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Weber County thrilled with Snowbasin pick, still hopeful Ice Sheet will be Olympic site

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Weber County officials are happy Snowbasin ski resort has been picked as a proposed site for the 2034 Olympics and hold out hope the Ice Sheet, host site for curling in 2002, will also be a location.

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'A call that I just had to answer': How this St. George entrepreneur revolutionized the hair industry

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It was the hair flip that flipped the entire hair industry.

What's at stake at GOP, Democratic nominating conventions this weekend?

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Closely-watched primary races for U.S. Senate and Utah's 3rd District House seat won't be decided at the Republican state convention on Saturday, but some candidates are facing win-or-go-home stakes.

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Arkansas woman pleads guilty to selling 24 boxes of body parts stolen from cadavers

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A former Arkansas mortuary worker has pleaded guilty to charges that she sold 24 boxes of stolen body parts from medical school cadavers to a Pennsylvania man.

New coach Kevin Young racking up wins as Dallin Hall re-commits to BYU hoops

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Less than two weeks in, Young — who is still with the Phoenix Suns as associate head coach through the remainder of the team's time in the playoffs — has retained most of the players from Mark Pope's roster that finished fifth in the…

Trump lawyer tries to undermine credibility of Enquirer publisher at trial

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Donald Trump's lawyer sought on Friday to undermine the credibility of a former tabloid publisher who testified at the former president's criminal trial about his paper's efforts to bury news that could have damaged Trump's 2016 White…

Why Salt Lake City plants thousands of new trees every year

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Utah's capital city has planted thousands of more trees over the past decade, and city leaders say there are many reasons why.

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Road rage investigation ends in fatal crash in Spanish Fork

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A driver suspected in an alleged road rage incident in Spanish Fork was killed early Friday after fleeing from police and crashing into a tree.

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2 arrested in cockfighting case that began with a teen at school with a gun

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Two men have been arrested in West Jordan and accused of cockfighting. Police say the investigation began as part of a separate case of a teen bringing a gun to school.

Utah to receive $57M from tobacco settlement payouts after agreement renewal

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The state of Utah will be compensated for economic burdens related to tobacco use to the tune of $57 million. It has already received more than $822 million since the landmark tobacco settlement in 1998.

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South Salt Lake police: More than 20 drivers citied for not obeying crosswalk laws

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A concerning trend in South Salt Lake as more people head outdoors this spring. A police spokesman said about 40 drivers were stopped and half were cited for not following crosswalk safety laws.

Testimony resumes in Chad Daybell murder trial

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The trial continues Friday in Boise for Chad Daybell, who is accused of murdering his wife and his future wife's two children.

Utah drivers urged to plan ahead as 209 road projects rev up for summer

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Expect to see construction workers and orange cones dotting Utah's roads this summer as the Utah Department of Transportation revs up 209 improvement projects.

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Warrant issued for Nevada man accused of sexually abusing teen girl in Utah

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A Reno man is facing several felony charges accusing him of offering to pay a young teen girl in southern Utah to model for him, but then sexually abusing her.

Fed's preferred inflation gauge shows price pressures stayed elevated last month

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A measure of inflation closely tracked by the Federal Reserve remained uncomfortably high in March, likely reinforcing the Fed's reluctance to cut interest rates anytime soon and underscoring a burden for President Joe Biden's re-election…

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Holladay homeowner apologizes to neighbors for home explosion

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The owner of a Holladay home where dynamite was detonated Wednesday morning is apologizing to neighbors for the damage to their homes and disruption to their lives.

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Locals in the NFL: Best available prospects from Utah ahead of Day 2 of 2024 NFL draft

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Here's a look at the best available local prospects to be selected Friday and Saturday.

Alleged Utah employee charged with sexual battery after skirt-dispute video goes viral

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A southern Utah woman was arrested Wednesday and accused of sexual battery after police say she approached another woman whose skirt she deemed to be too short and tugged on it at a restaurant.

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Building legacy: Clark Ivory follows dad's footsteps, named Salt Lake Chamber's Giant in our City

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Ivory Homes CEO Clark Ivory on Thursday night was honored with the 45th annual Giant in our City award.

Alabama lawmakers advance 'harmful' materials bill that could lead to prosecution of librarians

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Alabama lawmakers advanced legislation that could see librarians prosecuted for providing "harmful" materials or programs to minors. The Alabama bill removes the existing exemption for public libraries in the state's obscenity law.

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US birthrate hit new low in 2023

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U.S. women are starting families later and having fewer children, some forgoing having kids entirely. The U.S total fertility rate hit its lowest point, falling to a record 1.62 births per woman.

Slow growth, inflation deliver economic double whammy to kick off '24

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A Thursday U.S. Commerce Department report delivered a double dose of disappointing economic data with findings showing overall economic growth slowed more than expected in the first quarter of the year and inflation made another…

Southwest to stop service to 4 airports in wake of rising losses, Boeing delivery problems

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Southwest Airlines announced Thursday it will stop serving four airports after reporting increased losses in the first quarter and more delays in the delivery of promised jets from Boeing.

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Palestinian advocates build Salt Lake memorial for Palestinians killed in Israel-Hamas war

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A contingent of pro-Palestinian advocates is installing a memorial to Palestinians killed in the Israel-Hamas war at the Salt Lake City-County Building.

4 men arrested after laughing gas, marijuana allegedly found in car during Cedar City traffic stop

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Four men were arrested early Wednesday following a traffic stop in Cedar City, during which police say they found nitrous oxide and marijuana inside their vehicle.

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Elder Gerrit W. Gong encourages graduates to 'become their best BYU gospel self'

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On Thursday, the 2023-24 school year culminated in commencement exercises for 7,198 graduates, who were invited to become their "best BYU gospel self."

Weber County leaders mulling scaled-back $30.8M jail upgrade plan

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After failure of a ballot question last November calling for up to $98 million in bonding for jail upgrades and a new sheriff's office structure, Weber County officials are considering a scaled-back plan.

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'I wonder what he can do in 3 months': How the Smiths won over Utah's new NHL club

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The team that made up the Arizona Coyotes had been essentially left in the dark as a deal was worked out for their futures. They got some answers last Thursday.

Net neutrality restored as federal agency votes to regulate internet providers

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The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday restored "net neutrality" rules that prevent broadband internet providers from favoring some sites and apps over others.

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Layton crossing guard is going above and beyond to keep kids safe

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In one Layton neighborhood, a crossing guard is making all the right moves to keep people safe.