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1,200 gather in Salt Lake, take part in conference to fight pornography
Each year the Utah Coalition Against Pornography hosts a conference in downtown Salt Lake. More than 1,200 people attended the 2013 event to help protect families from pornography. Opening keynote... Read more »
Boy injured after falling out of window
A 7-year-old boy fell 10 to 12 feet out of a window in Tooele County Saturday. Read more »
Mia Love announces she's officially running against Matheson — again
Mia Love made it official Saturday at the GOP state convention — she’s once again challenging Utah’s only Democrat in Congress, Rep. Jim Matheson, for his 4th District seat. Read more »
Hundreds of volunteers tackle service projects in Salt Lake City
Upwards of 750 members of the LDS Riverton Utah YSA Stake traveled to Salt Lake City Saturday to tackle a number of projects in an effort to help members of the Salt Lake Wells Stake. Read more »
Salt Lake veterans hospital to test next generation of prosthetic limbs
Doctors in Salt Lake City will soon start clinical trials on an innovative prosthetic implant that could help thousands of veterans who have lost a limb. Read more »
Utah added 43,000 more jobs in April 2013 compared to April 2012
The Utah Department of Workforce Services reported Friday that Utah’s employment rate for April 2013 grew by an estimated 3.5 percent, adding 43,100 jobs to the economy compared to April 2012. Read more »
Holladay man charged with automobile homicide in death of Millcreek jogger
A Holladay man has been charged in the death of jogger who was hit by a car and killed in March. Read more »
Man's decision to stop his life support led to 2nd murder charge
A judge is considering whether to order a trial for a man charged with murdering two people in a Sandy garage. Read more »
Psychologist calls doctor accused of killing ex-wife 'narcissistic parasite'
A criminal psychologist says a pediatrician charged with killing his ex-wife is a "narcissistic parasite" who had the motive and opportunity to kill Uta von Schwedler in 2011. Read more »
Salt Lake bank robbed at gunpoint
A Chase Bank was robbed Friday afternoon in Salt Lake City. Read more »
Salt Lake City School Board considering property tax increase
The Salt Lake City School Board is considering a property tax increase that would cost an additional $12.65 per year on a $100,000 home. Read more »
Man who allegedly taught bomb making in Utah arrested in terrorism case
Federal authorities say they diffused a potential terrorist threat with the arrest of an Uzbekistan national who they say belongs to an Islamic terrorist group. Read more »
Utah judge appointed to federal bench
The presiding judge of the Utah Court of Appeals has been appointed to the U.S. 10th Circuit. Read more »
Garden helps homeless veterans feel a sense of community
Homeless veterans living at the Valor Apartments in Salt Lake City have a new garden to help them heal, thanks to volunteers from Home Depot. Read more »
Police searching for man who fired shots near homeless shelter
Police are looking for answers, suspects and possible injuries after shots were fired near the Salt Lake City Rescue Mission on Thursday. Read more »
Utah Department of Commerce to sponsor 'Declutter Day'
"Declutter Day” is a free event where individuals may drop off documents for secure shredding, recycle old computers and electronics, and donate used clothing to charity in one stop. Read more »
Route to new school across 11400 South too dangerous, parents say
Some parents in the Canyons School District say they're concerned about the walk their children may have to take to get to a new elementary school next fall. Read more »
West Jordan man admits selling Viagra-like drug under false pretenses
A West Jordan man charged with selling a Viagra-like drug as a natural supplement pleaded guilty to charges in two separate federal indictments. Read more »
Utah Symphony and Utah Opera bring music to Alzheimer’s patients
Utah Symphony and Utah Opera musicians are taking their performances on the road this month to help raise awareness of Alzheimer's. Read more »
2 county attorneys investigating Swallow, Utah Attorney General's office
Utah Attorney General John Swallow finds himself in the cross hairs of another criminal investigation, this one by two county attorneys in conjunction with federal authorities. Read more »
Utah Vietnam veterans to be honored at Capitol
Utah's Vietnam War veterans will be honored Saturday on Armed Forces Day in a ceremony at the state Capitol. Read more »
New city attorney appointed for Salt Lake City
Margaret Plane has been appointed by Mayor Ralph Becker as city attorney for Salt Lake City. Read more »
Man arrested following SWAT standoff
Salt Lake police arrested a man following a three-hour standoff Wednesday night. Read more »
Search for Susan Powell ends in Oregon — and overall search may be done, too
The search for clues into the disappearance of Susan Cox Powell in Oregon ended Thursday. And police say their leads are now exhausted. Read more »
Sorenson Unity Center to host 5th annual fair
The Sorenson Unity Center will host its fifth annual CommUNITY Fair Thursday, May 30 from 4-8 p.m. Read more »
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Mia Love announces she's officially running against Matheson — again
Mia Love made it official Saturday at the GOP state convention — she’s once again challenging Utah’s only Democrat in Congress, Rep. Jim Matheson, for his 4th District seat. Read more »
