Davis County
'More questions than answers' as charges considered in West Point deaths
Davis County Attorney's Office says it has have more questions than answers as they consider possible charges.
Utah skiing's had no better friend than Spence Eccles
Since he started skiing at the age of 9 at Snowbasin, Spence Eccles of the famous Eccles financial family has maintained a lifelong love affair with the sport. He'll be honored Tuesday by the Utah... Read more »
Aging baby boomers want to live active lives, require innovations in medical treatment
The baby boomer generation is aging, and a large portion of the growing 65-and-older population isn't going quietly into a sedentary retirement. Read more »
Free sage grouse viewing trip is April 27
Bird enthusiasts will have an opportunity to take a trip and see male sage grouse strutting and vocalizing on a historic breeding ground. Read more »
Federal budget cuts ground Utah squadron and end Blue Angels' season
The U.S. Air Force plans to ground one-third of its active-duty force of combat planes, including at least one squadron at Hill Air Force Base because of automatic federal budget cuts. Read more »
Phone scammers target parents of Utah's top consumer watchdog
The parents of Utah’s top consumer watchdog were targeted by phone scammers Tuesday, and now Francine Giani and her family are warning everyone else about a recurring con. Read more »
Strong winds blow, but most infrastructure still standing
Street signs, barricades and power lines were blown down, garbage cans and trampolines tossed about, vinyl fences blown out. Read more »
How to really help your neighbors in an emergency
This is the next in a series of columns to help Utahns get ready for emergencies, disasters and the Great Utah ShakeOut 2013. This week: Consider how well trained your neighborhood is to take on an... Read more »
Utah hoping to be 1 of 6 drone testing sites in the country
Utah is pushing to become one of six drone testing sites across the country. The exact location of where the testing site would be located is still under wraps, as officials see that information as... Read more »
About Utah: Father doing all it takes to nail the landing after snowboarding accident
A terrain park crash has snowboarder Cody Walker fighting to walk again. That includes paying a hefty bill for physical rehabilitation that insurance barely begins to cover. Friends and family have... Read more »
The Great Utah Shakeout: Prepare for disaster with April 13 conference
This is the 11 of a series of columns to help Utahns get ready for emergencies, disasters and the Great Utah ShakeOut 2013. This week, make plans to attend the Utah Prepare Conference and Expo on... Read more »
Utah opens trial courts to TV and radio coverage
The Utah court system will make a big change Monday by opening trial proceedings to television and radio coverage. Read more »
Medical examiner: Ethan Stacy died of burns, drugs and pneumonia
The obvious injuries to 4-year-old Ethan Stacy did not cause his death. Instead his death was classified a homicide due to a combination of drug toxicity, scalding injuries and aspiration... Read more »
Police shoot, kill Sandy man following I-15 crash
A man who led police on a high-speed chase was shot and killed by officers Friday night after the driver crashed. Read more »
Regents approve 5 percent statewide tuition increase
College and university students in Utah will pay 5 percent more in tuition next year after the Utah Board of Regents approved the boost on Friday. Read more »
Utah vets' feelings still strong 40 years after troops left Vietnam
Forty years ago, the last 2,500 U.S. combat troops were withdrawn from South Vietnam, ending the war. Decades later, post-traumatic stress disorder, suicide and homelessness still plague many... Read more »
Neighbors offer support for deceased teen with chalk art display
KAYSVILLE — Neighbors of a Kaysville family offered support in the form of colorful chalk art Friday, as they dealt with grief from the death of the family's 13-year-old girl. Rebecca... Read more »
Stepfather told police death of Ethan Stacy was 'an accident'
In police interviews read and played in court Thursday, Nathan Sloop repeatedly said the death of his 4-year-old stepson was "an accident." Read more »
Man rammed by bison says he was protecting runners
A man, saying he wanted to set the record straight, insisted Thursday he is not the “thrill-seeker” that witnesses and previously released photographs made him appear to be after a... Read more »
Utah Board of Regents expected to approve 5 percent tuition increase
The Utah Board of Regents on Friday is expected to pass a tuition increase, raising the total for students at Utah's public colleges and universities by 5 percent. Read more »
Nathan Sloop's own words describe ugly abuse before 4-year-old's death
Nathan Sloop and his new wife, Stephanie, believed they needed to "break" her 4-year-old son, Ethan Stacy. Read more »
Unexpected death of Kaysville teen under investigation
Police are investigating the unexpected death of a 13-year-old Centennial Junior High School student. Read more »
The Great Utah ShakeOut
In 2012, the Deseret News, Emergency Essentials, Utah Disaster Kleenup and Be Ready Utah teamed up to bring Utahns four months of emergency preparedness information. This year, readers will be... Read more »
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'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 »
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 »
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 »
Heading outdoors for Memorial Day? Training can help prevent injuries
"People tend to kind of push the envelope in a realm that they're not comfortable in. New sports should be learned in a gradient manner, to reduce risk of injury" said Dr. George Vargyas 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 »
'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 »
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 »
$2.6B needed for Utah to reach per-pupil national education spending average
Lawmakers met Wednesday for the first meeting of the Education Task Force. The task force was created during the most recent legislative session to advance long-term planning and goals for public... Read more »
Utah State runner Brittany Fisher gaining strength after 50-foot fall from a Southern Utah cliff
Whatever happened to Brittany Fisher, the former Utah State student-athlete who fell from a cliff in the middle of the night? Glad you asked. Read more »
About Utah: Without fanfare, the National Ability Center in Park City has taken the 'dis' out of disability
Since 1985, the National Ability Center in Park City has shown people with so-called disabilities how to adapt and enjoy the many benefits of sports and recreation. Read more »
Troopers using new approach to keep roads safe this Memorial Day weekend
The Utah Highway Patrol will be hitting the roads in extra large numbers for the Memorial Day weekend, and their enforcement efforts will be guided by a database of crash information. Read more »
Doug Robinson: Memo to the government: Feel free to spy on me
Recently, we learned that the government seized phone records of reporters hoping to discover leaks and "sources" and perhaps a recommendation for a good sushi place. Read more »
Bountiful man killed in 3-car collision on I-215
Police have identified the man killed in an accident on I-215 Monday. 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 »
Prison ordered for man who shot neighbor he thought was 'telepathically' threatening him
A Centerville man who pleaded guilty but mentally ill to shooting his neighbor was sentenced to prison. He said he believed the neighbor was "telepathically" raping his wife. Read more »
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