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Midvale man charged with threatening to take a gun into schools
SALT LAKE CITY — Police charged a Midvale man with threats of terrorism after the man said he would "kill cops" and "go into schools and do the same thing." Kevin Frayer, 44, was arrested during a domestic dispute on Dec.... Read more »
Emancipation Proclamation marks 150th anniversary
In the movie "Lincoln," Oscar-winning actor Daniel Day-Lewis offers a stunning portrayal of one of America’s most revered presidents as he works to garner support for what he believed to be a... Read more »
Two men found dead in their Salt Lake City home
SALT LAKE CITY — Two men were found dead in their home Friday after they didn't respond to a phone call from a hospice worker. Police performed a welfare check at the 1011 S. 400 East home at about 10:15 a.m. Hospice workers... Read more »
New dam plan could be boon to Sanpete County farmers
The final go-ahead was given Friday to build a new, 17,500 acre-feet reservoir to irrigate Sanpete County farmland that has typically gone wanting during the end of summer. Read more »
Utah woman who was pinned under truck gives birth to healthy son
Megan Clark had just learned she was pregnant in May when a pickup truck crashed into her bedroom and trapped her for more than an hour in a house filled with natural gas. She gave birth to a... Read more »
Recess supervisor charged with child abuse for allegedly slapping student
A 46-year-old recess supervisor with the Granite School District was charged with a misdemeanor count of child abuse Friday after allegedly slapping a student in November. Read more »
Zero fatalities reported on section of U.S. Highway 6 in 2012
U.S. Highway 6, from Spanish Fork to Green River, has a reputation of being one of the deadliest roads in the state. Read more »
Ogden Public Safety Building renamed in honor of fallen officer Francom
Dozens of police officers, along with family and friends of fallen officer Jared Francom, were on hand Friday to witness the renaming of the Ogden Public Safety Building in his honor. Read more »
Man charged with murdering 2 in Sandy garage shootout
A man allegedly involved in a gunfight in a Sandy garage has been charged with two counts of murder. Read more »
Life sentence ordered for Kearns woman in death of disabled adult
Noting that even a 5-year-old knew what was going on in the house, a judge on Friday sentenced Sherrie Beckering to the maximum term of five years to life in prison for the death of a disabled... Read more »
Park City construction fraud scheme lands 4 men in prison
Four men are headed to federal prison for their roles in a multimillion dollar construction fraud scheme involving lots in the Promontory Point development near Park City. Read more »
Martian meteorite unlike others
Scientists are abuzz about a coal-colored rock from Mars that landed in the Sahara desert: A yearlong analysis revealed it's quite different from other Martian meteorites. Read more »
Woman made up story of stabbing, robbery, police say
A woman who said she was stabbed during a robbery attempt made up the story, police said Friday. Read more »
Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt to host Sundance awards ceremony
Actor, writer and director Joseph Gordon-Levitt has been selected to host the 2013 Sundance Film Festival Awards Ceremony, festival officials announced Friday. Read more »
Habit Burger to mark Salt Lake opening with charity events
Habit Burger to mark Salt Lake opening with charity events Read more »
Firefighters battle Genola house fire, subzero temperatures
Genola house burns in fire Read more »
Davis School District sets transfer form deadline
Davis School District students have until Feb. 15 to fill out a boundary variance form. Read more »
Elected officials wade into controversial 'Dixie' debate
With only weeks left before Dixie State College is expected to receive a new name and university status, elected officials in Washington County entered the fray Thursday with a strong vote in favor... Read more »
Police say woman held, beaten for a week by husband
A man who police say held his wife hostage for a week and repeatedly beat her, sometimes in front of their children, has been arrested and charged. Read more »
Drunk man stole van with boy inside, police say
A "very intoxicated" man stole a van Thursday night with a 12-year-old still inside, before crashing into a parked car, according to police. Read more »
Columnist: Post-election criticisms have turned Mitt Romney into something he's not
In a National Review piece published Wednesday, writer Jay Nordlinger argued that Mitt Romney was one of the "brightest, most capable, most admirable men" to run for president, and post-election... Read more »
Tip results in Magna marijuana bust; $68K seized
A tip from the community resulted in Unified police detectives making a large marijuana bust Friday. Read more »
Timpanogos High teacher Bonnie Jennings receives math award
Bonnie Jennings, mathematics teacher at Timpanogos High School, was awarded the George Shell Award for excellence in teaching mathematics at the annual conference of the Utah Council of Teachers of Mathematics in October. Read more »
Jon Huntsman becomes co-leader of national independent group No Labels
Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman, a Republican, and former West Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin, a Democrat, were announced Wednesday as new co-leaders of No Labels, a national organization committed to... Read more »
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Journals showed convicted killer disliked fellow Wendover student
In 2011, 16-year-old West Wendover High School student Micaela Costanzo, a popular student and track star, was brutally murdered and buried in a shallow grave in the desert outside of town. Read more »
