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December trial set for Cottonwood Heights woman charged with killing her husband
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted March 14 - 8:35 p.m. | Save Story
A jury trial was scheduled for Jennifer Gledhill, who is accused of murdering her estranged husband, for mid-December during a hearing on Friday.

Illinois votes on a new state flag design — and chooses the current one
John O'connor, Associated Press | Posted March 14 - 8:03 p.m. | Save Story
Some forward-looking Illinois lawmakers set up a contest to design a new flag and put it to a vote. In a landslide, a winner was chosen. And it's the current flag.

New Utah Sen. John Curtis enjoys mostly favorable ratings after first few months on the job
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted March 14 - 7:42 p.m. | Save Story
Just three months into his new job, Sen. John Curtis is enjoying mostly favorable ratings from Utah voters who say they approve of the job he is doing so far.

Sharp, Cryer pull No. 2 Houston past BYU, snapping 9-game win streak in Big 12 semifinal
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted March 14 - 7:17 p.m. | Save Story
Keba Keita had 14 points, 12 rebounds and two blocks to lead BYU in the Cougars' first loss in nine games.

Man extradited to Utah from Spain to face charges of raping a girl in 2017
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted March 14 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Carlos Espino Farfan was extradited to Utah from Spain to face charges accusing him of raping a 10-year-old girl in 2017. He allegedly fled the country after the allegations surfaced.

Photo gallery: Blood moon lunar eclipse from around the world
Isaac Hale, Deseret News | Posted March 14 - 6:31 p.m. | Save Story
On Thursday night and through the early morning hours of Friday, the first lunar eclipse since 2022 took place, one of three total lunar eclipse events lined up for 2025 and 2026.
Stuck NASA astronauts one step closer to home after SpaceX crew-swap launch
Joey Roulette, Reuters | Posted March 14 - 6:01 p.m. | Save Story
NASA and SpaceX on Friday launched a long-awaited crewed rocket that will let them bring home U.S. astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, stuck on the International Space Station for nine months.
US Senate passes bill to avert shutdown; House Democrats turn on Schumer
Richard Cowan and Bo Erickson, Reuters | Updated March 14 - 5:39 p.m. | Save Story
The U.S. Senate on Friday passed a stopgap spending bill, averting a partial government shutdown, after Democrats backed down in a standoff with the Trump administration.

'Ted Lasso' is coming back
Alicia Rancilio, Associated Press | Posted March 14 - 4:29 p.m. | Save Story
It's been two years since we last heard from Ted Lasso but the show is officially set to return for a fourth season. Apple TV+ announced the beloved character's return on Friday.

New crisis center in South Salt Lake to provide 'timely access' to mental health care
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted March 14 - 4:08 p.m. | Save Story
Huntsman Mental Health Institute's $60 million facility, officially titled the Kem and Carolyn Gardner Mental Health Crisis Care Center, will be open for adults, 24/7, with a focus on de-escalation.

Have You Seen This? Dog uses only two legs to walk in the snow
Matt Brooks, KSL.com | Posted March 14 - 3:27 p.m. | Save Story
A dog in upstate New York has its own way of walking through the snow.

Driver dies, passenger injured after semitruck tips over on I-80 near Grantsville
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Updated March 14 - 3:16 p.m. | Save Story
A truck driver died in a crash on I-80 near Grantsville Wednesday night.

Report says Utah's flag ban could harm efforts to keep Sundance Film Festival
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted March 14 - 3:03 p.m. | Save Story
A bill that would ban gay pride flags in classrooms could hamper efforts to keep the Sundance Film Festival in Utah, according to a Hollywood trade publication.

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How a small Utah college is paving the way for future students and athletes
Snow College | Posted March 14 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
As the 2024-2025 regular season draws to a close, the Badgers have showcased exceptional performance, achieving a program-record 29 wins, culminating a 22-game win streak, and finishing the season No.1 in NJCAA.

State investigators help contractors stay compliant
Matt Gephardt, KSL-TV | Posted March 14 - 2:33 p.m. | Save Story
The home renovation season is knocking but are the contractors at your door actually licensed? State investigators are cracking down.

Utah's strong trade relationship with Ireland highlighted by visit from Irish minister of state
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted March 14 - 2:14 p.m. | Save Story
Telling Utah business leaders to "Let geography not be the barrier for companies," Alan Dillon, the minister of state at Ireland's Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, spoke at the World Trade Center Utah on Thursday.

140 inmates treated for scabies after 1 tests positive at Utah State Prison
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted March 14 - 1:36 p.m. | Save Story
Inmates in two sections of the Utah State Prison are being treated for scabies after one inmate tested positive. Some areas are temporarily closed to visitors and volunteers.

Driver killed in crash near Lake Point identified as West Valley man
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Updated March 14 - 12:54 p.m. | Save Story
Troopers identified the man who died Wednesday in a car crash on eastbound I-80 near Lake Point as a 66-year-old from West Valley City.

Salt Lake officer not legally justified in shooting man's hand, but won't face charges
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Updated March 14 - 12:29 p.m. | Save Story
A Salt Lake police officer was not legally justified in shooting a wanted man's hand but he won't face any charges, the district attorney announced Friday.

Utahn convicted of murder is arrested 2nd time since being paroled
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted March 14 - 12:25 p.m. | Save Story
A man who served more than 20 years in prison on an aggravated murder conviction has been arrested for the second time since being paroled and is accused of sexually abusing young girls.

Box Elder County judge resigns after being charged with enticing minors
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted March 14 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
A courts spokesperson confirms Kevin Christensen resigned from his position in Utah's 1st District Justice Court after being charged with eight felonies and accused of enticing minors on a chat app.

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Is California's Gavin Newsom an opportunist or a new breed of Democrat?
Jennifer Graham, Deseret News | Posted March 14 - 11:52 a.m. | Save Story
The California governor has a new podcast in which he's engaging with Republicans.

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Start spring right: How Young Automotive Group and Goldenwest Credit Union can help you 'Find Your Gold'
Young Automotive Group and Goldenwest Credit Union | Posted March 14 - 11:30 a.m. | Save Story
At Young Automotive Group dealerships across Utah, Idaho and Montana, this time of year marks the start of an exciting promotion — the Find Your Gold sales event.
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