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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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Salt Lake bank robbed at gunpoint

A Chase Bank was robbed Friday afternoon in Salt Lake City. Read more »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

May 16, 2013

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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 »

May 16, 2013

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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 »

May 16, 2013

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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 »

May 16, 2013

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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 »

May 16, 2013

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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 »

May 16, 2013

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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 »

May 16, 2013

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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 »

May 16, 2013

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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 »

May 16, 2013

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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 »

May 16, 2013

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Man arrested following SWAT standoff

Salt Lake police arrested a man following a three-hour standoff Wednesday night. Read more »

May 16, 2013

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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 »

May 16, 2013

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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 »

May 16, 2013

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