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The White House wants to build an underground center to provide security screening for visitors

Darlene Superville, Associated Press  |  Posted March 13 - 10:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The White House wants to build an underground center to provide security screening for visitors, the latest step in the Trump administration's plan to overhaul the grounds.

BYU super freshman Jane Hedengren wins 5K indoor national title

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted March 13 - 9:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

The distance running phenom from BYU won her first collegiate national title Friday.

How easy it is for police to catch distracted drivers

Brian Carlson, KSL  |  Posted March 13 - 9:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police want people to know distracted driving in Utah is still a problem, and it's still illegal.

Overnight I-15 closures planned this weekend in Ogden and Farmington

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted March 13 - 8:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Drivers in Weber and Davis counties should plan for overnight closures and lane restrictions on I-15 this weekend as crews work on bridge construction projects.

Never shovel snow again? 7 viral Kickstarter finds for a Utah spring and summer

Brooke Nally for KSL  |  Posted March 13 - 8:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Here are seven of the most popular crowdfunded finds currently trending, curated for the Utah lifestyle.

Justice Department charges man accused of selling gun to Old Dominion University shooter

Allen G. Breed, Michael R, Sisak and Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press  |  Posted March 13 - 7:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man has been charged with selling a stolen gun to Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, a former member of the Army National Guard who used it to kill one person and wound two others at Old Dominion University.

How Utah Royals' Alex Loera leaned on faith through back-to-back ACL injuries

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted March 13 - 7:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Royals midfielder Alex Loera tore her ACL eight days after recovering from a tear in the same knee, but has leaned on her Christian faith in her recovery and rehabilitation.

US orders 2,500 Marines and an amphibious assault ship to Mideast after almost 2 weeks of war

Jon Gambrell, David Rising, Konstantin Toropin and Mike Corder, Associated Press  |  Posted March 13 - 6:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

The American military has ordered 2,500 Marines and an amphibious assault ship to the Middle East.

Sex offender with outstanding warrants identified as police shooting victim

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted March 13 - 6:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A registered sex offender who had outstanding warrants and was allegedly armed when he was shot and killed by police on I-15 has been identified.

Trump signs order to combat fraudulent 'Made in America' labels, White House says

Kanishka Singh, Reuters  |  Posted March 13 - 5:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump ​signed an executive order on Friday that the White House said was aimed ‌at combating fraudulent "Made in America" labels by foreign manufacturers ⁠and sellers.

Gang member shot by Utah trooper in liquor store charged with attempted murder

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated March 13 - 5:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Magna man identified by police as a gang member who was shot last month by a Utah trooper at a liquor store was charged Friday with attempted murder.

Summer in March? Record-breaking forecast signals bad news for Utah's poor snowpack

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 13 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah might be in astronomical winter and meteorological spring, but a projected warm wave headed its way could bring temperatures more reminiscent of early summer.

Jury finds Kearns man not guilty in shooting death at West Valley Halloween party

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted March 13 - 4:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A jury found a 22-year-old Kearns man not guilty of murder Thursday after he testified multiple others shot toward him before he fired at a 2023 Halloween party .

Salt Lake immigration detention center plans spark opposition from mayors; others quiet

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 13 - 3:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Plans for an immigration detention center in Salt Lake City are sparking strong opposition from Mayor Erin Mendenhall while others are remaining quiet.

Crews contain human-caused wildfire near Springville

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated March 13 - 2:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

A human-caused fire estimated at just 89 acres near the Provo-Springville border is now 100% contained, fire officials said Friday.

6 officers found justified in shooting, killing armed 17-year-old boy in South Jordan

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated March 13 - 2:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Six officers were found Friday to be legally justified in exchanging shots with a 17-year-old boy, killing the teen in 2025 in South Jordan.

Why are 17 states hitting the Trump administration with a higher education lawsuit?

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted March 13 - 1:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Trump administration directive designed to ensure that U.S. colleges and universities receiving federal assistance are not considering race in admissions is heading to the courts.

Judge rules many of Tyler Robinson's motions should be public

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated March 13 - 1:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

The judge in the Tyler Robinson capital murder case ruled Friday that many of the court documents filed by his defense team should be available to the public.

Are bonobos truly the peaceful counterparts to chimps? New study says no

Will Dunham, Reuters  |  Posted March 13 - 1:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Bonobos for years have had the reputation of being the cool hippies of the simian world, with a "make love, not war" ethos. ​But is this reputation valid? A new study suggests it is not.

Review: 'Project Hail Mary' launches summer season with heart, humor and a whole lot of science

John Clyde for KSL  |  Posted March 13 - 12:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Once in a while a movie comes along, that reminds us why the big screen still matters. "Project Hail Mary" was one of those movies for me.

Utah Food Bank asks Utahns to help fill shelves during Feed Utah food drive

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted March 13 - 12:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

While costs continue to rise, many Utah families are struggling to keep food on the table. The Utah Food Bank is asking for the community's help in the annual Feed Utah food drive.

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Here's what a Princeton Middle East expert says is the likeliest outcome in Iran

Jennifer Graham, Deseret News  |  Posted March 13 - 11:37 a.m.  |  Save Story

Bernard Haykel raises the question: Has Donald Trump underestimated the regime?

Man who attacked Michigan synagogue lost relatives in Israeli airstrike in Lebanon, official says

Corey Williams, Alanna Durkin Richer and Bassem Mroue, Associated Press  |  Posted March 13 - 11:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

An official in Lebanon says a man with a rifle who crashed into a large Michigan synagogue had lost four family members in his native country in an Israeli airstrike last week.