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Local News

Man Seriously Injured After Being Struck on I-15 in Spanish Fork

A man suffered serious injuries after being struck on I-15 in Spanish Fork while checking on another accident victim. The incident occurred around 9:15 a.m. on March 15 at mile marker 258, according to Utah Highway Patrol (UHP) Sgt. Mike Gordon. After the man exited his vehicle, another crash occurred, leading to him being hit. He was transported to a local hospital via ambulance. Authorities have not released additional details, and the case remains under investigation.

National News

Mississippi Tornadoes Leave at Least Six Dead, Three Still Missing

A devastating tornado outbreak struck Mississippi and nine other states over the weekend, leaving at least 40 people dead nationwide, including six confirmed fatalities in Mississippi. Authorities have declared a state of emergency, with three people still missing. The storm system produced over 50 confirmed tornadoes, destroying homes, businesses, and infrastructure. Recovery efforts are underway in Tylertown and Elliott, where residents described being sucked out of their homes or feeling their homes torn apart by powerful winds. The National Weather Service has deployed teams to assess the damage, while survivors begin cleanup operations amid widespread destruction.

International News

Netanyahu Moves to Dismiss Shin Bet Director Amid Growing Tensions

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced plans to dismiss Ronen Bar, the director of Shin Bet, citing "ongoing distrust" in his leadership. Bar, appointed in 2021, has criticized Netanyahu's government, arguing that political leadership ignored warnings before the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack. Israel’s Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara has pushed back, stating that Netanyahu lacks authority to fire Bar without further review, citing concerns over illegality and conflict of interest. Meanwhile, Justice Minister Yariv Levin insists the government has the legal power to remove Bar. The move comes as Shin Bet investigates ties between Netanyahu’s office and Qatari officials, raising suspicions of political motives behind the dismissal attempt.

Sports News

BYU and Utah State Secure NCAA Tournament Bids for March Madness

Utah will have strong representation in the 2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, with BYU and Utah State both earning invitations. BYU (24-9) secured a No. 6 seed and will face VCU in Denver on Thursday. Meanwhile, Utah State (26-7) landed a No. 10 seed and is set to play UCLA in Lexington. BYU, a Big 12 contender, had a strong season but fell to Houston in the conference semifinals. Utah State, from the Mountain West Conference, lost to Colorado State in the conference tournament but still received an at-large bid. This marks BYU’s 32nd and Utah State’s 25th NCAA Tournament appearance.

Events  

March 17th

• Salt Lake City Official St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl - Monday, March 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM

• Bulls @ Jazz - Monday, March 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM

March 18th

• Utah Tech Trailblazers at BYU Cougars Baseball - Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM

• Night at the Zoopocalypse in Orem Tickets - Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 3:45 PM

March 19th

• UVU Grad Fest 2025 - Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM

• Shen Yun - Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM

March 20th

• BYU Jazz Ensemble - March 20 Thursday, 7:30 p.m

• Classic Rock Jam - March 20 Thursday, 7:30 p.m

March 21st

• CARDINAL BLOOM + SEGO - Friday, March 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM

• Come Play Board Games - Friday, March 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM

March 22nd

• Provo Farmers Market - Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM

• Arctic Rescue Pack Hike - Rock Canyon Trail, Provo - Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM

March 24th

• Power Up Your Future - Monday, March 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM

• Legacy Scholarship Dinner - Monday, March 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM

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