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Colby Walker

First Presidency makes changes online to reflect full name of church

The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced a change to its online presence to emphasize the church's proper name.
8 years ago
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Colby Walker

Vaccinated son of anti-vax mother goes to Washington

The Ohio teen whose story went viral after getting vaccinated against his mother's wishes is set to testify before Congress today.
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JOHN COON , Associated Press

Randle and Holiday rally Pelicans to 115-112 win over Jazz

Mitchell had a shot at a game-winning basket in the final seconds. He pump-faked and tossed up a jumper that missed with 3.8 seconds left. Jazz coach Quin Snyder acknowledged after the game he should have called a timeout in that situation to draw up a better play for his guard.
8 years ago
Super agers have been identified by researchers as men and women over age 80 that have the cognitiv...
LAURAN NEERGAARD, AP Medical Writer

Report finds few seniors are getting routine memory checkups

Few seniors get their thinking and memory abilities regularly tested during check-ups, according to a new report from the Alzheimer's Association that raises questions about how best to find out if a problem is brewing.
8 years ago
Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces during a news conference, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019,...
ROB GILLIES, Associated Press

Leading minister resigns over scandal that threatens Trudeau

A leading Cabinet minister in Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government resigned Monday, becoming the second minister to step down over a scandal that has shaken the government in an election year.
8 years ago
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Colby Walker

Say Cheese! Latest viral challenge has people cheesing babies

After a year of teenagers eating laundry detergent and driving with their eyes closed or jumping out of moving vehicles, the latest viral internet #cheesechallenge now has people throwing cheese at babies.
8 years ago
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KIM CHANDLER , Associated Press

At least 23 dead as tornadoes, severe storms ravage South

A tornado roared into southeast Alabama and killed at least 23 people and injured several others Sunday, part of a severe storm system that caused catastrophic damage and unleashed other tornadoes around the Southeast.
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Associated Press

‘Nuisance’ wild turkeys rounded up in northern Utah

Utah state wildlife officials have corralled more than 500 wild turkeys this winter in Cache County that are a nuisance to homeowners. They were moved to a rural area known as the Book Cliffs near Vernal.
8 years ago
FILE - In this Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, file photo, filmmaker Steven Spielberg poses at the 2019 "A...
LINDSEY BAHR, AP Film Writer

Spielberg’s push against Netflix at the Oscars hits a nerve

When Steven Spielberg speaks about the business of Hollywood, everyone generally listens and few dissent. But reports that he intends to support rule changes that could block Netflix from Oscars-eligibility have provoked a heated, and unwieldy, debate online this weekend.
8 years ago
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Dan Bammes and Emerson Oligschlaeger

Layton boy loses hand in dog attack

The child had a sock on his hand when he reached through a chain-link fence to play with two huskies who live next door, according to authorities.
8 years ago
Dan Bammes

Tax reform bill passes committee vote

A bill intended to broaden the base of Utah’s sales tax while lowering the tax rate passed a the House Revenue and Taxation Committee on Friday by a vote of 12-2. But KSL Newsradio’s Dan Bammes reports it had plenty of opposition from businesses that will be affected by the tax changes.
8 years ago
Kelli Pierce

Teen brothers killed in crash were not wearing seatbelts

Two teenage brothers from West Jordan who died in a head-on crash on 4100 South in West Valley City were not wearing seatbelts, according to police.
8 years ago
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Colby Walker and Mark Oliver

Smith’s Grocery to no longer take Visa credit cards

Smith's Food & Drug Stores announced Friday morning that they will stop accepting Visa credit cards beginning April 3, 2019.
8 years ago
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Mark Jackson

Park City fire crews help clean up mess of quick-lime spilled Thursday afternoon

"Initial reports are that a truck struck a boulder, tearing a hole in his truck.  That caused the quick-lime, which is used in helping concrete dry quickly, to spill out.  Quick-lime is both caustic and toxic so we were taking all precautions to keep everyone safe," says Park City Fire spokesman Tricia Hurd-Hazelrigg.
8 years ago
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Mark Jackson

Local reaction to gun bill passed in U.S. House that ramps up background checks

In the first gun legislation passed in Congress in 25 years the vote fell mostly along party lines including among Utah's delegates.
8 years ago
President Donald Trump meets North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, in Hanoi. (A...
JONATHAN LEMIRE, DEB RIECHMANN and FOSTER KLUG, Associated Press

No deal: Trump, Kim summit collapses over sanctions impasse

Talks between President Donald Trump and North Korea's Kim Jong Un collapsed Thursday after the two sides failed to bridge a standoff over U.S. sanctions, a dispiriting end to high-stakes meetings meant to disarm a global nuclear threat.
8 years ago
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Colby Walker

UTA joins forces to offer Free Fare Day 2019

The Utah Transit Authority is joining forces with local government and health organizations to offer their second Free Fare Day on all forms of transit in hopes to inspire more people to use public transportation and clean up Utah's air.
8 years ago
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Kelli Pierce

Experts offer tips for your kids’ internet safety

One in five kids will be sexually solicited on the internet, with predators finding victims on social media, messaging apps, and through online gaming.
8 years ago
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Colby Walker

Have you heard of Elsagate? Parents raise YouTube Kids concerns

Parents in Utah and all over the country say they no longer know whether to trust YouTube Kids after a scandal becoming known widely as "Elsagate."
8 years ago
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LINDSAY WHITEHUST, Associated Press

Increasing alcohol limits in Utah beer gets Senate support

A proposal to raise low alcohol limits for beer sold at Utah grocery and convenience stores easily got a first nod of approval from the state Senate on Monday, despite opposition from the influential Utah church and a number of local brewers.
8 years ago
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LOLITA C. BALDOR, Associated Press

New fitness test presents challenges for Army Guard

Could the new physical demands drive soldiers out of the Guard? "It's a concern," said Army National Guard Lt. Col. Brian Dean.
8 years ago
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Kelli Pierce

Bill to let grocers sell beer with more alcohol gets third reading

Senate Bill 132, which would let grocery and convenience stores sell beer with 4.8 percent alcohol by weight (6 percent by volume) will get a third reading.
8 years ago
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Mark Jackson

Wasatch Co. ‘warrant-free day’ considered success

The Wasatch Co. Sheriff's Office says a "warrant-free" day, where residents with some minor warrants could settle up without facing arrest, was a success. 
8 years ago
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Mark Jackson and Todd Fooks

Idaho police officer dead after Layton shooting

Layton police say Blaine Reed, 35, is the man who burst into a home uninvited to confront the homeowner about an alleged relationship.
8 years ago