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Mormon church appoints ex-surgeon, 93, as president

January 16, 2018

Mormon church appoints ex-surgeon, 93, as president

The Mormon church appointed Russell M. Nelson, a 93-year-old former heart surgeon, as its new president Tuesday -- two weeks after the death of his predecessor, Thomas S. Monson.

3 Utah family members arrested after toddler drinks meth-laced soda, cops say

January 10, 2018

3 Utah family members arrested after toddler drinks meth-laced soda, cops say

Three Utah family members were arrested Tuesday after a 3-year-old girl drank methamphetamine-laced soda that was stashed in a water bottle, police said.

Mom, 41, kills daughter, 9, and self in 'shocking' murder-suicide

January 3, 2018

Mom, 41, kills daughter, 9, and self in 'shocking' murder-suicide

A Utah mom killed her 9-year-old daughter before turning the gun on herself in a "shocking" murder-suicide discovered on New Year's Eve.

Thomas S. Monson, 16th president of Mormon church, dies at 90

January 3, 2018

Thomas S. Monson, 16th president of Mormon church, dies at 90

For more than 50 year, Thomas S. Monson served in top leadership councils for the Mormon church — making him a well-known face and personality to multiple generations of Mormons.

Greyhound bus crash in Utah kills girl, 13, injures 12 others

January 2, 2018

Greyhound bus crash in Utah kills girl, 13, injures 12 others

A Utah bus crash killed a 13-year-old girl and injured 12 others, including the driver, when the Greyhound swerved off a Utah highway and plunged into a deep wash on New Year's Eve, authorities said.

Utah teacher fired for showing students classical paintings containing nudity

December 30, 2017

Utah teacher fired for showing students classical paintings containing nudity

A Utah art teacher was fired amid complaints that images of classical paintings containing nudity were passed out in a classroom and seen by sixth-graders, a newspaper reported.

Wendy's customer smacks California thief with chair, prevents robbery, report says

December 27, 2017

Wendy's customer smacks California thief with chair, prevents robbery, report says

A man is being heralded a hero after he stopped a Christmas robbery at a Wendy's in California by bashing the thief over the head with a chair, reports said.

Utah sheriff’s deputy rescues boy from icy water, officials say

December 27, 2017

Utah sheriff’s deputy rescues boy from icy water, officials say

A Utah sheriff’s deputy saved an 8-year-old boy who fell through an icy pond while chasing his dog, authorities said.

Utah man wielding 'battle ax,' wearing body armor shot by cops, officials say

December 26, 2017

Utah man wielding 'battle ax,' wearing body armor shot by cops, officials say

A Utah man who donned body armor and brandished a "battle ax" was shot Christmas morning after threatening to detonate explosives and attack police officers, officials said.

Utah dad prepared to take out loan after porch pirates steal pricey meds from ill son

December 23, 2017

Utah dad prepared to take out loan after porch pirates steal pricey meds from ill son

A single father from Riverdale, Utah, was prepared to take out a loan after porch pirates stole $5K worth of medication his sick son desperately needs.