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Idaho governor on track to win primary as opponent scrambles to respond to Latter-day Saint voters
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted May 19 - 1:45 p.m.
Idaho Gov. Brad Little will compete in a primary election against a critic who has drawn backlash over past comments regarding members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

4 naval aviators survive crash witnessed by thousands at Idaho air show
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted May 18 - 8:30 p.m.
Four Navy aviators survived a midair collision between two fighter jets during Sunday's air show witnessed by thousands at Idaho's Mountain Home Air Force Base.

Utah attorney performs life-saving CPR mid-hearing, credits time in Boy Scouts
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted May 18 - 7:06 a.m.
Attorney David Winterton was cross-examining the opposing counsel's client in bankruptcy court when his heart stopped beating. Opposing counsel Matt Johnson began performing CPR.

4 crew members eject safely after 2 Navy jets collide during air show in Idaho
Rebecca Boone and Matthew Brown, Associated Press | Posted May 17 - 6:34 p.m.
Officials say all four crew members ejected safely after two Navy jets collided during an air show at a military base in Idaho.

Utah, federal officials urge bear safety after recent attacks in the West
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 15 - 7:11 p.m.
Utah and federal wildlife officials are advising hikers to be aware of bears as the peak outdoor recreation season begins after two high-profile incidents at Western national parks.

Judge orders more training of Colorado immigration agents in case involving Utah immigrant
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 14 - 9:03 p.m.
A judge has ordered more training of immigration agents in Colorado in a lawsuit filed on behalf of an immigrant in Utah who says she was unlawfully detained.

Bureau of Land Management just rescinded this public lands rule
Kevin Lind, Deseret News | Posted May 12 - 9:33 p.m.
On Monday, the Bureau of Land Management issued a new rule "fully rescinding" the Conservation and Landscape Health Rule of May 2024.

Restaurant offers free meals to people grieving their moms this Mother's Day
Tori Mason, KCNC | Posted May 10 - 3:34 p.m.
A Denver restaurant is doing something special for those grieving their moms this Mother's Day. For those grieving their mothers, the holiday can feel especially lonely.

Person dies after being hit by Frontier Airlines plane taking off at Denver airport
Michael Casey, Associated Press | Posted May 9 - 9:50 p.m.
A person has been killed after being struck by a plane on the runway at Denver International Airport during takeoff.

Missing hiker at Glacier National Park likely died from bear attack, rangers say
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 8 - 12:58 p.m.
The body of a missing hiker at Glacier National Park was located on Wednesday with injuries "consistent with those sustained by a bear encounter," park officials said.

2 hikers injured in bear attack along popular Yellowstone attraction
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 5 - 11:39 a.m.
Two hikers were injured in a bear attack near Old Faithful Monday afternoon, Yellowstone National Park officials said.

Bobcat killed by dog in Arizona after attacking multiple people
Ashley Loose, KNXV via CNN | Posted May 4 - 5:30 p.m.
The Yavapai County Sheriff's Office in Arizona says a bobcat believed to have been involved in multiple attacks in the Prescott area was killed by a dog Monday morning.

Father shot 11-year-old son, then himself in Elko airport, police say
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted April 14 - 2:25 p.m.
Investigators believe a man shot his son before shooting himself in a deadly incident at the Elko Regional Airport Monday.

Utah's snowpack situation is a piece of a larger Western problem
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 14 - 6:15 a.m.
States across the West dealt with below-average snowpack this season, which is leading to similar challenges facing Utah.

Tribal gas stations offer a reprieve from high prices during Iran war
Mead Gruver, Associated Press | Posted April 11 - 8:03 a.m.
Deals on gas are to be found at many of the almost 500 tribally owned convenience stores with gas stations across the U.S.

Travel spotlight: 7 fun winter activities in the Aspen area for families
Grant Olsen for KSL | Posted March 1 - 6:30 p.m.
Aspen sits nearly 8,000 feet above sea level, so we experienced a lot more snow than we'd been seeing in Utah. And that provided some awesome winter opportunities for my family.

Utah leaders say gas prices will fall thanks to new agreement
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Feb. 23 - 5:00 p.m.
State leaders announced a partnership with the petroleum industry that they say will increase fuel supply, lower gas prices and resolve an ongoing feud with Idaho.

How a dry winter turned into a deadly avalanche season
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 23 - 9:02 a.m.
A spate of backcountry avalanches following heavy snowfall have claimed 11 lives in what until the past week has been a down year for precipitation in the West.

'Sweet,' 'good-spirited,' World War II vet from Idaho Falls dies at 104
Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Feb. 17 - 8:31 p.m.
William Albert "Bill" Hulet, a 104-year-old World War II veteran from Idaho Falls, died Feb. 7. He was remembered by his family as "sweet," "kind," and "good-spirited."

Mom shares 22-week preemie's miraculous NICU journey through photos to inspire other parents
Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Feb. 16 - 9:32 a.m.
An Idaho mother who documented her baby's growth in the NICU with unique photos hopes her family's journey inspires others in similar situations.

FBI: Glove found near Guthrie home appears to match glove worn by suspect
The Associated Press | Posted Feb. 15 - 7:42 p.m.
The FBI says a glove containing DNA was found about 2 miles from Nancy Guthrie's home and appears to match those worn by a masked person outside her front door in Tucson the night she vanished.

Utah eyes emergency Lake Powell options after Colorado River states miss another deadline
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 13 - 5:48 p.m.
Utah and six other Colorado River Basin states have yet to secure a concession plan for Lake Powell or Lake Mead, missing yet another key deadline in securing a new plan.

Idaho Sled Dog Challenge ceases operations after years of snow disruptions
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 9 - 5:00 p.m.
Organizers of one of the premier sled dog races in the contiguous U.S. say they're calling it quits, citing three consecutive years of snow-related disruptions.

Parts of popular trail, forest to reopen after destructive Grand Canyon wildfire
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 3 - 4:32 p.m.
More hiking and camping areas in and around Grand Canyon's North Rim are scheduled to reopen for the first time since a pair of massive wildfires ripped through the area last year.


