Fox Hollow Wash.

A prehistoric skeleton found deep in a flooded Mexican cave was likely placed there in a ritual

MarÍa Verza, Associated Press  |  Updated March 3 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

A prehistoric skeleton has been found in an intricate underwater cave system along Mexico's Caribbean coast, an area that flooded at the end of the last ice age 8,000 years ago.

Lawmaker seeks to drop licensing requirements for 4 professions

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted March 3 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

A bill that would remove the licensing requirements from four professions in Utah advanced through a Senate committee on Monday.

American Red Cross of Utah offers A1C testing for blood donors

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted March 3 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Rolling up a sleeve to donate blood in March could benefit you while you're helping someone else.

Nuggets outlast Jazz 128-125 as Keyonte George, Jamal Murray duel

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted March 2 - 11:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

Keyonte George scored 36 points in his second game back from an ankle injury while Denver's Jamal Murray exploded for 45 points to lead the Nuggets to a 128-125 win over the Jazz.

Utah rabbi on lessons from Purim amid global conflict

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted March 2 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

As war rages in the Middle East, Jews around the world are marking Purim, a holiday that commemorates how Queen Esther helped save the Jewish people in Iran more than 2,000 years ago.

How you can help decide the best example of fair play at the Milan Cortina Olympics

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted March 2 - 10:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

What best exemplified fair play during the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina, Italy?

US Marines fired on protesters storming consulate in Pakistan, officials say

Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart, Reuters  |  Updated March 2 - 9:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. Marines opened fire on demonstrators during the storming of the Karachi ​consulate over the weekend, two U.S. officials said on Monday — a rare use of force at a diplomatic post.

Utah avalanche that killed 11-year-old girl underscores risks of 'sidecountry,' report says

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 2 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Avalanche forecasters say that an avalanche outside of Brighton Ski Resort that killed an 11-year-old girl underscores the risks of backcountry areas next to resorts.

Utah Senate OKs bill to increase number of children allowed in unlicensed home day cares

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted March 2 - 8:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A bill that would increase the number of children unlicensed child care providers can have in their care has made it to the House for final review.

Utah House committee advances censure of judge despite court concerns

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted March 2 - 7:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah House committee voted on Monday to advance a rare censure of a sitting public official.

CDC director urges use of measles vaccine

Sneha S K, Reuters  |  Updated March 2 - 7:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's new acting director, Jay Bhattacharya, on ​Monday urged Americans to get vaccinated against measles, saying it was the best protection against the disease.

A lunar eclipse will form over Utah. Will you be able to see it?

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 2 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A rare celestial event will take place over the United States early Tuesday, but some Utahns will have a better chance to view it than others.

Phone data highlighted on sixth day of Kouri Richins' murder trial

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Updated March 2 - 6:44 p.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.

Utah lawmakers work to mandate fetal development videos in schools

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted March 2 - 6:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah lawmaker has introduced a bill that would require Utah schools to show students videos of fertilization and development of a fetus inside the womb.