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Utah legislative panel OKs bill regulating disposal of fetal remains after abortions or miscarriages
A bill requiring health care providers to either bury or cremate the fetal remains of an abortion or miscarriage, and allowing mothers to choose between …….
Utah faith leaders and public officials look for solutions to end child homelessness
Religious leaders, elected officials, and housing authority directors are trying to raise awareness of child homelessness and pressing legislators to …….
Airbnb says 1 million visitors generated record $129M for Utah homeowners in 2019
SALT LAKE CITY — Airbnb’s growth in Utah climbed to a new record in 2019, according to company figures released this week. Airbnb rentals …….
This Utah district will let high schoolers start class at 9 am
This fall, Jordan School District will launch a first-of-its-kind program giving some high school students the choice to sleep in. Bethany Alston, a teacher …….
Utah House advances different type of Medicaid expansion — for soon-to-be released inmates
The Utah House on Friday endorsed a different kind of Medicaid expansion — for inmates who are about to be released from prison or jail. The House …….
Easton police arrest man wanted for child sex abuse in Utah
A man wanted for allegedly sexually abusing a child in Utah was arrested Thursday in Easton. Samuel Toledo, 60, was arrested at his apartment in the …….
Silicon Slopes: Utah Jazz owner Gail Miller calls Utah tech leaders 'pioneers'
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Jazz owner Gail Miller kicked off the second day of the Silicon Slopes Tech Summit on Friday, calling the state’s tech …….
Utah Rep. Ben McAdams endorses Mike Bloomberg for president
Rep. Ben McAdams, D-Utah, endorsed fellow moderate Democrat Mike Bloomberg for president on Friday, saying he is the candidate best able to …….
In a single day, two Utah children accidentally shot themselves in the head
Hours after a 3-year-old Murray boy shot himself in the head with a gun he found on a counter in his home, a Brigham City child was hospitalized after …….
Utah's 2020 Sterling Scholar candidates: Central region
The pursuit of excellence — in scholarship, leadership and citizenship — is what defines a Sterling Scholar in the state of Utah. Each high school …….
Peter Reichard: Utah incentive program keeps evolving, which goes with the territory
Having followed economic development incentives nationally since the turn of the millennium, I’ve seen some eyebrow-raising deals go down…..
Historic dual-habitat mock Mars mission begins in the Utah desert
A new crew has arrived on “Mars,” at the Mars Desert Research Station (MDRS) in Utah, for a rare dual-habitat simulation to see how two different …….
The Triple Team: Donovan Mitchell's rough night, Denver's huge run sinks Utah in another loss
Three thoughts on the Utah Jazz’s 106-100 loss to the Denver Nuggets from Salt Lake Tribune Jazz beat writer Andy Larsen…..
Utah Medical Pot Dispensaries to Start Opening in March
Utah’s marijuana market is to open in March, according to the state’s Department of Health. According to a report from the Associated Press, quoting …….
Take a look inside one of Utah's first legal marijuana farms
In an 80-degree room in Tooele, hundreds of marijuana plants bask under an amber light, synthesizing chemical compounds that will soon serve as …….
YWCA Utah selects Provo native as its new CEO
YWCA Utah announced Liz Owens, “a longtime social justice advocate,” as the nonprofit’s new chief executive officer Thursday. Owens, from Provo, is …….
University of Utah football player arrested for allegedly raping 17-year-old girl
A University of Utah football player has been arrested after police say he kidnapped and raped a 17-year-old girl. Terrell Perriman, a 20-year-old wide …….
Denver takes on conference foe Utah
Utah Jazz (32-15, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (32-15, third in the Western Conference). Denver; Thursday, 10 p.m. EST…..
Too little, too late against the Spurs leads to Utah Jazz's 2nd straight loss
SAN ANTONIO — Even when a game is close enough to win, when there is still a chance, there are certain plays that can just take the wind out of the …….
'Utah Booze News' podcast: What liquor changes are on tap at this year's Legislature?
What liquor law changes will the Utah Legislature make — if any — in 2020? On the latest episode of the “Utah Booze News” podcast, Sen…..
Attorneys for Utah Jazz, Russell Westbrook file responses to Shane Keisel's lawsuit
In the last week, attorneys representing the Utah Jazz and the Houston Rockets’ Russell Westbrook filed separate responses to fan Shane Keisel’s …….
Things get worse for Utah coal
By Robert Stevens. Managing editor. 1-30-2020. Things are looking bad for Utah coal. A vital export gateway for Utah coal mines is being shut, and …….
Utah gymnastics' Maile O'Keefe named the Pac-12 Freshman of the Week
Utah gymnast Maile O’Keefe was named the Pac-12 Freshman of the Week after winning the all-around title in Utah’s win over Arizona State. O’Keefe …….
No front license plate? Utah bill would allow police to pull you over and ticket you
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — A bill proposed by Utah State Sen. Scott D. Sandall (R-Tremonton) would change the law, making it a primary offense to …….
Utah Supreme Court reverses some child porn counts against teacher in unusual scrapbook case
One page at a time, the justices looked at cut-and-pasted images of children posed in sexually suggestive ways. And through this process, the Utah …….
Utah Booze News podcast: Wine of the month clubs may not go too far in the Utah legislature
SALT LAKE CITY — A bill that would legalize “wine of the month” clubs in Utah may not get too far in the Utah State Legislature. In an interview on …….
Utah health department 'reorganizes' communications team following condom controversy
The Utah Department of Health has replaced its top spokesman, but it won’t say whether the change is related to a controversial HIV awareness …….
Domestic violence penalty to increase under new Utah bill
(KUTV) — Utah lawmakers will consider changing the penalties for domestic violence. S.B. 46 was introduced by Sen. Jani Iwamoto and …….
Robert Gehrke: Utah's attorney general didn't tell the truth about what he did with a donation tied to …
Even in what has been derisively referred to as the “fraud capital of America,” the case against Washakie Renewable Energy is a doozy. It kind of has …….
Utah fugitive found on mower trespassing in Louisiana
A Louisiana sheriff says a man accused of riding a mower on someone else’s land turned out to be a fugitive from Utah who had lived in Louisiana for …….