Arizona now oversees center where incapacitated woman raped
A Phoenix long-term care facility where an incapacitated woman was raped last year and gave birth in December without any healthcare workers noticing her pregnancy was placed Friday under state supervision, subjecting the center to strict oversight requirements.8 years ago
Pres. Trump sees massive damage in Alabama from deadly tornado
Standing on a hill overlooking a debris field, President Donald Trump on Friday surveyed mangled trees and other damage that was left behind in a rural Alabama town after a powerful tornado roared through, killing nearly two dozen people.8 years ago
Emoji gods approve skin-tone options for couples of color
In 1664, Maryland passed the first British colonial law banning marriage between whites and slaves. An 1883 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that state prohibitions on interracial marriage don’t violate the Fourteenth Amendment held for more than 80 years.8 years ago
Chelsea Manning jailed for refusing to testify on Wikileaks
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — Former Army intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning, who served years in prison for leaking one of the largest troves of classified documents in U.S. history, has been sent to jail for refusing to testify before a grand jury investigating Wikileaks. U.S. District Judge Claude Hilton ordered Manning to jail for contempt of […]8 years ago
Congressman Rob Bishop: “Hey, we’re not called Mormons…”
During a debate on the floor of the House in D.C., Rep. Doug Collins (GA) referred to members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as Mormons which Utah congressman, Rob Bishop, was quick to correct.8 years ago
Church volunteers in Russia will be deported, church spokesman confirms
Two church volunteers serving in Russia will be deported, a spokesperson with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints confirmed on Thursday.8 years ago
Sandy plant in drinking water scandal will be closed
The Utah Division of Drinking Water has ordered the water plant closed pending additional examinations and investigations.8 years ago
BYU holds the lead despite a San Diego resurgence, wins 87-73
PROVO – The BYU Cougars built a big lead but let the San Diego Toreros get within six late to make the game nearly a nail-biter in a 87-73 Cougar victory on Saturday night. The game was full of physical plays with players diving for loose balls, confrontations under the hoop and a painful head […]8 years ago
Bey’s double-double leads Colorado past Utah 71-63
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Tyler Bey tallied his 12th double-double of the season, scoring 17 points and snagging 10 rebounds in Colorado’s 71-63 win against Utah on Saturday. “Yeah, me rebounding helps the team out a lot,” Bey said. “And on offense, I’m letting it come to me.” Bey’s effort is helping. He’s averaging a […]8 years ago
SKorea, US end springtime military drills to back diplomacy
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea and the U.S. are eliminating their massive springtime military drills and replacing them with smaller exercises as part of efforts to support diplomacy aimed at resolving the North Korean nuclear crisis. The decision announced by both countries Sunday is an olive branch to North Korea. But it will […]8 years ago
‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ compromise offered to Salt Lake theatre, others
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The dozens of community and nonprofit theaters across the U.S. forced to abandon productions of “To Kill a Mockingbird” under legal threat were offered an olive branch in the form of Aaron Sorkin’s script for the Broadway version. Scott Rudin, producer of the New York adaptation of Harper Lee’s novel, had […]8 years ago
Parents blame North Korea’s ‘evil regime’ for son’s death
CINCINNATI (AP) — Unlike President Donald Trump, Otto Warmbier’s parents don’t believe North Korea’s leader. The parents of the American college student who was sent home from North Korea in a vegetative state spoke out Friday, after Trump’s comment this week that he takes Kim Jong Un “at his word” that he was unaware of […]8 years ago
Cat that lived 6 years in Alaska general store gets evicted
HOMER, Alaska (AP) — A cat named Stormy that has spent more than six years as a fixture in a remote Alaska general store is being forced out after officials notified the store owners that the cat’s presence violates food safety standards. The Fritz Creek General Store near the small city of Homer has been […]8 years ago
Don’t panic: How parents can deal with internet hoaxes
NEW YORK (AP) — The latest parental panic on social media — over a purported challenge for kids to complete harmful tasks — elevates the importance of establishing an open dialogue with children and taking advantage of online parental controls. Warnings about the “Momo challenge” swept Facebook and other social media in recent days, as […]8 years ago
Governor Herbert visits KSL to answer questions from the public
Governor Gary Herbert joined Doug Wright on Thursday to answer questions from listeners who called into the monthly “Let Me Speak to the Governor.” Gov. Herbert opened the monthly presser by stating that efforts to reform the tax law is due to changes in the economy, particularly due to changes to sources of revenue for […]8 years ago
Why a Salt Lake theatre was forced to kill a ‘Mockingbird’ adaptation
NEW YORK (AP) — Dozens of community and nonprofit theaters across the U.S. have been forced to abandon productions of “To Kill a Mockingbird” under legal threat by Broadway and Hollywood producer Scott Rudin. The combative move has prompted calls for a boycott of Rudin’s work. Rudin is arguing that author Harper Lee signed over […]8 years ago
Teens tweet Trump, find Senate ally, score civil rights win
WASHINGTON (AP) — All the bill needed to become law was President Donald Trump’s signature. It would create a national archive of documents from civil rights cold cases. Students had been working on the project for years, families waiting on it for decades. But time was running out. Legislation dies in the transition from one […]8 years ago
Court records reveal a Mueller report right in plain view
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump was in full deflection mode. The Democrats had blamed Russia for the hacking and release of damaging material on his presidential opponent, Hillary Clinton. Trump wasn’t buying it. But on July 27, 2016, midway through a news conference in Florida, Trump decided to entertain the thought for a moment. “Russia, […]8 years ago
Suspected Utah bank robbers killed man in Colorado, authorities say
UPDATE 5:30 PM 2/25: Arrest warrants have been issued for Matthew Anthony Fanelli, age 30, Jose Lopez Jovel, age 31, and Cynthia Sena, age 18. DENVER (AP) — Attackers who killed a man in Colorado may have held up a store in Wyoming and a bank in Utah later the same day, authorities said. The rampage […]8 years ago
A Bluffdale earthquake wakes up the Wasatch Front again
BLUFFDALE – A moderate earthquake that shook the Wasatch Front was at fault for waking residents early Saturday. The USGS confirms that a 3.1 magnitude quake originating beneath Bluffdale sent out a seismic wave that was felt from West Valley to Lehi. The Saturday morning shaking was the 103rd identified seismic event in the Bluffdale […]8 years ago
George hits winner, scores 45 as Thunder beat Jazz in 2OT
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Paul George cut through two defenders, lofted a shot over 7-foot-1 Rudy Gobert and waited just like everyone else. George’s high-arching lob fell with less than a second remaining in double-overtime, capping a 45-point night with the winning shot in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 148-147 victory over the Utah Jazz on […]8 years ago
Free lead testing for affected Sandy residents
Salt Lake County is reaching out to the Sandy residents who were potentially affected by the recent water crisis. Free testing for lead in the residents’ blood is available on Saturday. But not many residents have signed up. Appointments for the blood testing are at a smaller volume than officials had hoped. The temporary presence […]8 years ago
