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Utah's new constitutional court faces legal skepticism — but not broad public rejection
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (500+ words) SALT LAKE CITY " Anyone who sat in on public discussion on the slate of judicial-focused bills this past legislative session heard no shortage of concerns, as speakers lined up to warn that lawmakers were seeking "unilateral and arbitrary power." Though…...
Man having thoughts of killing slit woman's throat, police say
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (290+ words) SALT LAKE CITY " A man who allegedly told police he was high on drugs and felt like killing someone was arrested Wednesday and accused of slitting a woman's throat. Jesus Alejandro Ramirez-Padilla, 30, was booked into the Salt Lake County Jail…...
'13 times stronger than morphine': The supplement soon banned from Utah convenience stores
1+ week, 1+ day ago (588+ words) MOAB " A Utah woman says her brother was killed using a product readily available in Utah gas stations and convenience stores. Since his death, the Utah Legislature had passed a law to restrict the supplement called kratom. Kratom-based products are…...
Utah aquarium, pediatric care facility among recent measles exposure sites, health officials say
1+ week, 2+ day ago (285+ words) SALT LAKE CITY " Health officials have listed a slew of new locations across northern and southern Utah where people have been exposed to measles, all occurring within the past two weeks. The new locations were announced Friday by the Salt…...
Salt Lake courthouse evacuated due to 'suspicious letter,' police say
1+ week, 4+ day ago (102+ words) Salt Lake courthouse evacuated due to 'suspicious letter,' police say'KSL.com SALT LAKE CITY " Evacuations were ordered for the Salt Lake City Justice Court on Wednesday after a "suspicious letter" with threats written in it was discovered, police said.Evacuations…...
Patients say measles 'worse than expected' as Utah hits 350+ infections, doctors say
2+ week, 3+ day ago (580+ words) SALT LAKE CITY " Utah's ongoing measles outbreak now stands at 358 confirmed cases since last June, according to the Utah Department of Health and Human Services' latest report. "It is, at this time a real threat in our state and something…...
Bryce Canyon's best-kept secret? 4 epic backcountry adventures beyond the crowds
2+ week, 5+ day ago (715+ words) A Utah-owned adventure company expands into Bryce Canyon Backcountry, going where most have never been. Utah is home to the iconic BIG 5 national parks'and Bryce Canyon continues to draw millions each year. In 2023 alone, it saw more than 2.3 million visitors,…...
Runnin' Utes, again, struggle to get into a rhythm in home loss to Arizona State
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (769+ words) SALT LAKE CITY " With three combined conference wins between the two teams, the expectation was it would be a close game between two bottom dwellers of the Big 12. Instead, it was Arizona State officially putting Utah in its place as…...
Savannah Guthrie offers up to $1M for information about her mother in new Instagram video
3+ week, 6+ day ago (633+ words) PHOENIX " The Guthrie family is offering $1 million to anyone with information leading to the recovery of their mother, Nancy Guthrie, who has been missing for over three weeks, "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie said in an emotional new video posted…...
Multiple people at state wrestling tournament diagnosed with measles as it spreads in Utah
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (511+ words) SALT LAKE CITY " Multiple people who attended last weekend's state wrestling championships were later confirmed to have measles, the Utah Department of Health and Human Services said Friday. There is concern for any participants at the state championships at Utah…...