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State Senator Suspended From Utah Democratic Party Activities

State Senator Suspended From Utah Democratic Party Activities

(Salt Lake City, UT) — A state senator is being suspended by the Utah Democratic Party over allegations that he sexually harassed a former intern. The party’s executive director said in a statement late Friday that Senator Gene Davis has been suspended from all state party activities. The statement said […]

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This Thursday, July 12, 2018 photo released by Benji Xie shows flooding from a waterfall on the Havasupai reservation in Supai, Ariz. About 200 tourists were being evacuated Thursday from a campground on tribal land near famous waterfalls deep in a gorge off the Grand Canyon. (Benji Xie via AP)

Heavy Rain Forces Closure Of SR 211 In San Juan County

(San Juan County, UT) — The Utah Highway Patrol says part of State Route 211 in San Juan County is closed due to damage caused by heavy rain. The UHP tweeted yesterday that water and debris had impacted traffic on U.S. 191 and SR 211. Pictures from the area show […]

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Utah Law Credited With Helping Increase Child Support Payments

Utah Law Credited With Helping Increase Child Support Payments

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah officials are crediting a recent law for helping increase child support payments in the state. A law that went into effect last year suspends hunting and fishing licenses for anyone who is more than 25-hundred dollars behind in their child support obligations. Nearly three-thousand […]

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Utah Lawmaker Wants To Require Clergy To Report Abuse

Utah Lawmaker Wants To Require Clergy To Report Abuse

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah Representative Phil Lyman is supporting legislation to require clergy members to report child abuse. The Republican Lyman hopes to remove an exemption in Utah’s child protection laws that don’t require clergy members to report suspected abuse or neglect. In a release, Lyman said he […]

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UTV Crashes Into Car In Richfield

UTV Crashes Into Car In Richfield

On Aug. 11 around 2:45 p.m. Richfield City Police responded to a crash between a UTV and a car on the Southeast side of Richfield. According to Richfield City Police the UTV, a Polaris Ranger driven by a juvenile, was driving North when it failed to yield at a yield […]

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Hogle Zoo Announces Expansion To Showcase Native Utah Wildlife

Hogle Zoo Announces Expansion To Showcase Native Utah Wildlife

(Salt Lake City, UT) — The Hogle Zoo wants to put a spotlight on wildlife that calls Utah home. The zoo announced this week that they are starting an expansion project called Wild Utah. The three-acre exhibit will allow visitors to get closer to species like mountain lions, bighorn sheep […]

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Intermountain Healthcare CEO Stepping Down

Intermountain Healthcare CEO Stepping Down

(Salt Lake City, UT) — The president and CEO of Intermountain Healthcare is stepping down after six years. The healthcare organization announced yesterday that Marc Harrison plans to assume a leadership role with a healthcare platform run by venture capital firm General Catalyst. The Intermountain board plans to name an […]

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Utah Treasure Hunt Announces New Search For $20K Prize

Utah Treasure Hunt Announces New Search For $20K Prize

(Salt Lake City, UT) — The organizers of the Utah Treasure Hunt are inviting puzzle-lovers to join the search for another 20-thousand-dollar prize. The two men behind the treasure hunt plan to announce the first clue in the search at one o’clock this afternoon on billboards across Utah. A three-person […]

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No Decision On Preliminary Injunction To Stop Transgender Sports Ban

No Decision On Preliminary Injunction To Stop Transgender Sports Ban

(Salt Lake City, UT) — A judge says he may announce his decision about a preliminary injunction to stop Utah’s transgender sports ban sometime next week. Lawyers argued in favor and against the injunction during a hearing yesterday. Third District Court Judge Keith Kelly said he may make a ruling […]

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Utah AG Fighting Federal Mask Mandate For Travelers

Utah AG Fighting Federal Mask Mandate For Travelers

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah’s attorney general is joining the fight against a federal mask mandate for travelers. AG Sean Reyes’ office says President Biden’s Center for Disease Control and Prevention interstate travel mask mandate exceeds its authority. Reyes’ office also says the requirement infringes on each state’s ability […]

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