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Sevier County Special Bond Election Against the Issuance of Bonds 3,013 For the Issuance of Bonds 2,408 Monroe 4 Year City Council Erica Sirrine 381 Michael […]
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Romney calls Mexico massacre ‘great tragedy’
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Sen. Mitt Romney says he’s been briefed on the slaying of nine U.S. citizens in northern Mexico and calls it “a great tragedy” and something “really unthinkable.” The Republican from Utah said Tuesday that the attacks were probably “associated with the business of the cartels” rather than […]
Huntsmans give $150M to start mental health institute
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The University of Utah says a new mental health institute funded by a $150 million donation from the influential Huntsman family will focus on researching the genetic causes of the illnesses and provide more treatment to college students and rural residents. The university said in […]
Mormon leader convicted of photographing undressing woman
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Utah man who served as a local leader for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has pleaded guilty to illegally taking photos of a woman inside a dressing room at a popular Tennessee mall. News outlets report 55-year-old Steven Murdock was convicted of […]
Navajo Police officer dies; had Oct. 9 on-duty medical event
CROWNPOINT, N.M. (AP) — Navajo Police Department officials say a 22-year veteran officer has died after suffering a medical problem while on duty last month. They say Sgt. Lamar Martin died Monday. Police officials say Martin had a “medical event” on Oct. 9, but they didn’t release any other details. […]
Salt Lake’s 1st all-female race could bring 1st Latina mayor
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Salt Lake City could elect its first Latina mayor if a state senator wins a Tuesday race against a city councilwoman who rose to prominence fighting pollution. The two Democrats are already in the first all-female contest to lead the capitol city, a liberal-leaning island […]
Election day is here
Today is election day throughout Utah. Some counties are only allowing mail in ballots, like Sanpete and Beaver counties, but many counties are still allowing people to vote in person until 8:00 p.m. tonight. In Sanpete county secure ballot drop boxes are available at the County Courthouse in Manti, as […]
Ed Smart to speak for first time about coming out at summit
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The father of Utah kidnapping survivor Elizabeth Smart will speak publicly for the first time since coming out as gay at a LGBTQ youth conference. KUTV reported Monday that Ed Smart has been announced as a featured speaker at the third annual Encircle Summit in December in […]
South Monroe Prescribed Fire Project started over the weekend
Ignition for the South Monroe Prescribed Fire Project began Sunday Nov. 3. Ignition areas for the fire include Langdon Mountain, Big Table, and Bean Hill. The Richfield Ranger District says they plan to burn 1,200-2,000 acres on the project located in Piute County. Hand ignitions were used […]
Salt Lake Tribune gets IRS approval to convert to nonprofit
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Salt Lake Tribune says it has received approval from the IRS to convert into a nonprofit as the newspaper switches to a nontraditional model that it hopes will ensure long-term stability after years of financial struggles fueled by declines in advertising and circulation revenues. […]
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