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Utah County approves 'absolutely necessary' tax increase for 2025 budget
12/18/2024 10:32pm
The Utah County Commission on Wednesday approved its budget for 2025, which includes a significant property tax increase that the commissioners said was "absolutely necessary."
Senate rejects bid to fast-track bill to address threats from drones
12/18/2024 10:03pm
The U.S. Senate rejected a bid on Wednesday to fast-track legislation to expand U.S. government authority to detect and destroy drones that could pose security threats over stadiums and other locations.
Police search for Ogden man charged with stabbing wife
12/18/2024 9:51pm
An arrest warrant has been issued for an Ogden man charged with attempted murder after police say he stabbed his wife in front of their two children.
Return of NASA astronauts from space station further delayed until late March
12/18/2024 9:24pm
The return of two NASA astronauts to Earth will be further delayed until at least late March, the agency said, taking what should have been an eight-day trip to more than nine months.
Parents, students and educators gather at Utah Capitol to advocate for homeschooling rights
12/18/2024 9:02pm
The Utah Home-education Organizations for Parental Empowerment Coalition, a nonprofit organization advocating for parents' rights to homeschool, officially launched on Wednesday.
Former Centerville police officer charged with sexual abuse of teen girl
12/18/2024 8:31pm
A former Centerville police officer, 44, was charged Wednesday with sexually abusing a teen girl, almost a year after he was terminated for an "inappropriate but not illegal friendship" with an underage girl.
Your ultimate guide to corny Christmas rom-coms streaming on Netflix
12/18/2024 7:54pm
Yes, they're easy to poke fun at, with predictable storylines and dialogue, but there's something uniquely comforting about curling up on the couch to watch a Hallmark-style Christmas rom-com.
Utah group sues state leaders, alleging its federal public lands lawsuit is 'unlawful'
12/18/2024 7:13pm
The Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance has filed a motion asserting that Utah's lawsuit against the federal government seeking about 18.5 million acres of "unappropriated" public land is unlawful.
A Lehi woman's last Christmas wish
12/18/2024 7:00pm
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Kerri Robbins loves her home and her neighborhood, but realizes both have threatened her life.
'A good feeling': Construction worker describes Utah owl rescue caught in viral video
12/18/2024 6:33pm
An owl rescue caught on video at a Salt Lake City construction site has now gained hundreds of thousands of views online.
More college football players are 'opting in' to bowl games, including at BYU and Alamo Bowl
12/18/2024 6:26pm
Rather than taking December to prepare for the NFL draft, more and more college football players are opting in to end-of-season bowl games. BYU senior Jakob Robinson and potential draft-bound receiver Chase Roberts explain why.
House Ethics Committee secretly voted to release Matt Gaetz ethics report, source says
12/18/2024 5:51pm
The House Ethics Committee has voted in secret to release the long-awaited ethics report into former Rep. Matt Gaetz.
Dashcam captures moment driver makes U-turn on I-15 in Lehi
12/18/2024 5:12pm
A woman's dash camera caught video of a car U-turning into oncoming traffic on I-15 in Lehi on Tuesday.
Sundance Resort announces 'The Wizard of Oz' for summer outdoor production
12/18/2024 4:36pm
Anyone dreading the long wait until the second "Wicked" movie is released next November may find some relief at Sundance Mountain Resort this summer with "The Wizard of Oz."
Salt Lake County buys Overstock building, plans to move government operations by 2026
12/18/2024 4:04pm
Utah's most populated county is moving its operations to a new city.
Have You Seen This? Boy shows the true spirit of the season: giving
12/18/2024 3:30pm
A trick-or-treater gives back when he sees a Halloween bowl is empty.
Utah woman loses 100 pounds in one year: Here's how
12/18/2024 3:00pm
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When Angie showed up at Health Utah, she was struggling with fibromyalgia, extreme fatigue, insulin resistance, depression, systemic inflammation and metabolic syndrome.
Officials celebrate new I-15 interchange in Washington, marking end of $78M project
12/18/2024 2:33pm
A ribbon was cut in Washington, Washington County, on a chilly Tuesday morning, celebrating the completion of the Main Street/Exit 12 highway interchange project.
