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Why Gov. Cox says this was the 'best' legislative session he's seen

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted March 6 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

As the minutes ticked away on the final afternoon of the legislative session, the mood at the Utah Capitol was calmer and less tense than previous years.

Utah agrees to allow feds to claim piece of Great Salt Lake for $60M

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 6 - 6:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah has reached an agreement with the federal government to cease a long-standing dispute over 22,311 acres near the Bear River Refuge.

Stocks close down as oil spikes 12%, job market weakens

Sabrina Valle and Johann M Cherian, Reuters  |  Updated March 6 - 6:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Wall Street's three main indexes closed down on Friday amid a sudden setback in the labor ​market and a 12% spike in oil prices due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East.

Salt Lake man charged with having some of the worst child sex abuse material agent has seen

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted March 6 - 5:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Salt Lake man has been charged with possessing hundreds of images of child sex abuse material images on his phone, including one from a convicted pedophile.

Former presidents attend Jesse Jackson memorial in Chicago

Tom Polansek, Reuters  |  Posted March 6 - 4:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former Presidents Joe Biden, Barack Obama and Bill Clinton joined thousands of mourners at a public memorial service ​for Jesse Jackson in Chicago to honor the longtime civil-rights activist and Democratic political leader.

Trump demands Iran's 'unconditional surrender,' complicating diplomatic paths

Maya Gebeily, Humeyra Pamuk and Pesha Magid, Reuters  |  Updated March 6 - 4:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump demanded Iran's "unconditional surrender" on Friday, a dramatic escalation that could make it more difficult to negotiate a swift end to hostilities.

Lawmaker: Education bill's not an 'AI ban' — but it's not a 'blank check,' either

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted March 6 - 4:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sen. John Johnson, R-North Ogden, insisted his classroom technology bill being considered by the Legislature is not an AI ban. But it isn't a blank check, either. So what is it?

TCU's first quarter 'avalanche' scoring dooms BYU women in quarterfinal loss

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted March 6 - 3:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

After picking up two wins in the Big 12 women's basketball tournament, with hopes of bolstering its postseason chances, BYU ran out of gas Friday afternoon.

Utah lawmakers race to pass bills before legislative session ends at midnight

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated March 6 - 3:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah lawmakers are racing to pass bills Friday before the legislative session comes to an end at the stroke of midnight.

Aunt and niece were killed while hiking at one of their 'favorite places,' family says

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted March 6 - 2:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

The families of two women killed while "bonding over the beauty of a hike"' in one of their favorite places said they "cannot comprehend why this happened."

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Get your free copy of 'Putting On Christ.' Here's how

Vescovo Buonarroti Art, LLC  |  Posted March 6 - 2:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

"Putting on Christ" by author Steven Anthony Bishop seeks to inspire those who are diligent truth seekers. And now interested readers can get an e-book version for free.

'A real gut punch': Lyman mayor mourns relative among 3 women killed

Garna Mejia, KSL  |  Posted March 6 - 1:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

Residents of Lyman, their mayor and surrounding communities in Wayne County are mourning the loss of three women after a series of violent killings that stunned the quiet rural area.

Suspected burglar was shot by Provo resident

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted March 6 - 12:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who police say entered a random home in Provo and frightened the occupants inside was shot Thursday night by the homeowner's son and was later arrested.

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Could a massive 'sin tax' help curtail OnlyFans and other forms of porn?

Jennifer Graham, Deseret News  |  Posted March 6 - 12:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

A political candidate has raised the idea in Florida, hoping a steep tax would discourage creators.

License plate recognition cameras used in triple homicide case becoming vital police tool

Daniella Rivera, KSL  |  Posted March 6 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

License plate recognition cameras have become vital tools in helping police solve serious crimes, but some Utahns have concerns about privacy and data collection.

New shop in Idaho Falls offers vintage clothes for customers, booth space for sellers

Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted March 6 - 11:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

Curating vintage clothing is Shanea Fulks' passion, and she's sharing it with the community through a new business venture.

Salt Lake City, Church of Jesus Christ plan for Salt Lake Temple open house

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted March 6 - 10:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

Millions of people are expected to descend on Salt Lake City during a monthslong public open house for the renovated Salt Lake Temple next year.

Justice Department releases missing FBI interviews in Epstein files on claims against Trump

Brad Heath, Reuters  |  Posted March 6 - 9:53 a.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Justice Department released FBI records on Thursday that ​summarize interviews of an unidentified woman in which she made accusations against President Donald Trump related to an alleged sexual encounter.

Salt Lake City police seek to enter new age, build training facility after 175 years

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 6 - 9:13 a.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City's police department is looking at new technologies and a new training facility as it celebrates its 175th birthday this month.

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ThermWise helps homeowners save on energy-efficient upgrades

Enbridge  |  Posted March 6 - 9:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

ThermWise is an energy efficiency program that offers rebates and planning tools to help Utah homeowners reduce natural gas use, lower monthly energy costs, and improve home comfort.

Can Bear Bachmeier take next step, lead BYU football to next level as sophomore?

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted March 6 - 9:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Entrenched as a starter after completing 64.9% of his passes for 3,033 yards and 15 touchdowns and running for 527 yards and 11 scores, Bachmeier was the unquestioned starter.

How Italy's Olympics schooled the CEO of Utah's 2034 Winter Games

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted March 6 - 8:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

A year into the job as CEO of Utah's 2034 Winter Games, former Utah House Speaker Brad Wilson wasn't expecting to be inspired by figure skating's "Quad God" at the Olympics in Milan Cortina, Italy.

US employers cut a surprising 92,000 jobs last month as unemployment rate rises to 4.4%

Paul Wiseman, Associated Press  |  Posted March 6 - 8:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

American employers unexpectedly cut 92,000 jobs last month, a sign that the labor market remains under strain. The unemployment rate blipped up to 4.4%.