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Hunters find remains that may be those of missing Utah woman

FARMINGTON, Utah (AP) — Hunters in Farmington’s Shepard Canyon have found what is believed to be the remains of a 26-year-old Utah woman who has been missing for three months. Davis County Sheriff’s officials say the hunters came across the remains on Friday. No details have been announced, but the […]

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Man dies after fight with his son at a Salt Lake City home

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 […]

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Analysis: Special interests gave most to Utah legislators

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 […]

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Audit: Utah agency spends more as it serves fewer juveniles

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 […]

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Mormon church calls on leaders to back ‘Dreamer’ immigrants

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 […]

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Lawmakers advance ban on abortions based on Down syndrome

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 […]

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Utah eyes domestic-violence law change after brutal shooting

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, […]

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Utah lawmakers push to erase ‘porn czar’ job from state code

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 […]

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Romney set to launch Senate campaign next week

(Salt Lake City) — Former Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney is expected announce he is running for the U.S. Senate next week. According to “UtahPolicy.com,” sources close to Romney say he is choosing to gather the 28-thousand signatures needed from registered Republican voters to ensure he will be on the […]

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New ski pass to offer access to 23 resorts in North America

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A ski company that owns resorts from Quebec to Colorado says it will begin selling a pass next season that will give skiers and snowboarders access to 23 resorts in North America. The pass from the newly named Alterra Mountain Company will rival Vail Resorts’ […]

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