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E. coli detected in Plymouth water supply
Residents in Plymouth have been advised not to drink the water after E. coli was detected in the water supply. Read more »
West Haven man critical following UTV crash
A 30-year-old man is in critical condition after he and a friend rolled an off-road vehicle. Read more »
Couple charged with child abuse after baby suffers facial burns
A mother and her boyfriend were charged Friday with abuse or neglect of a disabled child after the 9-month-old suffered facial burns. Read more »
Susan Powell's father wants help searching for her along I-84
Susan Powell's father plans to launch a new search next week for his missing daughter along I-84 between Tremonton in northern Utah and Pendleton, Ore. Read more »
BYU, Adobe researchers design 3D editing algorithm
BYU professor Bryan Morse and grad student Joel Howard, together with researchers from Adobe, develop tools for editing 3D photos like those found in Photoshop and similar products. Read more »
Jobs available: You get to go camping but hard work required
Utah is one of 22 project sites selected for grants to hire young people to work in conservation projects on public lands in states throughout the West. Here, the Grand Staircase Escalante Partners... Read more »
Colorado River meeting, new map highlight challenges to river system
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation has scheduled a "next steps" meeting in its expansive Colorado River Basin supply and demand study. The San Diego event on Tuesday includes representatives from all... Read more »
Caucus initiative moving forward
Plans are moving forward to launch an initiative petition drive to let voters decide if candidates should be able to bypass the caucus and convention system used by political parties. Read more »
Student president of University of Utah impeached for low GPA
The elected student government of the University of Utah has impeached its president after he failed to maintain a minimum grade-point average. Read more »
Man arrested in 2 bank robberies
A man was arrested Friday after police say he robbed two Salt Lake County banks. Read more »
Police were watching, listening to Josh and Steven Powell, unsealed warrants show
Newly unsealed court documents outline the many efforts West Valley police used to try and find out what happened to Susan Powell, including wiretaps Josh Powell and his father. Read more »
Man arrested at airport with gun strapped to prosthetic leg, police say
Airport police arrested a man Thursday night who allegedly had a loaded gun strapped to his prosthetic leg. Read more »
Classically trained chef opens diner in Uintah County's oilfield
Signs are common in the oilfields of the Uintah Basin. Some point the way to drilling rigs or natural gas compressor stations. Others warn about the potential presence of hydrogen sulfide gas. A... Read more »
Man charged with killing Ogden officer found dead in jail
Matthew David Stewart, the man charged with murdering Ogden police officer Jared Francom, was found dead in his Weber County Jail cell Friday. Read more »
Canyonlands announces change to backcountry reservation process
Beginning Sept. 1, Canyonlands National Park will be changing the reservation process for all its backcountry permits. Read more »
Q-and-A: Answers to common questions about the Common Core State Standards Initiative
The Deseret News provides answers to common questions about the Common Core State Standards Initiative. Read more »
Salt Lake County Library to hold Summer Reading Kickoff Party
Salt Lake County Library's annual Summer Reading Kickoff Party will be on Saturday, June 1 at the library's Viridian Event Center and Veterans Memorial Park. Read more »
West Jordan announces road projects
Construction season is underway in West Jordan, with several projects taking place to improve roads, water lines, storm drainage and more. Read more »
Salt Lake County hires new economic development director
Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams has announced the hiring of Christina Oliver as the county’s next economic development director. Oliver replaces Dale Carpenter, who recently retired. Read more »
June 8 is Free Fishing Day
Saturday, June 8, is Free Fishing Day in Utah. Anglers don’t need a fishing license to fish in the state that day. Read more »
New ‘miracle’ drug keeps cystic fibrosis symptoms at bay
A new revolutionary treatment is changing the face of the devastating disease cystic fibrosis. A drug recently approved by the FDA called Kalydeco appears to be holding the disease at bay. Read more »
Letters: Change candidate selection
Do we want the best lawyer or the best politician as the state's chief law enforcement officer? By appearances alone, Mark Shurtleff and John Swallow have become far too cozy with individuals under... Read more »
New 'miracle' drug keeps cystic fibrosis symptoms at bay
A new revolutionary treatment is changing the face of the devastating disease known as cystic fibrosis. Read more »
Idaho Power to cut emissions, still use coal
Idaho Power Co. will continue to rely on coal to meet the state's energy demands, company officials said. Read more »
Utah Task Force 1 ready for any disaster
An elite search and rescue team in Utah was put on alert this week after a tornado blew through Oklahoma on Monday. Read more »
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Man charged with killing Ogden officer found dead in jail
Matthew David Stewart, the man charged with murdering Ogden police officer Jared Francom, was found dead in his Weber County Jail cell Friday. Read more »
Provo couple killed in RV accident near St. George
A motor home crashed into a condominium complex in St. George early Friday, killing two people from Provo and injuring eight. The crash marks the beginning of a busy travel weekend. Read more »
Davis County honor student arrested in deaths of 2 younger brothers
Two young brothers, ages 4 and 10, were found dead in their West Point home late Wednesday. Their 15-year-old brother was arrested Thursday in connection with the deaths. Read more »
Police were watching, listening to Josh and Steven Powell, unsealed warrants show
Newly unsealed court documents outline the many efforts West Valley police used to try and find out what happened to Susan Powell, including wiretaps Josh Powell and his father. Read more »
Steven Powell can't go back to his home, corrections officials say
The Washington Department of Corrections has told Steven Powell that because of community concerns, he cannot return to live in his old home in Puyallup, Wash., if he wants to be released from... Read more »
'More questions than answers' as charges considered in deaths of West Point children
The Davis County Attorney's Office says it has have more questions than answers as they consider possible charges for a 15-year-old boy suspected of killing his two younger brothers earlier this week. Read more »
Common Core State Standards attract controversy across U.S.
