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2 killed in traffic accident near St. George
A motor home crashed into a condominium in St. George early Friday, killing two people. 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 »
Man charged with killing Ogden officer found dead in jail
Matthew David Stewart, the man charged in the shooting death of Ogden police officer Jared Francom, was found dead in his Weber County Jail cell Friday morning. 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 »
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 »
Provo school administrator to work on suicide prevention full time
Dr. Greg Hudnall, associate superintendent of the Provo City School District, is stepping down next month so he can focus all of his attention on preventing teen suicide. Read more »
Questions swirl around spending cuts to national parks, lax controls in travel spending
On the same day Democrats in the House Natural Resources Committee lamented spending cuts to national parks, an audit criticized the Interior Department for lax oversight and controls of travel expenses that amount to $250 million a... Read more »
Kennecott lays off roughly 100 workers Thursday
Kennecott Utah Copper laid off an unspecified number of employees Thursday as a result of a massive landslide that crippled the mine last month. Read more »
Man accused of shooting at Duchesne deputies competent for trial
A Duchesne County man accused of shooting at a man driving past his property, and later at sheriff's deputies, has been found competent to stand trial. Read more »
Deputy shot man twice but didn't call paramedics, lawsuit claims
The family of Troy Burkinshaw, who was shot and killed by a sheriff's deputy last year, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit alleging he used unnecessary force in killing a man following a low-speed chase. Read more »
BYU animation program earns star treatment from N.Y. Times
The New York Time Magazine delves deep into BYU’s animation program to find out why its graduates are so popular with recruiters from places like Pixar and DreamWorks. 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 »
West Jordan to offer glass recycling June 1
Beginning June 1, West Jordan residents will be able to drop off glass for recycling at one of two drop-off recycling bins. Read more »
LIVE TODAY: Deseret News live streaming schedule for high school graduations
This year, the Deseret News will be live streaming Utah high school graduations, including several this weekend. Read more »
Police sketch artists retires after more than 40 years of service
It takes someone with a lot talent to draw sketches good enough to be able to recognize someone who's wanted by law enforcement. After four decades of making sure every little precise detail is... Read more »
Taylorsville Dayzz to be held June 27-29
The city will celebrate its 17th birthday with Taylorsville Dayzz June 27-29. Read more »
Utah Prairie Dog Day Art Contest announced
Bryce Canyon National Park is seeking local artists of all ages to submit original artwork or photographs for the fourth annual Utah Prairie Dog Day Poster Contest. 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 »
Timpanogos Cave open for tours Saturday
Timpanogos Cave National Monument will kick off its 90th summer season Memorial Day weekend, with the first cave tour of the year on Saturday, May 25. Read more »
Suicide becoming an epidemic in developed countries
America and other developed countries are facing a new epidemic: suicide. The Daily Beast reports the number of suicides in the United States has increased every year since 1999 and looks to... Read more »
6 arrested in live sex show at Syracuse movie theater
Six people were arrested after police say they discovered a cleaning crew allegedly using a movie theater after hours for prostitution and a live sex show. Read more »
Duchesne County man charged in hatchet attack
A Duchesne County man walked into the Roosevelt Police Department over the weekend, told an officer he had attacked a drinking companion with a hatchet and said he needed to turn himself in. Read more »
KUED review: 'Brigham Street' a glimpse of fabled history of state's most prestigious address
“Brigham Street: Salt Lake City’s Grand Boulevard” is a glimpse into the fabled history of what is now known as South Temple, the most prestigious address since the city was first... Read more »
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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 »
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 »
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 »
Man charged with killing Ogden officer found dead in jail
Matthew David Stewart, the man charged in the shooting death of Ogden police officer Jared Francom, was found dead in his Weber County Jail cell Friday morning. 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
6 arrested in live sex show at Syracuse movie theater
Six people were arrested after police say they discovered a cleaning crew allegedly using a movie theater after hours for prostitution and a live sex show. 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 »
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 »
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 »
Kennecott lays off roughly 100 workers Thursday
Kennecott Utah Copper laid off an unspecified number of employees Thursday as a result of a massive landslide that crippled the mine last month. Read more »
Salt Lake City ranked the 14th healthiest major city in America by NerdWallet
Salt Lake City was named the 14th healthiest city in America, according to a study by NerdWallet. Read more »
Tornado relief spurs LDS Church, Layton's Christian Life Center to action
For people of faith from Utah to Oklahoma, the devastating storms in America's Midwest this week have prompted compassionate action and highlighted the need for vigilance and preparation. Read more »
Stump the Smith: Can you answer the questions Michael Smith was asked on ESPN?
Michael Smith's victory got the Deseret News sports staff thinking: How knowledgeable are our readers in general sports trivia? Can Deseret News readers also "stump the Schwab" like Smith did? 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 »
Duchesne County man charged in hatchet attack
A Duchesne County man walked into the Roosevelt Police Department over the weekend, told an officer he had attacked a drinking companion with a hatchet and said he needed to turn himself in. 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 »
LIVE TODAY: Deseret News live streaming schedule for high school graduations
This year, the Deseret News will be live streaming Utah high school graduations, including several this weekend. Read more »
2 Utah high schools ranked among the best in the U.S. in financial education
W!se, a nonprofit organization that focuses on financial literacy and education, has released its list of the best high schools offering personal finance courses, and two Utah schools were ranked... Read more »
Deputy shot man twice but didn't call paramedics, lawsuit claims
The family of Troy Burkinshaw, who was shot and killed by a sheriff's deputy last year, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit alleging he used unnecessary force in killing a man following a low-speed chase. Read more »
2 killed in traffic accident near St. George
A motor home crashed into a condominium in St. George early Friday, killing two people. Read more »
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