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Zion National Park searching for poacher who killed pregnant elk

(Zion National Park, UT) — State and federal officials need help finding whoever shot and killed a pregnant elk in Zion National Park. The National Park Service announced yesterday that they found the elk near Lee Valley over the weekend. Whoever poached the elk could face federal charges and a […]

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Herbert speaks of youth suicides, #MeToo in State of State

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Gov. Gary Herbert spoke about a troubling rise in youth suicides in Utah and the #MeToo movement calling out sexual misconduct in his annual State of the State speech Wednesday night. Herbert, speaking to Utah’s Legislature in his ninth such address in the state House […]

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Shooting suspect caught after 5 days following car chase

PROVO, Utah (AP) — Police have caught a man suspected of shooting a homeowner in Herriman and exchanging gunfire with police officers while trying to escape last weekend. The Daily Herald in Provo reports that Justin Llewelyn was apprehended Wednesday afternoon following a chase that started on Interstate 15 near […]

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Rising costs of new Utah state prison concerns lawmakers

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah state lawmakers are raising concerns about an increase in the anticipated cost of a new state prison. The Deseret News reports that state prison relocation officials said Wednesday that the new cost estimate is $692.5 million. That’s up from a previous estimate of $650 […]

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Utah governor to have surgery Friday to remove kidney stones

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah Gov. Gary Herbert will have surgery to remove kidney stones on Friday. Herbert’s spokesman Paul Edwards confirmed the scheduled surgery Wednesday night after Herbert’s State of the State speech. Edwards said in a text-messaged statement that the Republican governor has been in pain but […]

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Utah bill would allow bolt locks on classroom doors

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah lawmakers are considering a bill to allow public schools to install bolt locks on classroom doors for use during school lockdowns. The Deseret News reports the Utah Legislature’s Senate Education Committee on Tuesday endorsed the bill sponsored by state Sen. Todd Weiler. The Republican […]

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Kidnapping survivor Elizabeth Smart nominated for Emmy award

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Kidnapping survivor Elizabeth Smart has been nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for her work as a special correspondent on a television program. The Deseret News reports Smart shared the news Tuesday in an Instagram post. Smart, a special correspondent for “Crime Watch Daily with […]

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Prep Sports Roundup: 1/24

*Boys Basketball* DELTA, Utah-Derek Smith posted 26 points and 9 rebounds, along with 6 assists on 8-14 shooting as the Delta Rabbits overpowered American Leadership 78-67 in Region 14 boys basketball action Wednesday at the Palladium. Jager Springer (15 points, 7 rebounds) was also instrumental in the Rabbits’ success as […]

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Hunting guide suspended from 46 states

A well known hunting guide won’t be hunting in Utah-or 46 other states-anytime soon. In addition to losing his hunting privileges for the next 10 years, the guide and outfitter has paid more than $30,000 in fines and restitution. In July 2017, Larry Altimus of Pearce, Arizona was found guilty […]

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Cold medicine found at Greyhound crash scene in Emery County, documents say

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Police documents show cold medicine was found at the scene of a fatal Greyhound bus crash where passengers say the driver fell asleep and was awakened before the bus left the road in the Utah desert. The Utah Highway Patrol and Greyhound said Wednesday the […]

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