How a Utah assault case upended the cutting-edge DNA website that caught the Golden State Killer
The issue highlights the privacy concerns around home DNA technology and its use by police to solve cold cases, a field that has exploded in the last year.7 years ago
137-year-old Winchester rifle found in Nevada has new home
The weathered Winchester Model 1873 is in a case designed to capture the way it looked when a park archaeologist stumbled across it on a rocky outcrop.7 years ago
Attorneys general urge DeVos to forgive disabled veterans’ student loans
"Forgiving [veterans'] school loans is the least we can do to recognize their service and sacrifice," Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes said.7 years ago
Toxic plants suspected of killing cows in Four Corners
Ranchers suspect toxic plants, used in Navajo and Hopi religious ceremonies, are have killed more than a dozen cows in the Four Corners region.7 years ago
Utah-based F-35A squadron deploys to US base in Italy
A statement released by Hill officials said the F-35A squadron arrived Friday and will participate in exercises and conduct training with other aircraft.7 years ago
Search continues for missing Logan girl
Logan police asked residents near 300 South to 100 North and 300 West to 600 West to check surveillance footage for any suspicious activity Saturday.7 years ago
Suspect in Utah shooting found in Idaho after 2-day manhunt
Idaho police captured a man Friday afternoon suspected of shooting and killing a motorist in northern Utah earlier this week after a two-day manhunt.7 years ago
More than 30 dead deer found near landfill in Utah
The deaths came to light after hikers shared photos on social media of dead deer strewn across a road near Three Mile Canyon Landfill in Coalville.7 years ago
Church president arrives in Tonga as part of Pacific ministry tour
There are about 65,000 members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Tonga, roughly 61 percent of its population.7 years ago
Zion National Park plans to handle big Memorial Day weekend crowds
In 2018, park officials say more than 86,000 people visited Zion National Park over the four-day weekend. The park service says the weekend is expected to be busy yet again this year.7 years ago
Multiple campgrounds will still be closed for Memorial Day weekend
The U.S. Forest Service says campgrounds in Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons and a lot of other spots won't be open in time for Memorial Day weekend.7 years ago
Health officials considered no fly list to prevent measles transmission
The "do not board" list is a tool the federal government can use to prevent an infectious person from flying while sick, the CDC said.7 years ago
Did Leonardo da Vinci have ADHD? Academics say he did
Half a millennium after Leonardo da Vinci died, new research has identified a potential explanation behind his series of uncompleted projects: ADHD.7 years ago
Interior boss: No monument changes planned, but up to Trump
Interior Secretary David Bernhardt says he has no plans for additional changes to national monuments, but says it's ultimately up to President Donald Trump.7 years ago
Utah lawmakers float tax reform ideas at conference
Utah lawmakers say state tax reform, to be taken up in special session, could include anything from ending the income tax to broadening the tax base.7 years ago
McConnell unveils bill to combat youth tobacco use by raising purchase age to 21
McConnell's bill is the second this year proposing a higher tobacco purchase age. The other is co-sponsored by Utah Sen. Mitt Romney.7 years ago
Orem man arrested for threats against YouTube employees
David Swanson admitted to driving to YouTube's San Bruno offices earlier this month with a firearm, intending to intimidate workers.7 years ago
States turn to drones to predict avalanches, spot wildlife
Public transportation agencies are using drones in nearly every state, according to a new survey. In Utah, they monitor avalanches and traffic crashes.7 years ago
New York might make it illegal to text while walking
A bill in the New York State Senate seeks to ban pedestrians from using portable electronic devices while crossing the road.7 years ago
Apa Sherpa helps Nepal kids reach greater heights
Now retired in Utah, Apa Sherpa returns every year to the Himalayas to provide financial assistance to village schools and help area children.7 years ago
Missionary suffers accidental asphyxiation in Mexico
Elder Andrew Carr of Fort Worth died Saturday morning as a result of fumes from a faulty water heater in his Mexico City missionary apartment.7 years ago
Ballard couple ID’d as victims of helicopter crash in Utah
A husband and wife from Ballard have been identified as the two people killed in the crash of a small helicopter in the central Utah mountains.7 years ago
Tribes, environmentalists battle copper mine in Arizona
The $1.9 billion Rosemont Mine, at a half-mile deep and a mile wide, would leave a waste pile the height of a skyscraper.7 years ago
