Utah Sen. Mike Lee undecided on GOP tax bill
Sen. Mike Lee is undecided on the latest version of the Republican tax plan. It has to do with the child tax credit.
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Prosecutors move to cash in on $8.5M in bitcoins seized in Utah
They want to give the money to the agencies that arrested and investigated Aaron Shamo of Cottonwood Heights. More on the story: https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900005774/prosecutors-move-to-cash-in-on-dollar85m-in-bitcoins-seized-in-utah.html
28s Dec 15, 2017
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Police: man lights duplex unit on fire after fight
The search continues for an arson suspect who threw gasoline onto a duplex unit in Millcreek and set it on fire.
1m Dec 15, 2017
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Interview: Dick Harmon on possible BYU OC hire of Jeff Grimes
Deseret News BYU beat writer Dick Harmon says if Jeff Grimes is hired as the Cougars' new OC, BYU will show that it's serious. He joined Brian and Amanda live at 8:06 AM.(file photo)
3m Dec 14, 2017
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Jeff Grimes to be BYU new offensive coordinator
Reports are circulating that BYU has targeted LSU's Jeff Grimes as the new OC. (file photo)
1m Dec 14, 2017
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UDOT's sidewalk clings bluntly warn of pedestrian dangers
U-DOT is putting signs on sidewalks to make pedestrians more alert of their surroundings and keep them safe.
27s Dec 14, 2017
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E-cigarette suddenly blows up in Kaysville apartment
Proof that an e-cigarette could be just as deadly as a real one. One blew up in a Kaysville apartment.
26s Dec 14, 2017
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Fire fighters ask homeowners to be extra cautious with their Christmas trees this year
The shape and height of your tree shouldn't be your first concern this Christmas season, as the fire department warns dry pine trees can be a fire risk in your home.
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Herbert among supporters of GOP tax plan
The White House touts of the endorsement of Utah’s Governor for the Republican tax plan inching closer to the president’s desk. More on the story: https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2017/12/12/icymi-state-and-local-leaders-push-tax-reform
25s Dec 13, 2017
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4 legislators join calls for Utah County commissioner to resign
Pressure from state lawmakers is mounting for one of their county commissioners to resign amidst sexual harassment accusations. The commissioner says “no.” Read more on the story: https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900005618/4-legislators-join-calls-for-utah-county-commissioner-to-resign.html
27s Dec 13, 2017
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Fewer free days at National Parks in 2018
The National Park Service said it will trim the number of free-access days to four in 2018 from 10 this year. “We hope that these fee-free days offer visitors an extra incentive to enjoy their national parks in 2018.”
1m Dec 13, 2017
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Boy Scout troop sews stockings for newborns
Babies born at Intermountain Riverton Hospital this December are wrapped in homemade Christmas Stockings instead of the standard blankets, thanks to the help of a boy scout.
1m Dec 13, 2017
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Utah close to record-breaking inversion?
In case you haven’t noticed these past few days, northern Utah’s air is terrible. But we’re nowhere close to an inversion record.
1m Dec 12, 2017
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Unified Police search for armed robbery suspect
Scary moments for a woman in Taylorsville, who was robbed at gunpoint at an ATM.
1m Dec 12, 2017
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Family says Utahn in Venezuelan jail can't go to the hospital
Josh Holt's family says his health has declined during his roughly year-and-a-half in a Venezuelan jail, and now he has been denied transport to a hospital.
1m Dec 12, 2017
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Council: Salt Lake can't be only one building affordable housing
With Utah's capital city poised to pass its first long-term housing plan in more than a decade Tuesday — with a heavy focus on increasing affordable housing — Salt Lake City leaders are urging other cities to follow their example.
2m Dec 12, 2017
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St. George police ask for help finding driver in a fatal hit and run
Police are searching for the driver in a hit and run that killed a woman last weekend.
1m Dec 12, 2017
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Report: Nurse sexually assaulted patients at several Utah facilities
A report says a patient is expanding her lawsuit against several hospitals and facilities over not reporting a nurse's abuse to state licensing officials.
2m Dec 11, 2017
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Utah firefighters continue to help battle California fires
Nearly 80 Utah firefighters on Sunday continued to battle several blazes ravaging California that forced hundreds of thousands to evacuate. (pic: Unified Fire Authority)
1m Dec 11, 2017
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Report: homelessness slightly up in Utah
Utah’s homeless population has slightly risen from a year ago, but that bucks a long-term trend. More on the story: https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900005490/report-one-night-count-of-utahs-homeless-yields-slightly-higher-total-compared-to-last-year.html
29s Dec 11, 2017
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Utah's inversion not moving any time soon
The Wasatch Front may get some relief this weekend with a minor storm.
1m Dec 11, 2017
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Investigator: Utah County commissioner 'widely viewed as workplace bully'
An investigation of a Utah County Commissioner for abuse accusations has mostly cleared him. But more people are calling for his resignation. Read more on the story: https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900005365/investigator-utah-county-commissioner-widely-viewed-as-workplace-bully.html
27s Dec 08, 2017
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Charges: Utah man reported gunman to get police to hurry up
The man faces a third-degree felony charge for lying to Orem Police.
27s Dec 08, 2017
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Utah firefighters deploying to California
Around 100 personnel from 20 different agencies around Utah are answering the call for help to fight massive blazes in Southern California.
1m Dec 07, 2017
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Bannon attacks Romney's service to country over Senate race
A former Trump strategist is attacking Mitt Romney over the controversial U.S. Senate race in Alabama.
1m Dec 06, 2017
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Deportations doubled in fiscal year 2017 for Utah region
ICE says the numbers are up because of Trump administration policies allowing agents to do their work.
