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Teachers carry placards as they walk a picket line outside South High School early Monday, Feb. 11,...
COLLEEN SLEVIN, Associated Press

Denver strike ends with teacher raises of up to 11 percent

Denver school administrators and the city's striking teachers reached a tentative deal Thursday to end a three-day educator walkout with a contract agreement that gives teachers raises of 7 to 11 percent, built-in cost-of-living increases and opportunities for future salary hikes.
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In this Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, photo, Leni Steinhardt, 16, reads from a new book called "Parklan...
TERRY SPENCER, Associated Press

School massacre 1 year later: A time to remember the victims

Thursday's anniversary will primarily be about remembering the 14 students and three staff members who died in the third high-profile mass shooting in Florida since 2016.
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Kelli Pierce

North Ogden City Council meeting evacuated due to shooting threat

The North Ogden City Council meeting had to be evacuated after a man called police threatening to shoot up the building.
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Mary Richards

SLCC students learn their tax documents were lost

Thousands of SLCC students are learning that their tax documents got lost in the mail, but officials say they are confident there is no threat of ID theft.
8 years ago
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JIM MUSTIAN, Associated Press

No escape? El Chapo likely off to ‘prison of all prisons’

In the world of corrections, there are inmates who pose security risks, and then there's "El Chapo."
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Kelli Pierce

U of U has new safety recommendations following McCluskey murder

SALT LAKE CITY — Representatives from the University of Utah and campus police have unveiled 30 safety upgrades following the murder of student athlete Lauren McCluskey on campus last year. Most of the recommendations are aimed at the police department, including hiring more officers, detectives and a victim’s advocate. Chief Dale Brophy says that would […]
8 years ago
President Donald Trump speaks during a rally at the El Paso County Coliseum, Monday, Feb. 11, 2019,...
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Trump says having a dog would feel ‘a little phony’ to him

While he appeared impressed when describing the drug-detecting abilities of German shepherds that work for the U.S. Secret Service, the President made it clear that he can get by in his daily life without the slobbery canine companionship welcomed by many of his predecessors.
8 years ago
In this Jan. 16, 2019 file photo, Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., center, walks through the halls of the ...
LAURIE KELLMAN, Associated Press

Rep. Omar apologizes for tweets about support for Israel

WASHINGTON (AP) — Freshman Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar has “unequivocally” apologized for tweets suggesting that members of Congress support Israel because they are being paid to do so, which drew bipartisan criticism and a rebuke from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. The Minnesota Democrat said she had no intention of offending anyone, including Jewish Americans. “We […]
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Mary Richards

Popular Los Hermanos burns down in Provo

A fire burned for hours Monday evening and overnight into Tuesday morning at Los Hermanos, a long-time fixture on Center Street and a popular spot for Provo residents and BYU students. The structure is likely a total loss.
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Paul Nelson

Salt Lake City “red tags” apartment complex deemed unsafe

A busy apartment complex in Salt Lake City has been deemed unsafe, and dozens of people are being displaced because of it.
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Kelli Pierce

Snowmobiler’s death puts spotlight on avalanche danger

CHALK CREEK, UINTA MOUNTAINS – Jason Lyman was snowmobiling with friends on Saturday when an avalanche at least six feet deep and 500 feet wide crashed down the mountain. He tried to move out of the way but was trapped. One of his friends had lost his probe, which means it took almost an hour […]
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ZEKE MILLER, Associated Press

Trump tries to turn border debate his way with El Paso rally

President Donald Trump is trying to turn the debate over a wall at the U.S.-Mexico border back to his political advantage as his signature pledge to American voters threatens to become a model of unfulfilled promises.
8 years ago
Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, gavels the session to order at the start of the Senate session at...
ALAN SUDERMAN and BEN FINLEY , Associated Press

Virginia lawmaker backs off fast track for impeachment bill

A Virginia lawmaker on Monday backed off his plans to swiftly introduce an impeachment bill seeking the ouster of the state's leading black elected official as Democrats struggled to address revelations of past racist behavior and allegations of sexual assault roiling its highest levels of office.
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Mark Jackson

McAdams targeted for 2020 Republican takeover

Republicans say they are targeting the 4th District seat now held by Rep. Ben McAdams, D-Utah, in a push to take back the House in 2020.
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Mary Richards

Should more state money help the 2020 US Census?

If Utah State Lawmakers want an accurate count during the 2020 Census they might have to spend some state money for it.
8 years ago
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Colby Walker

Boxer Rocky Lockridge, “Best Cry Ever” meme man, has died at the age of 60

Former super-featherweight boxing champion, also known for the "Best Cry Ever Meme," Rocky Lockridge has died at the age of 60.
8 years ago
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Mary Richards

Pedestrians injured, killed in 3 separate crashes

It was a deadly Thursday on Utah roads. Two men were killed and a woman was critically injured in three separate accidents ranging from South Salt Lake to Sandy to Benjamin.
8 years ago
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Mark Jackson

Senate transportation committee forwards bill to regulate e-scooters

A bill allowing e-scooters access to some Salt Lake City streets now heads to the full Senate that would allow the scooters on roadways with a posted speed limit above 25mph and establish restrictions on the use of alcohol.
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Mark Jackson

Searchers find body of snowmobiler caught in avalanche

Searchers on Friday found the body of a snowmobiler caught in an avalanche near Circleville Mountain Thursday. 
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Mark Jackson

UHP: Woman critical after auto-pedestrian crash on SR 147

A 50-year-old female is in critical condition Thursday night after UHP spokesman Jacob Cox says she was hit by a car shortly after 6 p.m.  Cox says the accident happened in dark conditions where there was low light on SR 147 at 3000W, between Lake Shore and Spanish Fork in Utah Co.
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Colby Walker

59 new emoji are making their way to your keyboard

There are 59 new emoji that will be making their way to your keyboard this year with new characters focused on accessibility as well as a few fun additions.
8 years ago
In this Jan 15, 2019 image, Rodney Scott, the Border Patrol’s San Diego sector chief, shakes hand...
ELLIOT SPAGAT, Associated Press

New US-Mexico border barrier charts tricky course near homes

ALONG THE SAN DIEGO-TIJUANA BORDER (AP) — For all practical purposes, the purple-and-white stucco shrine that Jose Arias built to celebrate his recovery from a heart attack and honor his family lies in Mexico. The only way in and out of his plywood shack is through one of Tijuana’s oldest neighborhoods, a patchwork of dirt […]
8 years ago
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Mary Richards

Utah bill would tie standardized test results to student grades

Utah teachers say many of their students are not taking their end-of-year standardized tests very seriously. A new bill would address that.
8 years ago
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Kelli Pierce

Mayor’s widow headed to State of the Union

Among the Utahns who will be at tonight's State of the Union address is Jennie Taylor, the wife of North Ogden mayor Brent Taylor.
8 years ago