SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Police in Salt Lake City say they’re investigating the death of a 54-year-old man who got into a fight with his son. They say the victim was stabbed during the scuffle at a home Saturday afternoon. But police say it’s still unclear what weapon was […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — More than 90 percent of campaign contributions to Utah lawmakers came from special interests such as the health care and finance industries, according a newspaper’s analysis of disclosure forms. State legislators received a combined $1.2 million in contributions last year with a little over $1.1 […]
*Boys Basketball* BLANDING, Utah-Jaden Torgerson posted 22 points and the San Juan Broncos routed North Sanpete 76-60 Saturday in Region 15 boys basketball action. Spencer Steadman’s 21 points led the Hawks in the loss. MOAB, Utah-Masen Ward led the way with 24 points as the Grand Red Devils got past […]
*Boys Basketbal* MONROE, Utah-Caleb Barton posted 23 points and the South Sevier Rams overpowered Emery 85-72 in Region 15 boys basketball action Friday. The Spartans had tied the game 52-52 after three quarters on Cade Brazier’s long 3-pointer as the quarter expired. Nevertheless, a Barton 3-pointer proved the impetus of […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A state audit shows Utah’s Division of Juvenile Justice Services has increased spending in recent years despite drops in the number of people being served by the agency. The Deseret News reports the state audit was presented Thursday to the Legislative Management Committee, finding the […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Mormon church is calling on national leaders to support “Dreamer” immigrants who the religion says have earned the right to continue to “contribute positively” to society. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said Friday in a statement that it respects the right […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A committee of Utah lawmakers pushed forward a bill that would bar doctors from performing abortions sought because the fetus has Down syndrome. The House Judiciary committee voted Thursday night to send the measure to a vote on the House floor despite concerns from some […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah lawmakers want to fix gaps in domestic violence law exposed when a man killed his ex-girlfriend and her son by opening fire on a car full of children after school. Memorez Rackley, who was killed in June 2017, couldn’t have gotten a protective order, […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah lawmakers are pushing to erase the state’s “porn czar” position that had been created in 2000 to curb pornography in communities and online. The Salt Lake Tribune reports that the state House voted unanimously Thursday to pass a bill that would remove the “obscenity […]
*Boys Basketball* ORDERVILLE, Utah-Garrett Spencer posted 30 points, including six 3-pointers, as the Valley Buffaloes hammered Diamond Ranch 78-51 Thursday in Region 20 boys basketball action. Alex Feldman had 21 points, also on six 3-pointers, in the loss for the Diamondbacks. TROPIC, Utah-Acey Orton netted 19 points and the Panguitch […]
