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15 Nov 2024

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Rep. Jefferson Burton, R-Salem, announced he would not seek reelection this fall because he is moving out of his district. https://ow.ly/bZGm50YvERQ

Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson has asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit from the U.S. Department of Justice seeking access to private records of Utah voters. https://ow.ly/SyvZ50YvEBk

The Utah Board of Pardons will decide whether a recent streak of good behavior by a convicted murderer outweighs numerous disciplinary write-ups over the past 20 years. https://ow.ly/Akaa50YvEqn

Plans for an immigrant detention facility sparked a protest outside the Utah governor's mansion and a call by Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall for more information. https://ow.ly/uypY50YvE4h

A brush fire has forced a closure of U.S. 40 in Uintah County on Tuesday. https://ow.ly/HwH150YvCjM

Record-breaking temperatures are expected all across the state over the next few days as part of "unprecedented warmth" headed toward Utah. https://ow.ly/FhUt50YvBWT

A Utah Highway Patrol trooper has resigned after he was charged with exposing himself at least three times to a 17-year-old. https://ow.ly/cNJJ50YvB63

Ring launched a new feature nationwide that seeks to improve wildfire detection and alerting, adding to a growing use of technology in the field. https://ow.ly/NH8G50YvA0e

ow.ly'Beautiful way' to love: Nearly 1M people donated at Giving Machines this seasonIn the last Christmas season, almost 1 million people donated 4.7 million items through the Light the World Giving Machine initiative from the Church of Jesus Christ.

The Light the World Giving Machine initiative that began in 2017 is continuing to grow and is now in 126 cities and six continents. https://ow.ly/4W5f50Yvy7g

ow.lyJury acquits Utah man on same day his mom is accused of obstructing his trialA Colorado woman is facing charges of obstruction accusing her of tampering with witnesses who were scheduled to testify during her son's sex abuse trial in Manti.

A Utah jury recently found a Colorado man not guilty of assaulting a woman following a lengthy court process. But now, the man's mother is in trouble for allegedly interfering with her son's trial. https://ow.ly/VmOq50YvwAo

ow.lyProvo Towne Centre redevelopment proposal gains some traction; key issues remain unresolvedThe Provo Planning Commission gives a partial thumbs up on proposed overhaul of Provo Towne Centre mall.

Provo Towne Centre's redevelopment proposal gains traction but faces unresolved issues. https://ow.ly/HLYE50YvvE3

ow.lyMother expresses new concerns as state reviews contract for care provider tied to deathsA mother raised new concerns Monday even as the state of Utah said this month it was taking action against a care program linked to the carbon monoxide deaths of three disabled men.

A mother raised new concerns Monday even as the state said this month that it was taking action against a care program linked to the carbon monoxide deaths of three disabled men. https://ow.ly/5x1y50Yvu9Z

ow.lyWhen lawyers and judges become targetsThreats and harassment made against the lives of attorneys and judges might be more common than one would think.

Threats against Utah's legal community are more common than often acknowledged. https://ow.ly/xulb50YvsCj

ow.lySenate kicks off marathon debate for Mike Lee's election bill — but it could still failAfter months of Republican infighting and tense debate about congressional procedure, the Senate is moving forward this week on the SAVE America Act.

The Senate begins debate on the SAVE America Act, led by Sen. Mike Lee. https://ow.ly/A4Uj50YvkYi

ow.lyGroup calls on Cox to veto historic Rio Grande Depot transfer, allow time for studyA group seeking to revitalize the Rio Grande Depot and restore it as a transit hub is calling on Gov. Spencer Cox to veto a bill that would transfer the historic train station.

The group want a study on its economic potential and to have community input considered. https://ow.ly/g8T350Yveil

ow.lyTuesday is caucus night in Utah. Here's how you can participateUtah's election season will shift into full gear Tuesday evening as voters across the state will gather in local caucus meetings to elect party delegates and precinct officers.

