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Inspirational kitten Tater Tot dies after charming thousands of fans worldwide

August 3, 2023

Inspirational kitten Tater Tot dies after charming thousands of fans worldwide

Tater Tot, the small orange kitten in Salt Lake City, Utah, with a huge fan base, died on Wednesday, August 2, after a brief illness. His "grompy" expression earned him many fans.

American fugitive who faked his own death faces extradition from UK: judge

August 2, 2023

American fugitive who faked his own death faces extradition from UK: judge

A U.K. judge has ruled that an American man who faked his own death and moved overseas to avoid a rape charge out of Utah may be extradited back to the U.S.

Environmentalists file lawsuit to prevent construction of Utah potash mine

August 2, 2023

Environmentalists file lawsuit to prevent construction of Utah potash mine

A new potash mine in western Utah would devastate the lake ecosystem, according to an environmental group. The group says the project could imperil the regional groundwater aquifer.

Utah porn age verification law will remain in place after judge dismisses challenge

August 2, 2023

Utah porn age verification law will remain in place after judge dismisses challenge

A law that requires porn users in Utah to verify their age will remain in place after a judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging it. The law was challenged by adult entertainers.

Utah seismologists suspect ‘earthquake swarms’ linked to geothermal energy

July 27, 2023

Utah seismologists suspect ‘earthquake swarms’ linked to geothermal energy

Scientists at the University of Utah have analyzed decades of earthquakes in central Utah and suspect that swarms are triggered by hot water, powered by geothermal activity.

Teens make prom dress and tux out of duct tape, win $10K in scholarship prize money

July 25, 2023

Teens make prom dress and tux out of duct tape, win $10K in scholarship prize money

Teens created their prom outfits out of duct tape and won $10,000 in scholarship money from the Duck brand. See the unique creations that took hours to make.

Ohio man, 36, dies after jumping off cliff at Lake Powell in Utah

July 23, 2023

Ohio man, 36, dies after jumping off cliff at Lake Powell in Utah

Cory Ehrnschwender failed to resurface after witnesses say he jumped from a cliff about 50 feet above Lake Powell at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.

Utah kitten wearing tiny splints takes internet by storm: 'People love an underdog'

July 21, 2023

Utah kitten wearing tiny splints takes internet by storm: 'People love an underdog'

Tater Tot, a small orange kitten in Salt Lake City, Utah, has apparently faced quite a few challenges in his short life. Now, he's going viral on social media sites like TikTok.

Romney's 'cringe' video celebrating Hot Dog Day goes viral: 'It's the best meat there is'

July 20, 2023

Romney's 'cringe' video celebrating Hot Dog Day goes viral: 'It's the best meat there is'

Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, celebrated National Hot Dog day by posting a video on Twitter that was widely mocked by many of his critics who suggested he was out of touch.

Utah 'therapeutic' boarding school loses license after death of student Taylor Goodridge

July 17, 2023

Utah 'therapeutic' boarding school loses license after death of student Taylor Goodridge

Diamond Ranch Academy, a Utah boarding school where teenager Taylor Goodridge died of sepsis and was allegedly denied proper medical care for weeks, lost its license to operate last week.