Border Patrol Chief: Sexist Facebook posts ‘inappropriate’
The head of the U.S. Border Patrol condemned comments in a secret Facebook group that mocked migrant deaths. The hidden Facebook page is allegedly frequented by current border patrol officers.7 years ago
Wildfire on high terrain east of Beaver challenges firefighters
BEAVER, Utah (AP) — Fire crews were working to contain a smoldering wildfire in a high-elevation area 5 miles (8 kilometers) east of the town of Beaver. The Central Utah Fire agency said Saturday that the wildfire was burning on steep, rocky terrain that presents difficulties to firefighters. No buildings are threatened by the fire. […]7 years ago
Trump administration agrees to delay health care rule
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Trump administration has agreed to postpone implementing a rule allowing medical workers to decline performing abortions or other treatments on moral or religious grounds while the so-called “conscience” rule is challenged in a California court. The rule was supposed to take effect on July 22 but the U.S. Department of […]7 years ago
Hiker missing for a week in California mountains found alive
A hiker who was missing in the mountains north of Los Angeles for a week was found alive on Saturday.7 years ago
Truce in US-China trade war as 2 rivals seek breakthrough
President Donald Trump and China’s Xi Jinping agreed to a cease-fire Saturday in their nations’ yearlong trade war.7 years ago
9/11 first responder and advocate Luis Alvarez dies at 53
A 9/11 first responder and advocate died on Saturday from complications of cancer in connection with his work among the rubble.7 years ago
Flint residents hear from prosecutors who dropped water charges
Prosecutors in Flint, Michigan dropped the charges against eight people in connection with the water crisis. Residents responded with shock and outrage, insisting that prosecutors did not review all the evidence.7 years ago
Ogden church fire causes $40,000 in damage
A church building in Odgen suffered $40,000 worth of damage due to a fire on Friday morning. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is still being investigated.7 years ago
Mueller agrees to testify before 2 House panels next month
Robert Mueller has agreed to testify before Congress on July 17. He has been hesitant to speak about the investigation previously.7 years ago
Border official resigns amid uproar over migrant children
The acting head of U.S. Customs and Border Protection resigned Tuesday amid an uproar over the discovery of migrant children being held in pitiful conditions at one of the agency’s stations in Texas.7 years ago
Mouse that roared: Disney characters win local union shakeup
The Disney World workers who don the costumes of Mickey Mouse and others are making moves to improve their working situation.7 years ago
Uintah officials looking for owner of a puppy that died in the Green River
Animal control officials in Uintah County are seeking for the owner of a dog that was found in the Green River on Monday.7 years ago
Missing student met someone before she went missing, police say
The Salt Lake City Police Department is seeking the public's help to locate missing University of Utah student 23-year-old Mackenzie Lueck.7 years ago
Rep. Patrice Arent says public input is needed for tax reform
The Utah Legislature has formed a task force to consider plans on how to deal with a shrinking sales tax base. The task force is holding a series of town halls to elicit input from the public.7 years ago
Airline reviewing how crew left passenger on a parked plane
Air Canada said Sunday it’s looking into how crew members could have disembarked from a plane without noticing a sleeping passenger who was left behind.7 years ago
Working mom: McDonald balances World Cup, 7-year-old son
Jessica McDonald made her World Cup debut this year. She is also a working mom balancing a professional athletic career with a family.7 years ago
Census, redistricting top remaining Supreme Court cases
The Supreme Court enters its final week of decisions with two politically charged issues unresolved.7 years ago
Bolton warns Iran not to mistake US ‘prudence’ for weakness
U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton said Sunday Iran should not “mistake U.S. prudence and discretion for weakness.”7 years ago
Trump: ‘Surprise’ question about Pence led him to hesitate
President Donald Trump says he hesitated to back a possible 2024 presidential run by Vice President Mike Pence because he was caught off-guard by the question.7 years ago
2020 Democrats strongly defend abortion rights at forum
Twenty Democratic presidential candidates attending a Planned Parenthood forum on Saturday vowed to defend abortion rights under nearly any circumstance.7 years ago
North Korea: Kim receives ‘excellent’ letter from Trump
President Donald Trump sent North Korean leader Kim Jong Un a letter, a government-controlled news agency reported Sunday.7 years ago
Trump postpones nationwide immigration enforcement sweep
President Donald Trump on Saturday delayed a nationwide immigration sweep to deport people living the United States illegally, including families.7 years ago
The search continues for the 23-year-old woman who vanished nearly a week ago
A University of Utah student returned to Salt Lake City by airplane early Monday, she then took a Lyft car to get home, and she hasn't been seen since.7 years ago
