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Mortgage rates continue to rise amid 'oil shock'

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted March 13 - 7:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

Mortgage rates were up again this week as the economy continues to respond to the ongoing U.S. war in Iran.

SeaWorld sued for allegedly mishandling 'Sesame Street' brand

Jonathan Stempel, Reuters  |  Posted March 13 - 7:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Sesame Workshop, known for the iconic children's TV show "Sesame ​Street," sued SeaWorld on Thursday to end their decades-long relationship, accusing the theme park operator of withholding royalties and undermining the "Sesame Street" brand.

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A US military refueling plane crashed in Iraq, killing 4

Kim Tong-hyung and Adam Schreck, Associated Press  |  Updated March 13 - 6:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. military says a KC-135 refueling aircraft supporting operations against Iran crashed in western Iraq, killing four of its six crew members.

Connor Bedard scores in OT to lift the Blackhawks past the Mammoth 3-2

Matthew Coles, Associated Press  |  Posted March 12 - 11:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Connor Bedard scored off a rebound off a post at 3:57 of overtime to give the Chicago Blackhawks a 3-2 victory over the Utah Mammoth on Thursday night.

Players publicly call it innovative, but private lamentations lead Big 12 to scrap glass court

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Updated March 12 - 10:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

It was marketed as innovative and game-changing, but the Big 12's new ASB glass floor has players and coaches privately lamenting the new playing surface.

UTA warns of major TRAX delays this weekend, but a larger disruption looms

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 12 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

An I-215 bridge project will create headaches for green line TRAX riders heading to the Salt Lake airport this weekend, but larger maintenance projects are planned for this year.

FBI involved in search for retired Air Force major general missing for nearly 2 weeks

Chris Boyette, Jason Morris, Alaa Elassar, CNN  |  Posted March 12 - 10:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A high-ranking retired U.S. Air Force major general who once commanded a base long associated with UFO lore has been missing for nearly two weeks, and authorities are appealing to the public for help finding him.

Strong winds causes road closures, property damage throughout eastern Idaho

Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted March 12 - 9:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Property damage and road closures are being reported across eastern Idaho Thursday afternoon as 60 mph wind gusts continue to blow.

Planning commission considers AI data center near Cedar City

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted March 12 - 8:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

An AI data center is being proposed with an estimated $30 million built out value and proposes the use of 640 acres on unincorporated land about 15 miles northwest of Cedar City.

Second-half rally lifts Houston past BYU, Dybantsa's historic Big 12 tournament

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Updated March 12 - 8:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kingston Flemings had 17 points, four rebounds and three assists as second-seeded Houston upended 10th-seeded BYU 73-66 at the T-Mobile Center on the banks of the Missouri river.

Crews battling human-caused wildfire near Springville

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated March 12 - 8:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

A fire near the Provo-Springville border is impacting I-15 visibility.

Man who rammed vehicle into Michigan synagogue was naturalized citizen from Lebanon

Corey Williams and Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press  |  Updated March 12 - 8:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

The armed man who rammed his vehicle into one of the nation's largest Reform synagogues has been identified as 41-year-old Ayman Mohamad Ghazali, a naturalized citizen born in Lebanon, according to federal officials.

ROTC students at Old Dominion University subdued and killed shooter who left 1 dead, 2 hurt

Jonathan Mattise, Olivia Diaz and Michael Biesecker, Associated Press  |  Updated March 12 - 8:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

The FBI says ROTC students subdued and killed a gunman who yelled "Allahu Akbar" before opening fire in a classroom at Virginia's Old Dominion University. One victim was killed and two others were hurt Thursday.

Officials urge safety at Gunlock Falls amid unexpected runoff

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted March 12 - 7:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

Thousands of visitors are chasing waterfalls at Gunlock State Park this month due to what officials say is unexpected spring runoff. Officials are urging visitors to be safe, adding that new technology can assist in rescue efforts.

Top-seeded Utah State throttles UNLV to advance at Mountain West Tournament

Shawn Harrison, Herald Journal  |  Updated March 12 - 7:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

A third meeting with UNLV was the charm for the Aggies Thursday afternoon.

Here are several notable bills Utah lawmakers didn't pass this year

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 12 - 7:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah lawmakers are no strangers to courting controversy, but this year, many of the most contentious proposals were watered down or didn't make it through by the time the clock ran out.

After 56 years, couple to dismantle beloved model train display, donate the proceeds

Baylee Martin, CNN  |  Posted March 12 - 6:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jay and Carolyn Buffenmyer are preparing to dismantle their cherished model train display, which has been a labor of love for over 56 years, and donate proceeds to a charity for children living in developing nations.

Prosecutor alleges ex-NFL player Darron Lee consulted AI bot to help cover up girlfriend's killing

Jonathan Mattise, Associated Press  |  Posted March 12 - 5:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

A former NFL player who is charged with murder in his girlfriend's death in Tennessee asked an AI bot for advice on what to do about the woman's injuries and what the signs of a fall are before he called 911, authorities said in court.

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How to use KSL Classifieds to upgrade your March Madness at home

Jim Harker, KSL  |  Posted March 12 - 5:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Level up your home entertainment setup, game-day gear and used furniture to make the Big Dance a slam dunk with KSL classifieds.

Plan to rezone Smith's Ballpark receives key endorsement after lengthy debate

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 12 - 5:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A plan to rezone Smith's Ballpark to set up Salt Lake City's grand vision for the old home of the Bees was approved by an advisory committee Wednesday after a lengthy discussion.

Man, 37, dies in industrial accident at Kennecott

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated March 12 - 4:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 37-year-old man died early Thursday in an industrial accident at Rio Tinto Kennecott.

South Ogden man charged with killing neighbor, attempting to kill 6 others unfit for trial

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 12 - 4:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A South Ogden man killed with killing a neighbor and attempting to kill six others outside his home last January has been deemed unfit for trial, at least for now.

Have You Seen This? Pursuit of the runaway ice shelter

Grant Olsen for KSL  |  Posted March 12 - 3:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

It looks as though "ice shelter chase" is an official sport in the Great Lakes region.