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80-year-old Mesquite man, former Olympian, creates sandstone art for thousands to see

80-year-old Mesquite man, former Olympian, creates sandstone art for thousands to see

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Updated March 9 - 7:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

Pete Karns has been spending his retirement creating sandstone sculptures in the hillside of Mesquite, just outside of southern Utah. Karns is also a former winter Olympic athlete.
How is the war in Iran affecting mortgage rates?

How is the war in Iran affecting mortgage rates?

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Updated March 9 - 6:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

Mortgage rates are heading up again after falling below 6% for the first time since 2022 as the market faces the prospect of a new war in the Middle East.
Utah drivers react to being named third-worst drivers in the US

Utah drivers react to being named third-worst drivers in the US

Brian Carlson, KSL  |  Posted March 9 - 6:11 a.m.  |  Save Story

For anyone who's ever heard that Utah drivers are some of the worst in the country, a recent report by Lending Tree that put them at third-worst suggests there may be some truth.
BYU unveils the 'Gates of Paradise': How a campus museum restored a renaissance masterpiece

BYU unveils the 'Gates of Paradise': How a campus museum restored a renaissance masterpiece

Minty Buckwalter, Deseret News  |  Posted March 8 - 9:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

The BYU Museum of Art has unveiled restored gypsum cast panels of Italian Renaissance sculptor Lorenzo Ghiberti's famed Gates of Paradise from the 1400s, according to a release.
Skier dies after hitting tree at Alta Ski Area

Skier dies after hitting tree at Alta Ski Area

Payton Davis, KSL  |  Posted March 8 - 9:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man died Sunday afternoon after hitting a tree while skiing at Alta Ski Area.
Were Vineyard employee resignations forced or voluntary?

Were Vineyard employee resignations forced or voluntary?

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted March 8 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Several former Vineyard employees say they were forced to resign their positions after a new mayor and council took office. The city insists the resignations were voluntary.
America 250: Learning from the past, looking to the future

America 250: Learning from the past, looking to the future

Carole Mikita, KSL  |  Posted March 8 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. is marking a milestone — 250 years since the Declaration of Independence. That founding document — along with the U.S. Constitution — remain unique in the world.
Ogden man sentenced to jail, probation for sexual misdeeds with teen

Ogden man sentenced to jail, probation for sexual misdeeds with teen

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 8 - 6:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Ogden man received a jail sentence of about a year, much of it suspended, and probation for attempted unlawful sexual conduct with a 16-year-old boy.
Orem meetinghouse closes over break-in worries; fire sprinkler issues happen instead 

Orem meetinghouse closes over break-in worries; fire sprinkler issues happen instead 

Sicily Stanton for KSL  |  Updated March 8 - 4:46 p.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.
Utah woman's allergy-like symptoms turn out to be rare disease

Utah woman's allergy-like symptoms turn out to be rare disease

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted March 8 - 3:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Many people deal with seasonal allergies, but for Misty Segrist, those symptoms sparked a 10-year search to find the real cause.
Utah midterms are set: Here's where all the Republican incumbents are running

Utah midterms are set: Here's where all the Republican incumbents are running

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted March 8 - 11:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Reps. Celeste Maloy and Mike Kennedy made their reelection bids official this week, announcing they will run for the new 3rd District and 4th District, respectively.
Heber City farmers speak out against potential US 40 bypass

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

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

'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

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.
Was last-second bill passed by Utah Senate legal?

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

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

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

'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.