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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.

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.

Suspended student returned to Taylorsville High, pointed gun at students, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted March 3 - 6:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A suspended Taylorsville High School student has been arrested and accused of returning to the school and brandishing a gun in front of a group of students.

$10M for the Pioneer Trail? Spending bill faces questions in Utah House

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted March 3 - 5:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Some drama ensued in the Utah House of Representatives on Tuesday as some lawmakers tried to hold up a large spending bill over a proposal to fund a new trail system in Salt Lake City.

Forensic accountant testifies about Kouri Richins' finances

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Updated March 3 - 5:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kouri Richins, a Kamas mom and real estate agent, is accused of fatally poisoning Eric Richins on March 4, 2022. Her jury trial continued Tuesday with testimony from a forensic accountant.

Saratoga Springs police search for missing man after woman found dead in RV

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Updated March 3 - 5:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police are searching for a man who they believe was involved in the death of a Saratoga Springs woman.

Ogden students get hands-on with aerospace careers

Tyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted March 3 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Students at Ben Lomond High School stepped into Utah's growing aerospace and defense industry Tuesday without ever leaving campus.

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Who's caring for aging America?

Lois Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted March 3 - 4:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

All baby boomers will officially be senior citizens by the end of the decade.

'Eternally relevant': Church of Jesus Christ publishes book with discourses from Eliza R. Snow

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted March 3 - 4:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Church historians speak about a new book called "Rise up and speak: Selected discourses of Eliza R. Snow," published by the Church Historian's Press and announced on Tuesday.

Sen. Mike Lee says he'll oppose housing package until election bill is passed

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted March 3 - 4:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sen. Mike Lee voted against advancing a major bipartisan housing bill making its way through Congress, vowing he would not vote in favor until his signature election integrity bill is passed.

Police identify woman killed in I-15 crash near 3300 in South Salt Lake

Payton Davis, KSL  |  Updated March 3 - 3:33 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.

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Bryce Canyon's best-kept secret? 4 epic backcountry adventures beyond the crowds

ROAM  |  Posted March 3 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah tour company, ROAM, just opened four new tours in Bryce Canyon that are suitable for people of many ages and abilities.

Developer seeks to turn bank into 16-story tower at site of Zions' Sugar House location

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 3 - 2:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sugar House officials are considering increasing building height limits.

29-year-old man dies after veering off road in Weber County

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Updated March 3 - 2:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 29-year-old man died in a crash in Weber County early Tuesday.