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1 killed, 3 injured in separate accidents
Two serious accidents in Salt Lake County on Wednesday night resulted in several serious injuries and one death. Read more »
Flags lowered in recognition of Peace Officers Memorial Day
Gov. Gary Herbert authorized the lowering the U.S. and the state flags Wednesday, May 15, 2013, in recognition of Peace Officers Memorial Day. Read more »
Magna collision kills 50-year-old car passenger
A 50-year-old woman is dead after the vehicle she was riding in ran a red light and hit another driver, police said. Read more »
West Valley police assure Latino leaders that dismissed cases not tied to racial profiling
Latino leaders and representatives of West Valley City describe meeting on dismissal of narcotics cases as a "constructive" exchange. Both have pledged to help improve community relations. Read more »
Corrections therapist charged with having sex with parolee
A therapist contracted by the Utah Department of Corrections faces a felony charge after police say she had sex with a parolee she was counseling. Read more »
Search for Susan Cox Powell in Oregon reveals no answers
An extensive two-day search of a farm in Oregon brought West Valley police no closer to finding out what happened to Susan Cox Powell. Read more »
Man charged with igniting house with wife, others inside
A man was charged Wednesday with attempted murder after police say he lit a house on fire to kill his wife. 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 »
Get cool cash this hot summer with ozone video
Residents can earn some cash by creating a 30-second video that is a public service announcement on how to cut down on ozone levels in the summer — Utah's No. 1 air quality problem this time of year. The deadline to enter is... Read more »
Bike safety focus of UTA’s Bike Bonanza
UTA’s annual Bike Bonanza will be held this Friday, May 17, at the Gallivan Plaza. The Bike Bonanza is designed to educate families about bike safety and bicycling as a green transportation... 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 »
Utah lawmakers look to regulate child access to e-cigarettes
Utah lawmakers intend to pursue legislation that would regulate the sale and marketing of electronic cigarettes to children and teens. 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 »
School officials report on class size reduction
Members of the State Office of Education presented their first report to the Education Interim Committee on the use of state class size reduction funds. Under a new law, schools must account and... Read more »
Swallow headlines spark question: Should Utah attorney general be elected or appointed?
State lawmakers held a lively discussion Wednesday over whether the attorney general in Utah should be appointed or elected. Read more »
Group touts housing tax reform
A national housing advocate claims that changing the way homeowners receive tax benefits from the federal government could help boost revenue in the long run and reduce the number of Americans who... Read more »
Valentine: Too soon to say whether blood alcohol limit should be lowered
Sen. John Valentine, the legislator behind most of the recent changes to Utah's liquor laws, said Wednesday it's too soon to say whether he will sponsor a bill next session lowering the blood... Read more »
Are the poor represented in government?
A new report published in the American Economic Policy Journal sparked debate about the extent to which the interests of the poor are represented in American government. Read more »
Mother of 9-year-old found on I-215 cited with misdemeanor
The mother of a 9-year-old boy found riding his bike on I-215 late at night has been cited with reckless endangerment, police said. 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Utah's public university presidents paid less than national median
Most of Utah's public university presidents are paid less than the national median. Read more »
Taylorsville teen killed in accident
A 17-year-old Taylorsville girl was killed in a late night car crash. 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Salt Lake bank robbed at gunpoint
A Chase Bank was robbed Friday afternoon in Salt Lake City. 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 »
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 »
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 »
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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