Utah
Gov. Gary Herbert tells Washington committee: Let us manage our land
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert testified at a House Natural Resources subcommittee hearing Tuesday and said state solutions work best when it comes to managing public lands, threatened species and failing... Read more »
Antler auction nets record prices for Boy Scouts, elk refuge
A booming market for elk horns pushed the federal government's annual antler auction to record-breaking prices over the weekend in Jackson, Wyo. Read more »
Salt Lake City has highest rate of same-sex couples raising kids
Unexpected as it may sound, a new study finds that the Utah capital and its outskirts have the nation's highest percentage of gay or lesbian couples raising children. Read more »
S.L. draws up airport plans
Mountain views, faster takeoffs and workout equipment are a few things Salt Lake City officials are considering as they draw up plans for a nearly $2 billion remake of the city's airport. Read more »
Man killed in crash on I-215 in North Salt Lake
A 54-year-old man was killed Monday in a crash with two other vehicles on I-215. Read more »
'We're here to serve all boys,' Utah Scout executive says
More than 40 local Scouting leaders will participate in a national meeting of the Boy Scouts of America in Texas this week, during which a vote will be taken on a new membership policy. Read more »
Salt Lake County considering mutual commitment registry
The Salt Lake County Council will consider the creation of a mutual commitment registry during its meeting Tuesday. Employers could then use to the registry to extend benefits to partners of unmarried employees. Read more »
Utah to dry out this week
A wave of storms left Utah soggy over the weekend, but the state should continue to dry out as the week progresses. Temperatures will actually shift to the 80s, with the National Weather Service predicting a good chance for a sunny... Read more »
Roy man sent to prison for killing father who he said abused him
Joseph Nance pleaded guilty to manslaughter for shooting and killing his father in a Kaysville motel. Prosecutors said they took a history of abuse into account when offering the plea deal. Read more »
Search for Susan Cox Powell is over, West Valley police say
After 3 1/2 years, West Valley police have called off the search for Susan Cox Powell. They shared extensive new details about their investigation Monday. Read more »
Fly a flag for Cody: Army confirms Utah man died in Afghanistan explosion
A Utah County man originally listed as "missing in action" this week after a bomb went off next to him in Afghanistan was confirmed "killed in action" Saturday night by the Army. Read more »
A day of Krypto helps students prepare for the future
The 640 third- through sixth-graders traveled to Roy High School to compete in the 22nd annual Math & Science Olympiad. Read more »
New law banning teen drivers from cellphones starts Tuesday
When Utah teenagers want to hit the road this week, they are going to have to hang up their cellphones. On Tuesday a new law prohibiting teens from using a cellphone while driving takes effect. Read more »
Women unite to build homes for low-income families
Women across Utah are cinching up tool belts and swinging hammers for the Habitat for Humanity's annual National Women Build Week. Read more »
Community rallies to support Eagle Mountain widow, 6 children
Aimee Dodd, a widowed mother of six, received some helping hands Thursday. Keller Williams employees rallied together with other volunteers to put in an irrigation system, lay sod and plant... Read more »
Orem mother known for kind heart dies during childbirth
What was supposed to be a day of joy turned into a day of grieving for a Utah County family. Katrina Lawrence, the mother of five, died during childbirth Monday. Read more »
Fourth-graders leave their mark at Living Planet Aquarium
A fourth grade Castle Dale class left their mark at The Living Planet Aquarium Tuesday. A pair of Styrofoam mannequin heads containing all of their signatures will be displayed in the new Deep Sea... Read more »
Ceremony blesses healing hands at Huntsman Cancer Institute
Huntsman Cancer Institute employees dedicate themselves daily to helping their patients, but Monday was a day set aside as a spiritual refuge for their healing hands to be recognized. It also... 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 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 »
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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- 'We're here to serve all boys,' Utah... 23
- Search for Susan Cox Powell is over,... 21
- Gov. Gary Herbert tells Washington... 17