1m Dec 06, 2017
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Salt Lake City votes to fund 50 new officers
Salt Lake Police Chief Mike Brown and Mayor Jackie Biskupski requested 27 new police officers — but they're getting 50. And that could mean a tax increase is coming next year.
1m Dec 06, 2017
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Police: Man shot, critically injured at American Fork Taco Bell
American Fork Police are investigating what led to a shooting at a fast food restaurant that put a man in the hospital. More on the story: https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900005136/police-man-shot-critically-injured-at-american-fork-taco-bell.html
24s Dec 05, 2017
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Police: 'porch pirate' who fired shot at witness is arrested
A Herriman man is lucky to be alive after he chased a man Unified Police say stole his packages and fired a gunshot at him. More on the story: https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900005104/alleged-porch-pirate-who-fired-shot-at-witness-arrested-police-say.html
23s Dec 05, 2017
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Interior secretary defends President's order on Utah national monuments
President Trump's executive order that he signed in Salt Lake City cut Bears Ears, Grand Staircase-Escalante in southeastern Utah.
1m Dec 05, 2017
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Ty Detmer's nephew won't come to BYU after all
The 3-star Texas high school quarterback says he is de-committing from BYU after the "unfortunate circumstances."
1m Dec 05, 2017
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Legislation, litigation to quickly follow Trump's monument announcement
The announcements will wait until after President Trump leaves Utah. More on the story: https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900005034/legislation-litigation-to-quickly-follow-trumps-monument-announcement.html
25s Dec 04, 2017
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Trump pushing Hatch to run for 8th term
President Trump may be pushing Senator Orrin Hatch to run for office again, and this way, keep Mitt Romney out of Washington. More on the story: https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900005046/trump-pushing-hatch-to-run-for-8th-term.html
27s Dec 04, 2017
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President Trump on the way to Utah
The president will spend just under 3 hours in Salt Lake City on Monday.
1m Dec 04, 2017
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Protests planned around President Trump's expected Utah visit
A group plans a rally Saturday and Monday because they are upset about what may happen to Bears Ears and Grand-Staircase Escalante Monument.
1m Dec 01, 2017
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3 seriously injured in crash at crosswalk near Festival of Trees
The adults are recovering after Sandy Police say a 17-year-old driver hit them outside the South Town Expo Center.
1m Dec 01, 2017
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Poll: Romney would win Senate seat with bigger margin than Hatch
A famed Republican would have no problem taking Utah’s Senate seat up for grabs next year, but the incumbent would have a slight challenge. More on the story: https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900004878/poll-mitt-romney-would-win-us-senate-seat-by-big-margin-orrin-hatch-would-beat-jenny-wilson-too.html
1m Dec 01, 2017
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Utah's Lee wants bigger child tax credit in Senate bill
It would be an amendment to the Republicans’ tax reform bill that Mike Lee expects will pass.
1m Nov 30, 2017
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Missing Riverdale man, daughter found in Las Vegas
Riverdale Police want to know why a mentally impaired man drove to Las Vegas with his 2-year-old daughter. Both have cancer, but they’re both safe.
1m Nov 30, 2017
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Senator Orrin Hatch pushes tax reform plan
Senator Orrin Hatch says a challenge is cutting through misinformation and "nastier identity politics."
1m Nov 30, 2017
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Nearly 1 in 3 physicians unhappy with costs of health care
Physicians' rate of dissatisfaction with what they charge for health care is higher than patients' unhappiness with what they pay, according to the findings of a national survey released Wednesday by University of Utah Health.(Deseret News photo)
1m Nov 30, 2017
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Taylorsville High student arrested for making threats
Court documents say a 16 year old talked about a school shooting. The school district is thanking the student who came forward about it.
1m Nov 29, 2017
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Utah lawmaker wants to study full costs of death penalty
A proposal would look at everything from the prosecution to the appeals to the execution.
1m Nov 28, 2017
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Ty Detmer out as offensive coordinator, remains under contract at BYU
BYU offensive coordinator Ty Detmer has been relieved of his duties, head coach Kalani Sitake announced Monday morning. By Tuesday morning, speculation was growing about who would replace him, as people picked apart the season.(Dnews file photo)
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Poll: Just over half of Utahns support national monument reduction
Only 52 percent of Utahns want to reduce the size of Utah’s two southeastern national monuments before the President visits. More on the story: http://www.utahpolicy.com/index.php/features/today-at-utah-policy/15099-52-of-utahns-say-they-support-reducing-bears-ears-and-grand-staircase-escalante-monuments
26s Nov 28, 2017
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U.S. Marshals capture Utah fugitive in Hawaii
A former Utah prison guard on the run since 2006 has been arrested in Hawaii. He had been convicted of rape.
1m Nov 28, 2017
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Utah mall brings in "Quiet Santa" for kids with special needs
University Place mall is bringing in a special Santa this year, trained to help kids with autism feel comfortable while they get their own chance to meet with the man in the red suit. You can register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/quiet-santa-tickets-37541066340
1m Nov 28, 2017
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BYU looks to rebuild after 4-9 season
BYU beat Hawaii on Saturday. Now that a miserable season is over, BYU is hard at work to ensure a losing campaign doesn't repeat itself.(AP photo)
2m Nov 27, 2017
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5 killed in head-on crash in Iron County
Five people were killed in a head-on collision near Newcastle on Saturday after a driver crossed into the other lanes.
1m Nov 27, 2017
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Beautiful, warm Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday
It’s beautiful weather for shopping or for going outdoors today.
1m Nov 24, 2017
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