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Virginia, Utah mount joint raid on Calif. jobs
California sends tomorrow's technology, Hollywood blockbusters and terrific pinot noir to the world. Now, the governors of Utah and Virginia want the ...
Utah father denied bail for killing 5-month-old
A 21-year-old father was upset when his girlfriend broke up with him and plotted for a month before killing his infant son with a rifle, authorities ...
In first for Mormon conference, woman leads prayer
For the first time in the event's 183-year history, a woman led a prayer Saturday at the semiannual gathering of The Church of Jesus Christ of ...
National beekeeper of year focuses on dying bees
A Utah man is trying to use his recognition as this year's national beekeeper of the year to focus attention on a major threat to the industry: colony ...
Utah cabin burglar ends long run in wilderness
Troy James Knapp was dodging authorities, again. The fugitive with a fondness for whiskey and a dislike of living near people had been wanted for a ...
Authorities to seek charges against survivalist
Authorities were pushing Wednesday for attempted aggravated homicide charges against a survivalist suspected of burglarizing dozens of remote Utah ...
Authorities: Nobody hurt in arrest of survivalist
Authorities captured an elusive survivalist on Tuesday who is suspected of burglarizing Utah cabins and leaving some covered with threats and bullet ...
Scouts reject troop sponsored by gay rights group
The Boy Scouts of America have rejected an application for a scouting troop sponsored by a Utah gay rights organization. The Utah Pride Center ...
Beavers help contain fuel spill, recover slowly
Talk about unlikely heroes. A group of at least six beavers at a Utah bird refuge have emerged as key players in helping contain a fuel leak that left ...
Western environmentalists oppose wolf delisting
Western environmental groups say they're alarmed that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is considering a plan to end federal protections for gray ...
Upset of the day: Harvard ousts New Mexico
Some people may have heard of the school that's suddenly generating a bit of March Madness buzz. Harvard. Yep, Harvard —the school known for producing ...
Parents of Newtown victim met with killer's father
The parents of one of the 20 first-graders killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre met with the gunman's father for more than an hour in ...
'Deep Throat' co-star Harry Reems dies at 65
Harry Reems, the male star of the 1972 cultural phenomenon "Deep Throat," which brought pornography to mainstream audiences, has died at age 65.
Sheriff proposes ankle monitors for some seniors
A northern Utah sheriff's office is floating a unique and unproven idea for keeping seniors with Alzheimer's disease and dementia safe: Give them ...
Woman at center of spy allegations is enigma
U.S. officials say the 27-year-old university student from China started a relationship with a civilian defense contractor more than twice her age and ...
Man accused of espionage worked on deterrence
A civilian defense contractor accused of giving his Chinese girlfriend military secrets worked on developing military plans to deter potential U.S.
Chipotle pulls sponsorship of Utah Boy Scout event
Chipotle Mexican Grill has pulled its sponsorship of Utah's "Scout-O-Rama" because of the Boy Scouts of America's long-standing ban on gays.
10 things to know for the NCAA tournament
A look at the NCAA men's tournament, the 68-team free-for-all that begins Tuesday and ends three weeks from now at the Final Four in Atlanta: 1.
Police: Couple brings kids along for UT bank heist
Police in Utah say they've arrested a husband and wife bank robbery team that took their two children along for the illegal excursion. An arrest ...
'Bucket List Bandit' pleads guilty to bank heists
A man nicknamed the "Bucket List Bandit" after he allegedly told a Utah bank teller that he had just four months to live pleaded guilty Wednesday to ...
No. 23 UCLA knocks off Washington 61-54
Once they got word, UCLA stopped with the hugs and handshakes on the court and raced into the locker room, huddling around cellphones and computers ...
Utah moves to tax e-cigarettes like regular smokes
A proposal in the Utah Legislature that would tax electronic cigarettes at the same rate as regular cigarettes has put the state at the forefront of ...
Interior pick puts outdoor industry in spotlight
She doesn't wear a cowboy hat favored by traditional picks for interior secretary. Sally Jewell prefers fleece and Gore-Tex jackets and wears a safety ...
No. 2 Gonzaga survives scare from BYU 70-65
No. 2 Gonzaga knew Brigham Young wouldn't be a pushover this time. On Thursday night, the Cougars even threw a converted football player at Bulldogs ...
Utah liquor bill aims to take down 'Zion curtains'
Wine spritzers are a favorite at Rovali's near Salt Lake City. Behind the bar, in full view of patrons, waiters siphon soda and syrup into glasses of ...