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Wilson throws 4 TDs in No. 14 BYU’s 43-26 win over Houston

Wilson throws 4 TDs in No. 14 BYU’s 43-26 win over Houston

HOUSTON (AP) — Zach Wilson threw four touchdowns and finished 25 of 35 for 400 yards as No. 14 BYU rallied for a 43-26 win over Houston. Dax Milne caught nine passes for 184 yards and three touchdowns to help BYU improve to 5-0 for the first time since 2008. […]

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Nov 24, 2018; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Utes defensive tackle Leki Fotu (99) and defensive tackle John Penisini (52) celebrate after a stop in the fourth quarter against the Brigham Young Cougars at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Swinger-USA TODAY Sports

Inexperience creates questions for usually tough Ute defense

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah is seeking to reload quickly on defense after returning just two starters from a unit that dominated in the Pac-12 last season. It will be tough for the Utes not to take a step back from what they did defensively with a veteran-laden group. […]

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No charges for officer accused of sharing victim’s photos

No charges for officer accused of sharing victim’s photos

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A former University of Utah police officer will not face criminal charges after being accused of sharing explicit photos of a student who was later killed on the campus. The Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office made the announcement Thursday involving Miguel Deras, who was […]

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Mitt Romney calls for US commission to deal with wildfires

Mitt Romney calls for US commission to deal with wildfires

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah announced legislation to establish a national commission focused on diminishing future wildfire disasters. Romeny said Thursday the proposed commission would study and recommend fire mitigation policies to Congress, including forest management tactics and federal spending. Romney’s announcement came as […]

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Can a 7-win Pac-12 team make the playoffs? It’s complicated

Can a 7-win Pac-12 team make the playoffs? It’s complicated

The Pac-12 becomes the last Power Five conference to play football next month. That has raised questions about whether a conference team could possible make the College Football Playoff. The Pac-12’s coaches believe there’s a chance, but many things would have to fall into place. A Pac-12 team would have […]

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Utah tourism official reports improved figures amid COVID-19

Utah tourism official reports improved figures amid COVID-19

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Utah tourism official says visitation numbers and overall customers have recovered in some destinations after a steep decline as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Utah tourism and travel industries had experienced an annual growth rate higher than 5% before public health restrictions were […]

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Leader of suburban dark-web opioid drug ring to be sentenced

Leader of suburban dark-web opioid drug ring to be sentenced

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah man once at the center of a multimillion-dollar opioid ring is set to be sentenced on Thursday. Aaron Shamo was convicted of shipping fake prescription drugs all over the country from his home in suburban Salt Lake City during the nation’s opioid epidemic. […]

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University warns students not to get virus to sell plasma

University warns students not to get virus to sell plasma

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Authorities at Brigham Young University’s Idaho campus are investigating reports that students are purposefully exposing themselves to the coronavirus in hopes of selling their plasma after they recover. The Salt Lake Tribune reports university officials said in a statement that anyone confirmed to have done […]

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278 Utah inmates contract COVID-19; families host protest

DRAPER, Utah (AP) — The families of inmates in Utah State Prison gathered outside the state Department of Corrections headquarters Tuesday to protest the handling of a coronavirus outbreak at the facility and call for improved safety measures. The group joined advocates with the American Civil Liberties Union of Utah […]

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Utah officials announce new pandemic strategy, mask mandates

Utah officials announce new pandemic strategy, mask mandates

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah is implementing a new strategy to fight the coronavirus pandemic as the number of confirmed cases and hospitalizations continued to surge. Gov. Gary Herbert said Tuesday that the state will now place counties under restrictions based on their COVID-19 transmission rates. Six counties are […]

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