Utah's election season will shift into full gear Tuesday evening as voters across the state will gather in local caucus meetings to elect party delegates and precinct officers. https://ow.ly/wuzV50Yv56B

ow.lyUtah Democrats test limits of progressive politics in new blue district. Is this what voters want?Most Democratic candidates for Utah's new — and very blue — 1st Congressional District participated in a town hall on Monday where they unanimously accused Israel of genocide, endorsed transgender treatments for minors and called for abolishing ICE.

Utah's 1st Congressional District candidates pushed progressive policies at a recent town hall. https://ow.ly/rPAu50Yv1TS

ow.lyFirst lady Abby Cox discusses challenges facing Utah kids with educators and business leadersIt's a crucial moment in Utah for K-12 education, with the role of technology in distracting students being a leading concern.

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Educators emphasize third-grade literacy's importance, urging community involvement to support reading skills. https://ow.ly/n85f50Yv2ok

ow.ly'The Homerun Project' seeks to help with housing crisis by renovating a home for giveawayAt a time when owning a home seems out of reach for many, a group of friends is trying to make the

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The Homerun Project renovates a 1920s house for a giveaway in Salt Lake City. https://ow.ly/I1kX50YuyaT

ow.lyChurch's First Presidency shares Easter messageWith Easter approaching, the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released a new video on Sunday sharing their testimonies of Jesus Christ.

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"This Easter season, we testify that Jesus Christ is risen," said President Dallin H. Oaks in the video. "He lives. He is the way." https://ow.ly/vPV850YuxTY

ow.lySalt Lake man found not guilty of murder still sent to prison for road rage shootingA Salt Lake man found not guilty of murder earlier this year will still spend at least five years in prison for firing 11 shots during the road rage confrontation.

A Salt Lake man who was found not guilty of murder in a jury trial earlier this year will still spend at least five years in prison for firing 11 shots during a road rage confrontation. https://ow.ly/E07C50Yux12

ow.lyMurals and motherhood: Clearfield murals showcase woman's vibrant style and resilienceBrooke Facer, of Davis County, balanced family and artistry while painting vibrant murals across Clearfield during the final months of her pregnancy last year.

A Davis County woman's love of art and creativity is evident throughout the city of Clearfield. https://ow.ly/Ya2n50YuuYX

ow.lyHow to avoid becoming a victim of car theftAs the weather warms up and more people are out, police want you to know how to avoid car theft.

Police in Salt Lake City offer tips to prevent car thefts and break-ins. https://ow.ly/L4Kc50Yut77

ow.lyUtah's Brinton Family Pianists count down to Carnegie HallIn a retirement home near the mouth of Provo Canyon, a baby grand piano is about to be played most marvelously.

The Brinton Family Pianists, led by Sally Peterson Brinton, prepare for Carnegie. https://ow.ly/cy3J50Yurww

ow.lySyracuse woman fights medical billing error after getting charged twice for one visitOne trip to the emergency room, two identical bills. When a hospital insisted that a Syracuse woman pay again, she called in Get Gephardt to help her fight a medical billing error.

A Syracuse woman said she's facing collections over a medical billing error stemming from an emergency room visit that's already been paid. https://ow.ly/eRPa50Yunma

ow.lyAfter lots of clucking, Springville to allow more backyard chickensThe issue that gets Springville residents most fired up isn't taxes or fees — it's backyard chickens.

The issue that gets Springville residents most fired up isn't taxes or fees — it's backyard chickens. https://ow.ly/PP1I50Yumyh

ow.lySalt Lake construction underway for student housing at old OfficeMax siteDevelopers on Wednesday broke ground on a new off-campus student housing development in Salt Lake City for University of Utah students.

