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  • Uintah County man admits killing teen in texting and driving accident

    VERNAL - A Uintah County man who struck and killed a Vernal teen while texting and driving has pleaded guilty to a felony, and settled a wrongful-death lawsuit with the boy's parents. Jeffrey Lloyd Bascom was charged in 8th District Court with automobile homicide, a second-degree felony. He pleaded guilty Thursday to a reduced charge of automobile homicide, a third-degree felony. Uintah ...

  • Elk antlers sell for record high at Jackson Wyo. auction

    JACKSON, Wyo. — A booming market for elk horns pushed the federal government's annual antler auction to record-breaking prices over the weekend. The unique event, which for years has been dominated by Asian buyers who grind up the antlers for medical potions, netted a total of $131,400. The previous high was $111,305 in 2011 and the annual average over the last decade is ...

  • In-law ‘involved’ in Utah woman’s disappearance police say

    WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah -- For the first time, Utah police said they believe Susan Powell's brother-in-law was "heavily involved" in getting rid of her ...

  • Family loses combined 375 pounds over 3 years

    SALT LAKE CITY — One family's dramatic weight loss transformation started with a few books and ended with a whole new life. The Olson family today looks very different than it did three years ago. The three family members had been overweight most of their lives, but have now lost a combined 375 pounds. "It's really fascinating to see, because people do not recognize us ...

  • Were here to serve all boys Utah Scout executive says

    The Great Salt Lake Council of the Boy Scouts of America is asking BSA leaders for more time to consider the possible consequences of the national organization’s proposed move to eliminate restrictions on admitting gay Scouts and Scout ...


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Independence Day [DVD]

Independence Day [DVD]

"Independence Day" is a movie that piles one astounding image on top of another. Whether that be a 15-mile-wide alien spaceship destroying the White House in the film's most memorable scene of wanton destruction, or a seemingly endless caravan of RVs and pickup trucks cutting through a white expanse of Nevada desert, nothing in this film is small. It is little surprise that it turned out to be su ... ...

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  • Fatal accident ties up traffic on I-215 in Taylorsville

    TAYLORSVILLE — A deadly crash on I-215 at Redwood Road is causing major delays for Monday night commuters. The accident happened around 5:30 p.m. and is blocking the on-ramp ...

  • 30 years in prison for man who killed father after years of abuse

    SALT LAKE CITY - Todd Utzinger said he doesn't take speaking ill of the dead lightly, but felt it was important for the judge to know why his client suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder. The defense attorney said Joseph Nance, 30, grew up in a home where he suffered "years of abuse" at the hands of his father, Gregory. But 2nd District Judge John Morris said nothing he ...

  • Utah student awarded Department of State scholarship

    Skyline High School senior Kelsey Paulding is one of 625 students awarded a special scholarship from the U.S. Department of State. The scholarship allows Paulding to study Chinese in China over the ...

  • Liquid mustard agent discovered in WW II munitions at Deseret Chemical Depot

    STOCKTON, Tooele County - Authorities have confirmed that 11 World War II-era cartridges discovered during the environmental cleanup of Deseret Chemical Depot contain liquid blister agent. The 4.2-inch mortar cartridges were rusty and non-explosively configured, according to a statement released by the depot. Technicians with the U.S. Army 20th Support Command Chemical, Biological, ...

  • Salt Lake County considering mutual commitment registry

    The Salt Lake County Council will consider the creation of a mutual commitment registry during its meeting Tuesday. Employers could then use to the registry to extend benefits to partners of unmarried ...

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