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Articles by: Porter Huntsman

This photo shows the Utah State Capitol, Thursday, March 14, 2013, in Salt Lake City. Utah lawmakers are entering the final day of what has been a relatively quiet 45-day legislative session. By constitutional rule the Legislature must end its session Thursday, which often means the stroke of midnight. Lawmakers are wrapping up negotiations on a number of bills, including proposals to change the state's liquor and gun laws, and putting the finishing touches on a roughly $13 billion state budget.  (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Former Utah Senator Karen Mayne Has Died

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Former Democratic Utah senator Karen Mayne has died at age 78. She began her 15-year career in the state senate in 2008, and resigned last January citing health concerns. Senate President J. Stuart Adams says that Utah has lost an extraordinary stateswoman, calling Mayne a […]

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FDA Recalls Candy For Possible Salmonella Contamination

FDA Recalls Candy For Possible Salmonella Contamination

(Washington, DC) — Dozens of snacks and candies are recalled in connection with a possible salmonella risk. The FDA says the recall of about two dozen treats made by the Palmer Candy Company is upgraded to its highest level of health hazard due to potential risks. Officials say white candy […]

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State High Court Dismisses Candidate’s Challenge

State High Court Dismisses Candidate’s Challenge

(Salt Lake City, UT) — The Utah Supreme Court says it has dismissed a case recently filed by Congressional Candidate Colby Jenkins. Jenkins was seeking a ruling from the high court that would allow the counting of ballots postmarked after the June primary deadline. The court ruled Jenkins failed to […]

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Utah Among Best States To Live

Utah Among Best States To Live

(St. George, UT) — Utah is among the best states to live in this year. That’s according to a new study by WalletHub, which looked at dozens of indicators from housing costs to education rates and more. The Beehive State came in at number four on the list, and received […]

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Lyman Asks For Ballots To Stop Printing

Lyman Asks For Ballots To Stop Printing

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah lawmaker Phil Lyman is asking November’s ballot to not be printed while his case plays out. The Blanding Republican made the request to the state Supreme Court following his lawsuit to remove Governor Spencer Cox and his lieutenant governor from office. It’s the state […]

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LDS Church Honors Upcoming 100th Birthday Of President Nelson

LDS Church Honors Upcoming 100th Birthday Of President Nelson

(Salt Lake City, UT) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is getting a one-month head start on wishing President Russell M. Nelson a happy 100th birthday. The church sponsored a “special birthday broadcast” in his honor over the weekend. A video on the church’s YouTube page quotes […]

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Severe Weather Threatens State

Severe Weather Threatens State

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah residents are starting the week with the potential for flash floods. Southern Utah is facing elevated flash flood risks while scattered microbursts threaten northern and central parts of the state. The National Weather Service warns that Bryce Canyon and Zion national parks, have a […]

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Lyman Running As Write-in Candidate For Governor

Lyman Running As Write-in Candidate For Governor

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah lawmaker Phil Lyman isn’t letting defeat keep him from running for governor. The Blanding Republican wrote a message on social media this past weekend saying he will be running as a write-in candidate in November. Lyman lost the primary to Governor Spencer Cox earlier […]

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Utah Supreme Court Overrules Lower Court On Sexual Assault Care

Utah Supreme Court Overrules Lower Court On Sexual Assault Care

(Salt Lake City, UT) — The Utah Supreme Court is giving new life to a sexual assault lawsuit that was dismissed by a lower court. The high court ruled yesterday the 2022 case against former Provo obstetrician-gynecologist Dr. David Broadbent may resume. The ruling allows 94 women the chance to […]

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Honie Executed At State Correctional Facility

Honie Executed At State Correctional Facility

(Salt Lake City, UT) — The man convicted of killing a Cedar City woman in 1998 has been put to death. Taberon Honie was executed just after midnight at the Utah State Correctional Facility in Salt Lake City after more than two decades of being on death row. He was […]

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