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Utah House committee advances censure of judge despite court concerns
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted March 2 - 7:59 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah House committee voted on Monday to advance a rare censure of a sitting public official.
Victims identified in Austin mass shooting that may have been motivated by Iran strikes
Amanda Musa, Hanna Park, Holly Yan, Ed Lavandera, Elise Hammond, CNN | Posted March 2 - 7:18 p.m. | Save Story
Early Sunday, just as bars along Austin's bustling Sixth Street were winding down for the night, a barrage of gunfire tore through the popular entertainment district in the heart of Texas' capital, killing two college students.
Phone data highlighted on sixth day of Kouri Richins' murder trial
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Updated March 2 - 6:44 p.m. | Save Story
Kouri Richins, a Kamas mom and real estate agent, is on trial for aggravated murder and accused of fatally poisoning Eric Richins in early 2022.
Bill Clinton tries to distance himself from Epstein in videos released from his testimony last week
Stephen Groves, Associated Press | Updated March 2 - 6:28 p.m. | Save Story
Former President Bill Clinton sought to distance himself from Jeffrey Epstein in last week's closed-door depositions with lawmakers. That's according to videos that were released Monday by a House committee.
1 dead, 1 injured in single-car crash on I-15 in South Salt Lake
Payton Davis, KSL | Updated March 2 - 3:43 p.m. | Save Story
One person died and another was taken to the hospital Sunday night after a single-car crash on I-15 in South Salt Lake.
Utah man detained in connection with the death of his wife at Mexican beach resort
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted March 2 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
Mexican authorities have detained a Utah man in connection with the death of his wife in Playa del Carmen, a Mexican beach resort. His wife ran an Ogden cafe.
US Supreme Court wrestles with gun-ownership ban for illegal drug users
John Kruzel and Andrew Chung, Reuters | Posted March 2 - 2:25 p.m. | Save Story
The Supreme Court appeared divided on Monday over the legality of a federal law defended by President Donald Trump's administration barring certain users of illegal drugs including marijuana.
Reflections on the Jan Broberg kidnapping in Idaho, 50 years later
Lisa Lete, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted March 2 - 11:24 a.m. | Save Story
The Jan Broberg case is etched in the memory of Pocatello residents. While others only know about it through the media, no one will deny that truth is indeed stranger than fiction.
Suspected gunman shot by police at liquor store tied to apparent road rage incident
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted March 2 - 10:50 a.m. | Save Story
A man who was shot by a trooper after allegedly chasing a man into a Taylorsville liquor store and shooting him three times has now been formally arrested after being hospitalized.
Immigration agents bolster action at Utah courthouses, prompting criticism from some
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted March 2 - 8:04 a.m. | Save Story
U.S. immigration agents have ratcheted up enforcement action at Utah courthouses as part of the immigration crackdown, prompting criticism from some.
Anime shop owners report losing thousands in overnight break‑in
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted March 2 - 7:39 a.m. | Save Story
The owners of a small, family-run anime store said a thief stole thousands of dollars in merchandise during an early morning break-in over the weekend, dealing a major blow to their business.
FBI probes Texas bar shooting that killed 2 and wounded 14 as possible terrorist act
Jack Myer, Alanna Durkin Richer, John Seewer And Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press | Updated March 1 - 10:12 p.m. | Save Story
Authorities say a gunman wearing clothes with an Iranian flag design and the words "Property of Allah" killed two people and wounded 14 at a Texas bar.
North Carolina sheriff speaks about missing woman found alive after 24 years
Bethany Cates, WXII via CNN | Updated March 1 - 2:00 p.m. | Save Story
Rockingham County (N.C.) Sheriff Sam Page spoke about how new technology tracked down Michele Hundley Smith, missing for nearly 25 years — and somehow brought her home alive.
Utah House plans rare censure of judge
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted March 1 - 10:03 a.m. | Save Story
The Utah House of Representatives plans to censure a district court judge who was criticized for comments he made during a sentencing hearing.
Mexican authorities return body of cartel boss 'El Mencho' to relatives
Lizbeth Diaz, Reuters | Posted March 1 - 8:35 a.m. | Save Story
The body of Mexican cartel boss Nemesio Oseguera, the country's most wanted man until his death a week ago, was returned to his family, the attorney general's office said on Saturday.
40-year-old Nevada woman killed in small airplane crash in Washington County
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Updated Feb. 28 - 8:25 p.m. | Save Story
A 40-year-old woman from Boulder City, Nevada, died after her plane crashed in Washington County on Saturday, according to a release from the Washington County Sheriff's Office.
'I will not plead out to something I didn't do': Firearms instructor cleared after lengthy court battle
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Feb. 28 - 12:20 p.m. | Save Story
Charges against a Utah firearms instructor, gun salesman and former Marine, were all recently dismissed. He's now speaking out about his frustrating 2 1/2 year court battle.
Man arrested in connection with shooting that targeted Utah Islamic Center imam
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Feb. 28 - 10:16 a.m. | Save Story
A man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that targeted the leader of the West Jordan-based Utah Islamic Center, police announced Saturday.