Some say the Common Core State Standards adopted by all but five U.S. states will better prepare graduates for college and work. Others say the standards are an intrusive, cookie-cutter approach to... Read more »
Josh Powell made 'admission of guilt' in wife's death, psychologist says
While West Valley police have closed their active investigation into Susan Powell's disappearance, her father said he is ready to being conducting his own searches. Read more »
Susan Powell's father wants help searching for her along I-84
Susan Powell's father plans to launch a new search next week for his missing daughter along I-84 between Tremonton in northern Utah and Pendleton, Ore. Read more »
ESPN trivia guru: University of Utah graduate Michael Smith crowned 'The Schwab' champion
Knowing the answers to random sports trivia questions helped Utahn Michael Smith become “The Schwab” champion on an ESPNU show. Read more »
Parents of Sandy Hook victim, Emilie Parker, touched by memorial dedicated in her memory
A small garden, a bench and a plaque along the Ogden River Parkway now stand as a memorial to a little girl who died in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. Read more »
Letters to family show Steven Powell still defiant behind bars
Newly released letters between Steven Powell and members of his family indicate Powell still has ill feelings toward law enforcement, Chuck Cox, the LDS Church, and indicate a desire to file a... Read more »
Family, drug court graduation give mother reason to smile
Tara Roweton said Thursday it "feels great" to graduate from family dependency drug court. It's a big step on her quest to have a happy, stable life for her and her son. Read more »
Utah ranks No. 1 for economic outlook for sixth year in a row
For the sixth year in a row, Utah's economic outlook ranks No. 1 in the nation. Read more »
LDS official speaks at Boy Scouts of America breakfast meeting
Gary Stevenson, presiding bishop of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, addressed leaders of the Boy Scouts of America on the importance of preserving "Duty to God" as a key component of Scouting. Read more »
One third of millenials regret going to college
One third of millennials regret going to college, according to a Wells Fargo study reported by Forbes. The graduates, ages 22 to 32, say that they would have been better off working than taking on... Read more »
Stump the Smith: Can you answer the questions Michael Smith was asked on ESPN?
Michael Smith, a University of Utah graduate and resident of Salt Lake City, was crowned ESPN's "The Schwab" champion Wednesday night. A passionate sports fan, Smith answered questions about... Read more »
New 'miracle' drug keeps cystic fibrosis symptoms at bay
A new revolutionary treatment is changing the face of the devastating disease known as cystic fibrosis. Read more »
Jobs available: You get to go camping but hard work required
Utah is one of 22 project sites selected for grants to hire young people to work in conservation projects on public lands in states throughout the West. Here, the Grand Staircase Escalante Partners... Read more »
Chaffetz not willing to take impeachment off the table
Impeachment is "not something I'm willing to take off the table," Rep. Jason Chaffetz said Wednesday after grilling a former Internal Revenue Service boss about what the White House knew about the... Read more »
Student president of University of Utah impeached for low GPA
The elected student government of the University of Utah has impeached its president after he failed to maintain a minimum grade-point average. Read more »
Police locate West Point teen called 'person of interest' in brothers' deaths
A 4-year-old and a 10-year-old are dead under suspicious circumstances, and police searched for several hours to locate their older brother Wednesday night, calling him a person of interest. Read more »
New ‘miracle’ drug keeps cystic fibrosis symptoms at bay
A new revolutionary treatment is changing the face of the devastating disease cystic fibrosis. A drug recently approved by the FDA called Kalydeco appears to be holding the disease at bay. Read more »
Report: Medicaid expansion will cost taxpayers
A long-awaited report highlighting the costs and benefits of Medicaid expansion in Utah was released by the state's health department Thursday. Read more »
Mia Love announces she's officially running against Matheson — again
Mia Love made it official Saturday at the GOP state convention — she’s once again challenging Utah’s only Democrat in Congress, Rep. Jim Matheson, for his 4th District seat. Read more »
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