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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 memorial in Salt Lake City 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 and 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.

Biden administration finalizes rule to grant overtime for millions more salaried workers

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Starting July 1, employers will be required pay overtime to salaried workers who make less than $43,888 a year in certain executive, administrative and professional roles, the Labor Department said Tuesday.

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Worker in Bluffdale killed by falling concrete slabs

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An employee working for a concrete product manufacturer was killed Thursday after large concrete panels fell on him in Bluffdale and trapped him underneath, fire officials said.

Utah playing crucial role in Biden administration's plan to expand, modernize electrical grid

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Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm on Thursday paid a visit to a Rocky Mountain Power substation in Salt Lake City to highlight the Biden administration's latest efforts to strengthen and expand the nation's electric grid…

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Holladay neighbors assess damage, begin cleanup after dynamite detonation

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Neighbors in Holladay are figuring out what it'll take to clean up and who's paying for the damage, after a massive home explosion with planned dynamite detonation.

Have You Seen This? Rams ring in 2024 NFL draft with turf field on beach

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The Los Angeles Rams are embracing their coastal identity by building a 60-yard turf football field on Hermosa Beach ahead of Thursday's NFL draft.

Daybell assigned many 'light' or 'dark' ratings and discussed them with family, officer testified

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An investigator testified Thursday in Chad Daybell's murder trial about how Daybell would assign multiple people "light" and "dark" ratings, depending on what level of evil he believed a person had.

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US judge upholds Trump's $83.3M defamation loss, rejects new trial

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A federal judge on Thursday rejected Donald Trump's bid to throw out an $83.3 million defamation verdict in favor of the writer E. Jean Carroll, who said the former president defamed her after she accused him of raping her decades ago.

New deep-water channel allows first ship to pass Key bridge wreckage in Baltimore

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The first cargo ship passed through a newly opened deep-water channel in Baltimore after being stuck in the harbor since the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed four weeks ago. A bulk carrier sailing under a Panama flag passed through the…

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KSL.com news stories now available to read in Spanish

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KSL.com has added a new function that allows readers to read news stories in Spanish. The new service aims to broaden KSL's reach to Utah's growing Spanish-speaking community.

Man convicted in Bangerter Highway killing sentenced to minimum of 30 years

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A man accused of stabbing another man and then pushing his body out of a moving vehicle onto the Bangerter Highway in 2022, was sentenced this week to a long prison term.

Tabloid publisher says he wrangled with Trump over who should buy story of alleged affair

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Former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker testified at Donald Trump's criminal trial on Thursday that he wrangled with Trump and his former lawyer ahead of the 2016 election over who should buy the silence of women who said they had…

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Salt Lake gang 'shot caller' charged with killing 2, now linked to 4th shooting

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A man who has been arrested or charged in connection with three Salt Lake County shootings, including a double homicide in Magna, now faces charges tied to a fourth shooting from 2021.

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FTC sends $5.6M in refunds to Ring customers as part of video privacy settlement

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The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $5.6 million in refunds to consumers as part of a settlement with Amazon-owned Ring, which was charged with failing to protect private video footage from outside access.

Cleanup underway at Sugar House Park after semi crashes, spills fuel in Parleys Canyon

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Cleanup is underway at Sugar House Park after a semitruck crashed in Parleys Canyon, spilling 150 gallons of diesel fuel on Thursday.

'Sacrifices' will need to be made from Bear River water supply to help Great Salt Lake

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With the Bear River serving so many different purposes in the state of Utah, agricultural producers are trying to make sure their uses for the river aren't forgotten as lawmakers discuss the preservation of the Great Salt Lake.

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Utah teacher in running for 'America's Favorite Teacher'

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A Utah man is steps away from becoming "America's Favorite Teacher," as the nationwide contest narrows down its top five this week. Cole Wilkes, of Foxboro Elementary, is in first place for the Reader's Digest contest that will award him …

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Supreme Court seems skeptical of Trump's claim of absolute immunity but decision's timing is unclear

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The Supreme Court seems highly skeptical of former President Donald Trump's claim of absolute immunity from prosecution. But it's less clear that the justices are headed for a quick resolution.

Man arrested, accused of filming woman in Salt Lake dressing room

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A man was arrested Wednesday and accused of using his cellphone to try and record a woman in a store dressing room last fall.

'Definitely human-caused': Brush fire flares up at Brooks Nature Park in St. George

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Firefighters and first responders worked quickly to suppress a brush fire at Brooks Nature Park that for a brief period Wednesday night threatened an adjacent home.