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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.

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.

Actor Awards 2026: See who won

Dan Heching, CNN  |  Posted March 2 - 10:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

The show formerly known as the SAG Awards took place on Sunday. Now, it's a nonstop rush to the Academy Awards on March 15.

Utah election reforms on collision course in final week of 2026 session

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted March 2 - 9:57 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah lawmakers pushed forward two different kinds of election reforms this week that appear on track for a collision during the final seven days of the 2026 legislative session.

What's streaming on Disney+ and Hulu in March

Payton Davis, KSL  |  Posted March 2 - 9:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

Here's a look at what's coming to Hulu and Disney+ in March.

Oil prices surge as Strait of Hormuz tanker disruptions rattle global supply

David Mchugh, Associated Press  |  Posted March 2 - 8:54 a.m.  |  Save Story

Oil prices rose sharply Monday as disruptions to tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz chokepoint raised uncertainty about how U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran would affect supply to the world economy.

Richins trial live: Trial resumes for Kamas woman accused of killing husband

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted March 2 - 8:28 a.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.

Immigration agents bolster action at Utah courthouses, prompting criticism from some

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 2 - 8:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. immigration agents have ratcheted up enforcement action at Utah courthouses as part of the immigration crackdown, prompting criticism from some.

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5 reasons you should consider an independent, low-cost, same-day MRI

Taylormed Mri  |  Posted March 2 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

TaylorMed MRI makes getting an MRI simple, fast, and affordable, because no one should have to wait weeks — and jump through numerous insurance hoops — to get the imaging they require.

Anime shop owners report losing thousands in overnight break‑in

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted March 2 - 7:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

The owners of a small, family-run anime store said a thief stole thousands of dollars in merchandise during an early morning break-in over the weekend, dealing a major blow to their business.

Iran conflict widens to Lebanon; Kuwait mistakenly shoots down US jets

Parisa Hafezi and Alexander Cornwell, Reuters  |  Posted March 2 - 7:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S.-Israeli air war against Iran expanded on Monday with no end in sight, Israel attacking Lebanon in response to strikes by Hezbollah, while Tehran fired missiles and drones at Israel, Gulf states and a British air base in far-away Cyprus.

Will tightening K-12 budgets jeopardize school suicide prevention programs?

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted March 2 - 6:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

The school-based Hope Squads are made possible by state funds, but the provision allowing public schools to receive those funds is facing proposed changes in the Utah Legislature.

Iranians in Utah, Middle East eye future after US military action in Iran

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted March 2 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Iranians in Utah said Sunday they were celebrating and grateful for U.S. military action against Iran after nearly 47 years of the Islamic Republic regime.

A week of joy and music: Tabernacle Choir's Brazil tour ends in São Paulo

Dan Rascon, KSL  |  Posted March 1 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The world tour to São Paulo wrapped up on Sunday night for the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square, which has spent the past week performing in Brazil.

FBI probes Texas bar shooting that killed 2 and wounded 14 as possible terrorist act

Jack Myer, Alanna Durkin Richer, John Seewer And Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press  |  Updated March 1 - 10:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Authorities say a gunman wearing clothes with an Iranian flag design and the words "Property of Allah" killed two people and wounded 14 at a Texas bar.

Cardinal found with phone during secret conclave to elect Pope Leo, book says

Joshua McElwee, Reuters  |  Updated March 1 - 9:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

The secret conclave that elected Pope Leo head of the Catholic Church last May was interrupted when one of the 133 cardinals involved ​was found carrying a cellphone, a massive security breach, a book released on Sunday revealed.

SUU track, cross-country coach to retire after 34 years

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted March 1 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Eric Houle, the longest-serving track coach at a university in Utah, is set to retire from Southern Utah University after the 2026 outdoor season.