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Mitt Romney condemns Russian invasion of Ukraine, blames past US foreign policy
02/23/2022 9:51pm
Sen. Mitt Romney was quick to condemn what Russian President Vladimir announced early Thursday morning in Moscow as a "special military operation" in Ukraine.
Black Hawk crash site in Mineral Basin secured until helicopters can be removed
02/23/2022 9:32pm
A team is traveling to Utah to conduct a safety investigation into Tuesday's training accident that involved two Black Hawk helicopters from the Utah Army National Guard.
Utah House passes concurrent resolution condemning antisemitism as incidents rise
02/23/2022 8:58pm
The Utah House of Representatives unanimously passed a concurrent resolution Wednesday condemning anti-Semitism, as acts have risen across and state and nationwide.
17 indicted in St. George drug trafficking, money laundering case
02/23/2022 8:29pm
A total of 17 people were indicted by a federal grand jury earlier this month in connection with an alleged ring of drug distribution and money laundering in the St. George area.
Pets can boost your brain power, study says
02/23/2022 8:02pm
Having a long-term pet companion may delay memory loss and other kinds of cognitive decline, a new study has found. Pet ownership was especially beneficial for working verbal memory, such as memorization of word lists, according to the preliminary research.
Pepsi introduces its own '1st-of-its-kind' flavor
02/23/2022 7:55pm
Pepsi is putting a whole new meaning into soft drink.
Trial for man accused murdering Eureka couple begins after 4 years
02/23/2022 7:33pm
This week the jury trial began for Jerrod Baum, who is charged with murdering a young couple and dumping their bodies in a mineshaft in late 2017. This week and next will be used for jury selection in what is expected to be a long trial.
Salt Lake City scraps blasting plan as end of old water park demolition nears
02/23/2022 7:11pm
Salt Lake City scrapped a plan to blast an old pool this week on the land that was once home to Raging Waters, but they're closing in on finishing the demolition of the entire water park.
Woman arrested in connection with 2019 Salt Lake killing
02/23/2022 6:41pm
One of six people named as suspects last week in the 2019 killing of a woman in her Salt Lake apartment was charged Wednesday with obstructing justice in the case.
Watch her work: No. 19 BYU women's basketball highlights tourney push across Utah
02/23/2022 6:34pm
Do people want to watch women's sports? The players at BYU and other women's basketball programs around the state are answering that question with a resounding 'yes.'
Prosecutors leading New York criminal probe into Trump resign
02/23/2022 5:24pm
Two prosecutors who had been leading the Manhattan district attorney's criminal probe into former U.S. President Donald Trump and his business practices have resigned, the district attorney's office said on Wednesday.
Have You Seen This? Teenager with special needs shines on basketball court
02/23/2022 5:12pm
Andy Tolleson has been a team manager for four years. So when he finally got a chance to take the court, he made the most of it.
Feds offer reward in 'GreaseGate' mystery at popular Moab climbing area
02/23/2022 4:45pm
Federal land managers are now offering a $1,000 reward for information that might help them crack a bizarre land vandalism case at a popular rock climbing site in southeastern Utah.
Cox calls for long-term housing as Utah enters 2nd phase to help Afghan refugees
02/23/2022 4:07pm
With most of the expected Afghan refugees now resettled in Utah, Gov. Spencer Cox announced the state's efforts are shifting toward education, training and employment.
2 Utah Highway Patrol troopers hit on freeway, suffer minor injuries
02/23/2022 3:40pm
Two Utah Highway Patrol troopers were helping a driver that had spun out on Interstate 15 on Wednesday when their vehicle was hit by a pickup that also slid out of control.
St. George man charged with automobile homicide in death of pedestrian
02/23/2022 3:28pm
A St. George man was charged Thursday with automobile homicide after police say he hit and killed a man in a crosswalk while he was under the influence of marijuana.
4 strategies that could help you pay less in taxes and secure more retirement income
02/23/2022 3:00pm
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A 2021 Federal Reserve report found about 25% of Americans have no retirement savings at all. If you're ready to start thinking – and acting – seriously about retirement, there are several things you can do now to start securing your financial future.
University of Utah strikes advanced research agreement with the Idaho National Laboratory
02/23/2022 2:54pm
University of Utah researchers and scientists at the Idaho National Laboratory will now move to the next level of research under a new agreement announced Wednesday.
Jury begins weighing if Minneapolis police violated George Floyd's rights
02/23/2022 2:26pm
A jury began deliberating on Wednesday on whether three former Minneapolis police officers deprived George Floyd of his constitutional rights by failing to come to his aid while pinned beneath a colleague's knee.
How millennials are keeping Utah's housing market booming
02/23/2022 2:05pm
A general rule of thumb in real estate is this: the younger you are, the less likely you are to actually own your home. But the Salt Lake market is bucking that rule.
