Plus, BYU reaches deep, buries a season-high 18 3-pointers to outlast No. 12 Iowa State.
⛅ 24 – 39° Logan | ⛅ 32 – 43° Salt Lake ⛅ 22 – 39° Manti | ⛅ 36 – 51° Moab ⛅ 18 – 41° Cedar City | ⛅ 32 – 52° St. George 🌅 Good morning! The BYU men's basketball team advanced in the Big 12 tournament after a thrilling and nail-biting 96-92 win over Iowa State. "If Thursday morning’s BYU-Iowa State rematch in a Big 12 tournament quarterfinal is an indication of what March Madness is going to be like for the Cougars and their fans in 2025, they better buckle up and get ready for a wild, gut-wrenching, exhilarating, highly entertaining and unpredictable ride," Jay Drew wrote. “It took everything we had to pull that one out,” said Fouss Traore. “Man, that was intense. We won’t forget that one for quite a while.” Here are some highlights from the game: BYU made a season-high 18 3-pointers. Iowa State and BYU combined for a tournament-record 31 3-pointers. It was the Cougs' ninth straight win, continuing its run as one of the hottest streaks currently in the NCAA. BYU shot 52% from the floor and 50% from 3-point range. 🏀 Read more about BYU's big win. And you can watch the Cougars face off against Houston at 5 p.m. today on ESPN or ESPN2. |
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| A difficult era for American Jews, including in Utah |
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| A recent survey found that a majority of American Jews have changed their behavior due to a rise in antisemitism since Oct. 7, 2023. It marks the first time in the history of the report that a majority of Jews expressed those fears. What about Utah's Jewish population? Rabbi Samuel Spector of Congregation Kol Ami in Salt Lake City, painted a concerning picture of the situation facing his community, Sydney Jezik reported. “Since Oct. 7 ... we have received multiple bomb threats,” he said. “We have been harassed and received threatening emails, phone calls, social media comments. People have also driven past our synagogue and harassed our congregation.” Here are three key points: Jewish communities are amping up security, with some individuals considering potential exit strategies. There are around 6,000 Jews who live in Utah. Utah is one of the nation's most religious states, and is seen as a place that is fiercely protective of religious freedom. Traditionally because of those beliefs, Utah has been viewed as a welcoming place for Jews, according to prior reports. Read more about the difficult era for American Jews. |
| If you're in the market for buying a home right now in Utah, you might not want to wait around. “If you’re in a position to buy, buy," Zions Bank Mortgage Manager Jeremy Holmgren said. Why are home prices lower? Home prices are down from last year, thanks to houses staying on the market longer, making it a good time for would-be homeowners to take the plunge, Lisa Riley Roche reports. Mortgage rates are relatively flat, and according to Holmgren, it's unlikely the Federal Reserve will make any significant changes soon. “If rates improve significantly then the market becomes more competitive and we will see home prices increase. Home prices are down year over year so it’s a good time to buy,” Holmgren said. “Date the interest rate and marry the home, you can always refinance.” Show the numbers In Salt Lake County, current typical listing price is at about $575,000 compared to $615,000 a year ago. Homes are also staying on the market longer — 59 days in Salt Lake County, which is an 8% increase over last year. 🏠 Read more about mortgage rates. |
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🗓️ Events Calendar We put together a calendar list of events and activities going on around the state of Utah during the next month. Check it out and let us know if we are missing anything! Here are some highlights for events in Utah today: Night at the Museums | Brigham Young University Museum of Art Pi Day Train | Heber Valley Railroad, Heber City The Temptations | Tuacahn Amphitheatre “Les Miserables School Edition” | SCERA Center for the Arts, Orem Utah Jazz vs. Toronto Raptors | 7:30 p.m. BYU baseball vs. UCF | 6 p.m. USU women’s tennis vs. San Jose State | 11 a.m. USU softball vs. San Diego State | 4 p.m. UVU softball vs. RV Grand Canyon | 2 p.m. / 4:30 p.m. UVU baseball vs. Embry-Riddle | 6:05 p.m. Utah Tech softball vs. Seattle University | 2 p.m. |
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