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Salt Lake City has highest rate of same-sex couples raising kids
Unexpected as it may sound, a new study finds that the Utah capital and its outskirts have the nation's highest percentage of gay or lesbian couples raising children. Read more »
S.L. draws up airport plans
Mountain views, faster takeoffs and workout equipment are a few things Salt Lake City officials are considering as they draw up plans for a nearly $2 billion remake of the city's airport. Read more »
Car dealership apologizes for radio ad
An eastern Idaho auto dealership that offended some area residents with a radio commercial that included a derogatory reference about special needs children in a sales pitch for trucks has apologized. Read more »
Hatch seeks immigration bill changes
Senate supporters of far-reaching immigration legislation accepted minor changes in public while negotiating over more sweeping alterations in private Monday as they drove toward expected Judiciary... Read more »
Doctors say poverty is biggest risk faced by America's children
The Academic Pediatric Association and American Academy of Pediatrics considers poverty to be the biggest risk facing American children, according to a Washington Post report. These doctors, however, say lack of sustained focus on... Read more »
Man killed in crash on I-215 in North Salt Lake
A 54-year-old man was killed Monday in a crash with two other vehicles on I-215. Read more »
Warrants issued for 3 suspects in beating that left Vernal man in coma
Arrest warrants have been issued for three people in the May 15 beating that left a Vernal man in a coma. Police say they're also looking for a 17-year-old boy in connection with the assault. Read more »
Man accused of abusing teenage boy in park ordered to stand trial
William Estell, who police believe may have been sexually abusing young boys for years, was ordered to stand trial Monday on charges stemming from the assault of a 14-year-old boy in a park. Read more »
'We're here to serve all boys,' Utah Scout executive says
More than 40 local Scouting leaders will participate in a national meeting of the Boy Scouts of America in Texas this week, during which a vote will be taken on a new membership policy. Read more »
Bail decision delayed for doctor accused of killing ex-wife
Attorneys for John Brickman Wall, who is accused of killing his ex-wife, are seeking to have his bail reduced from $1.5 million to $100,000, but decided Monday to argue their case at a future hearing. Read more »
Utah student awarded Department of State scholarship
Skyline High School senior Kelsey Paulding is one of 625 students awarded a special scholarship from the U.S. Department of State. The scholarship allows Paulding to study Chinese in China over the summer. Read more »
Taylorsville man killed in Wyoming accident
A Taylorsville man died in a one-vehicle crash near Rawlins, Wyo., Sunday morning. Read more »
Salt Lake County considering mutual commitment registry
The Salt Lake County Council will consider the creation of a mutual commitment registry during its meeting Tuesday. Employers could then use to the registry to extend benefits to partners of unmarried employees. Read more »
Real Salt Lake: 'No comment' on XanGo mismanagement accusations
Real Salt Lake, the Major League Soccer team that bears the XanGo brand on the front of its jersies, declined to comment on pending litigation involving the juice brand's five founders. Read more »
Senator wants to offer incentives to attract gunmakers to Utah
Sen. Howard Stephenson, R-Draper, wants to offer gun manufacturers incentives that could include tax breaks to relocate in Utah. Read more »
Former Jazzman Thurl Bailey named ambassador to Utah refugee community
Former Utah Jazz player Thurl Bailey is taking his talents to Utah's refugee community. Read more »
Driver admits killing Vernal teen in texting and driving crash
A Uintah County man who struck and killed a Vernal teen while texting and driving has pleaded guilty to a felony, and settled a wrongful-death lawsuit with the boy's parents. Read more »
Photo gallery: Law enforcement asks people to secure most important cargo by buckling up
The Utah Department of Public Safety launched its Click It or Ticket campaign Monday with an interesting display at the state Capitol. A pickup truck was suspended in midair with a strap made of... Read more »
Father, son from Las Vegas seriously hurt in crash near Strawberry
A father and son from Las Vegas were seriously injured Monday when the driver of a sport-utility vehicle pulled into the path of a tractor-trailer truck near Strawberry Reservoir. Read more »
Mental state of dad accused of shooting 5-month-old son investigated
Josh Petersen, the man accused of killing his infant son, appeared in court Monday. His medical history is now in the process of being evaluated. Read more »
Two more guns seized at Salt Lake City International Airport
Two more loaded guns were discovered in passenger luggage by TSA screeners at the Salt Lake City International Airport. Read more »
Orem man gets life without parole for stabbing death of girlfriend
Steven Gray was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in the October killing of his girlfriend, Jennifer Brackenbury. The woman had apparently been stabbed more than 40... Read more »
Utah to dry out this week
A wave of storms left Utah soggy over the weekend, but the state should continue to dry out as the week progresses. Temperatures will actually shift to the 80s, with the National Weather Service predicting a good chance for a sunny... Read more »
World War II munitions with mustard agent found at Deseret Chemical Depot
Eleven rusty, World War II-era munitions containing blister agent were found in a remote section at Deseret Chemical Depot. The munitions were discovered during an environmental cleanup. Read more »
Roy man sent to prison for killing father who he said abused him
Joseph Nance pleaded guilty to manslaughter for shooting and killing his father in a Kaysville motel. Prosecutors said they took a history of abuse into account when offering the plea deal. Read more »
