News roundup: Republicans are frustrated with Trump over deals with Democrats
Republicans are frustrated with Trump over deals with Democrats. Senate to hold hearing on Huntsman nomination. Herbert says he wants Utah’s DUI law amended.Happy Friday. Donald Trump’s latest fling...
View ArticlePrep football: Pick 6 — Six games to watch in Week 5
Skyline at Brighton, 7 p.m.The Eagles are coming off a 46-26 win at Wasatch, where they jumped out to a 33-7 halftime lead. QB Tommy McGrath threw for 355 yards and four TDs in the win. He’s been hot...
View ArticleLogan crash leaves man in critical condition
A man was in very critical condition after a two-vehicle crash Friday morning in Logan.Logan police Capt. Tyson Budge said the unidentified injured man, who was airlifted by medical helicopter to the...
View ArticleAsk Ann Cannon: Could break-in by 43-year-old stepdaughter who didn’t steal...
Dear Ann Cannon • Recently, while we were on vacation, my stepdaughter (age 43) broke into our home. She could have asked for the key we left behind or just pushed in the front door. But, instead, she...
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PVRIS frontwoman says new album is a reminder to herself and others: ‘It’s OK...
“All We Know of Heaven, All We Need of Hell” — the title of the sophomore album by alt-rock/electronica act PVRIS — is an intriguing verbal juxtaposition. But what exactly does it mean?“It’s all...
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Scott D. Pierce: My sure-fire Emmy predictions — ‘Thrones’ won’t win; Colbert...
Here are two can’t-miss Emmy predictions. First, “Game of Thrones,” which won 12 Emmys last year and has a total of 38, won’t win any this year.And, second, Stephen Colbert will be a great host for the...
View ArticleSnakes in a fire: Lehi firefighters rescue serpents from fiery fate
An early Friday morning fire burned one Lehi apartment unit and filled several others with smoke, but no injuries were reported — not even to seven near-fiery serpents.The blaze, of undetermined cause,...
View ArticleUniversity of Utah trying to ‘prevent violence’ as students plan protests of...
University of Utah administrators are working to get ahead of a potential clash on their campus when conservative commentator and writer Ben Shapiro speaks in Salt Lake City later this month....
View ArticleProvo Mayor John Curtis launches RV campaign in race to replace Chaffetz
Provo Mayor John Curtis is loading his campaign onto an RV for the next week as he runs for former Utah Rep. Jason Chaffetz’s seat.“I’m really looking forward [to] visiting all seven counties across...
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Catherine Rampell: Sanderscare is all cheap politics and magic math
WASHINGTON -- For years Democrats have (rightfully) hammered Republicans for spouting empty slogans and magic math.Tax cuts will pay for themselves? Uh-huh, if you say so. Maybe have a chat with...
View ArticleMormon Tabernacle Choir announces West Coast tour
The Mormon Tabernacle Choir is heading west.The choir, which toured Europe last summer, announced Friday that it will perform in five West Coast cities next summer. The Classic Coast Tour will take...
View ArticleFormer Iron County jail commander pleads guilty to misuse of public money in...
The former commander of the Iron County jail has admitted to stealing gasoline for his personal use with a county issued credit card.Galen Bret Allred, 47, pleaded guilty in 5th District Court to one...
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Police seek missing Murray man
Police were looking Friday for an elderly Murray man last seen at his home Thursday evening.Nick Kapos left his residence about 7 p.m. Thursday to take a walk but did not return, his family...
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Survey reveals a life of heaven, a bit of hell, and in between for spouses of...
Serving in the kingdom of God has its spiritual and social benefits, but it’s not all paradise for the spouses of Protestant pastors.Indeed, dealing with parishioners and the loneliness of shepherding...
View ArticleUtah teacher who gave sex, drugs purity test reinstated
A Utah high school teacher who was placed on leave for assigning students a questionnaire that officials and parents say inappropriately asked about student sex lives, drug and alcohol use has been...
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New toxic bloom warnings issued at Deer Creek, other Utah reservoirs as algae...
With the weekend forecast calling for storms and cooler temperatures, the beginning of the end is in sight for Utah’s 2017 crop of toxic algae, yet the poisonous critters are apparently seeking an...
View ArticleSt. Louis ex-officer acquitted in killing of black man
St. Louis • A white former police officer was acquitted Friday in the 2011 death of a black man who was fatally shot following a high-speed chase, with the judge declaring that he could not be swayed...
View ArticleMountainStar sends 30 Utah caregivers to help with Harvey and Irma relief...
When Ogden nurse Shawna Crane recently arrived at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point in Hudson, Florida, she said the human suffering she witnessed in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma was immense....
View ArticleBank robber fires shots fired inside Taylorsville credit union, police say
Police say a bank robber fired shots inside a Taylorsville credit union Friday morning.There were no injuries in the robbery at TransWest Credit Union, 6189 South Redwood Road, according a Unified...
View ArticleUtah highway bosses consider doubling 1-15 express-lane tolls to thin congestion
Fillmore • Interstate 15 express lanes are not exactly express-like lately. Average speeds there have dropped to just 31 mph during peak drive times in Salt Lake County, in part because so many...
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