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Month: October 2017

Utah groups seeks state audit of water pipeline project

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A water advocacy group has asked Utah State Auditor John Dougall to look into possible discrepancies in water-use data sent to state and federal regulators by backers of the proposal to build the Lake Powell Pipeline. The Salt Lake Tribune reports the Utah Rivers Council […]

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Utah lawmakers vote to sue AG amid election conflict

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah lawmakers are gearing up to sue the state’s attorney general amid a conflict with the governor over the special election to replace outgoing U.S. Rep. Jason Chaffetz. Top leaders from both parties voted Wednesday to sue to force Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes to […]

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Jury acquits Utah man accused of raping BYU student

PROVO, Utah (AP) — A jury acquitted a Utah man accused of raping a 19-year-old Brigham Young University student. The Salt Lake Tribune reports Nasiru Seidu was found not guilty Wednesday of first-degree felony rape for the alleged crime that took place in September 2015. On the first day of […]

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VidAngel files for chapter 11 bankruptcy

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Utah filtering service for movies has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy. KUTV-TV reports VidAngel CEO Neal Harmon said Wednesday in a statement, “It’s an important step to protect our company — as well as its creditors, investors, and customers — from the plaintiffs’ efforts […]

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Cedar City man accused of mutilating/attacking woman

CEDAR CITY, Utah-(ABC 4 News) Per a report from ABC 4 Utah News in Salt Lake City, a Cedar City man has been accused of mutilating and attacking a woman. 22-year-old Brandon Lee Wall was arrested and charged with one count of aggravated assault. A probable cause statement associated with […]

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Utah National Guard breaks ground on new facility

RIVERTON, Utah (AP) — The Utah National Guard has broken ground on a new facility. The ceremony for the $37-million-dollar Special Forces Readiness Center took place Tuesday at Camp Williams. The facility will be for the Utah National Guard’s elite 19th Special Forces Group, an elite division of the Army […]

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Utah man will be tried for murder in girl’s recorded suicide

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A judge has ruled an 18-year-old Utah man accused of encouraging a teen friend to hang herself and filming it because he was fascinated with death should stand trial for murder. Judge James Brady in a ruling Tuesday called the case unusual but said Tyerell […]

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Utah mum on Amazon bid but outdoor recreation is likely key

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah officials working to lure Amazon to the Salt Lake City area are keeping details of their bid under wraps but economic development officials say recreation opportunities play a big part in their pitch to any company considering a move to the state. Val Hale, […]

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Police body-cam video public in 10 days under new SLC policy

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Salt Lake City officials say police body camera video will become public record 10 business days after officer-involved shootings and other incidents. The new policy announced Tuesday comes after two videos have thrown Salt Lake City police into a critical spotlight in recent months: A […]

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Video of teen girls shouting racial slur under investigation

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A video that appears to show five teenagers shouting a racial slur and expletive while laughing is under investigation by Utah school officials, a school district said Tuesday, and the NAACP has called for harsh punishment. The 10-second cellphone video was made by Weber High […]

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