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Josh Powell made 'admission of guilt' in wife's death, psychologist says
While West Valley police have closed their active investigation into Susan Powell's disappearance, her father said he is ready to being conducting his own searches. Read more »
Letters to family show Steven Powell still defiant behind bars
Newly released letters between Steven Powell and members of his family indicate Powell still has ill feelings toward law enforcement, Chuck Cox, the LDS Church, and indicate a desire to file a... Read more »
Police locate West Point teen called 'person of interest' in brothers' deaths
A 4-year-old and a 10-year-old are dead under suspicious circumstances, and police searched for several hours to locate their older brother Wednesday night, calling him a person of interest. Read more »
2 Utah high schools ranked among the best in the U.S. in financial education
W!se, a nonprofit organization that focuses on financial literacy and education, has released its list of the best high schools offering personal finance courses, and two Utah schools were ranked... Read more »
Tornado relief spurs LDS Church, Layton's Christian Life Center to action
For people of faith from Utah to Oklahoma, the devastating storms in America's Midwest this week have prompted compassionate action and highlighted the need for vigilance and preparation. Read more »
Chaffetz not willing to take impeachment off the table
Impeachment is "not something I'm willing to take off the table," Rep. Jason Chaffetz said Wednesday after grilling a former Internal Revenue Service boss about what the White House knew about the... Read more »
4 reasons why you need to paraglide at Point of the Mountain
Paragliders travel from all around the world to soar at the Point of the Mountain. There are four main reasons why you should try paragliding at this Utah landmark. Read more »
Stump the Smith: Can you answer the questions Michael Smith was asked on ESPN?
Michael Smith, a University of Utah graduate and resident of Salt Lake City, was crowned ESPN's "The Schwab" champion Wednesday night. A passionate sports fan, Smith answered questions about... Read more »
ESPN trivia guru: University of Utah graduate Michael Smith crowned 'The Schwab' champion
Knowing the answers to random sports trivia questions helped Utahn Michael Smith become “The Schwab” champion on an ESPNU show. Read more »
Police questioning West Point teen in deaths of 2 younger brothers
Two young brothers were found dead in their West Point home late Wednesday. Their 15-year-old brother is being called a person of interest in the case that is being investigated as a double homicide. Read more »
Couples registry gets preliminary nod from Salt Lake County Council
The Salt Lake County Council gave preliminary approval to the creation of a mutual commitment registry, which would grant official recognition to unmarried and committed partnerships. 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 »
Man killed in fall near Bridal Veil Falls
Police were working Wednesday night to identify a man who was killed after falling almost 200 feet near Bridal Veil Falls. Read more »
Stump the Smith: Can you answer the questions Michael Smith was asked on ESPN?
Michael Smith's victory got the Deseret News sports staff thinking: How knowledgeable are our readers in general sports trivia? Can Deseret News readers also "stump the Schwab" like Smith did? Read more »
$2.6B needed for Utah to reach per-pupil national education spending average
Lawmakers met Wednesday for the first meeting of the Education Task Force. The task force was created during the most recent legislative session to advance long-term planning and goals for public... Read more »
West Valley Mayor Mike Winder will not seek second term
Mayor Mike Winder says the need to find a full-time job to support his family — not recent scandals in the city — drove his decision to not seek re-election this fall. Read more »
Education coalition attacks Utah's efforts to get federal lands
A new network that includes representation by school board members, teachers, college and high school students says Utah's efforts to get control of federal lands is the wrong move. They say it... Read more »
Police arrest aggressive solicitor in Herriman
Police arrested a solicitor in Herriman Wednesday after residents complained the man was too aggressive. Read more »
'Mantiques' could be a ticket to more cash
With warmer weather comes de-junking, de-cluttering, and spring-cleaning. Monica Zoltanski, owner of the Capital City Antique Mall said now is the time to cash in on your “mantiques.” Read more »
Doug Robinson: Memo to the government: Feel free to spy on me
Recently, we learned that the government seized phone records of reporters hoping to discover leaks and "sources" and perhaps a recommendation for a good sushi place. 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 »
Bail set for man whose Utah child sex abuse conviction was vacated
An 8th District judge set a $10,000 bail Wednesday for a man who has served nearly four years in prison for an aggravated child sex abuse conviction that was vacated by the Utah Supreme Court... Read more »
Salt Lake City School District high schools unveil new logos, websites
The Salt Lake City School District has unveiled new websites, logos and mascots for its three comprehensive high schools: East, Highland and West. Read more »
Troopers using new approach to keep roads safe this Memorial Day weekend
The Utah Highway Patrol will be hitting the roads in extra large numbers for the Memorial Day weekend, and their enforcement efforts will be guided by a database of crash information. Read more »
Optimism and American Dream surviving pragmatism, survey shows
Although a new study shows 79 percent of Americans believe the American Dream is alive, there appear to be a few contradictions in some of their other responses. Northwestern Mutual released data... Read more »
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