August 19, 2016 Mormon church opposes plan for futuristic, green communities The Mormon church says it doesn't support a wealthy Mormon businessman's push to build sustainable, futuristic communities near religious landmarks in Utah and Vermont inspired by founder Joseph Smith's plans from 1833.
August 19, 2016 Colorado man arrested in the 1970 rape and murder of Utah woman A 76-year-old Colorado man was arrested Thursday in the 1970 murder and rape of a Utah woman more than 40 years ago, authorities said.
August 18, 2016 Donald Trump rattles Republican consensus in Utah When it became apparent that Donald Trump would win the Republican presidential nomination, Andy Rasmussen's path seemed clear: he resigned his GOP leadership position in northern Utah and left the party to become an unaffiliated voter.
August 17, 2016 Utah firm that finds distant heirs accused in antitrust case Federal prosecutors filed an antitrust case Wednesday against a Salt Lake City-based company that's part of a little-known industry specializing in tracking down heirs to unclaimed inheritances.
August 11, 2016 House-sized boulder blocks highway in Utah's Zion National Park A boulder the size of a house tumbled onto a highway in Utah's Zion National Park after a major thunderstorm, partially closing the roadway during the popular summer season.
August 11, 2016 Utah boy uses Gizmo Watch to call for help during kidnapping A Utah boy’s quick-thinking helped him get to safety after running away from a kidnapper Tuesday.
August 9, 2016 Sandwich chain worker accused of drugging officer's drink A Utah sandwich shop employee has been arrested on accusations he put methamphetamine and THC into the drink of a uniformed police officer.
August 9, 2016 Mormon university says feds investigating sex-assault policy Federal education officials have launched an investigation of how Brigham Young University handles reports of sexual assault — the latest fallout from female students and alumni speaking out against the Mormon-owned school's practice of opening honor code investigations of students who report abuses.
August 9, 2016 Sandwich chain worker accused of drugging Utah officer's drink A Utah sandwich shop employee has been arrested on accusations he put methamphetamine and THC into the drink of a uniformed police officer.
August 8, 2016 Utah hiker rescued after canyon fall traps him overnight Hikers and climbers in Utah's Little Cottonwood Canyon Sunday encountered an injured man who told them he had hurt himself in a series of falls and had spent the night weak, dehydrated and unable to leave the area on his own.
