ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Officials say federal research shows that about a quarter of Navajo women who participated in a study of uranium exposure had high levels of the radioactive metal in their systems. Dr. Loretta Christensen, the chief medical officer for Indian Health Service facilities that serve the Navajo […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski is endorsing Utah Sen. Luz Escamilla to replace her as leader of the capital city. The Deseret News reports that Biskupski cited Escamilla’s record working on behalf of minority groups as a state lawmaker. Escamilla is running against Erin Mendenhall, a […]
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Pac-12 Commissioner Larry Scott has expressed serious concerns about a new law that would allow college athletes in California to hire agents and be compensated for the use of their names or likenesses through endorsement deals or other money-making opportunities. The law signed last week by Gov. […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Monday stressed the importance of an independent central bank “absolutely free” from politics in the wake of increasing pressure from President Donald Trump urging the central bank to lower interest rates. Powell spoke to a crowd of hundreds in […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah wildlife officials are considering whether hunters should be allowed to use bait to lure big game like elk and deer. The Salt Lake Tribune reports that the state Division of Wildlife Resources is reviewing whether to regulate the practice of baiting. It’s become increasingly commonplace during […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah education officials are seeking to update rules on how to handle licensed teachers accused of misconduct. KSL-TV in Salt Lake City reported Sunday that the Utah State Board of Education has started the process to update board rules on disciplining teachers. The board last week approved […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah Supreme Court has heard arguments in a public records case that pits a newspaper against Brigham Young University. Friday’s hearing was the culmination of a three-year battle between the Salt Lake Tribune and the university. A BYU attorney argues that because the school’s […]
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts accomplished Sunday night what they failed to do in January. They beat the Chiefs in Kansas City. Marlon Mack ran for 132 yards, ageless kicker Adam Vinatieri knocked through four field goals and the Colts atoned ever-so-slightly for that playoff defeat by […]
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Phillip Lindsay ran for 114 yards, Denver’s defense forced three turnovers and the Broncos got their first win under Vic Fangio by defeating the Los Angeles Chargers 20-13 on Sunday. Joe Flacco completed 14 of 20 passes for 162 yards and a touchdown as Denver (1-4) […]
LONDON (AP) — All that pregame talk about Khalil Mack and the Monsters of the Midway defense only served as motivation for the Oakland Raiders. A dominant performance from the offensive line, a breakthrough game from a rookie running back and the ability to bounce back from a third-quarter meltdown […]
