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Utah Senate OKs bill to increase number of children allowed in unlicensed home day cares

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted March 2 - 8:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A bill that would increase the number of children unlicensed child care providers can have in their care has made it to the House for final review.

CDC director urges use of measles vaccine

Sneha S K, Reuters  |  Updated March 2 - 7:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's new acting director, Jay Bhattacharya, on ​Monday urged Americans to get vaccinated against measles, saying it was the best protection against the disease.

A lunar eclipse will form over Utah. Will you be able to see it?

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 2 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A rare celestial event will take place over the United States early Tuesday, but some Utahns will have a better chance to view it than others.

Phone data highlighted on sixth day of Kouri Richins' murder trial

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Updated March 2 - 6:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kouri Richins, a Kamas mom and real estate agent, is on trial for aggravated murder and accused of fatally poisoning Eric Richins in early 2022.

Utah lawmakers work to mandate fetal development videos in schools

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted March 2 - 6:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah lawmaker has introduced a bill that would require Utah schools to show students videos of fertilization and development of a fetus inside the womb.

Bill Clinton tries to distance himself from Epstein in videos released from his testimony last week

Stephen Groves, Associated Press  |  Updated March 2 - 6:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former President Bill Clinton sought to distance himself from Jeffrey Epstein in last week's closed-door depositions with lawmakers. That's according to videos that were released Monday by a House committee.

Utah senators criticize secretary of state proposal before blocking it

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted March 2 - 6:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A proposal to establish a secretary of state in Utah to oversee elections hit a strong wall of opposition on Monday.

Just 1 in 4 Americans say they back US strikes on Iran, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Jason Lange, Reuters  |  Updated March 2 - 5:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Only one in four Americans approves of U.S. strikes on Iran that have plunged the Middle East into chaos, while about half believe President Donald Trump is too willing to use military force, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll.

Salt Lake City had its warmest winter ever as Utah enters spring on a wet note

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 2 - 4:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City experienced its warmest winter since weather records were first kept in 1874. And the rest of Utah will likely follow suit.

Massive Utah transportation bill stalls in House amid various concerns

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 2 - 4:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

An omnibus transportation bill that's gained scrutiny over proposing greater state control over roads in Salt Lake City faced a shocking setback over a different provision.

1 dead, 1 injured in single-car crash on I-15 in South Salt Lake

Payton Davis, KSL  |  Updated March 2 - 3:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

One person died and another was taken to the hospital Sunday night after a single-car crash on I-15 in South Salt Lake.

Have You Seen This? Brush your teeth smarter, not harder

Grant Olsen for KSL  |  Posted March 2 - 3:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Perhaps the allure has tech has led us away from some of the simplest solutions.

Utah congressman says oversight needed to keep US out of 'long-term' war in Iran

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated March 2 - 3:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rep. Mike Kennedy supports President Donald Trump's military incursion, but said Congress needs to be involved to ensure it does not become a "long-term protracted" conflict.

Utah man detained in connection with the death of his wife at Mexican beach resort

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 2 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Mexican authorities have detained a Utah man in connection with the death of his wife in Playa del Carmen, a Mexican beach resort. His wife ran an Ogden cafe.

US Supreme Court wrestles with gun-ownership ban for illegal drug users

John Kruzel and Andrew Chung, Reuters  |  Posted March 2 - 2:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Supreme Court appeared divided on Monday over the legality of a federal law defended by President Donald Trump's administration barring certain users of illegal drugs including marijuana.

Utah ultramarathon runner has really gone the distance

Peter Rosen, KSL  |  Posted March 2 - 1:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Maybe you jog for exercise. Maybe you've run 10Ks or marathons. But you haven't run nearly as far as this Utah man. Despite all odds, Eric Johnson has really gone the distance.

Trump says he ordered Iran strikes to thwart Tehran's nuclear, missile programs

Trevor Hunnicutt and Steve Holland, Reuters  |  Updated March 2 - 1:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump said Monday he had ordered the U.S. military to attack Iran to thwart ‌Tehran's nuclear development and a ballistic missile program that ⁠he said was ​growing rapidly.

Drake Allen making some noise as Aggies hunt Mountain West championship

Mark Greenwood for KSL  |  Posted March 2 - 1:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Graduate guard Drake Allen is becoming a pivotal piece of the Aggies championship hopes.

Don't freak out: AI isn't causing a jobs-pocalypse. At least, not yet

Allison Morrow, CNN  |  Posted March 2 - 1:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Days after a viral essay warned of an artificial intelligence-fueled economic catastrophe, payments company Block said it was laying off nearly half its staff.

Is Salt Lake City emerging as a leader contender for MLB expansion?

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted March 2 - 12:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City appears to be gaining steam as a popular choice for Major League Baseball expansion as more national observers jump on the bandwagon.

Reflections on the Jan Broberg kidnapping in Idaho, 50 years later

Lisa Lete, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted March 2 - 11:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Jan Broberg case is etched in the memory of Pocatello residents. While others only know about it through the media, no one will deny that truth is indeed stranger than fiction.

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Utah Compact revisited? Lawmakers seek new immigration balance 15 years later

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted March 2 - 11:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah reopens the immigration question after prior consensus meets new reality.

Suspected gunman shot by police at liquor store tied to apparent road rage incident

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted March 2 - 10:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man who was shot by a trooper after allegedly chasing a man into a Taylorsville liquor store and shooting him three times has now been formally arrested after being hospitalized.