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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.
License requirement to be dropped at these Utah wildlife management areas
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted March 9 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
Utah lawmakers amended a controversial bill from 2025 that required fishing or hunting licenses to enter some wildlife management areas in the state, replacing it with a new requirement.
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.
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.
Rep. Kennedy is sponsoring a bill to limit gender-related treatments for teens nationwide
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted March 9 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
The author of Utah's law restricting gender-related surgeries for minors now wants to make it easier for patients who go on to regret such treatments to sue their doctor.
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.
'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.
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.
Community rallies around 19-year-old beekeeper after fire destroyed honey stock
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted March 9 - 12:33 p.m. | Save Story
In November, Jethro Peretto, 19, watched as the honey he worked so hard to harvest went up in flames. Today, the community is rallying to help him rebuild his business.
Missing Saratoga Springs man charged with murdering his wife
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted March 9 - 11:59 a.m. | Save Story
A Saratoga Springs man last seen on Feb. 26 has now been charged with murder in his wife's death. Her body was found in a trailer stored in Draper.
Widow files lawsuit against Utah No Kings organizers, accused gunman
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated March 9 - 11:51 a.m. | Save Story
A lawsuit was filed Monday against leaders of Utah 50501 who organized the Salt Lake No Kings march last year, and the suspected gunman charged with killing a bystander.
Utah Senate reverses stance, says controversial county-splitting bill didn't pass
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted March 9 - 11:41 a.m. | Save Story
A bill that would have created a new process allowing for cities to break off from Salt Lake County didn't pass during the 2026 legislative session after all.
How Utah's congressional delegation rescued Utahns stranded in Dubai amid Iran strikes
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Updated March 9 - 10:48 a.m. | Save Story
Throughout the week, Moore engaged in phone calls with those stuck in the area but also with State Department officials who could help organize flights home.
Utah ties for No. 1 in protecting kids from Big Tech
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted March 9 - 8:32 a.m. | Save Story
Utah ranked as one of two national leaders in a new analysis of policies meant to promote child wellbeing by regulating social media use for minors, restricting technology in the classroom and endorsing child independence.
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.
Education »
Students explore STEM careers at school's annual Sci-Con
- Bill meant to promote wide-ranging debate on university campuses goes to Gov. Cox
- BYU unveils the 'Gates of Paradise': How a campus museum restored a renaissance masterpiece
- America 250: Learning from the past, looking to the future
- Brigham Young University students flex analytical muscles at NFL scouting combine
Environment »
Utah shattered its winter temperature records. Why was it so warm?
- This weird winter was one of the warmest — and coldest — on record. It's a glimpse of our future
- Heber City farmers speak out against potential US 40 bypass
- California high school students develop AI wildfire suppression system for global competition
- How Utah Republicans are undoing the Grand Staircase-Escalante management plan
Health »
Feed Utah food drive kicks off to combat statewide hunger
- Rep. Kennedy is sponsoring a bill to limit gender-related treatments for teens nationwide
- Novo Nordisk strikes deal for Hims to sell Wegovy and Ozempic, drops lawsuit
- Utah woman's allergy-like symptoms turn out to be rare disease
- South Florida "miracle fruit" helps cancer patients manage chemo taste changes
Police & Courts »
The Trump administration widens its probe of the 2020 election as it obtains records from Arizona
- 3 arrested following 2 high speed chases; drugs seized
- Keeping cameras in the court is best way to quell misinformation in Robinson case, state says
- Richins trial: Eric Richins' business partner, private investigator testify in Park City murder trial
- Woman arrested after multiple gunshots fired near Rihanna's LA home
Politics »
The Trump administration widens its probe of the 2020 election as it obtains records from Arizona
- Australia grants asylum to 5 members of the Iranian women's soccer team
- License requirement to be dropped at these Utah wildlife management areas
- Bill meant to promote wide-ranging debate on university campuses goes to Gov. Cox
- Rep. Kennedy is sponsoring a bill to limit gender-related treatments for teens nationwide
Religion »
'Beacon of light': Open house begins for new Latter-day Saint temple in Lindon
- Orem meetinghouse closes over break-in worries; fire sprinkler issues happen instead
- Family Discovery Day: Elder Rasband speaks about faith stretching through generations
- Salt Lake City, Church of Jesus Christ plan for Salt Lake Temple open house
- Sprawling investigation finds decades of sexual abuse among Catholic priests in Rhode Island
