Utah lawmaker moves to decriminalize school truancy
He says part of SB 45's purpose is to keep parental rights ahead of the government.
2m Feb 17, 2016
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Medical marijuana advocates want ballot initiative
While state lawmakers fight over two medicinal marijuana bills, an advocacy group wants voters to directly decide the issue.
1m Feb 16, 2016
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Crime lab effective in spite of synthetic drug surge
State forensic chemists are coping with a constantly growing number of synthetics that are not covered by law.
1m Feb 16, 2016
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What to expect in succession of Justice Scalia
One law professor says picking Antonin Scalia's replacement is now the most important issue in the race for the White House. It bears great degrees of uncertainty.
1m Feb 15, 2016
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Gunky air lingers after latest rain, snow
Our last weak storm didn’t clean our air too much, but we have good news ahead.
1m Feb 15, 2016
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U law professor shares thoughts on Justice Antonin Scalia
Paul Cassell praised Justice Scalia's life and approach to justice.(file photo)
3m Feb 15, 2016
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$100M for schools tech bill moves forward, but may shrink
A statewide classroom technology proposal earned preliminary approval in the Utah Legislature.
1m Feb 12, 2016
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Former FBI agent: criminal justice reform needs to stay at forefront
A former special agent for Salt Lake City tells Utah's Morning News recent headlines about problems with halfway houses and former inmates need to stay top-of-mind, if true reform is to become a reality. Click to hear our full interview with Juan Becerra.
5s Feb 12, 2016
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Utah legislators have Olympic fever
They officially state their case to bring another Winter Olympiad to the Beehive State.
1m Feb 11, 2016
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Analyst: Going after escaped parolees won't be easy
More than 200 parolees have not returned to their state halfway houses. Some have tried to kill, and one did, while on the loose.
1m Feb 11, 2016
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Doctors: limit exposure during poor air quality days
How do you protect your health when an inversion traps pollution and fouls the air over the Salt Lake Valley? Brian and Amanda asked Regence Blue Cross of Utah Executive Medical Director Mark Hiatt.
3m Feb 11, 2016
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Wanted felon raises questions about halfway house safety
The felon who walked away from a Salt Lake facility is the third in a month. Another one of them killed a Unified Police officer last month.
30s Feb 10, 2016
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Poll: Move homeless shelters out of downtown
Most Utahns of all political and religious stripes want Salt Lake’s homeless shelters and services to be more widespread.
24s Feb 10, 2016
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Bill moves forward to study electronic driver licenses in Utah
The feasibility study will look at whether Utahns could have their license on their smartphone.
1m Feb 10, 2016
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National Park Service says maintenance backlog cost increasing
Utah's costs are at 292.5 million dollars.
1m Feb 09, 2016
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No storms mean incessant haze for northern Utah
Get used to these smoggy skies... they won't go anywhere any time soon.
1m Feb 08, 2016
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KSL in New Hampshire before state's big primary
The Doug Wright Show talked with voters rallying for Marco Rubio after a rough week for the candidate.
30s Feb 08, 2016
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New poll shows approval ratings for Utah's representatives
UtahPolicy.com says Congressman Stewart may be in trouble(picture and more of the poll here: http://utahpolicy.com/index.php/features/today-at-utah-policy/8466-approval-ratings-suggests-rep-chris-stewart-might-be-in-trouble-in-2016)
1m Feb 08, 2016
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Slow data processing, communication failures put cop killer on the loose
The Utah Department of Corrections is owning its mistakes that put a high-risk offender on the streets to kill a Unified Police Officer.
1m Feb 05, 2016
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Surprise storm wreaks havoc on morning drive
We thought our latest snowstorm would have been gone already, but it stuck around just long enough to cause dozens of crashes.
1m Feb 05, 2016
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Fewer jobs added than expected in January
Analysts are decrying a new government jobs report, after it showed employers added fewer jobs than expected last month. But Fox Business Anchor Adam Shapiro tells Brian and Amanda, there's still a lot to like.
4m Feb 05, 2016
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Don't forget about the superdelegates
Do the polls matter, or is Hillary Clinton already too far ahead in the delegate count?(photo from Reuters)
1m Feb 05, 2016
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State house gets bill requiring computer techs to report child porn
A state bill is gaining speed to prosecute computer techs who don't report child porn they find at work. Critics say the bill isn't that simple.
1m Feb 04, 2016
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Standoff leader indicted, other protestor prohibited to attend funeral
They were neighbors, but a judge's order will keep a Utah protestor from the funeral of another protestor killed at an Oregon wildlife refuge.
