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JUANA SUMMERS, Associated Press

Sen. Bernie Sanders says he’s running for president in 2020

"Our campaign is not only about defeating Donald Trump," the 77-year-old self-described democratic socialist said in an email to supporters. "Our campaign is about transforming our country and creating a government based on the principles of economic, social, racial and environmental justice."
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Paul Nelson

Police find the man seen in reported homophobic video

SALT LAKE CITY – The man seen in a viral video reportedly striking a man for being gay has contacted by police. The video was posted Sunday night by Sal Trejo.  The man asked Trejo if he was gay, and after confirming he was, the man is seen hitting Trejo, knocking the phone to the […]
5 years ago
Kent County Sheriff personnel investigate the scene of a fatal shooting near the corner of 19 Mile ...
Associated Press

Three children among 4 found dead after west Michigan shooting

SOLON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — Authorities say three children and a woman were found dead of apparent gunshot wounds at a home in western Michigan. Kent County Sheriff Michelle LaJoye-Young says authorities responded Monday to a property near Cedar Springs, a community about 30 miles (48 kilometers) north of Grand Rapids. She says someone discovered […]
5 years ago
Sean Moody, KSL 5 TV...
Matthew Brooks

Police investigating possible homicide in Millcreek

MILLCREEK, UTAH – Unified Police are investigating a possible homicide in Millcreek on Monday. Police say a man came out of his home with blood on his hands. Witnesses say he was calling for help because someone had been hurt. However, when police arrived, he wouldn’t cooperate. A witness said the man tried to run […]
5 years ago
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Mark Oliver

Rep. Logan Wilde defends bill that would limit city’s powers to restrict zoning for gravel pits

Rep. Logan Wilde defends his law, HB 288, which would limit cities's ability to dictate where gravel pits can and cannot operate.
5 years ago
Medical Marijuana...
Mark Oliver

Marijuana industry should be free to use banks, says Ben McAdams

Banks working with the legalized marijuana industry risk being prosecuted for money laundering. Rep. Ben McAdams says that needs to change.
5 years ago
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Emily Ashmead

Utah Community & Refugee Partnership Center

Every day, all over the world, people make one of the most difficult decisions in their lives: to leave their homes in search of a safe and better life. Some people leave to get a job or education, others are forced to flee because of persecution or human rights violations. Once they leave, they need […]
5 years ago
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Kelli Pierce

Sandy residents go door to door to gather tap water samples

SANDY-A day after a “no drink order” was lifted in Sandy, close to a hundred volunteers hit the streets to collect samples from their neighbors taps. The city plans on testing the water to give residents peace of mind, according to Deputy Mayor Evelyn Everton. The city was heavily criticized for waiting a week before […]
5 years ago
According to NASA Ambassador to Utah Patrick Wiggins, a full eclipse of the moon will take place ea...
Colby Walker

When to watch the Super Snow Moon

If you missed the Super Blood Wolf Moon in January, mark your calendars for Tuesday night and take a look up into the sky to see what NASA is calling the biggest super moon of 2019, and this time it's a Super Snow Moon.
5 years ago
FILE - In this Aug. 14, 1945 file photo provided by the U.S. Navy, a sailor and a woman kiss in New...
The Associated Press

Sailor in iconic V-J Day Times Square kiss photo dies at 95

In what became one of the most iconic photos of the 20th century an ecstatic sailor shown kissing a woman in Times Square in celebration of the end of World War II has died. George Mendonsa was 95.
5 years ago
Demonstrators protest against the president of the Philippines and the bloodshed on his war on drug...
ASHRAF KHALIL, Associated Press

DC’s many prankster activists turn anger into street theater

In the nation's capital, it can be hard for protesters to stand out. That's why Washington activists have to get creative. There's an ethos of performative prankster-style protest wired into the District of Columbia's history, dating back decades.
5 years ago
FILE - In this Aug. 8, 2017 file photo, Jussie Smollett participates in the "Empire" panel during t...
SARA BURNETT and GREG MCCUNE, Associated Press

