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Bill to fix $25M budget error passes; uncertainty over high school assessment remains
SALT LAKE CITY — A bill to fix a $25 million error in the public education budget blew through a special session of the Legislature with near-unanimous support Wednesday. SB4003 received only one opposing vote, clearing the... Read more »
Man ordered to prison for igniting fire at bank
WEST JORDAN — A 21-year-old man was sentenced to prison Wednesday after admitting he intentionally started a fire at an area bank. Joshua Raymond Townsend, 20, pleaded guilty to arson with intent to damage property and was... Read more »
Intermountain introduces new state-of-the-art Life Flight helicopters
SALT LAKE CITY — William Duehlmeir, with Intermountain Medical Center's trauma program, knows the importance of getting an injured patient to the hospital as fast as possible. "Speed... Read more »
Creature, Utah's ugliest mutt, to compete in World's Ugliest Dog Contest
The 10-year-old Mexican Hairless mix recently won the title of “Utah’s Ugliest Mutt.” Now, she’s in the running for the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest on Friday at the... Read more »
Rocky Mountain Power to test new electric truck
SALT LAKE CITY — It makes sense that the state's largest power company should be the first to adopt electric vehicles into its fleet. Rocky Mountain Power is testing an extended range... Read more »
Medicaid's inspector general recouped millions in first year
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah's Medicaid inspector general has recouped millions in his first year at the helm of an office charged with uncovering wasted funds and suspected fraud. Lee Wyckoff told lawmakers in the Health and Human... Read more »
Zions Bank employees paint woman's home
SALT LAKE CITY — A home in Salt Lake City received a makeover by local Zions Bank employees during the company's 22nd annual Paint-a-Thon service project. Zions bankers traded balance sheets... Read more »
Jailed Orem plastic surgeon now facing malpractice lawsuit
An Orem plastic surgeon sentenced to jail for gagging his girlfriend in a closet is now facing a malpractice lawsuit over allegations he left one patient with deformities. Read more »
Catholics battle over moral implications of budget politics
While many Catholics have been fighting insurance mandates under "Obamacare," others have been fighting Republican budgetary policies, accusing GOP House leader Paul Ryan, a Catholic, of radical... Read more »
Woman ordered to prison for sexual relationship with teen neighbor
SALT LAKE CITY — A West Valley woman who admitted carrying on a sexual relationship with a teenager has been sentenced to prison. Adorabelle Bonifacio, 47, was ordered to spend 12 years to life in prison for attempted rape... Read more »
DWR meeting ends with no solid plans to fix breach at Navajo Lake
CEDAR CITY — The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources has appointed a committee and agreed to search for funding to fix a breach at Navajo Lake in Kane County. Business owners, however, are concerned the lake will be... Read more »
Will Southern Baptists see big change with new president?
Expectations are high for the Southern Baptist Convention following the election of the Rev. Fred Luter Jr., the first black president of the nation's largest Protestant denomination that has... Read more »
Children Steven Powell photographed file civil lawsuit against him
Calling his actions "outrageous," "heinous," "disgusting" and "egregious," the attorney representing two young Washington girls followed through on her promise Wednesday to file a civil lawsuit... Read more »
Wellington man ordered to stand trial in brutal rape
Dwaine Stacey Shaw of Wellington was in the courtroom only long enough to waive his right to a preliminary hearing and listen as 7th District Judge Douglas Thomas bound him over to stand trial. Read more »
Red Cross, LDS Church strengthen humanitarian partnership
The American Red Cross and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints marked the silver anniversary of association Wednesday by reaffirming their commitment to work together for folks in need. Read more »
Audit: Thousands of dollars for Timpview football never deposited, laws and policies not followed
Thousands of dollars raised by Timpview football was never deposited into school accounts, according to an audit Wednesday. Read more »
Claiming executive privilege may pull President Obama into Fast and Furious gunwalking probe
President Barack Obama exerted executive privilege in the Fast and Furious gunrunning probe, giving Attorney General Eric Holder some breathing room, but perhaps pulling himself into the... Read more »
Settlement in high-profile child custody case reached
A settlement in a high-profile custody battle was quickly reached Wednesday morning at the start of what was supposed to be a three-day trial. Read more »
Van belonging to disabled man recovered
A stolen minivan specially equipped for a man who is a quadriplegic has been recovered. Read more »
Law enforcement restricts media wildfire coverage
Reporters covering northern Colorado's massive wildfire were kept out of areas that have been evacuated for 11 days — an unusual restriction even for this state, where local officials have... Read more »
1.5 million children in imminent danger of starvation in West Africa
Our Take: More than one million children are in imminent danger of starvation in West Africa, and it is projected that there are only four weeks left to help them before much of the area becomes inaccessible due to environmental... Read more »
Marshal implements fire restrictions in Provo
PROVO — The first day of summer came with fire restrictions for residents of Provo. As of Wednesday, open burning within the city limits was restricted unless done in designated areas and target shooting was prohibited... Read more »
Teen recovering in Miami after spear removed from his brain (+ video)
Doctors in Miami have successfully removed a spear accidentally shot through a teenager's skull during a spearfishing trip. Read more »
Inmate stabbed at Utah State Prison
A 26-year-old inmate at the Utah State Prison was injured when he was stabbed by his cellmate, prison officials said. Read more »