25s Feb 04, 2016
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New bill to have Utahns cast nonbinding vote on Medicaid expansion
House Democratic leader wants voters to be able to answer a nonbinding "opinion question" on the November ballot about whether the state should accept Medicaid expansion.(read more: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865646864/Democrat-wants-Utahns-to-cast-nonbinding-vote-on-Medicaid-expansion-in-November.html)
1m Feb 04, 2016
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Push to reduce national monument designations shoved
Utah’s U.S. Senators couldn’t pass a measure that would have curbed executive orders for national monuments.
1m Feb 03, 2016
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Police: Part of officer's ear cut off during attack
A Salt Lake City Police officer is recovering, after he was attacked by a man with an iron bar.
1m Feb 03, 2016
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Man arrested two weeks before shooting, but no charges filed
A Utah defense attorney says there's plenty of blame to go around in the events that led to the Salt Lake City Police shooting of Palm Lautaimi.
1m Feb 02, 2016
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Will Utah voters want more taxes for education?
Some Utah business leaders say our taxes are not high enough to fund public education. They're asking if you agree.
1m Feb 02, 2016
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Kanab woman going home after Oregon standoff
A Utah mother of 12 is going home today, following her arrest at an armed standoff at an Oregon federal wildlife refuge.
1m Feb 01, 2016
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Utah to feel winter blast all day
Utah will get three feet of snow in the southern mountains, and schools are closing or having delays.
1m Feb 01, 2016
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Herbert stands by Planned Parenthood directive
State Democratic lawmakers find no reason for Governor Herbert to block federal funding for Planned Parenthood of Utah. Governor Herbert says he can find several.
1m Jan 29, 2016
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A push to revamp Utah's hate crime laws
Some Utah lawmakers want Utah hate crime laws to cover sexual orientation, but the Governor does not see a need.
1m Jan 29, 2016
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Concealed carry on buses up for debate
A new state bill would allow concealed carrying of guns on public buses, if owners can prove there’s no criminal intent.
1m Jan 28, 2016
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Pair of air pollution bills prompt flurry of questions
Two state bills would go harder after big polluters, but lawmakers want to know how. And a new poll says Utahns want more money to cut down emissions.
1m Jan 28, 2016
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The plan: $36 million for charter schools, among other things
Lawmakers are mulling more money for charter schools, but also how they'll distribute it equally, or fairly.
25s Jan 27, 2016
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Ex-mayor blast current mayor's actions in office
A former Salt Lake mayor wanted change after the November election, but not current Mayor Jackie Biskupski's version of it.
1m Jan 27, 2016
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After officer's murder, explorers more inspired to serve
They ushered at the funeral of Unified Police Officer Doug Barney, but that is not scaring young explorers from wanting to become officers.
1m Jan 26, 2016
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Utah’s House Speaker cancels daily media briefings
You have questions of your lawmakers, and we want to ask them, but we'll have less of a chance to do that.
26s Jan 26, 2016
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Fallen officer will have famous flag flying over funeral
A simple American flag that has flown around and over the world will fly in Utah today.
1m Jan 25, 2016
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Family: fallen officer had commitment to people
A flood of people to a funeral, and a flood of family memories, as they honor a murdered Unified police officer.
1m Jan 25, 2016
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Critics already griping of bad air over Sundance
Fresh into Sundance, film festival attendees are complaining Utah air is not so fresh. We here at KSL offer our visitors hope and perspective.
1m Jan 22, 2016
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House minority whip expects rough start to legislative session
Some tax revenues are down while public school enrollment is higher than expected, so Rep. Rebecca Chavez-Houck says 2016 session will start in "net zero" mode.
1m Jan 22, 2016
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Man steals wallet from grandmother who fell
An 81-year-old woman just trying to get her mail at a West Valley post office has a small car accident and an encounter with a “bad Samaritan.”
1m Jan 21, 2016
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Polygamists set for next fight in appeals court
It surrounds TV stars and Utah prosecutors who say they want to prevent sexual abuse.
26s Jan 21, 2016
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Community, wounded officer honor fallen officer
For the first time since it happened, the Unified Police officer who survived the shooting that took his colleague’s life speaks. Jon Richey attended the vigil under his own strength.
1m Jan 21, 2016
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New audio reveals fading hope before small plane crash
It tells of the search in the sky for a missing two-engine jet that went down in Cedar Fort, killing two people.
1m Jan 19, 2016
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Gov. Herbert to collect signatures for reelection
Governor Herbert is using both legal options (signatures, caucus) to get onto the 2016 ballot. His top party competitor calls that proof hear fears for his job.
26s Jan 19, 2016
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Police, Utah mourn death of veteran officer
Unified Police officer Doug Barney, 45, is the first officer to die in duty in the U.S. in 2016. The search continues for a person of interest.
1m Jan 18, 2016
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Police: Misdemeanor charges to be filed in fatal crash
Layton Police say they will be related to distracted driving, and will be filed against the man whom they say struck and killed a 17-year-old girl as she walked to school.
1m Jan 15, 2016
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