Chicago police seek follow-up interview with Jussie Smollett

Chicago police said Sunday they're still seeking a follow-up interview with Jussie Smollett after receiving new information that "shifted" their investigation of a reported attack on the "Empire" actor.
5 years ago
In this Monday, Feb. 11, 2019 photo, The "Circling Spire" is pictured outside of the 4th District C...
Associated Press

Spiral sculpture graces front of new courthouse in Provo

A towering steel spiral structure that sits in front of the new state courthouse in Provo is the work of an Arizona artist who says he wanted a light and airy piece of art to contrast the courthouse.
5 years ago
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Emerson Oligschlaeger

In case you missed it: our Red Flag Laws Forum

State representatives, gun rights advocates, public health professionals and others came together Wednesday evening for a town hall-style panel discussion.
5 years ago
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Associated Press

Gas leak suspected in Alta apartment explosion

Authorities say a natural gas leak is suspected in an apartment building explosion in Alta. Unified Fire Authority officials say there were no injuries.
5 years ago
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Associated Press

With GOP divided, future of Utah hate-crime law in doubt

Republican lawmakers remained divided Friday on a proposal to strengthen hate-crimes legislation in Utah, leaving its future in doubt. Utah has a hate-crime law, but it doesn’t protect specific groups and prosecutors have said it’s essentially unusable.
5 years ago
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Associated Press

At All-Star Game, Anthony Davis finds himself in spotlight

Davis will finally be LeBron James’ teammate Sunday night, when Team LeBron takes on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Team Giannis in the All-Star Game.
5 years ago
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Associated Press

Trump prepared to protect his emergency declaration

Trump is prepared to issue the first veto of his term if Congress votes to disapprove of his declaration of a national emergency along the Mexican border.
5 years ago
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Associated Press

Potential privacy lapse found in Americans’ 2010 census data

WASHINGTON (AP) — An internal team at the Census Bureau found that basic personal information collected from more than 100 million Americans during the 2010 head count could be reconstructed from obscured data, but with lots of mistakes, a top agency official disclosed Saturday. The age, gender, location, race and ethnicity for 138 million people […]
5 years ago
COVID-19 exposure at Marriott Center...
Associated Press

Childs scores 18 to lift BYU past Loyola Marymount 70-62

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Yoeli Childs had 18 points and five assists as BYU defeated Loyola Marymount 70-62 on Saturday. Gavin Baxter had 13 points and seven rebounds for BYU (18-10, 10-3 West Coast Conference), which earned its fifth straight win. TJ Haws added 13 points and eight assists. Zac Seljaas had 12 points and […]
5 years ago
This undated booking photo provided by the Aurora Illinois Police Department shows Gary Montez Mart...
Associated Press

Police: Aurora attacker used gun he shouldn’t have owned

AURORA, Ill. (AP) — The man who opened fire and killed five co-workers including the plant manager, human resources manager and an intern working his first day at a suburban Chicago manufacturing warehouse, took a gun he wasn’t supposed to have to a job he was about to lose. Right after learning Friday that he […]
5 years ago
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Matthew Brooks

Utah close to passing fake urine bill

A bill that would criminalize fake urine is moving closer to becoming part of the state law. On Friday, the Utah House of Representatives voted 61-8 to pass HB16. The bill is intended to prevent fraudulent drug and alcohol test results where a urine sample is analyzed. Possessing, distributing, or selling synthetic urine for the […]
5 years ago
Dan Bammes

Woman injured in gas explosion

A woman arriving at her family cabin in the Timber Lakes area near Heber City smelled gas when she opened the garage door, and was caught in an explosion when she went inside the house to investigate. KSL Newsradio’s Dan Bammes reports she was rescued by neighbors — one a retired firefighter. (Photo: Sandra Deveraux)
5 years ago
Summit County Facebook posted a boil order for Kamas City this morning....
Adam Mason

Sandy lifts “no-drink order” after lead, copper found in water

The Utah Department of Environmental Quality has confirmed that Sandy's drinking water has elevated levels of lead and copper.
5 years ago