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Can the American farmer hang on?

Valerie Braylovskiy, Deseret News  |  Posted March 8 - 11:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

Today, the U.S. loses an average of 63 farms each day. That's more than 23,000 each year since 2017.

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New guide to file for Social Security in 2026 now available

B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors  |  Posted March 8 - 11:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

New free guide for Utah residents that could help decide the best time to file for Social Security in 2026.

This weird winter was one of the warmest — and coldest — on record. It's a glimpse of our future

Andrew Freedman, CNN  |  Posted March 8 - 10:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

There was a decisive winner to the Lower 48 states' split screen winter — a battle between frigid cold in the East and record warmth in the West.

Orem meetinghouse cancels church services after break-in, unknown substance found inside

Sicily Stanton for KSL  |  Posted March 8 - 10:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

Church services were canceled Sunday morning at a meetinghouse in Orem after members arriving for worship discovered a suspected break-in and an unidentified white substance spread throughout parts of the building.

Heber City farmers speak out against potential US 40 bypass

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted March 8 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Some farmland owners in Heber City are speaking out against UDOT over a proposed bypass corridor that they say would have significant environmental impacts on an aquifer.

UDOT seeks feedback on proposed safety improvements for Tooele's Main Street

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted March 8 - 9:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

UDOT is seeking feedback from Tooele residents on proposed Main Street intersection safety plans.

Police in Norway investigate an explosion outside the US Embassy in Oslo

Associated Press  |  Posted March 8 - 9:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Police in Norway were investigating an explosion early Sunday outside the U.S. Embassy in Oslo, the capital of the Scandinavian country, officials said.

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Discover the gate to salvation: Get your free copy of 'Putting On Christ'

Vescovo Buonarroti Art, LLC  |  Posted March 8 - 8:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

"Putting on Christ" by author Steven Anthony Bishop seeks to inspire those who are diligent truth seekers. And now interested readers can get an e-book version for free.

California high school students develop AI wildfire suppression system for global competition

Mary Lee, KPIX via CNN  |  Posted March 8 - 8:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Valley Christian High School team, called "Wildfire Quest," in San Jose, California, is a finalist in an $11 million global competition against the top AI and defense innovators.

'So vast': Japan-Baja food workshop spotlights diversity of Mexican cuisine

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 8 - 8:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Japan-Baja food workshop at Monarca in Salt Lake City, co-hosted by the Mexican Consulate, put the spotlight on the diversity of Mexican cuisine.

Brigham Young University students flex analytical muscles at NFL scouting combine

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted March 8 - 7:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

A team of Brigham Young University graduate students and a Utah Valley University graduate among the winners at the NFL's annual Big Data Bowl – the league's premier analytics competition.

Wright's heroics rally BYU past No. 10 Texas Tech to snap 3-game slide

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Updated March 8 - 1:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Wright scored 23 of his 27 points in the second half to go with six rebounds and two assists as BYU snapped a three-game losing skid with a 82-76 win over No. 10 Texas Tech.

Was last-second bill passed by Utah Senate legal?

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted March 7 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

As the clock struck midnight, the Utah Senate passed the final bill of the 2026 legislative session, which appears to create a pathway to break up Salt Lake County. Was it legal?

Locals working to preserve the history of Idaho Falls, one photo at a time

Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted March 7 - 9:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Have you ever wondered what life looked like in Idaho Falls for your grandparents? Maybe even your great grandparents? A local group is trying to help you see it for yourself.

Fans spent hundreds to watch the NFL last year. Now Mike Lee wants to revisit TV laws

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted March 7 - 9:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sen. Mike Lee is requesting an inquiry into a federal law that has allowed NFL teams to be exempt from certain broadcasting restrictions, arguing the statute may be out of date.

Youth, served: Real Salt Lake pulls past Atlanta United to keep fast start

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted March 7 - 8:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Aiden Hezarkhani scored a goal for the second-straight week, rookie Sergi Solans added his first professional, and Real Salt Lake served its youth again en route to a 3-2 road win over Atlanta United.

Spring forward without the slump: How to take advantage of the time change

Emma Neff, Deseret News  |  Posted March 7 - 8:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

Daylight saving time is upon us once again, meaning clocks will "spring forward" one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday for most of us. Here's how to take advantage of the time change.

High school senior wins international jazz trombone competition

Olivia Tyler via CNN  |  Posted March 7 - 7:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

"I really like how it matches the range of my voice. And so, it feels like I'm singing through my instrument," Iowa high school student Brody Haugh said.

Red Rocks seniors put on a show in final home meet win over BYU, West Virginia

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted March 7 - 7:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

For the last time in the Huntsman Center, it was a top moment as Makenna Smith narrowly missed out on a perfect score and earned a 9.975 to help the Red Rocks to a 197.650 score.

Utah State wins Mountain West regular season outright with victory over New Mexico

Shawn Harrison, Herald Journal  |  Posted March 7 - 7:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

It was a Senior Day to remember for the Aggies Saturday afternoon at the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum.

'We've come a very, very long way': A lifetime dedicated to mental health improvement

Lee Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted March 7 - 7:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dallas Earnshaw is superintendent at the Utah State Hospital in Provo. For the past 42 years, he has made it life's work to care for and advocate for those suffering from mental illnesses.

How Utah Republicans are undoing the Grand Staircase-Escalante management plan

Kevin Lind, Deseret News  |  Posted March 7 - 6:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah congressional delegation took steps this week to overturn the current Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument management plan under the Congressional Review Act.

Trump rejects settling war with Iran, raises notion of eliminating all its potential leaders

Maya Gebeily, Humeyra Pamuk and Alexander Cornwell, Reuters  |  Updated March 7 - 5:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump on Saturday raised the possibility of the war against Iran ending only once that country no longer has a functioning military or any remaining leadership in power.