SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — As Democrats in Congress prepare to scrutinize President Donald Trump’s review of 27 national monuments, most of the recommendations made by ex-Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke remain unfinished, seemingly stuck on the backburner as other matters consume the White House. Trump acted quickly in December 2017 on Zinke’s […]
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Two Blue Cross Blue Shield insurers on both U.S. coasts will invest jointly in high-cost management technology and share insights into improving health care in a long-term agreement that will leave the companies as separate entities. Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina and Portland, Oregon-based […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Authorities say DNA testing helped them confirm notorious serial killer Ted Bundy also murdered a northern Utah teen. KSL-TV reports Bountiful Police Sgt. Shane Alexander announced Monday that investigators retrieved a human patella bone, or kneecap, three and a half years ago that authorities had given to […]
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Pac-12 player of the year award often goes to the highest scorer or the best player on the best team. Washington’s Matisse Thybulle took home the honor by being a disruptive defensive force for the Pac-12 regular-season champions. Thybulle was named Pac-12 men’s basketball player […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Protesters have called on Utah state leaders to denounce homophobia and transphobia after the collapse of a measure banning LGBTQ conversion therapy. The Deseret News reports the Monday protest was organized by University of Utah students who sent letters to the governor, lieutenant governor and speaker of […]
PHOENIX (AP) — The Latest on a drought plan for the Colorado River (all times local): 1:25 p.m. A major Southern California water agency has agreed to store extra water in a key reservoir in an effort to preserve a multistate drought plan for the Colorado River. The board of […]
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — A federal law that gives preference to Native American families in foster care and adoption proceedings involving Native American children is facing the most significant legal challenge since it was enacted more than 40 years ago. A federal judge in Texas ruled the Indian Child Welfare […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Dennis Schroder scored 24 points, Russell Westbrook added 23 points, 11 rebounds, and eight assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Utah Jazz 98-89 on Monday night to sweep the season series. Westbrook appeared to argue with fans of the Jazz, who knocked the […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Utah teacher put on administrative leave for making a 9-year-old Catholic student wash off the Ash Wednesday cross from his forehead is apologizing. Fourth-grade teacher Moana Patterson said Monday that she hopes everyone can move forward and build understanding together. Patterson was surrounded by […]
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Nevada forwards Jordan Caroline and Caleb Martin are first-team selections on the all-Mountain West Conference squad and Jazz Johnson was named the league’s Sixth Man of the Year coming off the bench for the No. 14 Wolf Pack. Cody Martin was a second-team selection Monday and […]