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The 50 best-scoring high schools in Utah
Here is a look at the best-scoring high schools in Utah, according to the state's criterion-referenced tests, or CRT. The CRT tests gauge student performance and shows which schools are performing... Read more »
Rise in bumblebee population causing buzz in Utah
Bumblebees are taking advantage of Utah's mild winter and dry spring. Read more »
Warren Jeffs chooses 15 to father future FLDS children, sources say
From his Texas prison, polygamous sect leader Warrent Jeffs has issued an edict, 15 chosen men will father all future children born to faithful members of his church. Read more »
Reinventing who you are in midlife a challenge, opportunity
Reinventing yourself is about more than just changing jobs. For many, career dissatisfaction is the yearning that gets the process going. But in a recession when it seems likely the need for change... Read more »
Audit: Thousands of dollars for Timpview football never deposited, laws and policies not followed
Thousands of dollars raised by Timpview football was never deposited into school accounts, according to an audit Wednesday. Read more »
Doug Robinson: Utah vs. BYU football game should continue
Whaddya mean they might not continue the BYU-Utah football rivalry at some point? Read more »
Romney says Rubio being 'thoroughly vetted'
Read more: Marco Rubio describes Mormon past in book HOLLAND, Mich. — Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney said Tuesday that his campaign is "thoroughly vetting" Marco Rubio... Read more »
Sen. Harry Reid steals Bryce Harper's 'clown question, bro' remark (+ video)
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid referenced fellow Nevadan Bryce Harper's "clown question, bro" remark in a Tuesday press conference. Read more »
Children Steven Powell photographed file civil lawsuit against him
Calling his actions "outrageous," "heinous," "disgusting" and "egregious," the attorney representing two young Washington girls followed through on her promise Wednesday to file a civil lawsuit... Read more »
Marco Rubio, likely not Romney's VP, describes Mormon past in book
Team Romney's VP search committee is not vetting the Florida senator, who wrote in his new book about the circumstances leading to his family leaving The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Read more »
Claiming executive privilege may pull President Obama into Fast and Furious gunwalking probe
President Barack Obama exerted executive privilege in the Fast and Furious gunrunning probe, giving Attorney General Eric Holder some breathing room, but perhaps pulling himself into the... Read more »
Evolution, dinosaurs and faith: Navigating the world of discovery
In March, a foot fossil found in Ethiopia dated at 3.4 million years old was announced in the journal Nature. The fossil, scientists said, suggests a species of hominin that climbed in trees and... Read more »
Special session to increase liquor licenses may just be a start
Gov. Gary Herbert is asking Utah legislators to address six issues, including an increase in available liquor licenses, during a special session Wednesday. Read more »
Utah attorney general GOP candidates Sean Reyes, John Swallow engaged in nasty battle
SALT LAKE CITY — The Republican campaigns for Utah attorney general have taken a nasty turn with just a week to go before the primary election. Candidates Sean Reyes and John Swallow... Read more »
Obama asserts executive privilege over Fast and Furious documents
The Justice Department says the president has exerted executive privilege over Fast and Furious documents. Read more »
Catholic group drops support for Obama administration's contraception plan
The contraception mandate, a growing point of contention between Catholics and the Obama administration, suffered a blow Friday when the Catholic Health Association walked back on its earlier... Read more »
Red Cross, LDS Church strengthen humanitarian partnership
The American Red Cross and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints marked the silver anniversary of association Wednesday by reaffirming their commitment to work together for folks in need. Read more »
Republican A.G. candidates ding each other on campaign finance issues
The Republican candidates for Utah attorney general spent nearly an hour in a debate Tuesday trading the same barbs that have marked their campaigns in recent days. Read more »
Federal Reserve extends 'Twist' program to drive rates lower
The Federal Reserve is extending a program designed to drive down long-term U.S. interest rates to spur borrowing and spending. Read more »
Man investigated in death of teen sent to prison on unrelated charges
SALT LAKE CITY — The man being investigated in the killing of a Riverton teen was sentenced Tuesday to prison on unrelated charges. His family says he has now confessed to everything... Read more »
Debt trap: Breaking free from the cycle of payday loans
Benjamin John Coleman wants to ban payday loans from Rhode Island because he knows what it feels like to be desperate enough to take one out. Read more »
Petition sheds light on parental concerns in same-gender book ban controversy
FARMINGTON — Several members of the gay and lesbian community came to the Davis School District Board of Education meeting Tuesday to give voice to the controversy surrounding a book removed from school library shelves because... Read more »
Airport officials can begin spending money on $1.8 billion redevelopment project
Airport officials were given a green light Tuesday to begin spending money on design and engineering on a $1.8 billion redevelopment project. Read more »
Settlement in high-profile child custody case reached
A settlement in a high-profile custody battle was quickly reached Wednesday morning at the start of what was supposed to be a three-day trial. Read more »
30 companies Mitt Romney's Bain Capital invested in from 1986-1998
Two different economic philosophies are facing off in the 2012 presidential election as President Barack Obama seeks to portray challenger Mitt Romney as a corporate raider, and Romney seeks to... Read more »
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