'Hard to comprehend': West Valley father shot wife, 4 children, then himself, police believe
12/18/2024 1:55pm
West Valley police believe a West Valley father shot and killed his wife and three children and severely injured a fourth child before turning the gun on himself.
Stocks decline after Fed cuts rates as expected
12/18/2024 1:40pm
U.S. stocks fell on Wednesday, erasing earlier gains after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point and the central bank's economic projections signaled a slower pace of cuts next year.
Health care advocates launch ads targeting Sen.-elect John Curtis over RFK Jr. nomination
12/18/2024 12:07pm
Protect Our Care launched digital ads in Utah recently, urging Sen.-elect John Curtis to reject Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.
The Office of the Medical Examiner works for the living, not the dead
12/18/2024 11:30am
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Through its efforts, the OME provides invaluable support to families, public health and communities across the state.
US watchdog warns credit card issuers not to devalue rewards
12/18/2024 11:09am
Credit card companies that devalue or cancel the rewards points, cash back or miles that cardholders have earned may be breaking the law, the top U.S. watchdog agency for consumer finance warned on Wednesday.
Remembering legendary Keith Rivera of BYU's historic 1974 team
12/18/2024 11:05am
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After losing the first three games of the 1974 season, BYU defensive end Keith Rivera led a charge to turn the season around. The team went on to win LaVell Edwards' first WAC title, helping lay the foundation for Edwards era.
Utah appeals court affirms murder conviction for man who shot, killed his neighbor
12/18/2024 11:04am
On Dec. 12, the Utah Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Bradly Hunt who shot and killed his neighbor in Washington County after asking the man to stay away.
Instagram to make up more than half of Meta's US ad revenue in 2025, report shows
12/18/2024 10:14am
Instagram is set to get a big boost if a TikTok ban goes into effect in the U.S.
Trump wants police to help with mass deportations. Will Utah law enforcement comply?
12/18/2024 10:04am
Utah law enforcement officials are split on whether President-elect Donald Trump's deportation agenda will help or hurt their mission to keep the state's residents safe.
EPA grants California authority to ban sales of new gas cars by 2035. Act faces Trump reversal
12/18/2024 9:43am
The Environmental Protection Agency has granted two requests from California to enforce strict standards for vehicle emissions, including a rule aimed at banning sales of new gasoline-powered cars in the state by 2035.
For 32 years, wives of BYU coaches have helped Patti Edwards 'bless' underprivileged children at Christmas
12/18/2024 9:01am
In 1992, LaVell and Patti Edwards teamed up with the Boys and Girls Club in Utah County to help underprivileged children.
Taco Bell is adding something unusual to its menu
12/18/2024 8:20am
Taco Bell is veering away – slightly – from its Mexican-inspired cuisine, going all-American for its newest offering.
'Disgusting': Judge sentences former airline pilot to prison in Cedar City revenge porn case
12/18/2024 8:01am
A former commercial airline pilot who pleaded guilty to 10 felony counts after posting nude photographs of his ex-girlfriend on "revenge porn" websites, in addition to stalking and sexually extorting her, has been sentenced to prison.
Utah Rising is setting big goals to improve Utah ahead of the Olympics
12/18/2024 8:00am
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The Salt Lake Chamber, in partnership with other Utah organizations, created Utah Rising: A Free Enterprise Vision for Utah's Economy.
Salt Lake City apartment owner agrees to EPA settlement amid lead paint investigation
12/18/2024 7:28am
The owners of a Salt Lake apartment complex agreed to pay a nearly $75,000 settlement amid allegations that they failed to notify tenants of lead-based paint hazards, federal officials said.
41% of Americans have favorable view of President-elect Donald Trump, poll finds
12/18/2024 7:03am
About two in five Americans view U.S. President-elect Donald Trump favorably, fewer than when the Republican was on the cusp of his first presidential term, a new Reuters/Ipsos poll showed.
Wisconsin shooting recharges cellphones in school debate
12/18/2024 6:16am
A second-grade teacher at Abundant Life Christian School made what was possibly the first call to 911 when a student opened fire Monday.
