RELIGION 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.
Utah 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.
Utah 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.
Utah 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.
Utah 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.
RELIGION 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.
Utah 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.
Utah 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.
Police and Law Enforcement August 8, 2016 Utah police were justified in shooting of Somali teen refugee, prosecutor says Police were justified in shooting and critically wounding a 17-year-old Somali refugee in a confrontation that sparked unrest and protests in Salt Lake City earlier this year, a Utah prosecutor decided Monday.
DISASTERS August 8, 2016 The Latest: Many evacuated Montana residents can return home The Latest on wildfires burning in the West (all times local): 10:35 A mostly quiet day on a western Montana wildfire allowed firefighters to expand containment and make it safe for the residents of about 400 homes to return to the area.
DISASTERS August 5, 2016 Utah wildfire torches 30 square miles, destroys structures Utah authorities say a rural wildfire near the Idaho border has torched about 30 square miles and destroyed three structures.
DISASTERS August 4, 2016 More than 2 dozen large wildfires burn in Western states Federal officials say 27 large wildfires are burning in the West.
DISASTERS August 4, 2016 Several Western states battling raging wildfires Wildfires are raging in several Western states, with some fueled by wind and dry conditions.
RELIGION August 3, 2016 Penthouse targets Utah for declaring porn a health crisis Utah's declaration of pornography as a public health crisis has created a backlash from sexually explicit publications, earning Republican Gov. Gary Herbert a mention on the latest cover of Penthouse magazine, which also sent copies of the issue to him and leaders in the Utah-based Mormon church.
DISASTERS August 3, 2016 The Latest: Evacuations ordered in Utah mountainside fire The Latest on wildfires in the U.S. West (all times local): 9:15 a.m.
Utah August 1, 2016 Caught on video: Metal rod flies into stands at demolition derby, 3 hurt More than trucks and drivers were banged up after a demolition derby in Heber City, Utah Saturday night.
RELIGION July 27, 2016 Utah Planned Parenthood pulls condoms with Mormon symbol Utah's Planned Parenthood branch won't hand out condom packages printed with a symbol associated with Mormon youth teachings after an image of the wrappers on its Facebook page generated backlash.
Utah July 26, 2016 More than 100 bunnies found dead or injured on the side of the road in Utah An Ogden, Utah family says it was intentionally done.
Homicide July 25, 2016 Man charged in Utah rail worker's killing found dead in jail Authorities say one of two men charged in the kidnapping and murder of a Utah train worker has died after apparently hanging himself in a Utah jail.
Water July 23, 2016 Toxic algae bloom closes Utah lake, sickens more than 100 people A huge toxic algae bloom in Utah has closed one of the largest freshwater lakes west of the Mississippi River, sickening more than 100 people and leaving farmers scrambling for clean water for days during the hottest part of the year.
RELIGION July 23, 2016 Boy Scouts faring well a year after easing ban on gay adults There were dire warnings for the Boy Scouts of America a year ago when the group's leaders, under intense pressure, voted to end a long-standing blanket ban on participation by openly gay adults.
Homicide July 23, 2016 The Latest: Authorities ID teen killed by lightning strike The Latest on a lightning strike that killed one person in Utah: (all times local): 6:15 p.m.
Utah July 23, 2016 The Latest: Farm water warning lifted in Utah algae bloom The Latest on a huge algae bloom that's closed Utah Lake, one of the largest freshwater lakes west of the Mississippi River (all times local): 6:20 p.m.
Utah July 22, 2016 Toxic algae bloom swarms Utah Lake, seeps into farm supply A huge toxic algal bloom in Utah has closed one of the largest freshwater lakes west of the Mississippi River, sickening more than 100 people and leaving farmers scrambling for clean water during some of the hottest days of the year.
Homicide July 22, 2016 Suspect in killings of Utah siblings may face death penalty Charging documents show a man accused of killing a teenage brother and sister in Utah shot them multiple times during a group fight and warned others as he drove away that "they would be next" if they said anything.
Homicide July 20, 2016 Men accused of killing Utah rail worker face trial next year Prosecutors say a father and son likely will stand trial next year on Wyoming murder and kidnapping charges in the abduction and slaying of a Utah train worker.
Wyoming July 20, 2016 The Latest: Officials: Utah brush fire may have been arson The Latest on wildfires burning in the Western United States (all times local): 12:45 p.m.
Zika July 20, 2016 Utah Zika case raising new questions about how virus spreads SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- The case of a Utah man who contracted the Zika virus after caring for his infected father raised new questions for health experts who said Tuesday that the investigation could guide new research into the way the disease spreads.
Utah July 18, 2016 The Latest: Ex-Utah official gratified by charges decision The Latest on prosecutors moving to drop charges against a former Utah attorney general (all times local): 10:45 a.m.
Utah July 18, 2016 Utah wants to drop case against ex-attorney general Prosecutors moved Monday to drop pay-to-play charges against former Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff, a surprise retreat more than two years after state investigators arrested the former top lawman and his successor, citing a pattern of favors and gifts traded with a cast of questionable Utah businessmen.
MILITARY July 15, 2016 Feds ask judge to toss case about Olympics snooping claim The National Security Agency asked a judge Thursday to dismiss a lawsuit from a former Salt Lake City mayor who says the agency conducted a mass warrantless surveillance program during the 2002 Winter Olympics.
