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Man charged with neglecting bedridden wife

A Riverton man is facing one count of aggravated abuse of a vulnerable adult after police say he neglected his bedridden wife to the point she needed hospital care. Read more »

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Woman charged with killing dog with insecticide

A Salt Lake City woman is facing animal cruelty charges after police say she killed her dog by spraying insecticide down its throat. Read more »

8 hours ago

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Former Utah nanny sentenced to four years in prison, may face extradition to Belgium

Belgium officials sentenced a former Utah nanny to four years in prison for abusing infants. She may face extradition. Read more »

10 hours ago

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Utah kids take part in World's Largest Swimming Lesson

Novice swimmers were paddling and kicking, others were practicing blowing bubbles and floating. But it wasn't just a normal day at the Fairmont Aquatic Center. The kids were attempting to break the... Read more »

11 hours ago

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Report: Teacher training in U.S. an "industry of mediocrity"

In a new national report, the country's colleges and universities have been rated mediocre at preparing teachers for the classroom. Read more »

11 hours ago

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Bear scare: 'Baden and Logan saved my life.'

As Utahns head into the state's forests and parks to enjoy the state's many recreational offerings, wildlife and forest officials are telling outdoor enthusiasts to take precautions to... Read more »

12 hours ago

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Utah Technology Council touts STEM education for Utah’s economic future

The long-term future of the state’s economy will hinge on Utah’s ability to develop the next generation of skilled information technology professionals that will fill the growing number of high-tech jobs being produced,... Read more »

12 hours ago

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Sex abuse suspect arrested 4 years after allegedly fleeing to Mexico

A man charged with child sex abuse who authorities say fled to Mexico to avoid prosecution was arrested and extradited back to Utah. Read more »

13 hours ago

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Ten indicted in multi-state marijuana ring

Ten people, including Utahns, were federally indicted in a major marijuana distribution ring. Read more »

13 hours ago

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7-year-old girl who met Justin Bieber passes away, leaves family with sweet memories

Millie Flamm, a 7-year-old from Cottonwood Heights, passed away from leukemia Tuesday morning. Read more »

13 hours ago

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Tremonton police officer arrested in child pornography case

A veteran police officer from Tremonton has been arrested for investigation of sexual exploitation of a minor. Read more »

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Ozone alert issued Tuesday as temperatures climb (+video contest winners)

Ozone alerts were issued for multiple counties along the Wasatch Front as the temperatures started to climb Tuesday with air quality officials asking motorists to reduce travel as much as possible. Read more »

14 hours ago

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Study: Facebook's organ donor status increases number of registered donors substantially

Last year, Facebook added a feature that allowed users to add "organ donor" to other profile information. Researchers say the new feature caused a more than 20-fold increase to the number of... Read more »

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Report: Changing climate poses severe risks to birds, Utah waterfowl

A new report by the National Wildlife Federation said climate change is the most serious threat birds face this century. The report raises concerns at Utah's Great Salt Lake, a major stop on the... Read more »

15 hours ago

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As times get better can you keep a leash on your credit card?

Tips for avoiding a personal recession as the economy improves. Read more »

15 hours ago

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Man accused in killing pleads guilty in unrelated sex assault case

A Fort Duchesne man accused of killing a friend in April has admitted to sexually assaulting a Vernal woman in an unrelated case. Read more »

16 hours ago

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Utah high school students receive engineering scholarship

Sarah Fletcher from Mountain View High School, Orem, and Phillip Ng from Provo High School each received the merit-based scholarship of $10,000, awarded to high school seniors interested in... Read more »

16 hours ago

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Man killed in rollover accident in Logan

One man was killed in a single vehicle rollover accident in Logan Monday night. Read more »

17 hours ago

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Milestone reached in removing Moab tailings

The U.S. Department of Energy has reached another milestone in the removal of 16 million tons of uranium mill tailings from a defunct processing site outside of Moab. Read more »

18 hours ago

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Miss Utah USA gets second chance at question on 'The Today Show'

Miss Utah USA, Marissa Powell, quickly garnered national attention where attention is never wanted. But on Tuesday morning, Powell was given a second chance to answer the question that caught her... Read more »

18 hours ago

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Doug Robinson: Utah man's new running shoe could be golden

The running shoe is all wrong for the human foot, so Orem's Golden Harper came up with a solution — a radically different shoe called Altra that is expected to do $20 million in sales this... Read more »

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Miss Utah USA's bungled interview creates overnight fame, infamy

A bungled question in by Miss Utah USA Marissa Powell lit up the Internet Monday, casting a shadow on anything but those painful 30 seconds on live TV. Read more »

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Housing confidence up among builders, but is it a fluke?

Builder confidence has reached a new high of 52, according to the Housing Market Index, released Monday by the National Association of Home Builders and Wells Fargo. This is the first time since... Read more »

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Homicide charge filed in ATV crash that killed 7-year-old girl

A man accused of driving an ATV that crashed on Mother's Day, resulting in the death of a young girl, has been charged with automobile homicide. Read more »

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In faith communities, fraudsters prey on trust

Many perpetrators of investment fraud take advantage of the bonds of trust among religious communities to grow their pool of victims. However, avoiding a scheme is relatively easy if an investor keeps her eyes open and does some... Read more »

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