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Fake school threat called diversion attempt in truck theft

Fake school threat called diversion attempt in truck theft

PLAIN CITY, Utah (AP) — Weber County authorities say a man is accused of phoning in a fake threat to a school to divert a law enforcement officer from an investigation of a stolen truck. The Sheriff’s Office says 28-year-old Kevin Powers was arrested Thursday on suspicion of obstruction of […]

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Utah County still home to many large families with 6 kids

Utah County still home to many large families with 6 kids

PROVO, Utah (AP) — Though rare, the percentage of families in Utah County with six-plus kids is holding steady, the Daily-Herald reports. Even in a county known for children — and lots of them — Erica Goulding is used to her family being seen as unusual. “People see us as […]

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Wales gets funding for new fire station

Wales gets funding for new fire station

Wales Town recently found out that funding to construct a much-needed new fire station has been approved. The Town will receive $500,000 from a Community Impact Board grant, and another $104,000 through a low interest 20-year loan. The new station will be located immediately north of the existing station, and […]

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Utilities head takes leave during water contamination probe

Utilities head takes leave during water contamination probe

SANDY, Utah (AP) — The head of public utilities in a Salt Lake City suburb is going on paid administrative leave while investigators examine the city’s response to contamination that affected parts of the water system. Sandy utilities director Tom Ward announced Wednesday he would step away while the independent […]

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Proposal to strengthen hate-crimes law passes key step

Proposal to strengthen hate-crimes law passes key step

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A panel of lawmakers is approving a proposal to strengthen Utah’s hate-crimes law, a key step forward for the idea long stuck in legislative gridlock. The vote on Thursday comes after a groundswell of support that picked up speed following the November beating of a […]

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Mormon church won’t oppose gay conversion therapy ban

Mormon church won’t oppose gay conversion therapy ban

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Mormon church won’t stand in the way of a proposal to ban gay conversion therapy for minors in its home base of Utah, leaders said Wednesday, a position that advocates heralded as a milestone in the conservative state. The announcement is key in part […]

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Utah man charged with hate crimes in attack on Mexicans

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Utah man who authorities say shouted that he wanted to “kill Mexicans” before attacking three Latinos at a tire shop in Salt Lake City was charged Wednesday with a hate crime by U.S. Department of Justice. Alan Dale Covington, 50, attacked the victims with […]

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Proposed abortion ban at 18 weeks narrowly passes committee

Proposed abortion ban at 18 weeks narrowly passes committee

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Utah legislative proposal that would ban most abortions after 18 weeks of gestation has narrowly passed out of a House committee. The judiciary committee voted 7-5 on Wednesday to send the measure to the full House. The vote comes one day after the bill’s […]

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Chris Stewart holds town hall in Richfield

Chris Stewart holds town hall in Richfield

Congressman Chris Stewart is discussing issues throughout his town hall tour. In Richfield Wednesday Stewart started his town hall by discussing the national debt, suicide prevention and his Anti-Socialism Caucus. Just over 20 people attended the event and asked questions ranging from how congress is helping young people to the […]

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Gun measure inspired by slain Utah student stalls at Capitol

Gun measure inspired by slain Utah student stalls at Capitol

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — State lawmakers are pressing pause on two gun measures, including a proposal inspired by the shooting death of University of Utah student Lauren McCluskey. Democratic sponsor Rep. Andrew Stoddard said Wednesday he’s planning to keep working on the measure that would hold gun owners liable […]

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