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Minneapolis Effect...
Karilyn Frazier

Increase in homicides across the country blamed on “Minneapolis Effect”

Concerns over the increase in homicides across the country are being explained by Law Professor Paul Cassell as the "Minneapolis Effect. "
5 years ago
trump lawsuits...
JILL COLVIN Associated Press

Trump announces lawsuits against Facebook, Twitter and Google

Former President Donald Trump announced Wednesday he is filing lawsuits against three of the country's biggest tech companies: Facebook, Twitter and Google.
5 years ago
Navajo Nation Heritage Daynavajo leaders open roads parks...
Simone Seikaly

Navajo leaders open roads, parks, rescind some COVID-19 restrictions,

A new resolution will open roads and parks on the Navajo Nation and allow for in-person instruction to resume at Navajo schools.
5 years ago
There are several reasons Trader Joe's, Costco and other stores suddenly stop selling customer favo...
Colby Walker

Costco to end special COVID senior hours

Costco announced that it will be ending its special senior hours for members over the age of 60 and those with disabilities on July 26.
5 years ago
condo colapse...
REBECCA SANTANA and BOBBY CAINA CALVAN Associated Press

Search back on after rest of South Florida condo demolished

Three victims have been found dead in the rubble of a collapsed condominium as crews resumed their search following the demolition of the remaining part of the building in South Florida.
5 years ago
In this satellite image provided by Maxar Technologies heavy-lift cranes are used to aid in the sea...
TERRY SPENCER and BOBBY CAINA CALVAN Associated Press

Demolition preparations begin at Florida condo with storm looming

Officials say the halt to search and rescue operations at the Florida condo is necessary for safety reasons. The confirmed death toll from the collapse has risen to 24.
5 years ago
Lori Vallow Daybell probable cause statement...
Becky Bruce

Probable cause statement sheds light on new Lori Vallow charges

The probable cause statement from Arizona police shows they suspected the death of the fourth husband of Lori Vallow to be suspicious from the start.
5 years ago
Isom US Senate...
Lindsay Aerts

Ally Isom announced she’s running for US Senate

Ally Isom has announced she's running for the US Senate and she is the latest Republican to be running to unseat Mike Lee.
5 years ago
Photo courtesy of AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File...
Colby Walker

Supreme Court upholds two Arizona voting laws

The Supreme Court has voted 6-3 to uphold two voting laws in Arizona which banned "ballot harvesting" as well as an "out of precinct" policy that would throw out a ballot if it was not cast the voter's home precinct. 
5 years ago
biden pledges increase firefighter pay...
Mary Richards

President pledges to raise firefighter pay in meeting with western governors

President Joe Biden says he will increase federal wildland firefighter pay to help in a year of drought, heat, and more wildfires across the Western US. He announced it in a virtual meeting with governors from the western states, including Utah Governor Spencer Cox, presidential cabinet members, FEMA and other organizations. “Last week, I learned […]
5 years ago
Surfide condo collapse...
TERRY SPENCER Associated Press

6 more bodies pulled from tower rubble in highest daily toll

It was the highest one-day toll since the building collapsed almost a week ago into a heap of broken concrete.
5 years ago
Cosby released...
MARYCLAIRE DALE Associated Press

Bill Cosby freed from prison, his sex conviction overturned

The state Supreme Court said Wednesday that the prosecutor who brought the case was bound by his predecessor's agreement not to charge Cosby.
5 years ago
panel insuurection...
Associated Press

House approves select committee to investigate Jan. 6 attack on US Capitol

House approves select committee to investigate Jan. 6 attack on US Capitol, with nearly all Republicans voting against.
5 years ago
FILE - In this Oct. 11, 2011, file photo, former U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld speaks t...
ROBERT BURNS National Security Writer

Family: Former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld dies at 88

Donald Rumsfeld, the two-time defense secretary, and one-time presidential candidate has died at 88.
5 years ago
robinhood settlement...
Associated Press

Robinhood to pay $70 million to settle FINRA accusations

Robinhood Financial will pay a $57 million fine and return another $12.6 million to thousands of its customers to settle accusations.
5 years ago
FILE - In this Thursday, April 11, 2019, file photo, The Flintstone House is seen before a news con...
The Associated Press

Yabba dabba dispute resolved. Fred Flintstone can stay

Fred Flintstone fought the law — and he won. Technically, the owner of the fanciful Flintstones house in a posh San Francisco suburb settled a lawsuit with the town of Hillsborough.
5 years ago
Utah lawmakers are seeking to have more oversight into Utah's Olympic bid. It all centers around li...
Lindsay Aerts

Three University of Utah Gymnasts vying for bids on Team USA this weekend

The USA Gymnastics Team heading to Tokyo for the summer Olympics in July could have some Gymnasts from the University of Utah
5 years ago
condo collapse...
Mark Jones

Utah first responder says condo collapse is survivable

SURFSIDE, Fla. — Emergency personnel and first responders have began search and rescue operations after a 13-story condo collapse Thursday in Florida.  Read more: Miami-area condo collapses, killing at least 1 person Utah Task Force 1 Division Chief Bryan Case says the first few hours are going to be critical for both the victims and the […]
5 years ago
Insured drivers in Utah....
TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer

Some used vehicles now cost more than original sticker price

High demand and low supply have driven up used vehicle prices so much that many are now selling for more than their original sticker price when they were new.
5 years ago
voting bill...
BRIAN SLODYSKO, CHRISTINA A. CASSIDY and LISA MASCARO Associated Press

GOP filibuster halts Democrats’ signature voting bill

The Democrats' sweeping attempt to rewrite U.S. election and voting law stalled in the Senate Tuesday, blocked by a wall of Republican opposition.
5 years ago
legal action against mandate...
Saige Miller

President Biden pushes shots for young adults as variant concern grows

The U.S. government is stepping up efforts to get younger Americans vaccinated for COVID-19 as concerns grow about the spread of a new variant that threatens to set the country back in the months ahead.
5 years ago
travelers july...
Heather Kelly

Near record number of travelers expected for this July 4th holiday

AAA says 40% more travelers are expected to take trips across the country this 4th of July compared to last year, nearly breaking a record.
5 years ago
American Airlines...
Heather Kelly

American Airlines cancels a Salt Lake International departure due to lack of staff

American Airlines announced it is canceling some flights due to increased travel demands and a lack of staff, and it is impacting the Salt Lake City Airport.
5 years ago
At least 15 die in multiple attacks near US-Mexico border...
ALFREDO PEÑA Associated Press

At least 15 die in multiple attacks near US-Mexico border

Gunmen aboard a number of vehicles staged attacks in several neighborhoods in the Mexican border city of Reynosa on Saturday
5 years ago