District denounces racist photo; students face discipline
The Washington County School District denounced the racist photo as disgusting and hateful and said it displayed "vulgar ignorance and idiocy."7 years ago
Utah’s Gail Miller selected to receive congressional award
Paxton K. Baker, chairman of the Congressional Award National Board of Directors, praised Gail Miller for her selfless nature and community outreach.7 years ago
No longer in the dark: Navajo Nation homes get electricity
An ambitious project to connect Navajo Nation homes to electricity is wrapping up, as utility crews volunteered their time.7 years ago
Romney: ‘I don’t support the Alabama law’ effectively banning abortion
Romney said that while he is against abortion, he favors exceptions "for rape and incest and where the life of the mother is at risk."7 years ago
Rep. Patrice Arent reveals cancer diagnosis
Rep. Patrice Arent, 63, said her cancer was discovered early and she is being treated by Huntsman Cancer Institute.7 years ago
Highway 6 closed overnight by fatal motorcycle crash
According to UHP, alcohol, prescription drugs and windy weather may all have played a part in the motorcycle crash, which is still under investigation.7 years ago
Child pornography arrests on the rise in Utah
Investigators say child pornography arrests have nearly doubled in Utah over the last five years, mirroring a nationwide trend.7 years ago
Utah transitions institutionalized adults after lawsuit
Utah lawmakers have directed $7.3 million to fund transition costs and to incentivize the care facilities to enhance the quality of their services.7 years ago
Over-processed foods add 500 calories to your diet every day
People limited to a diet of primarily highly processed foods ate more calories and gained more weight than when they ate less processed foods.7 years ago
Federal appeals court rules against Trump on ending DACA
A federal appeals court ruled that the Trump administration's decision to rescind DACA violates federal law.7 years ago
Suicide rates in girls are rising, study finds, especially ages 10 to 14
Starting in 2007, the rates of suicide for girls 10 to 14 increased 12.7% per year, compared with 7.1% for boys the same age.7 years ago
Administration’s uneven handling of Iran intelligence leaves some in Congress fuming
Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah, a freshman Republican who chairs a subcommittee of the Foreign Relations Committee, was briefed on Iran about a week ago.7 years ago
Parents are naming their babies after ‘Game of Thrones’ characters
A decade ago, before dragons and direwolves ambushed our televisions, Arya didn't even make it into the list of the 1,000 most popular baby names.7 years ago
BYU announces Honor Code Office updates in new letter to students
BYU officials have announced updates to the school's Honor Code Office in a new letter addressed to students on the school website.7 years ago
Comedian Tim Conway of ‘The Carol Burnett Show’ dies at 85
Tim Conway, the impish second banana to Carol Burnett who won four Emmy Awards on her TV variety show, has died. He was 85.7 years ago
Courts, states investigating hotel antitrust claims
Expedia and major hotel companies were already facing two federal antitrust lawsuits. Now they're also being investigated by Utah's attorney general.7 years ago
Hate crimes, marriage and guns among new Utah laws in effect
Lawmakers passed 574 bills this year, and most of those new laws will go into effect on Tuesday, 60 days after the end of the Utah legislative session.7 years ago
Disney is taking full control of streaming service Hulu
The sale from Comcast won't happen for at least another five years, but Disney will take full operational control of Hulu right now.7 years ago
Cave home to ancient humans damaged near Utah-Nevada line
Suspects broke through a gate at the entrance of the Danger Cave State Park Heritage Site and stole artifacts, lighting and safety equipment from inside.7 years ago
Earth’s moon is shrinking and quaking, study says
Today the moon is 50 meters "skinnier" because of this process. And as it shrinks, the moon actively produces moonquakes along the faults.7 years ago
Police searching for armed suspect in Bluffdale shooting
Authorities are searching for a Saratoga Springs man suspected of shooting a man over a business dispute.7 years ago
Locking up guns could reduce teen and childhood firearm deaths by a third
If just 10% more households with children had locked up their guns, 50 more teens and children would be alive today, according to the study.7 years ago
More protection sought for rare poppy found in southern Utah
Experts say the bearclaw poppy can only blossom in specific geological conditions. Those conditions can be found in the St. George area.7 years ago
