JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The father of a Utah woman beaten to death by her husband on an Alaska cruise in 2017 told a judge Wednesday he would consider it justice if the man went to prison for the rest of his life. Jeff Hunt briefly composed himself before speaking at a sentencing hearing […]
FARMINGTON, Utah (AP) — Davis County sheriff’s deputies and other department employees are prohibited under a new office policy from enforcing certain measures that could infringe on the right to bear arms in Utah. Sheriff Kelly Sparks said the policy is meant as a preventive measure and counterweight to any […]
WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah (AP) — Two Utah girls 9 and 4 were uninjured Wednesday after they took a car and crashed into a tractor trailer as they tried to drive to California for a beach vacation, police said. The driver of the tuck also was unhurt. The parents of the girls were asleep […]
KHARTOUM, Sudan-Latter-day Saint Charities, the humanitarian arm of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is partnering with several humanitarian organizations to relieve suffering in Sudan. Latter-day Saint Charities has joined forces with Rahma Worldwide of Beverly Hills, Mich., Elevate for Community Development, Mercy Corps (Portland, Ore.), Med Global […]
DELTA, Utah (AP) — The remains of a Navy sailor who died during the attack on Pearl Harbor have returned to Salt Lake City, and a ceremony at his home in Delta is scheduled, officials said. Navy Radioman 3rd Class Theodore Q. Jensen, 22, of Delta was identified in December […]
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A U.S. judge has permanently blocked a Las Vegas-based bottled-water brand Real Water from being marketed while an investigation continues into at least one death and multiple cases of liver illness among people who reported drinking it. A court order signed Monday by U.S. District Judge […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — An Arizona man drowned at Lake Powell recently when winds prevented him from swimming back to his boat, officials said Tuesday. Subrahmaniyan Mathimohan, 34, from Phoenix, died May 22, according to a news release from Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and the Kane County Sheriff’s office in Utah. […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah Republican Gov. Spencer J. Cox issued a proclamation Tuesday in support of LGBTQ Pride Month. Cox is known for his compassionate stances toward LGBTQ people. “Here in Utah, we strive to create a culture of hope, love, understanding, and respect by celebrating our common humanity,” […]
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Police appealed again Tuesday to teachers, grandparents, relatives and adults who work with children to identify a slain boy whose body was found by hikers near a highway between Las Vegas and Pahrump. Las Vegas police homicide Lt. Ray Spencer said investigators have checked hundreds of […]
LEHI, Utah (AP) — City leaders in Lehi are warning residents they could be fined if they don’t adhere to new drought restrictions that prohibit watering lawns on consecutive days. KUTV-TV reported Tuesday that Lehi public works director Dave Norman says residents who violate the order will be given a […]