Developers on Wednesday broke ground on a new off-campus student housing development in Salt Lake City for University of Utah students. https://ow.ly/c4kF50YumgW

ow.lyNASA technology could help Utah water managers better understand snowpackUtah's new standard in measuring snowpack and managing water supply may be coming from technology developed through NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

Utah's new standard in measuring snowpack and managing water supply may be coming from technology developed through NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. https://ow.ly/Jk2v50Yum0y

ow.ly12-year-old fighting cancer gets puppy, plenty of police support at lemonade standYoung Brooklyn Shorter, who is fighting cancer, was hoping to raise money at a lemonade stand to buy a puppy and was hoping a police officer would visit. Instead, many came by.

Young Brooklyn Shorter, who is fighting cancer, was hoping to raise money at a lemonade stand to buy a puppy and was hoping a police officer would visit. Instead, many came by. https://ow.ly/MtPL50Yul9z

ow.lyUtah mom, breast cancer survivor turns hardship into hope through permanent jewelry businessA Lehi mom and cancer survivor finds hope after divorce and health challenges in new permanent jewelry business.

Jerilyn Brunson, 41, a single mother, entrepreneur and recent breast cancer survivor, enjoys creating jewelry for others who may have endured a similar health struggle or something that's personal and meaningful to them.

ow.lyTooele sheriff, fired detective trade political retaliation claims over dismissed DUI caseA Tooele County detective says he was wrongly fired after questioning the dismissal of a DUI case involving a relative of the sheriff, while Sheriff Paul Wimmer accuses the detective of engaging in a political campaign against him.

What started as a routine traffic stop in Tooele County last fall has led to accusations of politically-motivated retaliation within the sheriff's office and now the firing of a detective.

ow.ly2 indicted on separate drug trafficking charges after police seized fentanyl, other drugsA man from Colorado and a man from Mexico were separately indicted on federal charges of allegedly trafficking fentanyl and other drugs in Utah.

A man from Colorado and a man from Mexico have been indicted on federal charges in separate cases of trafficking drugs in Utah.

ow.lyEagle Mountain's founding family sues the city over land disputesDisputes between Eagle Mountain and the family that founded the city reached a new level this month after the family sued the city over alleged misuse of the rodeo grounds.

Disputes between the city of Eagle Mountain and the family that founded what used to be a small town have led the family to sue the city over alleged misuse of the rodeo grounds.

ow.lyHow easy it is for police to catch distracted driversPolice want people to know distracted driving in Utah is still a problem, and it's still illegal.

Police want people to know distracted driving in Utah is still a problem, and it's still illegal. https://ow.ly/k5L650YtY5J

ow.lyJury convicts man of negligent homicide, not manslaughter, in crash that killed Utah CEOA Weber County jury convicted a tow truck driver of negligent homicide, not manslaughter as prosecutors sought, in a 2024 crash that killed a Utah CEO and his daughter.

A Weber County jury convicted a tow truck driver of negligent homicide, not manslaughter as prosecutors sought, in a 2024 crash that killed a Utah CEO and his daughter. https://ow.ly/myGG50YtXY8

ow.lyOvernight I-15 closures planned this weekend in Ogden and FarmingtonDrivers in Weber and Davis counties should plan for overnight closures and lane restrictions on I-15 this weekend as crews work on bridge construction projects.

Drivers in Weber and Davis counties should plan for overnight closures and lane restrictions on I-15 this weekend as crews work on bridge construction projects. https://ow.ly/o8eb50YtXVv

ow.lyNever shovel snow again? 7 viral Kickstarter finds for a Utah spring and summerHere are seven of the most popular crowdfunded finds currently trending, curated for the Utah lifestyle.

Here are seven of the most popular crowdfunded finds currently trending, curated for the Utah lifestyle. https://ow.ly/pA4550YtXPS

Utah health officials issued a warning of new measles exposure locations on Friday. https://ow.ly/lXJl50YtXEL

ow.lySex offender with outstanding warrants identified as police shooting victim A registered sex offender who had outstanding warrants and was allegedly armed when he was shot and killed by police on I-15 has been identified.

