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First lady’s spokeswoman to be White House press secretary
Melania Trump announced Tuesday that her longtime spokesman and confidante will succeed Sarah Sanders as White House press secretary.7 years ago
CAMI MONDEAUX
UDOT troubled with humans on wildlife bridge
The wildlife bridge over I-80 is seeing positive results, says the Utah Department of Transportation after recent video evidence of animals using the crossing. The $5 million project was designed to allow animals to cross the area without interfering with car traffic below. The only problem: humans are beginning to use it.7 years ago
KEITH RIDLER Associated Press
US releases review on removing vegetation to stop wildfires
Federal officials have released their review on removing or changing vegetation over a huge swath of the U.S. West to stop wildfires on land used for cattle ranching, recreation and habitat for imperiled sage grouse.7 years ago
Colby Walker
Electric scooter program is coming to Provo this summer
Provo Mayor Michelle Kafusi has announced 200 electric scooters are coming to the city this August.7 years ago
JESSICA GRESKO Associated Press
High court strikes down ‘scandalous’ part of trademark law
The Supreme Court struck down a section of federal law Monday that prevented businesses from registering trademarks seen as scandalous or immoral, The high court ruled that the century-old provision is an unconstitutional restriction on speech.7 years ago
DON BABWIN and SOPHIA TAREEN Associated Press
Police release more than 1,000 files from Smollett probe
Chicago police on Monday released more than 1,000 files from the investigation into Jussie Smollett's claim he was attacked by two men, including video footage that for the first time shows the "Empire" actor with a thin, white rope wrapped around his neck that he told detectives was a noose.7 years ago
Francesca Street, CNN
Is ‘dark tourism’ on the rise as Chernobyl visitor numbers surge?
It's the site of the world's worst nuclear disaster, responsible for causing an incalculable number of deaths and exposing millions to dangerous radiation. It's also a tourism hotspot, a place where visitors seemingly strip off for selfies in front of abandoned buildings and snap artistically macabre shots of ruined relics.7 years ago
Associated Press
Mouse that roared: Disney characters win local union shakeup
The Disney World workers who don the costumes of Mickey Mouse and others are making moves to improve their working situation.7 years ago
Matthew Brooks
Uintah officials looking for owner of a puppy that died in the Green River
Animal control officials in Uintah County are seeking for the owner of a dog that was found in the Green River on Monday.7 years ago
Matthew Brooks
Missing student met someone before she went missing, police say
The Salt Lake City Police Department is seeking the public's help to locate missing University of Utah student 23-year-old Mackenzie Lueck.7 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Provo Police publish letter from family of a man shot to death
PROVO – The family of a man who was shot to death in Provo are thanking the community, police, and first responders. The Provo Police Department published the letter from Jeremy Sorensen’s parents on their Facebook page. It reads: “We are deeply saddened over our son Jeremy’s death and the circumstances under which it occurred. […]7 years ago
ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer
US in the World Cup quarterfinals after 2-1 win over Spain
Megan Rapinoe converted a pair of penalty kicks and the United States set up a much-anticipated quarterfinal meeting with host France at the Women's World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Spain on Monday.7 years ago
Colby Walker
UTA selects new Executive Director
The Utah Transit Authority has announced that Carolyn Gonot as its new Executive Director. She comes to Utah after spending 22 years working in the bay area working with the Santa Clara Valley Transit Authority.7 years ago
Mary Richards and Colby Walker
Police continue looking for missing U of U student MacKenzie Lueck
SALT LAKE CITY — Police are still looking for a University of Utah student a week after she went missing. Friends and family have been handing out fliers and spreading the word online that they are worried about 23-year-old Mackenzie Lueck. She missed midterms this week, and was supposed to fly back home to California […]7 years ago
Leah Asmelash and Melissa Gray, CNN
Florida sheriff’s deputy detained a tortoise for blocking the road. He got away with a warning and a selfie
Florida law enforcement detained a slow-moving Florida native after the suspect refused to clear the road when asked.7 years ago
Rob Picheta, CNN
Blunt blades, GPS trackers and longer school hours: The hunt for an answer to Britain’s knife-crime crisis
Five years into a knife-crime crisis, Britain is still scrambling for solutions. Few weekends pass without reports of violence in the country, while flowers laid on London street corners serve as a near-daily reminder of its results.7 years ago
ALEXANDRA OLSON AP Business Writer
50 years later, the moon is still great for business
Hundreds of millions of people were riveted when Apollo 11 landed on the moon on July 20, 1969. Naturally, marketers jumped at the chance to sell products from cars and televisions, to cereal and a once-obscure powdered drink called Tang.7 years ago
Paul Nelson
Despite wet spring, fire experts say wildfire potential is already here
Fireworks stands will be open for business this week, and firefighters say it’s an incredibly frustrating time of year for them. They say, every year, people light them when they’re not supposed to, and many people underestimate the potential for wildfires.7 years ago
By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press
Census, redistricting top remaining Supreme Court cases
The Supreme Court enters its final week of decisions with, whether to rein in political line-drawing for partisan gain and allow a citizenship question on the 2020 census.7 years ago
By Leah Asmelash and Pete Burn, CNN
This cat got stuck in the washing machine for a full cycle, and lived to tell the tale
A cat snuck its way into a washing machine and miraculously survived the 35-minute cycle. The cat didn't come out unharmed, however, is recovering.7 years ago
By AUDREY McAVOY and ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press
Hawaii crash claims 9 men, 2 women, most in their late 20s
On Friday, the 29-year-old was among 11 killed when their skydiving plane crashed and burned at a coastal airfield on the island of Oahu.7 years ago
By RUSSELL CONTRERAS Associated Press
US Census Bureau using aerial tech to help with 2020 count
The U.S. Census Bureau is using new high-tech tools to help get an accurate population count next year.7 years ago
Associated Press
Airline reviewing how crew left passenger on a parked plane
Air Canada said Sunday it’s looking into how crew members could have disembarked from a plane without noticing a sleeping passenger who was left behind.7 years ago