Ex-officer charged in Breonna Taylor raid begins trial
02/23/2022 1:39pm
Nearly two years after Breonna Taylor's shooting death by police, the only Kentucky officer facing criminal charges in the botched raid went on trial Wednesday for shooting into Taylor's neighbor's apartment.
2nd person faces charge in fatal drive-by shooting in Salt Lake
02/23/2022 1:17pm
A Salt Lake man was charged Wednesday with hiding a rifle after police say it was used to kill a man during a drive-by shooting in Salt Lake City last year that followed a graduation dance at Trolley Square.
Health officials report 20 new COVID deaths, 614 cases
02/23/2022 12:51pm
The Utah Department of Health reported 20 COVID-19 deaths and 614 new cases on Wednesday.
Police arrest employee at southern Utah residential treatment center for girls
02/23/2022 12:19pm
An employee at a southern Utah residential treatment program for girls was arrested Tuesday for investigation of sexual abuse of a minor involving a teen client.
Life without parole ordered for man who murdered Sherry Black
02/23/2022 11:52am
A judge ordered a man Wednesday to serve a prison sentence of life without the possibility of parole for the 2010 murder of Sherry Black at her South Salt Lake bookstore.
Gov. Cox announces Adopt-a-School program, providing work-based learning for Utah students
02/23/2022 11:50am
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox on Wednesday announced the launch of the Utah Adopt-A-School program and invited Utah businesses to help support Utah's K-12 schools by providing work-based learning opportunities for students across the state of Utah.
President Biden voices support for new US mines, if they don't repeat past sins
02/23/2022 11:42am
President Joe Biden on Tuesday touted progress by government and private industry to boost American production of minerals used to make electric vehicles and other renewable energy products, but stressed that new mines must benefit host communities and not damage the environment.
Utah stores work to pull potentially harmful infant formula off shelves after federal recall
02/23/2022 11:10am
While Utah has no cases of infant illness related to an instant formula recall, state food officials said Wednesday they are working with retailers to pull any potentially harmful formula off store shelves.
The sustaining power of faith in times of crisis
02/23/2022 11:08am
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The presiding bishop of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints says that in times of need, we need spiritual as well as temporal sustenance.
'This has got to change': In Utah, sexual assaults are poorly tracked and under prosecuted
02/23/2022 10:51am
A few days after she turned 15, a Utah teenager says she was sexually assaulted. She didn't tell her mother what happened until a year and a half later.
US Navy: 4 die in Hawaii crash of contractor's helicopter
02/23/2022 9:32am
The U.S. Navy said Tuesday four people have died in the crash of a contractor's helicopter on the Hawaii island of Kauai.
Utah GOP House leaders propose dropping income tax earmark for public education
02/23/2022 9:09am
Republican legislative leaders are proposing an amendment to the Utah Constitution that would effectively eliminate a decades-old earmark of income tax for public education.
COVID-19 shots unlikely to prompt rare inflammation in kids
02/23/2022 8:54am
COVID-19 vaccines are unlikely to trigger a rare inflammatory condition linked to coronavirus infection in children, according to an analysis of U.S. government data published Tuesday.
US truckers plan pandemic protest, inspired by Canadian counterparts
02/23/2022 8:19am
Taking a cue from demonstrations that paralyzed Canada's capital city for weeks, U.S. truckers on Wednesday plan to embark on a 2,500-mile cross-country drive toward Washington D.C. to protest coronavirus restrictions.
Are you a current or former smoker? Get screened for lung cancer
02/23/2022 8:00am
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Most symptoms of lung cancer don't show until they spread, so get screened if you're at risk.
3 men arrested after 8.5 pounds of fentanyl pills found during traffic stop in Cedar City
02/23/2022 7:50am
Three men were arrested for investigation of drug trafficking in Cedar City after a Utah Highway Patrol trooper found more than eight pounds of fentanyl pills inside their vehicle during a traffic stop Sunday night.
President Biden interviews trio of candidates for Supreme Court
02/23/2022 7:23am
President Joe Biden has interviewed at least three candidates for the Supreme Court, according to a person familiar with the matter, and the White House reiterated Tuesday that he remains on track to make a final selection by Monday.
Watch: Russia attacks Ukraine as defiant Putin warns US, NATO
02/23/2022 7:02am
Russian troops launched their anticipated attack on Ukraine on Thursday, as President Vladimir Putin cast aside international condemnation and sanctions.
Is Union Pacific a poor corporate citizen? Utah House fast-tracks a bill to force cleaner tech
02/23/2022 6:16am
Utah lawmakers are steamrolling ahead with a bill to strong arm Union Pacific, with one leader accusing the company of being an uncooperative partner in efforts to clear the state's air pollution.
Brock Miller returns, Utah State gets confidence-boosting win over New Mexico
02/23/2022 12:11am
The Aggies opened up the game 8-of-8 shooting and coasted to a 25-point win.
