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BYU decides to admit 9 students who received mistaken acceptance notices
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted March 4 - 9:01 p.m. | Save Story
Nine prospective students who were mistakenly told they were admitted to Brigham Young University will be allowed to enroll there after all.
Ogden security guard sent to prison for death of nightclub patron left in the road
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted March 4 - 8:32 p.m. | Save Story
An Ogden security guard received a prison sentence of zero to five years for manslaughter in the death of a patron who was left in a street outside a nightclub.
Utah lawmaker attempts to put Word of Wisdom in state code
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Updated March 4 - 8:05 p.m. | Save Story
An unusual situation unfolded in the Utah Legislature Wednesday as a Republican lawmaker attempted to insert scriptural references to the Word of Wisdom in state code.
Community in mourning after mother found dead; husband sought as person of interest
Garna Mejia, KSL | Posted March 4 - 8:04 p.m. | Save Story
A Saratoga Springs mother's death and the urgent search for her husband have sent shock waves through Utah's Venezuelan community.
Why Salt Lake City wants to rezone senior center nearly nixed by county
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted March 4 - 7:36 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's capital city has initiated a rezoning request for a senior center that county leaders briefly chose to permanently close before reversing that decision amid community pressure late last year.
Utahns stranded in Dubai as war in Iran complicates air travel
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted March 4 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
The Lloyds and the McKays have been on a group tour of holy sites, and now the two Utah couples are stranded in Dubai as war in Iran complicates air travel.
Senate halts bill requiring Utahns to turn in mail-in ballots in person with ID
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted March 4 - 6:37 p.m. | Save Story
A Senate committee shot down a bill that would have required Utah voters to turn in mailed ballot by showing their ID at a ballot drop box.
Richins trial: Boyfriend testifies about text messages, relationship after Eric Richins' death
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Updated March 4 - 6:01 p.m. | Save Story
Wednesday is the eighth day of Kouri Richins' murder trial. Jurors heard testimony about life insurance policies and her relationship with a boyfriend around the time of her husband's death.
Rubicon claims former AG Reyes didn't investigate a crime, he 'invented one'
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted March 4 - 5:34 p.m. | Save Story
A Davis County general contracting company once accused of labor trafficking says its lawsuit against former Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes should not be dismissed.
Utah Rep. Burgess Owens to retire from Congress
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Updated March 4 - 5:06 p.m. | Save Story
Rep. Burgess Owens will not run for reelection and will retire at the end of his third term, the Utah Republican announced in a statement on Wednesday.
State revokes license of company following carbon monoxide poisoning deaths of 3 men
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted March 4 - 5:01 p.m. | Save Story
A state agency Wednesday revoked the license of Safe and Sound Services after three people died of carbon monoxide poisoning under the program's care in February.
Chronic wasting disease found in deer across more parts of Utah
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted March 4 - 4:32 p.m. | Save Story
Utah wildlife officials fear that a transmissible disease that affects the nervous system of big game like deer, elk and moose is spreading after it was recently discovered in more parts of the state.
Winter weather advisories issued for many areas in Utah; more valley snow also possible
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted March 4 - 3:04 p.m. | Save Story
Another foot of snow or more could fall in parts of Utah's mountains over the next few days. More valley snow is possible, but totals are less certain.
Murray woman who stabbed husband 5 times says she 'snapped,' police say
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted March 4 - 1:15 p.m. | Save Story
A Murray woman was arrested early Wednesday and accused of stabbing her husband five times.
Several immigration bills focus of continued debate as end of Utah legislative session looms
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted March 4 - 12:10 p.m. | Save Story
As the end of the Utah legislative session looms, several bills focused on immigrants and immigration are subject to last-minute debate and deliberation. Here's a look at them.
What changes is the Utah Legislature making to state employees' benefits?
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted March 4 - 11:00 a.m. | Save Story
Utah lawmakers have advanced a bill to make significant changes to the benefits each state employee receives, including what leave they receive and how their 401(k) plans are matched.
Tyler Robinson wants private hearing to discuss banning cameras, microphones in court
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted March 4 - 10:00 a.m. | Save Story
Tyler Robinson wants portions of an upcoming hearing closed to the public so his team can argue that cameras and microphones should be banned from his court hearings.
Motorcyclist crashes, dies in Salt Lake City
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted March 4 - 8:40 a.m. | Save Story
A motorcyclist died early Wednesday after losing control and crashing in Salt Lake City, police say.
Why are lawmakers pressing for increased research dollars for Utah colleges?
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted March 4 - 8:23 a.m. | Save Story
Talk surrounding Utah's public colleges and universities typically focuses on students, professors, academic programs and maybe football on Saturdays. But what about research funding?
Business & Tech »
Utah lawmaker attempts to put Word of Wisdom in state code
- Fed report says economy solid, notes disruption from immigration crackdown in Minnesota
- Rubicon claims former AG Reyes didn't investigate a crime, he 'invented one'
- State revokes license of company following carbon monoxide poisoning deaths of 3 men
- Eli Lilly on track to launch oral obesity drug in second quarter, pending US approval
Environment »
Chronic wasting disease found in deer across more parts of Utah
- UDOT ordered to stop construction-related activities on planned highway amid court fight
- Salt Lake City had its warmest winter ever as Utah enters spring on a wet note
- South Africa starts mass cattle vaccination program to halt foot-and-mouth outbreak
- Utah's Colorado River commissioner says Lower Basin states are being 'untruthful'
Police & Courts »
South-central Utahns urged to lock doors; some schools canceled after 'suspicious' death
- Ogden security guard sent to prison for death of nightclub patron left in the road
- Community in mourning after mother found dead; husband sought as person of interest
- Richins trial: Boyfriend testifies about text messages, relationship after Eric Richins' death
- Rubicon claims former AG Reyes didn't investigate a crime, he 'invented one'
Religion »
Claims of 'rediscovered' Michelangelos unsettle Renaissance experts
- Sprawling investigation finds decades of sexual abuse among Catholic priests in Rhode Island
- 'Eternally relevant': Church of Jesus Christ publishes book with discourses from Eliza R. Snow
- Utah rabbi on lessons from Purim amid global conflict
- A week of joy and music: Tabernacle Choir's Brazil tour ends in São Paulo
Utah Counties »
South-central Utahns urged to lock doors; some schools canceled after 'suspicious' death
- BYU decides to admit 9 students who received mistaken acceptance notices
- Ogden security guard sent to prison for death of nightclub patron left in the road
- Community in mourning after mother found dead; husband sought as person of interest
- Why Salt Lake City wants to rezone senior center nearly nixed by county
