Salt Lake County
Salt Lake veterans hospital to test next generation of prosthetic limbs
Doctors in Salt Lake will soon start clinical trials on an innovative prosthetic implant that could help thousands
Artists, students team up for chalk creation
Brothers Jared and Dan Nielsen helped create an 8-by-20-foot chalk art mural of current pop culture characters with the help of several students at the Salt Lake Arts Academy. Read more »
Health Hotline doctors discuss ways to reduce stroke risk
Dr. Gregory Call, neurologist for the the Intermountain Medical Center Stroke Program, discusses what the public can do to reduce stroke risk. Read more »
Guv pick for corrections chief unanimously endorsed by Senate committee
Rollin Cook, a retired sheriff's deputy, was unanimously recommended Friday for state Senate confirmation next week as Utah's new executive director of the Department of Corrections. Read more »
4 schools locked down after student flees with BB gun
Granite Peaks High School and three other schools were briefly put in lockdown Friday after a student with a BB gun ran from the school. Read more »
Miss America visits Utah to promote STEM education
Reigning Miss America Mallory Hagan joined with leaders of Prosperity 2020 and the Governor's Office of Economic Development at an event Friday to promote science, technology, engineering and... Read more »
Australian animals visit Utah promoting new San Diego Zoo exhibit
A kangaroo, kookaburras, blue-tongued skinks, a Moluccan cockatoo and cane toads will be at Fashion Place Mall from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday to promote the San Diego Zoo's newest addition: the... Read more »
Nominees announced for 3rd district judge
The 3rd District Judicial Nominating Commission has selected nominees for a vacancy on the district court. Read more »
Special counsel to investigate alleged elections violations against Attorney General John Swallow
The lieutenant governor's office said Friday it will seek to appoint special counsel to investigate three of 12 alleged elections violations against Attorney General John Swallow. Read more »
3 Salt Lake businesses get federal grants for clean energy production
Three Salt Lake City-based small businesses have received grants to develop clean energy technologies with a strong potential for commercialization and job creation. Read more »
Guv: 'We held our ground' in health exchange negotiations with feds; first to use dual-model system
Utah is getting everything it wanted from the federal government in a new agreement allowing the state to continue to run its health insurance exchange for small businesses, Gov. Gary Herbert said... Read more »
'Big fish' in Salt Lake cocaine ring arrested, investigator says
Eight people have been charged over the past three months in connection with a major cocaine distribution ring in the Salt Lake Valley. Read more »
Over 37 tons of crab meat dumped on Utah freeway
Talk about a crab roll. About 75,000 pounds of frozen crab meat — more than 37 tons — spilled out of a truck leaving Salt Lake City. Read more »
Girl who collapsed on slide had heart tumor
A little girl who was hospitalized when she fell off a play set in her backyard last week remains in serious condition after a tumor was discovered on her heart. Read more »
Fourth Street Clinic makes measurable gains in improving patient health
Fourth Street Clinic has been recognized as the first primary care clinic in Salt Lake, Tooele and Summit counties to meet benchmarks that improve patient health and reduce unnecessary costs under... Read more »
Human bones found during remodeling of Salt Lake City home
Scientists are trying to figure out how a bag of apparently very old bones happened to drop from the ceiling of a Salt Lake home during a renovation project. Read more »
Salt Lake City to hold e-waste recycling events
Salt Lake City Green announces a series of Saturday electronic waste (e-waste) recycling events that will be held each month, from May through August. Read more »
When strokes strike, quick action can prevent disabilities
Specialists from the Intermountain Medical Center Stroke Program will answer questions about strokes during the Deseret News/Intermountain Healthcare Hotline Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. Read more »
Utah Demo calls for special prosecutor in AG Swallow case
With allegations mounting against Utah Attorney General John Swallow, Utah Democratic Party Chairman Jim Dabakis has called for a special prosecutor to be appointed to carry out a state investigation. Read more »
Woman killed in head-on collision
A woman was killed in a two-car traffic accident Thursday. Read more »
Tech firm to bring more than 1,000 jobs to Utah
A Texas company is expanding its operations to Utah and bringing with it more than 1,000 jobs over the next two decades. Also, Blu., a Utah-based natural gas company, announced it would create 73... Read more »
State School Board calls for support of Common Core
The State School Board has unanimously passed two resolutions that state official positions on the Utah Core Standards and the security of personal student information. Read more »
One tap can pay for parking in some downtown lots
Shoppers at four downtown parking lots near the City Creek Center can pay for parking with the press of one button, peruse Facebook for nearby deals on parking validations and be notified 15... 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 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 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 »
Salt Lake bank robbed at gunpoint
A Chase Bank was robbed Friday afternoon in Salt Lake City. 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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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