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Associated Press

Utah man jailed without bond in stabbing death of his wife

Jose Gutierrez-Torres had been in the hospital since March 3 after he allegedly tried to slash his own throat. He was released and booked into county jail.
5 years ago
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Associated Press

Utah flag could get redesign under legislative proposal

Utah lawmakers are considering forming a commission to come up with new designs for a state flag that hasn’t been changed in more than 120 years.
5 years ago
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Associated Press

Utah beats UCLA 92-81, clinches Pac-12 no. 3 seed

Utah’s evolution into one of the most dangerous teams from the perimeter in the Pac-12 paid huge dividends in the team’s regular-season finale.
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Matthew Brooks

Move your clocks ahead by one hour Saturday night

Before you go to bed tonight, remember to climb up a step stool to reach higher and move all of your clocks forward by one hour. Daylight Saving begins on Sunday at 2 a.m. This means you will lose one hour of sleep from Saturday night to Sunday morning. Chances are, the electronic device you […]
5 years ago
President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and President M. Rus...
Becky Bruce and Matthew Brooks

Pope Francis and President Nelson hold historic Vatican meeting

For the first time in history, the president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the pope, the leader of the Catholic church, have met.
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Paul Nelson

Police ask for help finding shooting suspect in Orem

The search continues for an accused shooter that went after an Orem woman as she was walking into her townhome last night and police are asking for the public's help.
5 years ago
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Andy Farnsworth

Fan Effect: Review of Captain Marvel

Captain Marvel hit the theaters this week and Fan Effect's Andy Farnsworth shares his thoughts on the first move in the Marvel Cinematic Universe to feature a female-led super hero.
5 years ago
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Kelli Pierce

In-depth: Shining a light on human trafficking, part three

Law enforcement hopes more people will start opening their eyes to the signs of human trafficking, especially in places like Utah, where the public is largely unaware the crime is happening.
5 years ago
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Adam Mason

ROAD CLOSURES: Seperate avalanches forces closures on canyon roads

The snow storm hitting the state has forced closures on major canyon roads such as Provo Canyon and Little Cottonwood Canyon.
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Associated Press

Woman testifies against ex-boyfriend in killing of teens

The former girlfriend of a Utah man accused of killing two teens testified that she witnessed their deaths and the hiding of their bodies in a mine.
5 years ago
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Jay Mcfarland

OPINION: Pedestrian – YOU, yes you, need to put down your phone

Should you have a license to be a pedestrian? That’s what I'm thinking after this latest report showing that pedestrian deaths are at an all-time high.
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Jay Mcfarlnd

OPINION: Why Britain has a knife crisis

Guns can be dismissed easier than sharp objects, but what happens when you have an item like a knife that you can’t readily dismiss? What do you do then?
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Lindsay Aerts

Three Utahns including 7-year-old killed in Wyoming crash

Troopers say none of the three people killed in the crash were wearing seatbelts and the van may have been overdriving the conditions. Four other children were taken to the hospital in critical condition.
5 years ago
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Colby Walker

Orem woman shot twice entering apartment

An Orem woman was shot twice Thursday night while she was entering her apartment by a man wearing a motorcycle helmet. Police are investigating.
5 years ago
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Paul Nelson

U of U detective assigned to investigate McCluskey’s case no longer with the police department

The police detective who was assigned to investigate the harassment claims made by University of Utah student Lauren McCluskey is no longer on the job.
5 years ago
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Matthew Brooks

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.
5 years ago
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Mark Oliver

E-mails could contradict DEQ claim over Sandy water warning

E-mails obtained by KSL contradict DEQ Dir. Marie Owens's claim that Sandy City did not tell her of changes to the wording in a water contamination notice.
5 years ago
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Kelli Pierce

In-depth: Shining a light on human trafficking, part two

Human trafficking, whether labor or sex trafficking, is a problem across Utah. But how do traffickers recruit their victims?
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Kelli Pierce

Open carry ban within 500 feet of schools defeated in committee

A Utah House committee has voted 6-2 to defeat a bill that would have banned the open carry of a gun within 500 feet of a school.
5 years ago
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Heather Kelly

Stronger beer fight may not be over

Sen. Stevenson says this is a commerce bill and it was sent to this particular committee for the sole purpose of not allowing it to pass.
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Mark Jackson

Inaugural ‘Missing In Utah’ event planned for Saturday, March 9th

Modeled after a similar event in a neighboring state called Missing in Arizona, the Salt Lake City Police Department will be holding a 'Missing in Utah'
5 years ago
Mary Richards

Hope for Church volunteers detained in Russia

"The port city the volunteers are in is beautiful," said BYU-Idaho student Cody Watterson who was a former missionary in that mission who also says he has full confidence in the Church's legal team and that they'll be able to get things worked out.
5 years ago
Rep. Craig Hall speaks to the Utah House Judiciary Committee in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, March 5,...
Associated Press

Push to ban LGBT conversion therapy stalls out in Utah

The fight to ban gay conversion therapy for minors in conservative Utah is over for the year after the proposal was gutted by lawmakers, supporters said Wednesday.
5 years ago
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Associated Press

People leaving polygamy closer to crime-victim fund access

The measure approved by a Senate panel allows victims of bigamy and polygamy to apply for assistance grants through the Utah Office for Victims of Crime.
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