Police drug search intrudes on husband's final moments with deceased wife
A man says Vernal police disrupted an intimate moment of mourning with his deceased wife of 58 years when they searched his house for her prescription medication without a warrant within minutes of... Read more »
4 BYU alumni among 100 senators in upcoming 113th U.S. Congress
Jeff Flake joins and Mike Crapo, Orrin Hatch, Mike Lee will rejoin the ranks of the Senate for the coming six years as representatives of three different states. All attended BYU and had... Read more »
Columnist: Post-election criticisms have turned Mitt Romney into something he's not
In a National Review piece published Wednesday, writer Jay Nordlinger argued that Mitt Romney was one of the "brightest, most capable, most admirable men" to run for president, and post-election... Read more »
Show will go on after Herriman High receives permission to edit play
One day after announcing the Herriman High School production of "All Shook Up" had been canceled due to potentially offensive content, Jordan School District officials reached an agreement with the... Read more »
Girl confronts abusive mother at parole hearing
The Utah Board of Pardons and Parole has decided that Michele Napolitano, who abused her son so severely that doctors had to amputate parts of the boy's feet, will serve her entire 20-year sentence... Read more »
Family of brain-damaged man hit by stolen police vehicle calls for city to help
Today, more than two months after the accident, Peterson remains in a vegetative state. He is hooked up to a breathing tube and a trachea tube. Read more »
MTC in Provo working to contain stomach flu outbreak
A suspected stomach flu that hit LDS missionaries in the Missionary Training Center has been nearly contained, Utah County health officials said Thursday. Read more »
Police say woman held, beaten for a week by husband
A man who police say held his wife hostage for a week and repeatedly beat her, sometimes in front of their children, has been arrested and charged. Read more »
Picturing 2012: Moments that matter caught by Deseret News photojournalists
The photojournalists of the Deseret News are dedicated to telling the stories that matter most to our readers. Read more »
Utah gets OK from feds to run own health insurance exchange
Utah is one of four GOP-led states given the go-ahead Thursday by the federal government to run its own health insurance exchange under the Affordable Care Act. But the head of a state health... Read more »
Idaho senator Michael Crapo pleads guilty to DWI charge in Virginia
Idaho Republican Sen. Michael Crapo pleaded guilty Friday to a charge of driving while intoxicated and then apologized for his actions and asked forgiveness from his constituents. Read more »
Man charged with firing rifle during police standoff
A man accused of locking himself in a West Valley home and firing rounds from a assault rifle out the window last month now faces a handful of felony charges. Read more »
FrontRunner breakdown leaves commuters stranded in cold
A breakdown on a southbound FrontRunner train stranded or delayed hundreds of commuters in the cold Thursday evening. Read more »
Elected officials wade into controversial 'Dixie' debate
With only weeks left before Dixie State College is expected to receive a new name and university status, elected officials in Washington County entered the fray Thursday with a strong vote in favor... Read more »
Jon Huntsman reflects on presidential campaign, future prospects
Our take: Former Utah govenor Jon Huntsman interviews with New York Times reporter Andrew Goldman about his 2012 presidential bid and what future plans he has for his political career. So... Read more »
Report ranks Utah No. 8 in tech-based economy
The Beehive State is among the best in the nation in its use of technology-based global pursuits, according to a report released by the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation — a... Read more »
Doug Robinson: 'Les Miserables' a couple of singers short of a musical
Men, there comes a time in your life when you will arrive at the fork of a road and must choose which direction you will take, one leading to happiness, the other to, well, misery. Read more »
Why did most of Utah delegation vote no on fiscal cliff compromise?
All but one member of Utah’s congressional delegation voted against the last-minute tax package approved New Year’s Day, complaining the deal on the so-called “fiscal cliff”... Read more »
Tip results in Magna marijuana bust; $68K seized
A tip from the community resulted in Unified police detectives making a large marijuana bust Friday. Read more »
UHP trooper charged with child sex abuse
A Utah Highway Patrol trooper has been charged with multiple counts of sexual abuse of child over an eight-year period. Read more »
Park City construction fraud scheme lands 4 men in prison
Four men are headed to federal prison for their roles in a multimillion dollar construction fraud scheme involving lots in the Promontory Point development near Park City. Read more »
'That's America': Former German soldier builds new life in U.S. after World War II
He shows his guest the many photos displayed around the house of his late wife, his four children and 11 grandchildren. He offers information about many of them and mentions that five of his... Read more »
Third grade emerges as key to student success
By the third grade, students are expected to be reading to learn, not learning to read. But with a troubling number of students failing to meet that expectation, the third grade has emerged as... Read more »
Woman stabbed in attempted robbery near Ogden hospital
Weber County — A woman is recovering after she was stabbed in a robbery attempt in a parking lot Thursday. Read more »
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