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Red Rocks claim regular-season Big 12 title in road win over Denver

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted March 1 - 5:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

In a road meet against conference opponent Denver, the Red Rocks came away with a regular-season Big 12 title following a win over the Pioneers with a 197.200 team score.

Suspect in Texas shooting wore 'Property of Allah' clothing and Iranian flag emblem, AP source says

Jack Myer, Alanna Durkin Richer, Eric Tucker And John Seewer, Associated Press  |  Updated March 1 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A law enforcement official said that the gunman who killed two people at a bar in Texas early Sunday was wearing a sweatshirt that said "Property of Allah," and another shirt with an Iranian flag design.

Have You Seen This? Frosty the Jogger

Grant Olsen for KSL  |  Posted March 1 - 3:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

That's one dedicated runner. But I guess that as long as there was no frostbite or hypothermia, all's well that ends well.

North Carolina sheriff speaks about missing woman found alive after 24 years

Bethany Cates, WXII via CNN  |  Updated March 1 - 2:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rockingham County (N.C.) Sheriff Sam Page spoke about how new technology tracked down Michele Hundley Smith, missing for nearly 25 years — and somehow brought her home alive.

What to keep in your winter emergency car kit

Brian Carlson, KSL  |  Posted March 1 - 1:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A winter emergency car kit can include food and water, a set of jumper cables and an ice scraper, warm clothing, and shoes or boots for the snow.

The rise of profanity in American politics

Lauren Irwin, Deseret News  |  Posted March 1 - 12:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Americans are much more comfortable with swearing than they used to be, but a new survey shows a majority of Americans still don't like it when their politicians use profanity in public.

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Think Utah is the least sinful state in the U.S.? Think again

Emma Neff, Deseret News  |  Posted March 1 - 11:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new analysis of sin shows that Utahns find themselves in the middle of the pack for 3 surprising categories.

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How to elegantly capture your wedding day moments

Timelessly Yours  |  Posted March 1 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

It's easy to confuse a wedding content creator with a traditional photographer or videographer, but one difference lies in the tools they use and their turnaround time.

South Africa starts mass cattle vaccination program to halt foot-and-mouth outbreak

Mogomotsi Magome, Associated Press  |  Posted March 1 - 11:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

South Africa embarked on a mass vaccination of cattle on Friday to stem an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease that threatens to disrupt meat, dairy and livestock supplies and exports.

Utah's Colorado River commissioner says Lower Basin states are being 'untruthful'

Eva Terry, Deseret News  |  Posted March 1 - 10:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Colorado River states are still stuck in a stalemate over future water allocations, and the Utah River Commission is growing frustrated.

Utah House plans rare censure of judge

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted March 1 - 10:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah House of Representatives plans to censure a district court judge who was criticized for comments he made during a sentencing hearing.

US-Iran conflict disrupts thousands of flights as travel chaos deepens

Federico Maccioni, Joe Brock and Tim Hepher, Reuters  |  Posted March 1 - 9:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

Global air travel remained heavily disrupted on Sunday as war in Iran kept major Middle Eastern airports including Dubai, the world's busiest international hub, closed for ​a second day in one of the sharpest aviation shocks in recent years.

Mexican authorities return body of cartel boss 'El Mencho' to relatives

Lizbeth Diaz, Reuters  |  Posted March 1 - 8:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

The body ​of Mexican cartel boss Nemesio Oseguera, the country's ‌most wanted man until his death ⁠a ​week ago, was ⁠returned to his ‌family, the attorney ‌general's office said on ⁠Saturday.

Utah Republicans move to reverse Biden-era regulations for Grand Staircase-Escalante

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted March 1 - 8:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Sen. Mike Lee is laying the groundwork to roll back Biden-era environmental regulations for the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in southern Utah.

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Before your next background check, see what's on your record

Rasa  |  Posted March 1 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

A criminal record could be costing you jobs, housing, or other opportunities. Even if you've moved on, your record might not have. But now there's an easy way to find out what is on your record and fix it.

A solid B+? Utah earns strong marks for prepping high schoolers for post-graduation life

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted March 1 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new national report shows Utah earns "good grades" for aligning student experiences with post-graduation opportunities.

Utah State alone on top of Mountain West after thrilling win over Grand Canyon

Shawn Harrison, Herald Journal  |  Posted March 1 - 12:08 a.m.  |  Save Story

It came down to the final minute, but the Aggies made enough plays to halt a two-game skid and in the process emerge alone atop the Mountain West Conference standings with a week to go.

Pelicans beat Jazz for 4th straight win after Zion Williamson leaves game with ankle injury

Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 28 - 10:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

Saddiq Bey scored 24 points as New Orleans beat the Jazz 115-105 to complete a two-game sweep in Utah after Pelicans star Zion Williamson left the game in the first half with an ankle injury.

More strikes aimed at Iran after US, Israeli assault kills supreme leader

Reuters  |  Updated Feb. 28 - 10:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Israel said it launched another wave of strikes on Iran on Sunday, as Iranians grappled with uncertainty after the killing of their supreme leader in U.S. and Israeli attacks on Saturday.

Reading changed these authors' lives, now they want the same for Utah's youth

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 28 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dozens of authors, including famous Utahn Brandon Sanderson, gathered at StoryCon this weekend to teach and inspire young kids to love reading and writing.

US and Israel clash with Iran at emergency Security Council meeting. UN chief condemns attacks

Edith M. Lederer and Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 28 - 10:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

The United States and Israel clashed with Iran at an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council, where the U.N. chief and many countries urged a return to negotiations.

Dramatic changes observed in one of universe's biggest stars

Will Dunham, Reuters  |  Posted Feb. 28 - 9:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

The largest stars in the universe live the life of a rock star. If that is the case, ​the one named WOH G64 might be considered the stellar equivalent of Jimi Hendrix.

Homegrown Hezarkhani's debut goal lifts Real Salt Lake by Seattle in home opener

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 28 - 9:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

If Real Salt Lake's home opener in the club's 22nd season in Major League Soccer is to be believed, the kids are all right.