A registered sex offender who had outstanding warrants and was allegedly armed when he was shot and killed by police on I-15 has been identified. https://ow.ly/xITl50YtVq3

Utah might be in astronomical winter and meteorological spring, but a projected warm wave headed its way could bring temperatures more reminiscent of early summer. https://ow.ly/gvzX50YtP1W

ow.lyJury finds Kearns man not guilty in shooting death at West Valley Halloween partyA jury found a 22-year-old Kearns man not guilty of murder Thursday after he testified multiple others shot toward him before he fired at a 2023 Halloween party .

A jury found a 22-year-old Kearns man not guilty of murder Thursday after he testified multiple others shot toward him before he fired at a 2023 Halloween party . https://ow.ly/5KAE50YtOvk

ow.lyWatch live: Tyler Robinson back in court to argue against public access to his motionsThe judge in the Tyler Robinson capital murder case is expected to hear arguments on Friday regarding whether motions filed by the defense should remain secret.

The judge in the Tyler Robinson capital murder case ruled Friday that many of the court documents filed by his defense team should be available to the public. https://www.ksl.com/article/51463583/tyler-robinson-back-in-court-to-argue-against-public-access-to-his-motions

ow.lyUtah Food Bank asks Utahns to help fill shelves during Feed Utah food driveWhile costs continue to rise, many Utah families are struggling to keep food on the table. The Utah Food Bank is asking for the community's help in the annual Feed Utah food drive.

While costs continue to rise, many Utah families are struggling to keep food on the table. The Utah Food Bank is asking for the community's help in the annual Feed Utah food drive. https://www.ksl.com/article/51463680/utah-food-bank-asks-utahns-to-help-fill-shelves-during-feed-utah-food-drive

ow.lyCar crashes into West Valley home, misses family membersA family was figuring out its next steps Thursday after a car crashed into their home.

A family was figuring out its next steps Thursday after a car crashed into their home. https://www.ksl.com/article/51463631/car-crashes-into-west-valley-home-misses-family-members

ow.ly6 officers found justified in shooting, killing armed 17-year-old boy in South JordanSix officers were found Friday to be legally justified in exchanging shots with a 17-year-old boy, killing the teen in 2025 in South Jordan.

Six officers were found Friday to be legally justified in exchanging shots with a 17-year-old boy, killing the teen in 2025 in South Jordan. https://www.ksl.com/article/51463632/6-officers-found-justified-in-shooting-killing-armed-17-year-old-boy-in-south-jordan

ow.lyEmployee at state facility providing services for disabled charged with abusing patientA former employee at a facility that provides services to Utah's disabled and vulnerable population was charged Thursday with sexually abusing a patient.

A former employee at a facility that provides services to Utah's disabled and vulnerable population was charged Thursday with sexually abusing a patient. https://ow.ly/ysRI50Ytzr0

ow.lyUtah surgeon diagnosed with colon cancer urges others to get screenedAt 47 years old, orthopedic surgeon Todd Grunander never expected to hear the word cancer, let alone colon cancer.

At 47 years old, orthopedic surgeon Todd Grunander never expected to hear the word cancer, let alone colon cancer. https://www.ksl.com/article/51463564/utah-surgeon-diagnosed-with-colon-cancer-urges-others-to-get-screened

ow.lyU. to assume ownership of historic Rio Grande Depot in Salt Lake CityThe University of Utah is poised to assume ownership of a historic train station toward the western edge of downtown Salt Lake City, although it remains unclear what it plans to do with it.

The University of Utah is poised to assume ownership of a historic train station on the western edge of downtown Salt Lake City, although it remains unclear what it plans to do with it. https://www.ksl.com/article/51463137/u-to-assume-ownership-of-historic-rio-grande-depot-in-salt-lake-city

ow.lyMortgage rates continue to rise amid 'oil shock'Mortgage rates were up again this week as the economy continues to respond to the ongoing U.S. war in Iran.

Mortgage rates were up again this week as the economy continues to respond to the ongoing U.S. war in Iran. https://www.ksl.com/article/51463290/mortgage-rates-continue-to-rise-amid-oil-shock