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Parents Plan Appeal Of Petito Wrongful Death Dismissal

(Moab, UT) — The family of Gabby Petito is planning to appeal a judge’s dismissal of a wrongful death lawsuit suit against police in Utah. The North Port resident was murdered by her fiancé, Brian Laundrie, during a cross-country trip in 2021. Gabby and Laundrie were stopped by police in […]

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This police camera video provided by The Moab Police Department shows Gabrielle “Gabby” Petito talking to a police officer after police pulled over the van she was traveling in with her boyfriend, Brian Laundrie, near the entrance to Arches National Park on Aug. 12, 2021. The couple was pulled over while they were having an emotional fight. Petito was reported missing by her family a month later and is now the subject of a nationwide search. (The Moab Police Department via AP)

Judge Dismisses Petito Wrongful Death Lawsuit

(Moab, UT) — A judge is dismissing a wrongful death lawsuit involving a Utah police department brought by the parents of Gabby Petito. Petito was 22-years old when she was killed by her fiancé, Brian Laundrie, in 2021 while on a road trip in Wyoming. Her family was suing the […]

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Utah Lawmakers Reject Bill to Exclude Late Mail-in Ballots

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah lawmakers voted against a bill that would have prevented counting mail-in ballots arriving after Election Day, following a controversy in the June Republican primary. The proposal aimed to address concerns raised by Colby Jenkins, who narrowly lost the 2nd Congressional District race, alleging late […]

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Utah Bans 14th Book From Public Schools

Utah Bans 14th Book From Public Schools

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah is banning its 14th book from the state’s public schools. “Living Dead Girl” by Elizabeth Scott was banned outright after three school districts removed it from their shelves. The book, aimed at young adults, follows the story of a girl kidnapped and forced to […]

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SLC Ranked Good For Holiday Travel

SLC Ranked Good For Holiday Travel

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Salt Lake City International Airport is being ranked as one of the best airports in the country for holiday travel. That’s according to travel guide “Locals Insider” which ranked airports across the country based on how they deal with a busy holiday travel season. Salt […]

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Energy Assistance Grants Now Available

Energy Assistance Grants Now Available

(Salt Lake City, UT) — As winter is quickly approaching, residents across Utah can now apply for grants to help pay for winter energy bills. The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program is a federal grant program which aims to lower energy bills for those in need. To qualify, homeowners or […]

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Utah Legislators Back Trump Cabinet Picks

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah lawmakers are backing President-elect Trump’s cabinet picks. U.S. Senator Mike Lee says Trump’s nominees deserve to be put in place and he looks forward to quickly voting to confirm them. Trump has floated the idea of nominating his picks while the Senate is in […]

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Utah Cities Among Best In U.S. For Sports

Utah Cities Among Best In U.S. For Sports

(St. George, UT) — Cities in Utah are being recognized as some of the best for sports in the country. That’s according to a new study by finance website WalletHub, which looked at factors such as rankings in each major sport. Salt Lake City was rated as the best in […]

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Former UTU President Named In Lawsuit

Former UTU President Named In Lawsuit

(St. George, UT) — A former president of Utah Tech University is being sued, accused of leading a toxic culture at the school. Three former staff members filed the lawsuit against Richard Williams and the St. George school earlier this month. It alleged Williams was behind a prank that included […]

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Unemployment Claims Rise In Utah

Unemployment Claims Rise In Utah

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Unemployment claims rose to begin November in Utah. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the number of jobless claims filed topped 15-hundred in the week ending on November 2nd. This was an increase of almost 50 from the week prior. Although the increase in […]

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