FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Another member of the Navajo Nation is suing the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, saying he was abused in a now-defunct program that sent children into foster care for the school year. Unlike similar lawsuits, the complaint filed Tuesday in tribal court doesn’t […]
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A documentary film about two boys who accused Michael Jackson of sexual abuse is set to premiere at the Sundance Film Festival later this month. The Sundance Institute announced the addition of “Leaving Neverland” and “The Brink,” a documentary about Steve Bannon, to its 2019 lineup […]
RENO, Nev. (AP) — A state board wants to change the name of a mountain peak in eastern Nevada’s Great Basin National Park to more appropriately recognize a geological area important to a native tribe instead of honoring a Confederate leader from the Civil War. The Nevada Board of Geographic […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The mother of a University of Utah student killed on campus after repeatedly reporting harassment says the school’s response to her death has fallen short, leaving open the question of whether other students are safe. Jill McCluskey wrote in an op-ed in the Salt Lake Tribune Wednesday […]
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — The Navajo Nation is establishing its first medical examiner’s office. In a statement, President Russell Begaye’s office said Tuesday that he had approved a plan of operation for the Department of Medical Examiners, which will fall under the oversight of the Navajo Nation’s Division of […]
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to get involved in a legal dispute involving 15 states that want to strike down laws in California and Massachusetts requiring larger living areas for some farm animals. The attorney general’s office in Missouri, which spearheaded one of the […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Newly installed Congressman Ben McAdams will hold town hall meetings in January after a race where he said his opponent hadn’t held enough. He said in a statement Tuesday that he wants to begin helping his constituents with issues they might be having with the […]
HEBER CITY, Utah-The difficult driving day in the Heber Valley ensued Tuesday afternoon with a crash in downtown Heber City. On its official Twitter account, UDOT reported a crash on eastbound Center Street at Main Street as of 2:16 pm. At this time, the right lane has been closed and […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A family that owns land along the northeastern boundary of Zion National Park has agreed to let hikers continue to wade through their section of the narrowest stretch of Zion Canyon. The Salt Lake Tribune reports the Bullochs, who own the piece of The Narrows, still hope […]
PROVO, Utah (AP) — Provo authorities say a fire in the dust collection system of a high school’s wood shop forced a limited evacuation but caused no injuries before it was quickly put out by firefighters. Officials say the fire Tuesday morning at Timpview High School forced evacuation of the […]
