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Utah could help America keep up with China in race for critical minerals

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted March 5 - 5:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

A study last year said just over a third of Americans knew much about critical minerals, vital to the country's economic and national security. The Utah Legislature is seeking to change that.

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House observes moment of silence for 3 women killed in Wayne County

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, Daniel Woodruff and Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Updated March 5 - 5:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah House of Representatives on Thursday held a moment of silence for three women who were brutally killed in Wayne County.

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House rejects war powers resolution, backs Trump on Iran war

Patricia Zengerle, Reuters  |  Updated March 5 - 5:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

The ​House of Representatives rejected ‌an effort on Thursday ⁠to ​stop President ⁠Donald Trump's ‌air war ‌on Iran and ⁠require ⁠that any hostilities against Iran be authorized by Congress.

Amid uproar over Ogden officer's sentence, officials say there were numerous mitigating factors

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 5 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

While there has been some social media outrage over an ex-Ogden police officer's 30-day jail sentence, testimony at his sentencing shows many mitigating factors were considered.

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List your local service business on KSL to get booked for spring services

Kathleen Clove, KSL  |  Posted March 5 - 4:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

Spring project season is just around the corner, and Utah homeowners are already thinking about what jobs to tackle. Start advertising on KSL Services today so you can fill your schedule for the season.

Amazon down for thousands of users in US, Downdetector shows

Reuters  |  Updated March 5 - 4:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

E-commerce website Amazon was ​down for thousands of users in the U.S. ‌on Thursday, according to Downdetector.com.

Man killed in overnight house fire in West Jordan

Logan Stefanich and Tyrese Boone, KSL  |  Updated March 5 - 3:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

A West Jordan man died in a house fire early Thursday.

BYU women use 20-2 run in 3rd quarter to bounce rival Utah from Big 12 Tournament

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted March 5 - 3:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

They say it's difficult to beat the same team three times in a season. Don't tell that to the BYU women.

Trump wants say on Iran's next leader as war intensifies

Parisa Hafezi and Steve Holland, Reuters  |  Updated March 5 - 3:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump claimed the right to join Iran in deciding its next leader as the war escalated on Thursday, with U.S. and Israeli jets hitting areas across the country.

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.

Iowa man who killed 3 Utah women said 'it had to be done,' charges say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated March 5 - 2:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Iowa man was charged Thursday with brutally killing three southern Utah women at random.

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.

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.