Utah
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Southern Utah's Apple Valley votes against dissolving government
Voters in a tiny Utah town have struck down a measure that would have dissolved their town government, rejecting a proposal that some said would have led to annexation by a nearby polygamist... Read more »
Highland approves $900K property tax increase
Residents took turns telling elected officials why they should vote against a proposed $900,000 property tax increase Tuesday night, but it didn't matter. Read more »
Rise in bumblebee population causing buzz in Utah
Bumblebees are taking advantage of Utah's mild winter and dry spring. Read more »
Fire damages West Jordan home, destroys garage (+photos)
A two-alarm fire ripped through a West Jordan home Tuesday night, destroying the attic, an attached garage and a shed. 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 »
Parking changes highlight Salt Lake City's $250M budget
With a collective sigh of relief and sense of accomplishment, the Salt Lake City Council on Tuesday night approved the city's budget for the 2012-13 fiscal year, bringing to an end two months of... Read more »
No candy tossing at Days of '47 parade, organizers say
Citing children's safety, the Days of '47 parade committee says they won't allow candy or other items to be thrown to spectators. A Salt Lake City councilman is pushing to permit candy throwing. Read more »
Utah moves ahead with federal health reform mandates
Utah is taking action on federal health care reform regardless of an upcoming decision expected from the U.S. Supreme Court. 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 »
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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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Judge sentences 'creep of a neighbor' Steven Powell to 30 months
Pierce County Superior Court Judge Ronald Culpepper said he felt Steven Powell's actions warranted an exceptional sentence and ordered the 62-year-old man to serve 30 months in custody and up to... Read more »
No candy tossing at Days of '47 parade, organizers say
Citing children's safety, the Days of '47 parade committee says they won't allow candy or other items to be thrown to spectators. A Salt Lake City councilman is pushing to permit candy throwing. Read more »
Family of man accused of shooting teen brother 'shaken to the core'
Eric Charlton, 27, of West Haven, is charged with manslaughter, a second-degree felony, and reckless endangerment, a class A misdemeanor, in the May 28 death of of his brother Cameron. Read more »
Parking changes highlight Salt Lake City's $250M budget
With a collective sigh of relief and sense of accomplishment, the Salt Lake City Council on Tuesday night approved the city's budget for the 2012-13 fiscal year, bringing to an end two months of... Read more »
Effective fatherhood plays out in tiny scenes and fleeting moments
Successful fatherhood plays out in tiny scenes and fleeting moments. Read more »
Fire damages West Jordan home, destroys garage (+photos)
A two-alarm fire ripped through a West Jordan home Tuesday night, destroying the attic, an attached garage and a shed. 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 »
Text of debate between Sen. Orrin Hatch, Dan Liljenquist on KSL's Doug Wright Show
Related: Audio, video clips: Sen. Orrin Hatch, Dan Liljenquist debate on KSL Radio Related: Hatch, Liljenquist trade heated barbs in morning debate Following is a transcript of a KSL... Read more »
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