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Astrophysicists figure out what caused a super-bright supernova

Reuters  |  Posted March 11 - 5:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Some supernovas are even brighter than the normal ones, 10 to 100 times more luminous, called superluminous supernovas.

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Richins trial: Lead investigator testifies about letter, journal entry as prosecutors prepare to rest

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Updated March 11 - 5:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jurors in the case for Kouri Richins heard from prosecutors' lead investigator, Jeff O'Driscoll, who prosecutors have said is their final witness on Wednesday.

Cher's son heads to court over allegations he broke into a New Hampshire home

Michael Casey, Associated Press  |  Posted March 11 - 4:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

The son of Cher is scheduled to be in court Wednesday for a hearing over allegations he broke into a New Hampshire home earlier this month.

Trial begins for nurse accused of killing friend she believed had cancer with insulin overdose

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted March 11 - 4:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Meggan Sundwall's trial began on Wednesday. She is accused of killing a friend by administering insulin after the friend claimed to have terminal cancer.

Salt Lake courthouse evacuated due to 'suspicious letter,' police say

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted March 11 - 3:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

A "suspicious letter" prompted the evacuation at a Salt Lake courthouse on Wednesday.

Have You Seen This? Rally participants encounter 'crunchy, winged obstacle course'

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 11 - 3:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Participants in the Budapest-Bamako auto rally traversed a "crunchy, winged obstacle course" in the Western Sahara, thanks to swarms of desert locusts.

Utah, 37 other states to continue litigation against Ticketmaster, Live Nation despite settlement

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted March 11 - 3:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah will continue to pursue litigation against Ticketmaster and Live Nation Entertainment, despite the Justice Department's agreement to a $280 million settlement in its antitrust lawsuit.

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Bryce Canyon's best-kept secret? 4 epic backcountry adventures beyond the crowds

ROAM  |  Posted March 11 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah tour company, ROAM, just opened four new tours in Bryce Canyon that are suitable for people of many ages and abilities.

IEA agrees to record release of emergency oil reserves in an effort to calm surging prices

Samuel Petrequin And Kirsten Grieshaber, Associated Press  |  Updated March 11 - 2:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The International Energy Agency agreed Wednesday to release the largest volume of emergency oil reserves in its history, in a bid to counter the effects on energy markets of the war in the Middle East.

Hundreds compete at U. Science and Engineering Fair

Tyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted March 11 - 2:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nearly 800 students from across Utah are showcasing their research this week at the University of Utah's Science and Engineering Fair, hoping their projects could help them reach the international stage.

South Jordan rideshare driver charged with kidnapping teen girl

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted March 11 - 1:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 15-year-old girl told police she had to jump out of a moving car after her Lyft driver allegedly began driving away from her home and wouldn't stop.

Fragrant flower lei, synonymous with Hawaii, face competition from cheaper imports

Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Associated Press  |  Updated March 11 - 12:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

The custom of giving and wearing lei made of flowers, leaves, seeds or shells has always been associated with Hawaiian people, for whom the garlands represent love or the spirit of "aloha."

Salt Lake City ponders return to drought plan amid unfavorable snowpack outlook

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 11 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's capital city could soon return to its drought contingency plan for the first time since 2022, as leaders prepare for the possibility of a record-low snowpack collection this year.

Utah GOP lawmaker casts most 'no' votes in 20 years – and it's not even close

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated March 11 - 11:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

Rep. Leah Hansen voted "no" 450 times on the House floor during the recent legislative session, by far the most by any lawmaker in the past 20 years.

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The women behind the movement: Honoring Utah's trailblazers and trendsetters

Salt Lake Chamber  |  Posted March 11 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

In honor of Women's History Month, here are a few Utah women worth knowing — and learning from.

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What Dallas Jenkins says fans can expect from 'The Chosen' Season 6

Margaret Darby, Deseret News  |  Posted March 11 - 10:54 a.m.  |  Save Story

The upcoming sixth season of the biblical drama will focus on "surrender," Jenkins said.

Saratoga Springs couple targeted by phone number identity thief in port-out fraud

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted March 11 - 10:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Saratoga Springs couple said a criminal has hijacked their mobile phone number and used it to steal their identities and their money.

AJ Dybantsa's historic performance proves BYU star belongs in national player of the year race

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted March 11 - 10:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Dybantsa set a Big 12 tournament freshman scoring record in the Cougars' opening game of the postseason, dropping 40 points in a 105-91 win over Kansas State.

US consumer prices increase moderately before Iran conflict

Lucia Mutikani, Reuters  |  Updated March 11 - 10:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. consumer prices rose moderately in February as rents maintained a steady pace of increases, though households paid more for gasoline and at the supermarket.

Airplane cleaner charged with taking expensive watch dropped by passenger

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted March 11 - 9:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man employed by a company that cleans planes at Salt Lake City International Airport was charged Tuesday with taking a watch that a passenger accidentally left behind.

Jill Biden opens up in memoir about Joe Biden's decision to end his 2024 reelection bid

Darlene Superville, Associated Press  |  Updated March 11 - 8:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Jill Biden is breaking her silence about Joe Biden's decision to abruptly end his 2024 presidential reelection bid under pressure from Democrats concerned about his age, health and viability.

Roy man charged with manslaughter in death while practicing drawing handguns from holsters

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 11 - 8:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man has been charged with manslaughter in the death of another man while the two were practicing drawing handguns from holsters in the suspect's apartment.

Suazo Business Center reps name building to honor Gladys Gonzalez, key in its formation

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 11 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Suazo Business Center reps named the building housing the organization in honor of Gladys Gonzalez, who was key in its formation.