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Feed Utah food drive kicks off to combat statewide hunger

Emma Neff, Deseret News  |  Posted March 9 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Food insecurity is impacting communities nationwide, and Utah is no exception. To help feed kids and families in need, the Utah Food Bank is holding its fifth annual drive.

Frank Nazar scores OT power-play goal as Blackhawks beat Utah Mammoth 3-2

Associated Press  |  Posted March 9 - 10:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

Frank Nazar scored a power-play goal with 2:24 left in overtime to give the Chicago Blackhawks a 3-2 victory over the Utah Mammoth.

Sensabaugh scores 21, Hinson makes go-ahead 3 as depleted Jazz stun Warriors

Associated Press  |  Posted March 9 - 10:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Brice Sensabaugh scored 21 points, two-way player Blake Hinson made the go-ahead 3-pointer in the final minute, and the depleted Utah Jazz outlasted the ailing Golden State Warriors 119-116.

Students explore STEM careers at school's annual Sci-Con

Tyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted March 9 - 10:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Students at American Heritage School spent Monday diving into science, technology, engineering and math during a hands-on learning event designed to show how STEM connects to real-world careers.

The Trump administration widens its probe of the 2020 election as it obtains records from Arizona

Josh Kelety, Associated Press  |  Updated March 9 - 9:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Republican leader of Arizona's state Senate said Monday he has handed over records related to the 2020 presidential election to the FBI.

Bill meant to promote wide-ranging debate on university campuses goes to Gov. Cox

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 9 - 8:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A bill meant to promote broad debate on Utah's college campuses and dispel the notion that guest speakers face speech restrictions now goes to Gov. Spencer Cox for consideration.

Pixar's 'Hoppers' bounds to No. 1 as Warner Bros.' 'The Bride!' is on life support

Lindsey Bahr Film Writer, AP, Associated Press  |  Updated March 9 - 8:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Disney and Pixar's new film "Hoppers" is leading the North American box office with a strong debut, while Warner Bros.' "The Bride!" is stumbling.

This Utah chef is competing on Food Network — again. This time, it's for $50K

Lottie Elizabeth Johnson, Deseret News  |  Posted March 9 - 7:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

Since competing on "Holiday Baking Championship" in 2015, the baker behind Fillings & Emulsions in Salt Lake City has become a Food Network regular.

3 arrested following 2 high speed chases; drugs seized

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted March 9 - 6:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Three people were arrested over the weekend in central Utah and accused of leading police on two high speed chases.

Keeping cameras in the court is best way to quell misinformation in Robinson case, state says

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted March 9 - 6:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Prosecutors and media attorneys have filed their oppositions to Tyler Robinson's latest attempt to keep cameras out of court proceedings. Robinson is charged with killing Charlie Kirk.

Richins trial: Eric Richins' business partner, private investigator testify in Park City murder trial

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Updated March 9 - 5:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kouri Richins' trial is continuing into its third week on Monday. She is accused of fatally poisoning her husband, Eric Richins, in March 2022. His business partner is expected to testify Monday.

Prewar US intel assessment found intervention in Iran wasn't likely to change leadership

Michelle L. Price and Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press  |  Updated March 9 - 5:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A U.S. intelligence assessment completed shortly before the U.S. and Israel launched a war in Iran had determined that American military intervention was not likely to lead to regime change.

'Beacon of light': Open house begins for new Latter-day Saint temple in Lindon

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted March 9 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

One of the newest temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Lindon Utah Temple, will be available for public tours beginning on Thursday.

Gas prices surge in Utah, nationwide, reports show

Minty Buckwalter, Deseret News  |  Posted March 9 - 4:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

The latest weekly fuel report from AAA shows both national and state increases in gas prices.

Alexander Butterfield, the Nixon aide who disclosed Watergate tapes, dies at 99

Douglass K. Daniel, Associated Press  |  Updated March 9 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The White House aide who revealed that Richard Nixon had secretly recorded his conversations as president has died. Alexander Butterfield was 99.

Have You Seen This? Youngster helps pull stuck shopping cart out of snow

Payton Davis, KSL  |  Posted March 9 - 3:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A girl's good deed was captured on video when she helped a woman with her shopping cart that was stuck in the snow.

AJ Dybantsa named Big 12 freshman of the year, 1st such from BYU since 2007

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted March 9 - 3:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

BYU basketball's late-season slip-up didn't slow down AJ Dybantsa, who was named Big 12 freshman of the year by league coaches Monday.

Utah shattered its winter temperature records. Why was it so warm?

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 9 - 3:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

This past winter was officially Utah's warmest in over a century, contributing to many of the snowpack challenges facing the state.

Lehi man arrested, accused of killing family dog that 'nipped' at his daughter

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted March 9 - 2:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Lehi man was arrested Sunday and accused of beating his dog to death after it allegedly 'nipped' at his daughter but did not physically harm her.

Oil prices jump 7% on Iran war, settle at highest since 2022

Scott DiSavino and Shadia Nasralla, Reuters  |  Updated March 9 - 2:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

Oil prices surged to more than $119 a barrel on Monday, hitting levels not seen since mid-2022, as fears of ​prolonged shipping disruptions gripped the market due to the expanding U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.

Men who brought explosives to NYC protest cited Islamic State as inspiration, complaint says

Jake Offenhartz and Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press  |  Updated March 9 - 1:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

A court complaint says two men who brought explosives to a protest outside New York City's mayoral mansion said they were inspired by the Islamic State extremist group.

Locals in NFL Free Agency: Tyler Allgeier heads to the desert, Tyler Huntley adds 2 years with Ravens

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted March 9 - 12:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

The former BYU leading rusher agreed to terms on a two-year, $12.25 million deal with the Arizona Cardinals, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.

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Defying limits: A once overweight Utah cyclist now rides insane distances

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted March 9 - 12:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utahn Matthew Lefthand went from an unhealthy 270 pounds to being a top endurance rider.