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Anti-porn conference in Utah draws more than 1,200

Sun, 19 May 2013 19:39:46 -0400

SALT LAKE CITY - More than 1,200 people from across the nation gathered in Salt Lake City over the weekend for the 11th annual Utah Coalition Against Pornography conference.

Salt Lake City gears up for new airport

Sun, 19 May 2013 11:05:03 -0400

SALT LAKE CITY - Salt Lake City officials are drawing up plans for a $2 billion total remake of the city's airport.

Herbert signs legislation to prevent teen suicide

Sat, 18 May 2013 16:24:16 -0400

MAGNA, Utah - Gov. Gary Herbert visited a high school in the Salt Lake City suburb of Magna rocked by a recent string of suicides to discuss the problem and sign legislation meant to prevent it.

Utah Republicans elect new state party chairman

Sat, 18 May 2013 15:35:22 -0400

SALT LAKE CITY - Utah Republicans have selected former state senator and Salt Lake County GOP Chairman James Evans as the new leader of their state party.

85-year-old wife of Mormon church president dies

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:40:40 -0400

SALT LAKE CITY - The wife of the Mormon church's president shied away from the spotlight, but her lifelong work behind the scenes left a lasting impression on those who knew her.

Utah doctor's son wants him to stay in jail

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:32:46 -0400

SALT LAKE CITY - The estranged adult son of a Salt Lake City pediatrician charged with killing his ex-wife has asked to testify during a bond hearing Monday to explain why his father is a threat and should remain behind bars.

New travel strategies mulled for Wasatch canyons

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:08:47 -0400

SALT LAKE CITY - For now, the undertaking is called Access Wasatch.

Salt Lake City mayor names new city attorney

Fri, 17 May 2013 06:15:20 -0400

SALT LAKE CITY - Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker has named a new city attorney.

Developers break ground on 2 downtown SLC hotels

Thu, 16 May 2013 20:32:04 -0400

SALT LAKE CITY - Real-estate developers are breaking ground on downtown Salt Lake City's first new hotels since a Hyatt Place was built in 2009.

Utah lawmakers discuss health care reform

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:55:52 -0400

SALT LAKE CITY - With federal approval in hand for its unique split-model health insurance exchange, Utah officials began shifting their focus Thursday to what needs to be done so the marketplaces are ready for open enrollment on Oct. 1.

County attorneys investigating Utah AG's Office

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:56:03 -0400

SALT LAKE CITY - Two county district attorneys in Utah are investigating whether the Utah Attorney General's Office broke any state laws.

New estimates rank Kennecott landslide

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:39:47 -0400

SALT LAKE CITY - New estimates show the landslide that tumbled into Kennecott's mining pit near Salt Lake City may have been North America's largest human-caused slide.

Utah therapist charged with sex with parolee

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:58:04 -0400

SALT LAKE CITY - A former Utah Department of Corrections therapist faces charges after allegedly having a two-year sexual relationship with a parolee.

Man charged with starting fire in fight with wife

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:46:16 -0400

SALT LAKE CITY - A 33-year-old Salt Lake City man has been charged with attempted murder after police say he tried to burn down a building with his wife inside.

Colorado Rockies respond well to manager Walt Weiss

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:46:11 -0400

Even after blowing a ninth-inning lead Sunday, the Colorado Rockies (13-5) are tied for the best record in baseball. - The team's surprising start after posting a 64-98 record in 2012 is a credit to manager Walt Weiss, the former Rockies shortstop. His hiring was unconventional, considering his lack of any managerial experience.

Utah Speaker: Only informal AG impeachment talks

Wed, 15 May 2013 20:06:01 -0400

SALT LAKE CITY - Legislators have had informal discussions about the procedures of a possible impeachment of Utah's embattled Attorney General John Swallow, but no formal discussions were held as lawmakers met at the Capitol this week, House Speaker Becky Lockhart said.

Romney buys 2 Utah houses, with horse barns

Wed, 15 May 2013 18:45:36 -0400

SALT LAKE CITY - Former presidential candidate Mitt Romney and his family have bought two adjoining houses with horse barns in a Salt Lake City suburb.

New book examines how U.S. churches deal with gay...

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:19:42 -0400

By RAY PARKER - Journalist Jeff Chu, a gay Christian who was raised Southern Baptist, recently told a Salt Lake City audience how he came to an understanding of one of America's most notorious evangelical churches: the Westboro Baptist Church in Topeka, Kan.

Utah to sponsor downtown bike festival Friday

Wed, 15 May 2013 05:35:31 -0400

SALT LAKE CITY - The Utah Transit Authority is putting on its annual bike festival in downtown Salt Lake City.

Attorneys want teen's court hearings closed

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:47:38 -0400

SALT LAKE CITY - A coalition of Salt Lake City media organizations is fighting to keep court hearings open in the case of the 17-year-old charged in the death of a Utah soccer referee.

Ute Indian tribe renews jurisdictional fight

Tue, 14 May 2013 15:22:44 -0400

SALT LAKE CITY - Officials call it a nightmare for law enforcement officers on both sides of an Indian reservation in eastern Utah.

Voisin: NBA must stand for integrity in duel for Kings

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:22:08 -0400

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - By AILENE VOISIN

Utah bans teen drivers from using cellphones

Mon, 13 May 2013 19:05:23 -0400

SALT LAKE CITY - Before she pulls out of the driveway, Stefhany Robles switches her phone on silent or turns it off.

Man gets 15 years-to-life in killing of wife

Mon, 13 May 2013 17:57:40 -0400

SALT LAKE CITY - A Cottonwood Heights man has been sentenced to 15 years-to-life in prison for killing his wife.

Utah National Guard opening new $8M fire station

Sun, 12 May 2013 09:10:39 -0400

SALT LAKE CITY - The Utah Air National Guard is ready to open its new $8 million fire station at the base in Salt Lake City.