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A feed store damaged by a tornado is seen in Mayfield, Ky.,on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. Tornadoes an...
By BRUCE SCHREINER and JIM SALTER Associated Press

Emotional Kentucky governor: At least 70 people feared dead in storms

MAYFIELD, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says he fears tornadoes have killed 70 people in the state and the death toll may exceed 100.  Severe storms moved through the area Friday night and caused catastrophic damage across multiple states. “This has been the most devastating tornado event in our state’s history,” Beshear said.  […]
5 years ago
A photo of Arches National Park....
Kelsey Earl

Soon you’ll have to make a reservation to get into Arches National Park

Arches National Park plans to start using a temporary reservation system in 2022 because of the increasing number of visitors to the park.
5 years ago
Salt Lake police are investigating a deadly shooting off of 900 S State Street from early Saturday ...
Mark Jackson

Adult male is shot dead, Salt Lake police looking for witnesses

An adult male was shot dead near 900 S. Edison street. Police are still searching for witnesses.
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FILE --  Grad student creates 3D campus for master's project. 
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News...
Kelsey Earl

BYU student creates 3D campus map from tens of thousands of photos

BYU student creates 3D campus map during the pandemic.
5 years ago
Flu Shot...
Nick Wyatt

Primary Children’s Hospital seeing more pediatric flu cases

Primary Children's Hospital is worried about the rising number of children getting the flu.
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FILE - Mike Nesmith of The Monkees singing group appears at press conference at Warwick Hotel in Ne...
JOHN ROGERS and BRIAN MELLEY Associated Press

Michael Nesmith, the Monkee for all seasons, dies at 78

%%excerpt%% Michael Nesmith, member of the rock band The Monkees, has died at 78 of natural causes.
5 years ago
Zimbabwe Temple...
Kira Hoffelmeyer

There’s a new assignment option for missionaries in Africa

SALT LAKE CITY — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced it’s adding a mission in Africa.  The Rwanda Kigali Mission will open in July 2022. It combines three missions: the Democratic Republic of the Congo Kinshasa East, Democratic Republic of the Congo Lubumbashi and Uganda Kampala Missions. A mission president and companion […]
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MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer

2 stars of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ look back at a classic

NEW YORK (AP) — It was just another job for child actor Karolyn Grimes. She was 6 and had already done four movies by the summer of 1946 when filming began on “It’s a Wonderful Life.” The only thing she recalls about the biggest movie of her career was being delighted to play in snow […]
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Bob Dole memorial...
WILL WEISSERT Associated Press

Bob Dole celebrated at National Cathedral, World War II memorial

President Joe Biden and top leaders from both parties on Thursday saluted Dole as a "giant in our history."
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Simone Seikaly and Paul Nelson

Snow sticking to roadways, multiple crashes close southbound I-15 in Draper

Hazardous winter driving conditions including slush, ice, and slick roads greeted commuters on Friday morning.
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FILE - Four-time winner of the Indianapolis 500, Al Unser, poses with the Borg-Warner Trophy at the...
JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer

Al Unser, a four-time winner of Indianapolis 500, dies at 82

Unser was part of an elite club of four-time winners of "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing."
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utah abortion...
By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press

Court won’t stop Texas abortion ban, but OKs clinics’ suit

The court acted Friday, more than a month after hearing arguments over the law that makes abortion illegal after cardiac activity is detected in an embryo.
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DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 1:  Wide receiver Demaryius Thomas #88 of the Denver Broncos stands on the fie...
Andy Rose, CNN

Former NFL star wide receiver Demaryius Thomas dies at age 33

Superbowl and AFC champion Demaryius Thomas died from a medical issue said Officer Tim Lupo of the Roswell Police Department told CNN.
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overnight shooting salt lake city...
Simone Seikaly

Salt Lake City police investigating fatal overnight shooting

Police report that the suspect and victim were involved in an altercation before the fatal shooting.
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referee whistle racial slurs in sports zero tolerance policy...
Kira Hoffelmeyer

Sports association says uptick in racial slurs comes after crackdown

UHSAA says it saw an immediate change after holding an emergency meeting with coaches about the use of racial slurs in sports this fall.
5 years ago
salt lake's first snow leads to jackknifed semi, other problems...
Simone Seikaly

Salt Lake’s first snow causing problems for drivers

Salt Lake's first snow began falling by mid-morning on Thursday, creating pooling water and in some cases, icy road conditions.
5 years ago
birdwatchers needed to count birds like this red-winged blackbird in Utah...
Becky Bruce

Birdwatchers urged to help biologists with annual bird count

VERNAL, Utah — Birdwatchers, assemble! The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources hopes you can help in an upcoming bird count at the Ouray National Wildlife Refuge in eastern Utah.  Wildlife officials ask for birdwatchers to help count birds The 122nd Audubon Christmas Bird Count takes place across multiple locations, 26 just in the state of […]
5 years ago
Snowplow...
Eliza Craig

Shortage of snowplow drivers in Salt Lake County

Just as Salt Lake City sees its first winter snowstorm, Salt Lake County reported they are short 5 snowplow drivers.
5 years ago
FILE - A medical staff member prepares the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at Tudor Ranch in Mecca...
LAURAN NEERGAARD and MATTHEW PERRONE Associated Press

U.S. expands COVID-19 boosters, with third dose of Pfizer to people as young as 16

But there's one more step. The CDC must recommend those at age 16 and 17 get a booster. It's not clear if younger teens will need one.
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FILE - This undated photo provided by the Washington County (Ark.) Jail shows Joshua Duggar. A fede...
The Associated Press

19 Kids and Counting’s Josh Duggar convicted of child porn possession

A federal jury in Arkansas has convicted former reality TV star Josh Duggar of downloading and possessing child pornography.
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park city mountain ski resort opens ski lawsuits ski patrol...
Becky Bruce and Curt Gresseth

Ski patrol latest industry hit by worker shortage, low pay

Utah ski patrol workers, in short supply at resorts across the region, now want better pay for the essential job they perform. 
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Utah's monthly unemployment report for December was released Friday morning, and according to the D...
By Paul Wiseman

US unemployment claims at 52-year low

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits plunged last week to the lowest level in 52 years.
5 years ago
snow affects commute at utah state capitol...
Becky Bruce

Power outages, rain and snow affect Thursday morning commute

By 8:30 a.m., rain changed to snow at Salt Lake City International Airport, and drivers on the valley's east benches reported a snowy commute.
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A bus rolled along Highway 66 in Morgan County Thursday morning. No students were injured (Screensh...
Kira Hoffelmeyer

No children injured after school bus rolls in Morgan County

No children are hurt after a bus crash and rolled in Morgan County this morning.
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