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Utah State Aggies quarterback Jordan Love (10) runs against  UNLV in Logan  on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2...
Adam Mason

USU football’s Jordan Love wins MWC offensive player of the week

On Monday the Mountain West Conference's league office announced Utah State University quarterback Jordan Love won Offensive Player of the Week.
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Mark Oliver

“I shot a whole family of baboons,” Idaho Fish and Game commissioner boasts

Blake Fischer, an Idaho Fish and Game commissioner, killed at least 14 exotic animals and bragged about it online. Now many are calling on his resignation.
6 years ago
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KSL NewsRadio

Fall Break to increase travel at SLC Airport

SLC International Airport reports expectations of an increase in the number of travelers on Oct. 17, 18 and 19 during Fall Break.
6 years ago
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Jasen Lee

Candidate Conversation: Ben McAdams for 4th District, Congress

Ben McAdams wants to take on even bigger challenges in Washington D.C. by running for Congress as a Democrat in the state’s 4th District against incumbent Rep. Mia Love, R-UT.
6 years ago
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Jasen Lee

Candidate Conversation: Mia Love for 4th District, Congress

Before Rep. Mia Love, R-UT, gained notoriety as the first black Republican female to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives, she was a small town mayor born the daughter of Haitian immigrants.
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Emerson Oligschlaeger

Constitutional Amendment A: a Utah voter’s guide

When discussing what issues Utahns will find on their ballots in November, the conversation tends to cluster around Propositions 2 and 4, which address medical marijuana and congressional redistricting, respectively. But voters will also see less glamorous referendums on their ballots. Proposed Constitutional Amendment A, for example, would amend the particulars of tax exemptions for […]
6 years ago
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Mary Richards

Homeowner shoots, kills intruder in Orem

Police say the homeowner fired several shots. The person who was shot, who was identified as a 49-year-old man, was taken to the hospital in critical condition. 
6 years ago
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Heather Kelly

Proposition 3: Medicaid expansion on the ballot

It's estimated Proposition 3 would add around 150,000 people to the Medicaid program which provides medical insurance for low income and disabled individuals. 
6 years ago
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Mary Richards

Counselors at Orem High School after student shot

Counselors were to be at Orem High School on Monday, to help any students and staff shaken by an officer-involved shooting that killed a 17-year-old boy.
6 years ago
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Heather Kelly

Man charged with criminal homicide after body found

The Juab County Sheriff's Department says Cody Young is accused of homicide after the discovery of a body believed to be that of his missing girlfriend.
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Nick Wyatt

Utah’s 4th Congressional District race may break records

It's not just people living in Salt Lake, Utah, Juab, and Sanpete counties paying attention to Utah's 4th Congressional District race. Heads are turning nationwide and big money is being spent by both parties.
6 years ago
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Emerson Oligschlaeger

Longtime Emery County Sheriff Lamar Guymon dies

HUNTINGTON, Emery County — Lamar E. Guymon, mayor of Huntington and former Emery County Sheriff, died at 71 on Friday. Guymon served as the county sheriff for 36 years, comprising the overwhelming majority of his 40 years in law enforcement. He was one of the longest standing sheriffs in Utah. Guymon’s death cut short his […]
6 years ago
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Kira Hoffelmeyer

Orem Police identify teen killed in officer-involved shooting

Orem teen Jacob E. Albrethsen was shot and killed Friday after police were called to respond to a "family problem" at his house.
6 years ago
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Mary Richards and Emerson Oligschlaeger

Utah teen survey shows mental health worries

Mental health concerns -- including suicidal ideation and attempts -- are on the rise among Utah’s young people, according to a state health report.
6 years ago
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Josh Tilton

SFG: Two former Utes players talk about their exits from the NFL

The SFG or “Special Forces Gang” podcast is the best source for behind the scenes information into University of Utah Football, exclusive interviews, and share stories from inside the program provided by hosts, former Utes, Tom Hackett and Andy Phillips.  On the premiere episode of the SFG podcast, former Utes Tom Hackett and Andy Phillips decided […]
6 years ago
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Colby Walker

MOVIE SHOW REVIEW: First Man

“I’m hearing ‘Oh! First Man, Best Picture of the Year!’ But I’ve got some problems with this movie… I thought this was a good movie, but it had its issues.”
6 years ago
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By ZEYNEP BILGINSOY and JON GAMBRELL, Associated Press

Newspaper says Turkey has audio from Apple Watch of Saudi writer’s slaying

The newspaper also alleged Saudi officials tried to delete the recordings first by incorrectly guessing Khashoggi's PIN on the watch, then later using the journalist's finger. However, Apple Watches do not have a fingerprint ID unlock function like iPhones.
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By MATTHEW COLES, Associated Press

Huntley passes, runs, catches for TDs, Utah rolls Arizona

Following up on an upset at then-No. 14 Stanford, the Utes now have a powerful and unpredictable offense to complement their top-ranked defense.
6 years ago
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Jay Mcfarland

OPINION: The odd day when there’s good Facebook news… sorta

Jaymac says it is good less people got hacked on Facebook than originally thought, but you still need to be vigilant in protecting yourself on Facebook.
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Paul Nelson

SLCO Clerk swamped with new voter registrations

The Salt Lake County Clerk’s office is having a hard time finding enough people to deal with the large number of voter registrations they still have to process.
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Jay Mcfarland

OPINION: What the heck is Proposition 4 and does it matter?

Jaymac says we all know the hype around Prop 2 but wonders if we people are educating themselves on Proposition 4 which could reign in gerrymandering.
6 years ago
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Mary Richards

Thousands of US toddlers unvaccinated; health officials react

Utah health officials say there is no reason why families shouldn't work on getting their young children vaccinated on time. 
6 years ago
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Nick Wyatt and Becky Bruce

Man dies in officer-involved shooting in Orem

A man has died in an officer-involved shooting in Orem on Friday afternoon near 81 N. Paradise Drive while police responded to a family problem.
6 years ago
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Becky Bruce

Toxic scare forces evacuation of council meeting

The Wayne County Sheriff's Office says the Torrey Town Hall had to be evacuated after a man created a "hazmat" situation by bringing a toxic substance to a town council meeting. 
6 years ago