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3.6-magnitude earthquake hits West Valley City

3.6-magnitude earthquake hits West Valley City

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 7:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 3.6-magnitude earthquake struck near West Valley City on Friday at 6:32 p.m.
Former Rep. Ben McAdams first Democrat to qualify for ballot in Utah's new 1st District

Former Rep. Ben McAdams first Democrat to qualify for ballot in Utah's new 1st District

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 6:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former Rep. Ben McAdams has qualified for the primary in Utah's newly redrawn 1st Congressional District, making him the first Democratic candidate to do so.
Utah native Casey Dawson drops out of men's 10,000-meter speed skating race

Utah native Casey Dawson drops out of men's 10,000-meter speed skating race

Chandler Holt, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 6:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah native and Team USA speed skater Casey Dawson withdrew from the men's 10,000-meter event at the Winter Olympics Friday to focus on the team pursuit and 1,500-meter races.
Utah eyes emergency Lake Powell options after Colorado River states miss another deadline

Utah eyes emergency Lake Powell options after Colorado River states miss another deadline

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Feb. 13 - 5:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

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.
West Valley man banned from Granite schools charged with child kidnapping

West Valley man banned from Granite schools charged with child kidnapping

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 5:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A West Valley man who has been told to stay away from school properties after police say he frequently approaches elementary school children is now facing felony charges.
Church of Jesus Christ's newest apostle reflects on role to testify of Christ

Church of Jesus Christ's newest apostle reflects on role to testify of Christ

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Elder Clark G. Gilbert, the newest apostle of the Church of Jesus Christ, says he feels overwhelmed but feels strengthened by support from family and church leaders.
Judge offers bail option for BYU football player charged with rape

Judge offers bail option for BYU football player charged with rape

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 3:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

A BYU wide receiver charged with rape made his initial appearance in court on Friday and will be allowed to post bail.
Utah could experience active storm pattern. What does it need for a normal snowpack?

Utah could experience active storm pattern. What does it need for a normal snowpack?

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 3:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Weather forecast models are finally tilting in favor of precipitation across Utah, but the chances the state ends up with a normal snowpack this year are low, experts say.
Police identify woman hit and killed while crossing the street in Tooele

Police identify woman hit and killed while crossing the street in Tooele

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated Feb. 13 - 2:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

One person has died after being struck by a vehicle in Tooele, police said Tuesday evening.
Utah wants to remove marriage tax penalties. Will D.C. follow?

Utah wants to remove marriage tax penalties. Will D.C. follow?

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 1:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah lawmakers have signaled a sense of urgency to rescue — or at least ensure the government does not erode — one of the core pillars of the state's success: families led by married parents.
Caregiver left disabled men in running van while he ate, watched anime, murder charges say

Caregiver left disabled men in running van while he ate, watched anime, murder charges say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Feb. 13 - 1:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

A caregiver transporting three disabled men who allegedly left them in running van while he ate and watched TV was charged Friday with three counts of murder.
School bus driver arrested, accused of having child sex abuse material

School bus driver arrested, accused of having child sex abuse material

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 12:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

A school bus driver for the Granite School District has been arrested and accused of uploading and distributing child sex abuse material.
One Utah lawmaker's push for healthier foods in schools

One Utah lawmaker's push for healthier foods in schools

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 12:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A year ago, the Utah Legislature passed a law to prohibit certain ingredients in school lunches across the state. This year, one lawmaker is looking to add to that list.
University of Utah, Weber State, other organizations hosting Black History Month events

University of Utah, Weber State, other organizations hosting Black History Month events

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 10:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

The University of Utah, Weber State University and other organizations are hosting Black History Month events through February.
Effort to repeal Salt Lake County tax hike fails to gather enough signatures

Effort to repeal Salt Lake County tax hike fails to gather enough signatures

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Citizen-led referendum to repeal Salt Lake County tax hike falls short of needed signature threshold for November ballot.
Mexican man indicted in $1M Utah Ponzi scheme

Mexican man indicted in $1M Utah Ponzi scheme

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 9:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

A federal indictment unsealed this month charges a Mexican man with defrauding investors in a $1 million Ponzi scheme in Utah.
Hyatt's Andaz brand is coming to Utah as it takes on mountain luxury

Hyatt's Andaz brand is coming to Utah as it takes on mountain luxury

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 8:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Hyatt Hotels Corporation is planning to expand one of its luxury brands into Utah as it plans to open that brand's first mountain-themed hotel.
Utahn convicted of injuring officer during escape attempt arrested again for similar crime

Utahn convicted of injuring officer during escape attempt arrested again for similar crime

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man who was convicted 10 years ago of causing an officer to fall off a roof while trying to escape is facing new charges for a similar incident last year.
'Great Carp Hunt' returns to Utah Lake as fight against invasive fish persists

'Great Carp Hunt' returns to Utah Lake as fight against invasive fish persists

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Lake Authority calls on anglers for continued battle against carp in the lake.