Rep. Jefferson Burton, R-Salem, announced he would not seek reelection this fall because he is moving out of his district. https://ow.ly/bZGm50YvERQ
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Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson has asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit from the U.S. Department of Justice seeking access to private records of Utah voters. https://ow.ly/SyvZ50YvEBk
The Utah Board of Pardons will decide whether a recent streak of good behavior by a convicted murderer outweighs numerous disciplinary write-ups over the past 20 years. https://ow.ly/Akaa50YvEqn
Plans for an immigrant detention facility sparked a protest outside the Utah governor's mansion and a call by Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall for more information. https://ow.ly/uypY50YvE4h
Record-breaking temperatures are expected all across the state over the next few days as part of "unprecedented warmth" headed toward Utah. https://ow.ly/FhUt50YvBWT
A Utah Highway Patrol trooper has resigned after he was charged with exposing himself at least three times to a 17-year-old. https://ow.ly/cNJJ50YvB63
Ring launched a new feature nationwide that seeks to improve wildfire detection and alerting, adding to a growing use of technology in the field. https://ow.ly/NH8G50YvA0e
The Light the World Giving Machine initiative that began in 2017 is continuing to grow and is now in 126 cities and six continents. https://ow.ly/4W5f50Yvy7g
'Beautiful way' to love: Nearly 1M people donated at Giving Machines this season
In the last Christmas season, almost 1 million people donated 4.7 million items through the Light the World Giving Machine initiative from the Church of Jesus Christ.
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A Utah jury recently found a Colorado man not guilty of assaulting a woman following a lengthy court process. But now, the man's mother is in trouble for allegedly interfering with her son's trial. https://ow.ly/VmOq50YvwAo
Jury acquits Utah man on same day his mom is accused of obstructing his trial
A Colorado woman is facing charges of obstruction accusing her of tampering with witnesses who were scheduled to testify during her son's sex abuse trial in Manti.
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Provo Towne Centre's redevelopment proposal gains traction but faces unresolved issues. https://ow.ly/HLYE50YvvE3
Provo Towne Centre redevelopment proposal gains some traction; key issues remain unresolved
The Provo Planning Commission gives a partial thumbs up on proposed overhaul of Provo Towne Centre mall.
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A mother raised new concerns Monday even as the state said this month that it was taking action against a care program linked to the carbon monoxide deaths of three disabled men. https://ow.ly/5x1y50Yvu9Z
Mother expresses new concerns as state reviews contract for care provider tied to deaths
A mother raised new concerns Monday even as the state of Utah said this month it was taking action against a care program linked to the carbon monoxide deaths of three disabled men.
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Threats against Utah's legal community are more common than often acknowledged. https://ow.ly/xulb50YvsCj
When lawyers and judges become targets
Threats and harassment made against the lives of attorneys and judges might be more common than one would think.
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The Senate begins debate on the SAVE America Act, led by Sen. Mike Lee. https://ow.ly/A4Uj50YvkYi
Senate kicks off marathon debate for Mike Lee's election bill — but it could still fail
After months of Republican infighting and tense debate about congressional procedure, the Senate is moving forward this week on the SAVE America Act.
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The group want a study on its economic potential and to have community input considered. https://ow.ly/g8T350Yveil
Group calls on Cox to veto historic Rio Grande Depot transfer, allow time for study
A group seeking to revitalize the Rio Grande Depot and restore it as a transit hub is calling on Gov. Spencer Cox to veto a bill that would transfer the historic train station.
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Utah's election season will shift into full gear Tuesday evening as voters across the state will gather in local caucus meetings to elect party delegates and precinct officers. https://ow.ly/wuzV50Yv56B
Tuesday is caucus night in Utah. Here's how you can participate
Utah's election season will shift into full gear Tuesday evening as voters across the state will gather in local caucus meetings to elect party delegates and precinct officers.
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Utah's 1st Congressional District candidates pushed progressive policies at a recent town hall. https://ow.ly/rPAu50Yv1TS
Utah Democrats test limits of progressive politics in new blue district. Is this what voters want?
Most Democratic candidates for Utah's new — and very blue — 1st Congressional District participated in a town hall on Monday where they unanimously accused Israel of genocide, endorsed transgender treatments for minors and called for abolishing ICE.
