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Utah Supreme Court rules man acquitted for murder is still guilty of obstructing justice

02/19/2024 10:01pm
The Utah Supreme Court ruled that even if a jury decides a person acted in self-defense and is not guilty of murder, they can still be guilty of running from police or hiding evidence.

Boy dies after gasoline poured on fire explodes in Davis County

02/19/2024 9:02pm
A 12-year-old boy who, along with his mother, sustained serious burns in an incident possibly involving a campfire died on Tuesday.

Natalie Cline affirms plans to vie for State School Board seat despite widespread rebuke

02/19/2024 8:37pm
Even as she faces widespread rebuke from Utah lawmakers, state and local school officials and others, Natalie Cline, under fire for a social media post seemingly taking aim at a student, isn't backing down.

Will Utah come up with enough money to pay for Super Tuesday presidential primary?

02/19/2024 8:30pm
Only half of the $1.5 million sought from the Utah Legislature to pay for the state's Super Tuesday presidential primary next month is being recommended for inclusion in the new budget lawmakers are putting together.

2 people avoid serious injury after their vehicle goes off the highway in Little Cottonwood Canyon

02/19/2024 8:04pm
Unified Police say two adult males avoided serious injury Sunday night after the vehicle they were riding in slid off the highway in Little Cottonwood Canyon.

Holladay man jailed for attempted murder in severe beating of his sister

02/19/2024 7:30pm
The suspect allegedly restrained and beat the woman for two hours, according to a probable cause affidavit.

Debate league for refugees offers scholarships, pathways to higher education

02/19/2024 7:02pm
The University of Utah John R. Park Debate Society partners with the Utah Refugee Center to provide a speech and debate class for adolescent and young adult refugees. The program offers a critical opportunity for refugees to build communication skills — and prepare for university education.

Utah Legislature approves candidate signature gathering change

02/19/2024 6:27pm
A significant shift is coming for candidates who have to gather signatures to get on the ballot — a state-approved app allowing them to verify a voter's eligibility in real time.

'Turned it up a notch': No. 4 Red Rocks erase big No. 9 UCLA lead for comeback win

02/19/2024 6:13pm
The final ever regular-season conference meeting between the Red Rocks and UCLA delivered the drama again.

California man booked into jail after the discovery of $5M-$7.5M worth of drugs in his car

02/19/2024 5:55pm
The man was initially stopped on I-70 in Emery County for going 101 mph Sunday was arrested after 260 pounds of drugs were found in his car.

Bill would infuse money into energy infrastructure in hopes of cutting emissions

02/19/2024 4:21pm
The suite of industries making high-dollar investments in energy infrastructure is being expanded under a proposal that received unanimous endorsement from a legislative committee on Thursday.

Unique Jewish group welcomes interfaith message from Hindu professor

02/19/2024 3:43pm
Rabbi Bachman's Shabbat service is unique, as it involves the bringing together of music and people of other faiths. On Feb. 9, it brought a Hindu professor in to share his religion with a Jewish congregation.

Pleasant Grove celebrates construction milestone of new Hale theater

02/19/2024 3:12pm
Dozens of actors and theatergoers celebrated a milestone of construction at a beam-raising ceremony for the new Hale theater being built in Pleasant Grove.

Low cost MRI for $399 available without a doctor's order and without insurance

02/19/2024 3:00pm - SPONSORED
Getting an MRI can be costly and take weeks to get after visiting a doctor. One walk-in MRI clinic is hoping to disrupt this tedious process.

Singles are sick of dating apps. Here's what they're doing instead

02/19/2024 1:58pm
Many singles are tired of swiping on dating apps. They're going old school to find romance.

Gaza Health Ministry says over 29,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israel-Hamas war

02/19/2024 1:55pm
Gaza's Health Ministry says more than 29,000 Palestinians have been killed in the territory since the start of the Israel-Hamas war. The ministry in Hamas-ruled Gaza said on Monday that 107 bodies were brought to hospitals in the last 24 hours.

Hilary Swank and Alan Ritchson are in a faith-inspired movie. Here's what drew them to it

02/19/2024 1:17pm - PARTNER
Swank and Ritchson spoke to the Deseret News in a video call ahead of the release of "Ordinary Angels."

Federal student financial aid's rocky rollout — and why bigger families may be unhappy

02/19/2024 1:06pm
The rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, which was designed to be simpler and broaden access to college, has been more painful than expected.

For Jessica, 'be a little too kind' means cooking for her homies

02/19/2024 12:12pm
Jessica Lowe's nonprofit organization is focused on assisting those experiencing homelessness in Salt Lake City by providing a homemade meal every week and other essential life-sustaining items.

BYU drops 6 spots in latest AP Top 25; Utah State receiving votes

02/19/2024 11:46am
The Cougars are ranked No. 25 in the Associated Press Top 25 after Saturday's 93-83 loss at Oklahoma State, while Aggies received 22 points.

Strike closes Eiffel Tower in blow to tourists ahead of Paris Olympics

02/19/2024 11:36am
The Eiffel Tower, one of the most visited tourist sites in the world, closed on Monday as staff went on strike in protest against the way the Paris monument is managed financially.

Got an app idea? We can build it!

02/19/2024 11:30am - SPONSORED
Whether you're a small business owner, you're working on building the world's next greatest idea or you want to improve what you've already got, building an app is a worthwhile cause.

Consumers have fewer choices as brands prune their offerings to focus on bestsellers

02/19/2024 10:47am
Plenty of retailers and suppliers are reducing the variety of their offerings to focus instead on what they think will sell best.

Jordan School District partnering with Utah company to integrate AI into classrooms

02/19/2024 10:11am
Jordan School District has partnered with Lehi-based SchoolAI to bring artificial intelligence into classrooms for personalized one-on-one tutoring, guidance and support.

Unmasking the fast-moving pig butchering scam hitting Utah

02/19/2024 9:40am
Pig butchering is a devastating combination of romance and crypto scams, and it's taking Utahns for all their worth.

Smoking's damage to immune system can linger years after quitting

02/19/2024 9:08am
Damage to the immune system from smoking appears to linger even years after a former smoker took that last puff.

Run Utah roundup: Another BYU alum has qualified for the Olympic marathon

02/19/2024 9:06am
Former BYU harrier Rory Linkletter ran the Olympic marathon standard in the Seville Marathon in Spain, while a trio of Utah prep stars set meet records at the Simplot Games in Idaho.

A bus on a mission to improve Utah's mammogram rate

02/19/2024 8:35am
A high number of Utah women don't get mammograms, and a genetic counselor at the University of Utah is trying to change that.

Reward offered for information on Grantsville Cemetery vandals

02/19/2024 8:03am
After hearing about the vandalism of headstones in the Grantsville City Cemetery, a local business and anonymous donors are offering a reward to anyone who could help police find those responsible.

Utah woman lost 100 pounds in 1 year: Here's how

02/19/2024 8:00am - SPONSORED
When Angie showed up at Health Utah, she was struggling with fibromyalgia, extreme fatigue, insulin resistance, depression, systemic inflammation and metabolic syndrome.

Man in custody after triple stabbing in West Valley parking lot

02/19/2024 7:37am
Police say three people were stabbed in the parking lot of a bowling alley after an argument turned violent Sunday night.