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Hillcrest High School sees enrollment surge after district changes
Despite the opening of a new Corner Canyon High School, Hillcrest High School has seen enrollment surge by almost 800 students since last year. The school is now the largest in its district and one... Read more »
Video: Miss Utah USA flubs answer at Miss USA pageant, takes 4th
Miss Utah USA Marissa Powell became flustered during a question posed to her Sunday at the Miss USA pageant. Read more »
Dinosaur death trap outside Arches National Park could reveal a lot about how they lived
A herd of dinosaurs are trapped in rock outside Arches National Park, and state paleontologists need a helicopter to bring it back to the lab to see what’s really inside. Read more »
Bad odor leads to discovery of dead body in Taylorsville
The body of a man believed to be dead for several days was found in a duplex early Monday after the owner in the other half reported a foul smell. Read more »
BYU grads launch no-caffeine energy product
Taking an idea that began as a business-pitch for a class, BYU graduates Dave Fryer and Greg Wilson turned their energizing smelling salts into a reality called Go Time. Read more »
New BYU study looks at the power of 'true believers' in the workplace
Employees who buy into their organization's mission often have greater status and influence than those who do not, according to a new BYU study. Read more »
Photos: Native Americans gather for traditional dancing at Heber Valley Pow-Wow
Hundreds of Native Americans from various tribes gathered to don their traditional garb and dance at the ninth annual Heber Valley Pow-Wow. Read more »
2 others back up extortion claims against Swallow, Shurtleff
Two former employees of imprisoned businessman Marc Session Jenson back up their boss' claims against A.G. John Swallow and former A.G. Mark Shurtleff in sworn statements included in weekend court... Read more »
Utah students make education work with the click of a mouse
Since launching its first online classes in 1994, Utah has seen steady growth, now numbering 11 programs through the state's school districts and four online charter schools, the State Office of... Read more »
Gunman caught after shooting father-in-law in church, police say
A widespread police search ended north of Tremonton Sunday when a man suspected of shooting his father-in-law during church services was arrested. Read more »
Got weeds? Hire a goat
Some environmentally-friendly property owners and land managers prefer using sheep and goats to control weeds and mow lawns. Read more »
Will House vote for impeachment proceedings against Swallow?
Utah House Republicans gather Wednesday for an extended caucus meeting to consider whether to begin impeachment proceedings against Attorney General John Swallow. Here's a look a what's at stake... Read more »
St. George barn destroyed by fire
A barn in St. George was destroyed by a fire, Friday night. Read more »
Police arrest man after he steals patrol car
Police arrested a man after he stole the patrol car he was detained in for stealing another car, possessing drug paraphernalia and stolen property. Read more »
Motorcycle driver hospitalized after multiple-car crash
A man is in serious condition after a chain reaction car accident near Spanish Fork. Read more »
Crews fight several fires in southeast Utah
Crews worked Saturday to contain several fires burning in southeast Utah. Read more »
Family Book Festival helps make reading fun
KSL Family Book Festival was held at the Gateway Mall Saturday. Read more »
After being laid off and getting in shape, Utah man now plans to cycle to South Pole
Until a few years ago, Daniel Burton was a programmer for Utah software maker Novell Inc. making upward of $500,000 a year with bonuses and stock options. It came at a cost: A largely sedentary... Read more »
Stunning court filing claims 'shakedown' by Swallow, Shurtleff
Attorneys for imprisoned swindler Marc Sessions Jenson filed court documents Saturday claiming he is a victim of a "shakedown" by embattled Attorney General John Swallow and his predecessor, Mark... Read more »
Refugees embrace America but remain true to their heritage
From traditional native clothing and dancing to backward caps and hip-hop, refugees from around the world have stayed true to their heritage but embraced a new American culture. Read more »
Civil War history of Utah's Fort Douglas comes alive
About the only inauthentic parts of Civil War reenactor Kris Larson's uniform as a 1st Sergeant in the Union Army's 1st California Infantry were the bulky casts bound with Velcro on both of his feet Read more »
Push for solutions underway to Utah's suicide problem
While the number of suicides in Utah appear to be running apace with figures from the same time last year, suicide prevention efforts are being ramped up statewide. Read more »
'Starlight Express' races onto the Tuacahn stage
With the power of steam and the romance of the diesel and electric train engines, "Starlight Express" comes to the Tuacahn Outdoor Amphitheatre stage in a regional premiere production. Read more »
Tuacahn brings 'Mary Poppins' to the southern Utah stage