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Educators emphasize third-grade literacy's importance, urging community involvement to support reading skills. https://ow.ly/n85f50Yv2ok
First lady Abby Cox discusses challenges facing Utah kids with educators and business leaders
It's a crucial moment in Utah for K-12 education, with the role of technology in distracting students being a leading concern.
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The Homerun Project renovates a 1920s house for a giveaway in Salt Lake City. https://ow.ly/I1kX50YuyaT
'The Homerun Project' seeks to help with housing crisis by renovating a home for giveaway
At a time when owning a home seems out of reach for many, a group of friends is trying to make the
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"This Easter season, we testify that Jesus Christ is risen," said President Dallin H. Oaks in the video. "He lives. He is the way." https://ow.ly/vPV850YuxTY
Church's First Presidency shares Easter message
With Easter approaching, the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released a new video on Sunday sharing their testimonies of Jesus Christ.
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A Salt Lake man who was found not guilty of murder in a jury trial earlier this year will still spend at least five years in prison for firing 11 shots during a road rage confrontation. https://ow.ly/E07C50Yux12
Salt Lake man found not guilty of murder still sent to prison for road rage shooting
A Salt Lake man found not guilty of murder earlier this year will still spend at least five years in prison for firing 11 shots during the road rage confrontation.
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A Davis County woman's love of art and creativity is evident throughout the city of Clearfield. https://ow.ly/Ya2n50YuuYX
Murals and motherhood: Clearfield murals showcase woman's vibrant style and resilience
Brooke Facer, of Davis County, balanced family and artistry while painting vibrant murals across Clearfield during the final months of her pregnancy last year.
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Police in Salt Lake City offer tips to prevent car thefts and break-ins. https://ow.ly/L4Kc50Yut77
How to avoid becoming a victim of car theft
As the weather warms up and more people are out, police want you to know how to avoid car theft.
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The Brinton Family Pianists, led by Sally Peterson Brinton, prepare for Carnegie. https://ow.ly/cy3J50Yurww
Utah's Brinton Family Pianists count down to Carnegie Hall
In a retirement home near the mouth of Provo Canyon, a baby grand piano is about to be played most marvelously.
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A Syracuse woman said she's facing collections over a medical billing error stemming from an emergency room visit that's already been paid. https://ow.ly/eRPa50Yunma
Syracuse woman fights medical billing error after getting charged twice for one visit
One trip to the emergency room, two identical bills. When a hospital insisted that a Syracuse woman pay again, she called in Get Gephardt to help her fight a medical billing error.
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The issue that gets Springville residents most fired up isn't taxes or fees — it's backyard chickens. https://ow.ly/PP1I50Yumyh
After lots of clucking, Springville to allow more backyard chickens
The issue that gets Springville residents most fired up isn't taxes or fees — it's backyard chickens.
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Developers on Wednesday broke ground on a new off-campus student housing development in Salt Lake City for University of Utah students. https://ow.ly/c4kF50YumgW
Salt Lake construction underway for student housing at old OfficeMax site
Developers on Wednesday broke ground on a new off-campus student housing development in Salt Lake City for University of Utah students.
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Utah's new standard in measuring snowpack and managing water supply may be coming from technology developed through NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. https://ow.ly/Jk2v50Yum0y
NASA technology could help Utah water managers better understand snowpack
Utah's new standard in measuring snowpack and managing water supply may be coming from technology developed through NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
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Young Brooklyn Shorter, who is fighting cancer, was hoping to raise money at a lemonade stand to buy a puppy and was hoping a police officer would visit. Instead, many came by. https://ow.ly/MtPL50Yul9z
12-year-old fighting cancer gets puppy, plenty of police support at lemonade stand
Young Brooklyn Shorter, who is fighting cancer, was hoping to raise money at a lemonade stand to buy a puppy and was hoping a police officer would visit. Instead, many came by.
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Jerilyn Brunson, 41, a single mother, entrepreneur and recent breast cancer survivor, enjoys creating jewelry for others who may have endured a similar health struggle or something that's personal and meaningful to them.
Utah mom, breast cancer survivor turns hardship into hope through permanent jewelry business
A Lehi mom and cancer survivor finds hope after divorce and health challenges in new permanent jewelry business.
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