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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 »
Medical grants available to cover children's health care needs
The UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation is seeking grant applications from families in need of financial assistance to help cover their child's health care needs. Read more »
Salt Lake bank robbed at gunpoint
A Chase Bank was robbed Friday afternoon in Salt Lake City. Read more »
Richard E. Kendell appointed as interim president of SUU
The Utah Board of Regents has selected former commissioner of higher education Richard Kendell to serve as interim president of Southern Utah University. Read more »
Davis District honors top employees
The Davis School District recently honored its top 10 employees during the annual CARE Awards dinner. Read more »
Division of Wildlife Resources offers bear safety tips
The state Division of Wildlife Resources is offering safety tips to prevent bears from being attracted to campsites so campers can avoid tragedy this summer. Read more »
Sinkhole swallows part of I-80 in Summit County near Wyoming border
Crews are working on a sinkhole that is 16 feet deep and 8 feet wide that appeared on I-80 near the Wyoming border on Wednesday when a pipe below the road caved in. 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 »
Golden Gloves: Former Olympic medalists reunite in Salt Lake
SALT LAKE CITY — Despite damaged eyes and the changes wrought on his friend's face by more than four decades of living, Sugar Ray Seales immediately recognized a man forever tied to the... Read more »
Frances Monson, wife of LDS prophet, passes away
Frances Beverly Johnson Monson, 85, wife of LDS Church President Thomas S. Monson, for more than 64 years, died early Friday morning in a Salt Lake City hospital surrounded by family. Read more »
Health care reform about to 'get real' for Utahns
Utah's legislative Health Reform Task Force discusses complicated terms and processes mandated by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which will continue to swing into effect throughout... Read more »
West Davis Corridor project unveiled amid criticism
The Utah Department of Transportation has completed the environment study for the controversial West Davis Corridor project. On Thursday, the agency released the Environmental Impact Study for a... 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 »
LDS Church submits temporary Provo MTC plans to city
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has submitted to Provo City officials its plans for creating a new, temporary extension of its missionary training facilities in Provo. Read more »
BYU Wilkinson Center's east entrance gets a facelift
Demolition crews began removing an east-facing portion of the Wilkinson Center on Wednesday. The canopy and the drop-off area it sheltered were part of the student center's original design when the... Read more »
Smoke, small fire damage bakery
A small fire caused extensive smoke damage to a small bakery Thursday night. Read more »
Vernal man in a coma after convenience store assault
Two witnesses to a brutal assault that left a Vernal man in a coma said Thursday that the attack outside a Uintah County convenience store appeared to be gang related. Read more »
New poll shows GOP caucus attendees support changes to nomination system
More than three-quarters of the Republicans who attended their party's caucus meetings last year support a controversial change in how nominees are chosen, according to a new poll released Thursday. Read more »
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 »
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 »
Oil, gas wells to move closer to Duchesne County homes
Three-hundred feet. That's how close oil and gas wells can be drilled to homes and public buildings in Duchesne County under a new ordinance that's been panned by the energy industry and property owners alike. Read more »
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 »
Steven Powell will not be released from prison next week
Steven Powell will remain in prison for at least another month and possibly longer. 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 »
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Frances Monson, wife of LDS prophet, passes away
Frances Beverly Johnson Monson, 85, wife of LDS Church President Thomas S. Monson, for more than 64 years, died early Friday morning in a Salt Lake City hospital surrounded by family. Read more »
XanGo co-founder accuses partners of corporate looting in lawsuit
A co-founder of XanGo paints a picture of a company rife with corporate looting, internal cover-ups and spying in a federal lawsuit. Read more »
Fly a flag for Cody: Army confirms Utah man died in Afghanistan explosion
A Utah County man originally listed as "missing in action" this week after a bomb went off next to him in Afghanistan was confirmed "killed in action" Saturday night by the Army. Read more »
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 »
GOP delegates reject changes to nominating system; petition drive coming next?
Efforts to change the way Utah Republicans select their nominees were soundly defeated Saturday at the party’s annual state convention despite the threat of an initiative petition drive to... Read more »
Airport TRAX ridership remains strong weeks after official opening
The number of people using the Utah Transit Authority’s newest light-rail extension to Salt Lake City International Airport has held steady since it began taking passengers last month. 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 »
Early diagnosis may be key in slowing Alzheimer's epidemic
The growing prevalence of Alzheimer's disease might be slowed if more people addressed symptoms of mild cognitive decline with a health care professional early on. 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 »
LDS missionary 'stable' following hit-and-run accident in San Antonio
Elder Michael Garver, a 19-year-old LDS missionary from Tooele, Utah, is in "stable" condition following serious injuries sustained earlier this month as a result of a hit-and-run accident in San... Read more »
Members recall Sister Monson's quiet devotion
Though she rarely addressed the church herself, members say they admired Sister Monson's quiet devotion to her faith and her unfailing dedication to her husband. Read more »
A firsthand perspective: Reflecting on the life and legacy of Frances Monson
Sister Monson was a very private woman. She was kind, gentle and compassionate. She found people in need and helped them, but never wanted credit. Read more »
Six hospitalized in Saratoga Springs rollover accident Saturday night
An accident in Saratoga Springs resulted in six hospitalized. Police responded to a call around 9:30 of an accident near 1200 west and SR-73, about one and a half miles away from the Crossroads... Read more »
Prison ordered for man who shot neighbor he thought was 'telepathically' threatening him
A Centerville man who pleaded guilty but mentally ill to shooting his neighbor was sentenced to prison. He said he believed the neighbor was "telepathically" raping his wife. Read more »
LDS Church submits temporary Provo MTC plans to city
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has submitted to Provo City officials its plans for creating a new, temporary extension of its missionary training facilities in Provo. Read more »
LDS missionary from Sweden suffers aneurysm, dies
Elder Jeffrey Rogil Guerra Alfaro, 22, from Lidingo, Sweden, serving in the Utah Provo Mission, died after suffering an aneurysm while jogging with his missionary companion. Read more »
For mortgages, it's the best of times and worst of times
Joe Gross, self-professed 'National Mortgage Expert,' talks about the pros and cons of home mortgages in today's economy. Read more »
Three people in critical condition after Tooele car accident
Five people injured after Tooele car accident on 1-80 around mile marker 88 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 State runner Brittany Fisher gaining strength after 50-foot fall from a Southern Utah cliff
Whatever happened to Brittany Fisher, the former Utah State student-athlete who fell from a cliff in the middle of the night? Glad you asked. Read more »
Police shooting reported in Evanston
There was a report of a shootout in Evanston, Wyo., Saturday involving police but few details were released. Read more »
Utah facing $1.2 billion-dollar water pollution problem
Utah water quality regulators say a $3 increase per household on sewer rates would help the state address the most challenging water pollution problem they've seen since the federal Clean Water Act... Read more »
Mormon missionary age announcement prompted teen to reveal alleged abuse from coach
A former Kaysville teacher and basketball coach has been ordered to stand trial on 11 felonies stemming from allegations of a sexual relationship with a student. The girl was 15 and 16 at the time... Read more »
Man killed in motorcycle crash near Vernal
A 49-year-old Montana man was killed in a motorcycle crash near Vernal Saturday. Read more »
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