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High court reinstates Logan doctor's sexual battery conviction

The Utah Supreme Court has reinstated the misdemeanor sexual battery conviction of a Logan doctor in a ruling that overturned a decision from the Utah Court of Appeals. Read more »

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Family of fallen officer creates special tree to thank community

It's been three months since Draper Police Sgt. Derek Johnson was shot and killed in the line of duty. Johnson’s mother and some of her friends decided to honor him and give back to the... Read more »

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Woman stole van, but returned after finding baby in back, police say

A woman who police say stole a van apparently had a change of heart after discovering a small child was still in the vehicle. Read more »

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Gov. Gary Herbert unveils $13.3 billion budget

Gov. Gary Herbert announced Wednesday his $13.3 billion spending plan for the budget year that begins July 1, 2014, including $261 million in new money for education and $36 million to expand the... Read more »

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DeseretNews.com reaches page view milestone; No. 24 most visited U.S. newspaper website

DeseretNews.com properties reached a new milestone of 40 million monthly combined page views in November. Read more »

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Human rights advocate and Nigerian trailblazer Hauwa Ibrahim to speak in Park City

Judge, lawyer and author Hauwa Ibrahim will speak in Park City Wednesday, sharing stories of her work and her quest to advance human rights in her home country of Nigeria. Read more »

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Challenge to Utah's same-sex marriage ban

A challenge to Utah's same-sex marriage ban by three gay couples is scheduled to be back in court Wednesday as a federal court judge hears arguments in a case being closely watched around the country. Read more »

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Slide-offs temporarily close Fort Union Boulevard in Cottonwood Heights

Snowy roads sent several drivers sliding down hills Tuesday afternoon in Cottonwood Heights. Read more »

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Intermountain Healthcare offering benefits to same-sex spouses

Intermountain Healthcare announced Tuesday it is joining the list of Utah employers offering spousal benefits for same-sex couples, despite the state's stance not recognizing same-sex marriages. Read more »

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Green energy option in Logan points to a need for regulation reform

Installing a micro-hydropower turbine to generate electricity by water already flowing down Logan Canyon ended up costing the city more than it bargained for, as the regulatory process was frustrating and onerous. Read more »

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Acting Utah Attorney General Brian Tarbet not ruling out run for top spot

The retired adjutant general of the Utah National Guard has new troops to command for the next few weeks, and he didn't rule out a bid to replace his former boss in the attorney general's office. Read more »

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Trail of nightmare abuse outlined in charges against Utah trucker

For six months, a teenage girl was sexually, physically and psychologically abused almost daily by a Murray man while being held captive in the cab of a long-haul truck. Read more »

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Cold snap felt across West, Midwest

Temperatures across the western half of the nation are plunging as much as 40 degrees below normal as an Arctic cold-air mass moves south. Read more »

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Unified fire station to host open house in Holladay

A new fire station in Holladay will host an open house on Saturday. Read more »

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'One Sweet Cupcake' provides simple recipes with gourmet taste

Janell Brown, winner of the Food Network's "Cupcake Wars," is at it again. This time she's brought her gourmet cupcakes to readers' homes. This recipe book gives simple steps that just might give... Read more »

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Small Summit County community wants better fire, emergency service

Residents of the small community of Tollgate are asking to be annexed into the North Summit Fire District. A wildfire a few months ago has residents worried about how long it would take... Read more »

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Collecting online sales tax puts Utah lawmakers, businesses at odds

A U.S. Supreme Court decision to stay out of the fight between states and online retailers over taxing Internet sales could affect a Utah lawmaker's proposal to make cyber sellers follow the same... Read more »

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Federal health care website working better in Utah

When she first tried several weeks ago to sign up for health insurance on the federal government's online marketplace, Pam Sheridan was repeatedly kicked off by the glitch-plagued website. Read more »

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Photos: Schoolchildren decorate Governor's Mansion for Christmas

Third- and fourth-grade students from Stewart Elementary School, a Chinese-language immersion school in Centerville, decorated a Christmas tree in the Governor's Mansion library. Read more »

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UTA's RideTime offers real-time bus information

The Utah Transit Authority has unveiled a new way for commuters to figure out which bus to catch. RideTime text messaging utilizes real-time data to help riders determine bus departure times for... Read more »

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Man hit by car downtown suffers critical injuries

A man remained hospitalized in critical condition Tuesday with injuries he received Monday night when he was hit by a car while crossing the street in downtown Salt Lake City. Read more »

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Photos: Snow falls on Utah, making commutes tough

Snow visited the Wasatch Front on Tuesday morning, and it should last through much of the morning, according to KSL meteorologist Grant Weyman. Read more »

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Utah prison inmate sentenced for Uintah County Jail escape

The second of two Utah prison inmates who escaped from the Uintah County Jail in September 2012 has been sentenced to serve up to six more years behind bars. Read more »

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Growing economy hurting Salvation Army fundraising efforts

The Salvation Army is having a hard time raising funds, and the improving economy may be to blame. This season, the nonprofit organization expects to see an 18 percent to 20 percent drop in funds... Read more »

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Grace Lutheran Church to host Christmas in the Night Sky

Grace Lutheran Church will hold its first Christmas in the Night Sky celebration this weekend. Read more »

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