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Jury convicts man of murder for killing Salt Lake City partygoer last year
A jury convicted a Salt Lake man of murder for stabbing a man to death in
Lawyers for AG have sent a letter to the Utah Legislature saying impeachment proceedings are unwarranted.
A fast-acting Murray firefighter, a KSL-TV photographer and six fire crews worked together to help a family
$13M Ponzi scheme lands S.L. woman in federal prison
The owner of a Salt Lake investment firm is headed to federal prison for running a multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme. Read more »
2012 wildfire season a destructive one in Utah; will 2013 be as bad?
The 2012 wildfire season was a costly one in Utah. Local experts have said the fire risk in Utah this year is high, but not as bad as 2012. Read more »
Big Cottonwood Canyon Trail section to open
The final phase of the Big Cottonwood Canyon Trail is nearly complete, and city officials have planned a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the trail on Tuesday June 25 at 5 p.m. Read more »
Salt Lake City ‘Chill with a Cop’ outreach program starts June 27
The Salt Lake City Police Department will hold its monthly outreach called "Chill With a Cop" for the summer months. Read more »
Photos: Seniors honor firefighter fathers with sweet surprise
Firefighters who are fathers received a sweet surprise from seniors on Friday. Residents of Emeritus Senior Living delivered a Father's Day cake to firefighters at Salt Lake City Fire Station No. 1. Read more »
Photos: 'Inventions That Changed the World' on display at Leonardo
The Leonardo has opened the museum's newest traveling exhibition: "101 Inventions that Changed the World." Read more »
Photos: Students raise, salute Old Glory for Flag Day
SANDY — Students saluted the grand old flag on Friday, which is Flag Day, at their school and a flag store. A ceremony was held at both the Colonial Flag building and Challenger School... Read more »
Man replaces autistic boy's stolen bike
A boy woke up Tuesday to find his bike had been stolen from his grandmother's yard. But a man who saw his story made sure he wasn't sidelined for long. Read more »
Department of Environmental Quality names Ozone YouTube contest winners
The state Department of Environmental Quality has announced the top three winners of its YouTube video contest that highlighted ozone pollution in 30 seconds. Read more »
Poll: Majority of Utahns want immigration reform
Utahns are ready to support a bipartisan immigration bill according to a new poll released Thursday, indicating an overwhelming majority says now is the time to take steps toward immigration reform. Read more »
2 Utah businesses to expand, adding 740 new jobs
The Governor’s Office of Economic Development announced Thursday that MasterControl will expand its Salt Lake-based operations, creating nearly 200 new jobs. Utah-based HireVue will also expand its operations, adding 540 jobs. Read more »
Photo gallery: Let the games begin: Special Olympics Utah underway in Herriman
Special Olympics Utah is holding the 2013 Harmons Summer Games, which began Thursday and run through Saturday at Herriman High School. Read more »
Campaign aims to encourage 'Road Respect' between drivers and cyclists
In Utah, six bicyclists are killed and nearly 850 others are involved in crashes with motor vehicles each year. “Road Respect” is a safety campaign that aims to educate drivers and... Read more »
Wife's website could get Jeremy Johnson thrown in jail
Indicted St. George businessman Jeremy Johnson could end up back in jail if his wife continues to run a website critical of the federal government. Read more »
Vehicle crashes into Sandy dry cleaning store
A building was damaged but no one was injured after a vehicle crashed into a dry cleaning business early Thursday. Read more »
Animal rights group threatens Utah fur farms in new guide
The Animal Liberation Front, branded by the FBI as a terrorist organization, has released a new "guide to destroying the fur industry" that lists 60 Utah farms. Read more »
Salt Lake City invites public to Sugarmont Plaza grand opening party
The Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City has invited the public to attend the grand opening celebration of Sugarmont Plaza on Friday, June 14, from 6-9 p.m. Read more »
UDOT names new deputy director
The Utah Department of Transportation has named Shane Marshall as the department's deputy director. Read more »
Utah high school seniors receive Horatio Alger John Moran Scholarship
The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans has announced the winners of the Horatio Alger John Moran Utah Scholarship. Read more »
Protesters say outrage over NSA data collecting is growing, polls say otherwise
About 30 protesters took to Utah's Capitol Wednesday to rally against the NSA data grabs and digital monitoring made public last week. Read more »
High winds topple tree onto Taylorsville home
High winds knocked a large tree onto a house Wednesday, crushing the roof and making the home uninhabitable until the damage is repaired. Read more »
New prison relocation effort begins with a question: Does a move make sense?
