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What changes is the Utah Legislature making to state employees' benefits?

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted March 4 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah lawmakers have advanced a bill to make significant changes to the benefits each state employee receives, including what leave they receive and how their 401(k) plans are matched.

US lawmakers set to vote on war powers as Iran conflict widens

Patricia Zengerle, Reuters  |  Updated March 4 - 10:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

Lawmakers in the Senate were set to begin voting on a bipartisan ​war powers resolution aiming to stop the military campaign against Iran and require that any hostilities against it be authorized by Congress.

Richins trial live: Park City murder trial continues for Kamas mom

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted March 4 - 9:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

Wednesday is the eighth day of Kouri Richins' murder trial. She is accused of killing her husband in early 2022 and attempting to kill him a few weeks earlier.

NASA's Hubble telescope detects possible 'dark galaxy'

Jacopo Prisco, CNN  |  Updated March 4 - 9:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Astronomers have spotted a galaxy so faint, it's almost invisible — a discovery that could help illuminate one of the most elusive substances in the universe.

Motorcyclist crashes, dies in Salt Lake City

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted March 4 - 8:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

A motorcyclist died early Wednesday after losing control and crashing in Salt Lake City, police say.

Why are lawmakers pressing for increased research dollars for Utah colleges?

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted March 4 - 8:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

Talk surrounding Utah's public colleges and universities typically focuses on students, professors, academic programs and maybe football on Saturdays. But what about research funding?

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How smart retirees make their savings go twice as far

B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors  |  Posted March 4 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Could coordinating your taxes, Social Security, income, healthcare, and investment risk make your savings go twice as far in retirement?

Khamenei's son Mojtaba is alive and favored to succeed him, Iranian sources say

Parisa Hafezi and Pesha Magid, Reuters  |  Updated March 4 - 7:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Mojtaba Khamenei, the powerful son of Iran's slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, is alive and favored to emerge as his father's successor, two Iranian sources told Reuters on Wednesday.

2 Utah prison inmates charged with attempted murder

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted March 4 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two prison inmates at the Central Utah Correctional Facility have been charged with attempted murder for their alleged roles in a large fight.

Grantsville debating how to pay for new wastewater treatment plant

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted March 4 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

Grantsville residents are expected to see sewer rate increases as the city plans to build a new wastewater treatment facility.

Salt Lake Community College launching initiative to help young adults reach career stability

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted March 4 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City Community College is rolling out a new initiative aimed at helping young adults transition from unstable, low-wage jobs into high-demand career pathways.

BYU basketball's spiral continues with double-digit loss at Cincinnati

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Updated March 3 - 11:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

AJ Dybantsa led BYU (20-10, 8-9 Big 12) with 23 points, six rebounds and six assists, and Robert Wright III supplied 21 points. Aleksej Kostic scored 14 points with rebounds for the Cougars, his third straight game scoring in double figures and fourth of the season.

Utah gas prices jump 19 cents amid global tensions

Brenna Donnelly, KSL  |  Posted March 3 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gas prices increased in Utah this week for two reasons, including escalating instability in the Middle East.

U. President Taylor Randall on guest list for Trump-sponsored college sports roundtable

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted March 3 - 10:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

University of Utah President Taylor Randall is counted among the invitees for a President Donald Trump-sponsored roundtable slated for Friday at the White House.

Pentagon identifies first soldiers killed in Iran war

Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali, Reuters  |  Updated March 3 - 9:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

The military on Tuesday identified four of the first American ​soldiers killed in the war against Iran, as the Trump administration warned the conflict would lead to more casualties.

Key transportation bill revived after feedback from Salt Lake City, towing industry

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 3 - 9:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A wide-ranging state transportation bill that unexpectedly stalled in a committee meeting on Monday was revived on Tuesday following modifications to sections that derailed it.

Mammoth strike early, hold off Capitals in 3-2 road win

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted March 3 - 9:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

After being shut out at home, the Mammoth responded with energy and execution in a 3-2 road win over the Capitals. Utah struck early and weathered Washington's late surge to kick off its five-gam road trip with a win.

Travel disruptions and communication blackouts hit tourists and families after strikes on Iran

Brenna Donnelly, KSL  |  Posted March 3 - 8:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

Amid conflict between the U.S. and Iran, travel to and from the country and communication with the people there have become major issues.

15-year-old girl killed in rollover crash in West Valley; 4 others injured

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Updated March 3 - 8:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

A teenage girl was killed in a rollover crash in West Valley Tuesday.

An Oscar race that looked like a runaway may be a close call, after all

Jake Coyle, Associated Press  |  Posted March 3 - 8:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Who says to beware the ides of March? A March 15 Academy Awards may feel late, but the upside of a prolonged Oscar race has meant some unexpected late drama.

Netflix will have you feeling lucky this March with this streaming lineup

Alex Tumalip, KSL  |  Posted March 3 - 7:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

The return of K-pop sensation BTS, the "Saw" series, and even Major League Baseball's Opening Night are part of a star-studded lineup on Netflix this month.

What the IOC says about war in Iran and the Olympic Truce

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted March 3 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

The International Olympic Committee is appealing to nations to uphold the Olympic Truce, while emphasizing its neutrality, as the Paralympics are poised to begin on Friday.

Wayne Vaught selected as interim president at Utah Valley University

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted March 3 - 6:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Board of Higher Education on Tuesday named Wayne Vaught as interim president of Utah Valley University amid the search for the university's next permanent president.