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Media January 9, 2024

University of Utah president discontinues diversity statements, says they will no longer be used in hiring

The University of Utah's president sent a letter to the Presidents Leadership Council (deans, department chairs, and administrators) last Friday dissolving DEI statements.

Utah January 9, 2024

US rape suspect accused of faking death, fleeing to Scotland is booked in Utah jail

Nicholas Rossi, 36, has been extradited from Scotland to Utah, where he is expected to stand trail for felony rape charges, according to officials.

True Crime January 7, 2024

Survivors of polygamist cult reveal inner sanctum of murder, sweatshops, car theft rings

Church of the First Born Lamb of God, a Mormon fundamentalist cult headed by Ervil LeBaron and responsible for killings, is detailed by his children in a new docuseries.

True Crime January 6, 2024

Polygamist cult leader's daughter breaks free, says false prophet abused her: 'The world could see the shame'

Warren Jeffs, who was on the FBI’s Top 10 Most Wanted List, was sentenced in 2011 to life in prison after his conviction on two counts of child sexual abuse.

House of Representatives January 4, 2024

Utah state senator opposed to COVID mandates, trans surgeries for kids announces bid for Congress

Republican Utah State Senator Mike Kennedy is running to replace GOP incumbent John Curtis's seat.

Fox News Flash January 4, 2024

RFK Jr warns against Trump ballot nixes, says Democrats risk turning him into 'mythological figure'

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has a warning for state officials trying to kick former President Trump, off the ballot.

Utah January 3, 2024

Utah Republican announces bid to replace Romney after saying he would not enter race amid unfinished work

Utah Rep. John Curtis, a Republican who previously said he had no intention of entering the race, announced Tuesday his campaign for the Senate to replace Sen. Mitt Romney.

ELECTIONS January 3, 2024

RFK Jr. meets requirements to appear on first 2024 general election ballot as campaign season heats up

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., an independent candidate for president, has met the requirements to appear on the general election ballot in Utah.

Minnesota January 3, 2024

Minnesota adopts new, non-racist state flag, joins Utah, Mississippi, Michigan, Illinois in redesigning flags

Minnesota has become the latest state to adopt a new official state flag, joining Utah, Mississippi, Michigan, Illinois and Maine who have or are also redesigning their flags.

Airports January 2, 2024

Man found dead at Salt Lake City International Airport after climbing into plane engine

Police in Salt Lake City are investigating the death of a 30-year-old man who climbed inside the engine of a plane on the airport's deicing pad.

Cybercrime January 2, 2024

Chinese exchange student found: Police reveal devious cyberscheme kidnappers used to extort family

The scammers tried to convince both Chinese exchange student Kai Zhuang and his family that they were each in danger in order to extort money from the Zhuang family.

Utah January 2, 2024

Over 50 members of Utah Mormon congregations suffer carbon monoxide poisoning during service

First responders treated nearly 50 members of a Utah Mormon church after congregants reported symptoms of carbon monoxide poising on Sunday.

OPINION December 28, 2023

Congress should free states to fix welfare. One state proves it can be done

For nearly 25 years, one state has integrated federal workforce development and safety net programs, with an innovative model that quickly moves people from welfare to work.

CRIME December 27, 2023

Utah mommy blogger's accomplice pleads guilty to 4 counts of aggravated child abuse

Parenting bloggers Jodi Hildebrandt and Ruby Franke have both pleaded guilty to four of six counts of child abuse each after being accused of harming two of Franke's six kids.

VIDEO December 21, 2023

Utah sued by Big Tech over app limits for children

Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes on the state aiming to protect children from too much social media access

CRIME December 18, 2023

Utah mommy blogger Ruby Franke pleads guilty to 4 counts of aggravated child abuse

One of Franke's six children escaped through a window to ask a neighbor for help in August

GREAT OUTDOORS December 3, 2023

Montana grandpa whose jaw was ripped off by grizzly bear attacks recovery: 'he's going to be like Rambo'

Rudy Noorlander, 61, had his jaw reconstructed after a run-in with a Montana grizzly bear. But the brave outdoorsman said his near-death encounter won't deter him from the outdoors.

Utah December 2, 2023

Squatter call takes twist when cops clash with wrong man: lawsuit

An elderly Ogden, Utah, man and his wife are suing the police department after he was left bloodied and bruised by officers investigating a report of alleged squatter activity.

Olympics November 29, 2023

Winter Olympics on verge of returning to Salt Lake City in 2034

The 2034 Winter Olympics are returning to a familiar place, as Salt Lake City, Utah, will host the games for the first time since 2002 after a meeting in Paris.

Utah November 23, 2023

Incumbent Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall wins bid for second term

Erin Mendenhall won a convincing bid for reelection in Salt Lake City, with 58% of the vote, besting former mayor Rocky Anderson.

Utah November 22, 2023

Utah Republican seeking to replace Romney accused of falsifying endorsements, strong-arming GOP for support

Utah U.S. Senate hopeful Brad Wilson is being accused as “one hundred percent a liar" by a fellow Republican who says he fabricated endorsements from numerous elected officials.

ELECTIONS November 21, 2023

Pro-Trump candidate beats moderate Dem in Utah special election to fill last seat in US House

Voters in Utah's 2nd Congressional District selected pro-Trump Republican Celeste Maloy in Tuesday's special election to fill the last open seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Utah November 20, 2023

Utah man charged with threatening Palestinian rights group

A Utah man has been charged with making threats against a Palestinian rights organization in Washington. The charges were unsealed on Monday amidst escalating tensions.

Utah November 13, 2023

M. Russell Ballard, second-in-line to lead LDS Church, dies at 95

M. Russell Ballard, a prominent leader in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has died at the age of 95. He was second-in-line to become church president.

Utah November 7, 2023

Utah woman whose leg was amputated after pit bull attack has died: police

A 63-year-old Utah woman, whose identity has yet to be disclosed, has been reported dead just days after an attack by her son's pit bulls required her leg to be amputated.

LIFESTYLE November 7, 2023

Utah toddler, age 2, rides horses as family claims she’s a ‘horse whisperer’ with a special touch

Mayzee Evans, a toddler from Utah, is often referred to as a "horse whisperer" after she developed a strong bond with the animals ever since she was a baby.

True Crime November 3, 2023

Family of Utah's Kouri Richins defends author accused of poisoning husband, says she could not kill 'anyone'

The family of Kouri Richins, the Utah mother of three accused of killing her husband with a lethal dose of fentanyl for an insurance payout, spoke in her defense this week.

Pets November 2, 2023

Utah woman loses leg after she's viciously attacked by son's pack of pit bulls

A 63-year-old woman in Utah had her leg amputated after her son's pit bulls viciously attacked her in her backyard, police said.

North Dakota November 2, 2023

No evidence of mechanical failure in plane crash that killed ND state senator, feds say

Federal investigators found no evidence of mechanical failure in the leadup to the October plane crash that killed Republican North Dakota state Sen. Doug Larsen.

ELECTIONS November 1, 2023

Race to replace Romney in Senate heats up as another Republican launches campaign: 'strong conservative woman'

Another Republican, former Senate staffer Carolyn Phippen, has joined the race to replace retiring Utah Sen. Mitt Romney in the 2024 election.

Utah October 29, 2023

Utah climber rescued after getting stuck in cliff face crack for 12 hours

Rescuers in Utah helped a climber who slipped climbing at Indian Creek and got his knee stuck in a crack on the cliff face for about 12 hours.