Utah Legislature will boast record number of women
The incoming Utah Legislature will include a record number of women, though the state still lags behind the national average.8 years ago
Only 1 Utah national park to be staffed as 2019 begins
Only one of Utah’s five national parks will be staffed after the new year as the state pulls back funding during the partial U.S. government shutdown, officials said Friday.8 years ago
Should Utah start prosecuting hate crimes?
How do we prosecute hate crimes? State Senator Daniel Thatcher called in to D&D to talk about the hate crime legislation he's sponsoring this session.8 years ago
Herbert weighing $5 million boost to public-defender system
Gov. Gary Herbert has proposed adding $5 million per year to fund public defenders, a move that advocates say would be a step toward fixing a system that can fall short for people who are accused of crimes but can’t afford their own lawyer.8 years ago
Court says Justice Ginsburg up and working after surgery
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is up and working as she recuperates from cancer surgery. Doctors say there is no evidence of any remaining disease.8 years ago
Man killed in hit-and-run while saving dog
Police have confirmed the hit-and-run death of local kennel owner Joe Burford, 73, who ran into traffic to rescue a dog on Friday night.8 years ago
One dead after Beck Street apartment fire
Jim Kavoukas, 51, passed away after what the SLCPD twitter account is calling an "accidental fire" at a Beck Street apartment building.8 years ago
Layton man hospitalized after rock crashes through windshield
A Layton man is in critical condition after a rock weighing more than 150 lbs. crashed through the windshield of his truck in Ogden Canyon on Saturday afternoon. Police say the rock was likely dislodged by the recent snow and warmer temperatures.8 years ago
White House digs in on border wall demand, risking shutdown
The White House on Sunday pushed the federal government closer to the brink of a partial shutdown later this week, digging in on its demand for $5 billion to build a border wall as congressional Democrats stood firm against it.8 years ago
Hatch says he regrets ‘irresponsible’ Trump remarks
Orrin Hatch is backtracking after saying this week that he wasn’t concerned that prosecutors have implicated President Donald Trump in a crime.8 years ago
Review finds Utah’s data on homeless riddled with problems
None of the data collected about the state’s homeless population helps evaluate the effectiveness of different programs, according to the state auditor.8 years ago
Utah man killed in standoff with West Wendover police
James Robertson, 41, was shot and killed Saturday after allegedly threatening both himself and West Wendover police officers with a knife.8 years ago
Church of Jesus Christ dedicates Barranquilla, Colombia temple
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints dedicated their 161st temple worldwide on Sunday, December 9. The Barranquilla Colombia Temple was formally dedicated by President Dallin H. Oaks8 years ago
US states to meet at deadline on Colorado River drought plan
With drought entering a second decade and reservoirs continuing to shrink, seven states that depend on the overtaxed Colorado River will meet in Las Vegas.8 years ago
Wade’s late free throws lift Heat past Jazz, 102-100
Dwayne Wade drove past Donovan Mitchell, drew a foul from Rudy Gobert at the rim and made two free throws to lift the Heat to a 102-100 win over the Jazz.8 years ago
OPINION: Are we doing right by migrant children?
Hundreds of migrant children separated from their families remain in U.S. custody. On A Woman's View, I asked, are we doing right by these children?8 years ago
Four stabbed at Church of Latter-day Saints services in Brazil
The Brazil Area Presidency for the Church of Latter-day Saints confirmed reports of multiple injuries after a man entered a Goiânia chapel with knives.8 years ago
Police in Utah kill man suspected of kidnapping woman
Police say a man was killed in an exchange of gunfire with officers when a former girlfriend flagged down police after an alleged kidnapping.8 years ago
Lawmakers to meet Monday to alter marijuana ballot measure
Utah state lawmakers will meet Monday in a special session of the Legislature to make changes to a medical marijuana law passed by voters.8 years ago
Shireen Ghorbani to run for Salt Lake County Mayor
Recent congressional candidate Shireen Ghorbani formally announced her candidacy for Salt Lake County Mayor to the Utah Democratic Party on Saturday.8 years ago
“Distraught” man shot in police station parking lot
A man described as "emotionally distraught" was shot by an officer from the Syracuse Police Department on Sunday after a 911 hang up call.8 years ago
