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Pakistan, Afghanistan to pause fighting for Eid, as dispute rages over Kabul bombing target

Mohammad Yunus Yawar and Ariba Shahid, Reuters  |  Updated March 18 - 12:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Pakistan and Afghanistan said they were pausing their military operations against each other on Wednesday for the Islamic festival of Eid-al-Fitr, a surprise move.

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Fed holds rates steady, sticks with single rate cut in 2026 despite higher inflation

Howard Schneider, Reuters  |  Updated March 18 - 12:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday and projected higher inflation, steady unemployment and only ​a single rate cut for the year.

House passes bill for Shivwits Band's 99-year land lease with Black Desert Resort

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted March 18 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

H.R. 3037, Shivwits Band of Paiutes Jurisdictional Clarity Act, passed the House and will move on to the Senate. The bill would allow up to 99-year land lease with Black Desert Resort.

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At just 27 years old, this entrepreneur is remaking America's energy industry

Eva Terry, Deseret News  |  Posted March 18 - 11:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

Isaiah Taylor founded Valar Atomics, which will begin generating nuclear power in Utah this summer.

Salt Lake City unveils first look at what old Fleet Block may soon look like

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated March 18 - 11:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City departments are offering their first look at how they might transform a block with a complicated history, including new buildings, open space and a key art piece.

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The ultimate guide to car accident care: Services offered by theClinic for Car Accidents

theClinic for Car Accidents  |  Posted March 18 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Thanks to the growing popularity of fractional ownership, it's easier than ever to enjoy all the perks of a second home without the full-time cost or hassle.

Holladay man sent to prison for beating, kidnapping his sister

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted March 18 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Holladay man was sentenced on Friday to prison for kidnapping and assaulting his sister in 2024.

Disney's new CEO Josh D'Amaro steps up for a wild ride

Dawn Chmielewski, Reuters  |  Updated March 18 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Josh D'Amaro officially assumes his new role as Disney's chief executive officer at Wednesday's annual shareholder meeting, taking the helm of the ​entertainment colossus at a time of profound change.

Maryland family reunites with missing cat after 5 years: 'I was in disbelief'

Ashley Paul  |  Updated March 18 - 10:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Melissa and Brooke Garci thought they were never going to see their cat, Artemis, again, until the most unlikely scenario played out.

BYU basketball's history in the NCAA Tournament: All 33 appearances

Mitch Harper, KSL  |  Posted March 18 - 10:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

The 2026 "Big Dance" will be BYU's 33rd NCAA Tournament appearance. BYU holds the distinction of being the program with the most appearances in the NCAA Tournament without a Final Four.

Jury awards $81M in 2018 Pleasant Grove auto-pedestrian collision

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted March 18 - 10:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

More than seven years after 12-year-old Michael Madsen was hit and killed by a driver in Pleasant Grove, a jury has returned what attorneys believe is a record trial verdict in Utah.

Bracket challenge: What's your favorite restaurant that's no longer around?

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted March 18 - 9:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Restaurants come and go, but some are so iconic they stay with us forever.

Repeat DUI offender convicted of hitting, killing teen cyclist will remain in prison

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted March 18 - 9:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man convicted of killing a 13-year-old boy on a bicycle in 2022 will serve at least another six years in the Utah State Prison, the Utah Board of Pardons and Parole has decided.

Israel claims another top Iranian official killed while Iran's attacks kill 2 near Tel Aviv

Jon Gambrell, David Rising and Samy Magdy, Associated Press  |  Updated March 18 - 8:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Israel says it has killed another top Iranian official, which would be the third in two days. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Iran's intelligence minister had been killed overnight.

Here's how NCAA tournament schools make money in March Madness

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted March 18 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Big 12 had a big payday on Selection Sunday when eight teams, including BYU, received bids to the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.

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Advance your nursing career with Utah Tech Graduate Studies

Utah Tech Graduate Studies  |  Posted March 18 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

The program empowers nurses who already hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and an active RN license to pursue graduate-level education through a fully online, asynchronous format that fits the realities of modern health care careers.

Ogden family mourns loss of 3-year-old after sudden illness

Debbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted March 18 - 7:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

After a monthlong fight against pneumonia and the flu, a 3‑year‑old Ogden boy has died.

Kearns man charged with stabbing estranged wife multiple times

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted March 18 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Kearns man who had recently separated from his wife was charged Tuesday with attempted murder and accused of stabbing her numerous times.

During visit to Utah, party chair says state could help Democrats win House majority

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted March 18 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

The head of the national Democratic Party said Utah has emerged as an important foothold to help Democrats flip Congress blue in the 2026 midterm elections.

Farmington police officer found justified in killing gunman beating, threatening wife

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 18 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Farmington police officer was legally justified in shooting and killing a gunman who had attacked his wife and threatened to kill her, the Davis County Attorney's Office said.

US 40 in Uintah County reopens after brush fire prompts closure

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated March 17 - 10:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

A brush fire has forced a closure of U.S. 40 in Uintah County on Tuesday.

Man who drove young sisters in refrigerated tractor-trailer sentenced to probation

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted March 17 - 10:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jacob Scott will spend two years on probation after pleading guilty to child abuse for driving his young sisters in a refrigerated tractor-trailer.

Utah lawmaker won't seek reelection because he is moving out of his district

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted March 17 - 9:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rep. Jefferson Burton, R-Salem, announced he would not seek reelection this fall because he is moving out of his district.