The British nanny who is part magic, part mystery but all song with a spoonful of sugar glides onto the stage from way up high at the Tuacahn Outdoor Amphitheatre in Ivins through Oct. 25. Read more »
Hillcrest High School sees enrollment surge after district changes
Despite the opening of a new Corner Canyon High School, Hillcrest High School has seen enrollment surge by almost 800 students since last year. The school is now the largest in its district and one of the largest in the state. 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 »
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 »
Ogden man shot as he knelt to pray is expected to recover
A man shot just as he knelt down to pray in church on Father's Day is expected to make a full recovery. A motive for the crime was still unknown Monday. His son-on-law is accused of shooting him. Read more »
Video: Miss Utah USA flubs answer at Miss USA pageant, takes 4th
Miss Utah USA Marissa Powell became flustered during a question posed to her Sunday at the Miss USA pageant. Read more »
NPR writer 'slightly' defends Miss Utah USA's botched answer during national competition
NPR writer Linda Holmes defends Miss Utah USA Marissa Powell's answer during the national competition on Sunday, saying the question was "dumb" and an "impossible question to answer." Read more »
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 »
BYU poll: Majority favor impeachment, resignation for Attorney General John Swallow
The results of a new BYU poll show that support for embattled Utah Attorney General John Swallow is "extremely low," hovering at around 12 percent. Read more »
Man charged with attempted murder in Ogden church shooting
Criminal charges were filed Tuesday against a man accused of shooting his father-in-law inside an Ogden church on Sunday during Mass. Read more »
Gunman caught after shooting father-in-law in church, police say
A widespread police search ended north of Tremonton Sunday when a man suspected of shooting his father-in-law during church services was arrested. Read more »
BYU students win Student Gold ADDY award for commercial
BYU advertising students took their work to the next level when they turned a commercial that started out as a class assignment into a national ADDY winner. Read more »
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 »
Efforts to stop excavation at Point of the Mountain at a standstill
Point of the Mountain is home to some of the best wind in the world, but efforts to preserve this recreational haven for paragliding and hang gliding have reached a stalemate with state and local... Read more »
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... Read more »
MTC overflows with LDS missionaries, moves devotionals to Marriott Center
No marathon was scheduled for that day, but on June 11 the march of thousands of missionaries from the Provo Missionary Training Center to the Marriott Center resembled a race. Read more »
Utah's Hogle Zoo: Fun and educational experiences abound for young and old alike
Public zoos became popular around the 18th century in Europe, during the Age of Enlightenment: an intellectual movement that promoted reason, logic and science — which included zoology.... Read more »
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 »
After 6-hour standoff, SWAT team finds no one inside West Jordan home
A SWAT team on Monday surrounded the house of a West Jordan man wanted for aggravated sex abuse of a child. The standoff ended with no arrests. Read more »
Poverty committee begins trek for solutions
An advisory committee held its first meeting Monday to discuss focus group, education, and social training as some of their goals to end intergenerational poverty in Utah. Read more »
Teen's family apologizes to family of referee he's accused of killing
The family of a 17-year-old accused of punching and killing a soccer referee during a game apologized to the victim's family Friday. The teen pleaded not guilty to the homicide charge Friday. Read more »
2 others back up extortion claims against Swallow, Shurtleff
Two former employees of imprisoned businessman Marc Session Jenson back up their boss' claims against A.G. John Swallow and former A.G. Mark Shurtleff in sworn statements included in weekend court... Read more »
New BYU study looks at the power of 'true believers' in the workplace
Employees who buy into their organization's mission often have greater status and influence than those who do not, according to a new BYU study. Read more »
Got weeds? Hire a goat
Some environmentally-friendly property owners and land managers prefer using sheep and goats to control weeds and mow lawns. Read more »
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 »
Dinosaur death trap outside Arches National Park could reveal a lot about how they lived
A herd of dinosaurs are trapped in rock outside Arches National Park, and state paleontologists need a helicopter to bring it back to the lab to see what’s really inside. Read more »
Hillcrest High School sees enrollment surge after district changes
Despite the opening of a new Corner Canyon High School, Hillcrest High School has seen enrollment surge by almost 800 students since last year. The school is now the largest in its district and one... Read more »
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