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Rainbow Bridge becomes world’s 4th international dark sky sanctuary
Faith Heaton Jolley, KSL.com | Posted Apr 20th - 3:22pm
Utah’s dark starry skies have once again received recognition after Rainbow Bridge National Monument was recently named an international dark sky sanctuary— making it only the fourth designation in the world.

Woman accused of assaulting air marshal, throwing coffee on passengers on flight from London to SLC
Jacob Klopfenstein, KSL.com | Posted Apr 20th - 2:45pm
A woman faces misdemeanor assault charges after officials say she threw coffee on passengers and assaulted a U.S. Air Marshal on a Delta flight from London to Salt Lake City on Thursday.

Utah top in country for job growth, report says
Jasen Lee, KSL | Posted Apr 20th - 2:02pm
The Beehive State ranked first in overall and private sector job growth for the month of March, according to Utah Department of Workforce Services. The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was flat at 3.1 percent, the national rate was 4.1 percent.

Police searching for man suspected in Millcreek stabbing
Ben Lockhart, KSL | Posted Apr 20th - 12:52pm
Police are seeking a man suspected in a stabbing that left one person in serious condition early Friday.

Murray man admits kidnapping, sexually abusing young boys
McKenzie Romero, KSL | Posted Apr 20th - 12:46pm
A Murray man accused of offenses including kidnapping and sexual abuse of young boys in six criminal cases has taken plea deals in three Ogden cases.

Man charged for alleged human trafficking, drug distribution
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Apr 20th - 12:14pm
The Utah Attorney General's Office has charged a man with engaging in human trafficking in Salt Lake City.

Cockroaches, other health hazards close La Frontera Cafe in Sandy
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Apr 20th - 11:44am
Salt Lake Health Department officials closed a Mexican food restaurant Wednesday, citing several dozen health code violations “presenting an imminent health hazard.”

Appeals court upholds Jeremy Johnson conviction, but wants prison term reviewed
Dennis Romboy, KSL | Posted Apr 20th - 11:32am
St. George businessman Jeremy Johnson might be spending less time in federal prison.

Man convicted in 1996 gang killing granted parole
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Apr 20th - 10:50am
A man who was 21 years old when he shot and killed a rival gang member, who he believed stole a half-ounce of marijuana, has been granted parole.
Salt Lake City Marathon route forces road closures Saturday
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Apr 20th - 10:42am
Motorists should expect some delays when runners participate in the 15th annual Salt Lake City Marathon Saturday.

Brawl breaks out at Logan lacrosse game, parents claim racial tensions
Mike Anderson, KSL TV | Posted Apr 20th - 10:38am
Police are investigating a fight that broke out during a lacrosse game at Logan High School Wednesday night. Spectators said players from the opposing team from Roy suddenly started rushing the bleachers.

Testimony continues in $50 million solar 'scheme' trial
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, KSL | Posted Apr 20th - 10:15am
Customers of a local technology company that the federal government says cost the U.S. Treasury $50 million testified Thursday in U.S. District Court of Utah. The trial involves the sale of solar lenses and claims of federal tax credits.

Feud erupts between utility, 4 states including Utah, over Colorado River
Dan Elliott, Associated Press | Posted Apr 20th - 9:33am
Tension over the drought-stressed Colorado River escalated into a public feud when four U.S. states accused Arizona's largest water provider of manipulating supply and demand, potentially threatening millions of people in the United States and Mexico who rely on the river.

5 Utah events to help you celebrate Earth Day
Jacob Klopfenstein, KSL.com | Posted Apr 20th - 8:39am
This month, it’s your chance to give back to our home planet by celebrating Earth Day and Arbor Day.

Residency probe underway in San Juan commission race
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, KSL | Posted Apr 20th - 8:03am
San Juan County asked a candidate for the San Juan Commission and chairman of Utah Dine Bikeyah's board to give proof of residency to remain on the ballot. The probe is a result of a complaint by a resident that Willie Grayeyes does not live there.

In spite of recent police shootings, cop says his approach remains the same
Mark Stevens, KSL TV | Posted Apr 20th - 7:39am
Police are investigating a fight that broke out during a lacrosse game at Logan High School Wednesday night. Spectators said players from the opposing team from Roy suddenly started rushing the bleachers.

Residents file lawsuit against US 89 expansion
Ladd Egan, KSL TV | Posted Apr 20th - 7:21am
A citizens’ group, trying to stop the widening of U.S. 89 in Davis and Weber counties, has filed a lawsuit against the Utah Department of Transportation.

Romney's reception at GOP convention likely a 'mixed bag'
Dennis Romboy, KSL and Lisa Riley Roche, KSL | Posted Apr 20th - 7:05am
Though Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mitt Romney has already qualified for the primary election ballot, how he fares among delegates might be an intriguing turn at what may be a raucous Utah GOP state convention Saturday.

Agriculture authorities hold hearings on how to implement new cannabis laws
Ben Lockhart, KSL | Posted Apr 20th - 6:44am
The state will soon be taking an uncharted path in its approaches to the regulation of CBD oil, growth of industrial hemp, and state-directed cultivated of full-strength marijuana, thanks to a busy legislative session addressing those issues.
