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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 »

May 16, 2013

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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 »

May 16, 2013

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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 »

May 15, 2013

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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 »

May 15, 2013

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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 »

May 15, 2013

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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 »

May 15, 2013

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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 »

May 15, 2013

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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 »

May 15, 2013

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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 »

May 15, 2013

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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 »

May 15, 2013

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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 »

May 15, 2013

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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 »

May 15, 2013

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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 »

May 15, 2013

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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 »

May 15, 2013

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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 »

May 15, 2013

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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 »

May 15, 2013

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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 »

May 15, 2013

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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 »

May 15, 2013

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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 »

May 14, 2013

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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 »

May 14, 2013

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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 »

May 14, 2013

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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 »

May 14, 2013

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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 »

May 14, 2013

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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 »

May 14, 2013

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Taylorsville teen killed in accident

A 17-year-old Taylorsville girl was killed in a late night car crash. Read more »

May 14, 2013

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