Mitt Romney to live in Utah — at least some of the time
Mitt Romney is once again going to have a home in Utah. But political experts doubt he'll be running for any state office, despite his popularity. Read more »
Hundreds of volunteers tackle service projects in Salt Lake City
Upwards of 750 members of the LDS Riverton Utah YSA Stake traveled to Salt Lake City Saturday to tackle a number of projects in an effort to help members of the Salt Lake Wells Stake. Read more »
Psychologist calls doctor accused of killing ex-wife 'narcissistic parasite'
A criminal psychologist says a pediatrician charged with killing his ex-wife is a "narcissistic parasite" who had the motive and opportunity to kill Uta von Schwedler in 2011. Read more »
Man's decision to stop his life support led to 2nd murder charge
A judge is considering whether to order a trial for a man charged with murdering two people in a Sandy garage. Read more »
1,200 gather in Salt Lake, take part in conference to fight pornography
Each year the Utah Coalition Against Pornography hosts a conference in downtown Salt Lake. More than 1,200 people attended the 2013 event to help protect families from pornography. Opening keynote... Read more »
Holladay man charged with automobile homicide in death of Millcreek jogger
A Holladay man has been charged in the death of jogger who was hit by a car and killed in March. Read more »
Salt Lake veterans hospital to test next generation of prosthetic limbs
Doctors in Salt Lake City will soon start clinical trials on an innovative prosthetic implant that could help thousands of veterans who have lost a limb. Read more »
Utah GOP convention agenda includes vote on Common Core
Utah's Republican Party will vote on a resolution opposing the Common Core State Standards on Saturday. The resolution has received an unfavorable recommendation by party leadership who worry the... Read more »
Angelina Jolie announcement leads to increased awareness of breast cancer risk
Genetic testing can result in a reduced risk of breast cancer, and movie star Angelina Jolie is helping increase awareness of the prevalent disease, following her announcement of a double mastectomy. Read more »
Police say driver who hit 3 children may have been texting
On the day Utah's new law restricting cellphone use for teen drivers took effect, police say a man who hit three young girls in a crosswalk may have been texting. Read more »
Deseret News wins awards for education, environment, family reporting
When it comes to meaningful reporting on education, the environment and the family, Deseret News reporters stand out in the Rocky Mountain region. Read more »
Utah added 43,000 more jobs in April 2013 compared to April 2012
The Utah Department of Workforce Services reported Friday that Utah’s employment rate for April 2013 grew by an estimated 3.5 percent, adding 43,100 jobs to the economy compared to April 2012. Read more »
Man who allegedly taught bomb making in Utah arrested in terrorism case
Federal authorities say they diffused a potential terrorist threat with the arrest of an Uzbekistan national who they say belongs to an Islamic terrorist group. Read more »
Two new hotels announced for downtown Salt Lake City
The downtown landscape will soon be adding two new hotels, so what does that mean for the future of a convention center property? A joint venture will develop two hotels and a parking garage along... Read more »
Juveniles confess to setting fire at Mormon chapel in Magna
An LDS meetinghouse in Magna was damaged by a fire set by three juveniles who broke into the building late Sunday. Read more »
Family of woman killed by West Valley police takes fight for facts to S.L. County Council
The Salt Lake County Council postponed a hearing related to release of documents in the shooting of Danielle Willard, who was killed by West Valley City police officers. Attorneys for the woman's... 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 »
Salt Lake bank robbed at gunpoint
A Chase Bank was robbed Friday afternoon in Salt Lake City. Read more »
Boy injured after falling out of window
A 7-year-old boy fell 10 to 12 feet out of a window in Tooele County Saturday. Read more »
2 county attorneys investigating Swallow, Utah Attorney General's office
Utah Attorney General John Swallow finds himself in the cross hairs of another criminal investigation, this one by two county attorneys in conjunction with federal authorities. Read more »
Utah Department of Commerce to sponsor 'Declutter Day'
"Declutter Day” is a free event where individuals may drop off documents for secure shredding, recycle old computers and electronics, and donate used clothing to charity in one stop. Read more »
Man exonerated after 15 years in prison for crime he didn't commit
Kevin Peterson spent 15 years in prison for child sex abuse. Now he has been exonerated and those close to the case are shedding more light on the story. Read more »
Salt Lake City School Board considering property tax increase
The Salt Lake City School Board is considering a property tax increase that would cost an additional $12.65 per year on a $100,000 home. Read more »
Former Park City officer charged with embezzlement
A former Park City police officer and member of the Fraternal Order of Police was charged Wednesday in three separate cases accusing him of embezzling money. Read more »
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