At the kick-off meeting Wednesday of the state's new prison relocation board, members talked about how to answer the question of whether a move makes sense. Read more »
Utah leaders push for quick immigration reform
Utah government, civic, religious and business leaders held a roundtable discussion Wednesday to find common ground on immigration reform. Read more »
Nearly 400 new U.S. citizens take oath in Utah
Cheers and applause filled Abravanel Hall from friends and families of the nearly 400 people from 79 countries who, smiling, stood to recited an oath of allegiance to become the newest citizens of... Read more »
S.L. County to help expand preschool, after-school programs
Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams expressed a goal Monday to expand access to preschool and after-school programs for at-risk students. Read more »
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2 others back up extortion claims against Swallow, Shurtleff
Two former employees of imprisoned businessman Marc Session Jenson back up their boss' claims against A.G. John Swallow and former A.G. Mark Shurtleff in sworn statements included in weekend court... Read more »
Miss Utah USA's bungled interview creates overnight fame, infamy
A bungled question in by Miss Utah USA Marissa Powell lit up the Internet Monday, casting a shadow on anything but those painful 30 seconds on live TV. Read more »
Hillcrest High School sees enrollment surge after district changes
Despite the opening of a new Corner Canyon High School, Hillcrest High School has seen enrollment surge by almost 800 students since last year. The school is now the largest in its district and one... Read more »
BYU poll: Majority favor impeachment, resignation for Attorney General John Swallow
The results of a new BYU poll show that support for embattled Utah Attorney General John Swallow is "extremely low," hovering at around 12 percent. Read more »
Utah students make education work with the click of a mouse
Since launching its first online classes in 1994, Utah has seen steady growth, now numbering 11 programs through the state's school districts and four online charter schools, the State Office of... Read more »
Bad odor leads to discovery of dead body in Taylorsville
The body of a man believed to be dead for several days was found in a duplex early Monday after the owner in the other half reported a foul smell. Read more »
Efforts to stop excavation at Point of the Mountain at a standstill
Point of the Mountain is home to some of the best wind in the world, but efforts to preserve this recreational haven for paragliding and hang gliding have reached a stalemate with state and local... Read more »
Teen's family apologizes to family of referee he's accused of killing
The family of a 17-year-old accused of punching and killing a soccer referee during a game apologized to the victim's family Friday. The teen pleaded not guilty to the homicide charge Friday. Read more »
Got weeds? Hire a goat
Some environmentally-friendly property owners and land managers prefer using sheep and goats to control weeds and mow lawns. Read more »
Stunning court filing claims 'shakedown' by Swallow, Shurtleff
Attorneys for imprisoned swindler Marc Sessions Jenson filed court documents Saturday claiming he is a victim of a "shakedown" by embattled Attorney General John Swallow and his predecessor, Mark... Read more »
Wife's website could get Jeremy Johnson thrown in jail
Indicted St. George businessman Jeremy Johnson could end up back in jail if his wife continues to run a website critical of the federal government. Read more »
Will House vote for impeachment proceedings against Swallow?
Utah House Republicans gather Wednesday for an extended caucus meeting to consider whether to begin impeachment proceedings against Attorney General John Swallow. Here's a look a what's at stake... Read more »
After 6-hour standoff, SWAT team finds no one inside West Jordan home
A SWAT team on Monday surrounded the house of a West Jordan man wanted for aggravated sex abuse of a child. The standoff ended with no arrests. Read more »
Dog killed after insecticide sprayed down throat, police say
A woman was arrested after police say she killed her dog by spraying insecticide down its throat. Read more »
Attorneys for AG John Swallow say impeachment not warranted
Lawyers for embattled Attorney General John Swallow have sent a letter to the Utah Legislature saying impeachment proceedings against him are unwarranted. Read more »
Housing confidence up among builders, but is it a fluke?
Builder confidence has reached a new high of 52, according to the Housing Market Index, released Monday by the National Association of Home Builders and Wells Fargo. This is the first time since... Read more »
Chalk murals draw attention to foster care need
Chalk murals draw attention to foster care need Read more »
Animal rights group threatens Utah fur farms in new guide
The Animal Liberation Front, branded by the FBI as a terrorist organization, has released a new "guide to destroying the fur industry" that lists 60 Utah farms. Read more »
After being laid off and getting in shape, Utah man now plans to cycle to South Pole
Until a few years ago, Daniel Burton was a programmer for Utah software maker Novell Inc. making upward of $500,000 a year with bonuses and stock options. It came at a cost: A largely sedentary... Read more »
Salt Lake police investigate pair of weekend shootings
Two shootings kept police busy Sunday night and Monday morning. Read more »
Poll: Majority of Utahns want immigration reform
Utahns are ready to support a bipartisan immigration bill according to a new poll released Thursday, indicating an overwhelming majority says now is the time to take steps toward immigration reform. Read more »
Refugees embrace America but remain true to their heritage
From traditional native clothing and dancing to backward caps and hip-hop, refugees from around the world have stayed true to their heritage but embraced a new American culture. Read more »
Field trip to see peregrine falcons is June 20
The state Division of Wildlife Resources is hosting a free field trip to view peregrine falcons in downtown Salt Lake City on Thursday, June 20. Read more »
Campaign aims to encourage 'Road Respect' between drivers and cyclists
In Utah, six bicyclists are killed and nearly 850 others are involved in crashes with motor vehicles each year. “Road Respect” is a safety campaign that aims to educate drivers and... Read more »
S.L. County to help expand preschool, after-school programs
Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams expressed a goal Monday to expand access to preschool and after-school programs for at-risk students. Read more »
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