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Prison term might earn state payout
The first person to ask the state to pay for wrongful imprisonment under a new Utah law has won what his attorney called a "tremendous victory" in the Utah Court of Appeals.
Orem man acquitted of killing girlfriend's baby
A 24-year-old Orem man was acquitted Friday night of killing his girlfriend's baby boy last year. Christopher Thunborg was found not guilty by a 4th District Court jury of second-degree felony child abuse homicide for the March 11, 2008, death of 13-month-old Austin Pettersson, said Utah County
Brems hire gets 2nd look
The Utah College of Applied Technology board will reconsider its controversial choice of president amid allegations that the board violated state law in choosing him.
Woman cleaning balcony falls to her death
A 67-year-old woman fell to her death at the Salt Lake Senior Citizen High Rise near 1900 South and 200 East while apparently cleaning her balcony. The woman, whose name has not been released, fell from the 14th floor of the building just before 3 p.
Making Christmas memories for state hospital patients
During the holidays, there are plenty of things to remember. You have to remember to invite friends and families to parties. Remember to shop for Christmas trees or candles for Hannukah menorahs.
Virtual insurance marketplace hits bump
The Utah Health Exchange, a virtual marketplace for insurance that opened up to small-group employers in August, was billed as a way to offer a menu of plans at a good value.
McEntee: The abortion debate returns, again
Every year or so, it seems, a Utah legislator decides to take on abortion. This time, it's Rep. Carl Wimmer, who wants to close a "loophole" in the state's law, which holds that a woman cannot be charged for trying to arrange an abortion.
Former U. professor dies after falling out of campus shuttle
A former University of Utah associate professor died after falling out of a moving campus shuttle bus late Thursday. The professor was a 63-year-old female researcher originally from China, campus police Sgt.
Rolly: Don't chuck that junk mail
Zions Bank CEO Scott Anderson and Intermountain Healthcare leader Bill Nelson were co-chairmen of a coalition looking at state health care reform. That's because the two have had leadership positions in the Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce, a partner in the health care reform coalition.
Brother of shooting victim faces assault charges
Arnold Taufa Pikula allegedly groped a woman at the Green Street Social Club, triggering a brawl that ended with his older brother being shot, according to sexual battery charges filed in 3rd District Court.
Mom who beat son is fined, must leave country
A 3rd District Court judge on Friday ordered a West Valley City mother who beat her 7-year-old boy with a sandal, belt and kitchen spatula earlier this year to leave the country and pay a fine in connection with the crime.
Afternoons to change without Oprah
Shock and disbelief describes the look on Janica Puzey's face when she just learned Oprah Winfrey plans to quit her nationally-televised show.
Nominees selected to replace outgoing Utah Court of Appeals judge
Seven nominees have been selected for a vacancy on the Utah Court of Appeals bench that will be created by the upcoming retirement of Judge Pamela Greenwood.
Taylorsville man who killed child sent to prison
A Taylorsville man -- who was 17 when he fatally shook his 1-month-old daughter -- will spend at least 20 years in prison before any chance at release, the Utah Board of Pardons announced Friday.
Guilty plea in artifacts case
A Blanding man pleaded guilty Friday to one felony count of retaliation against a key witness in the expansive Four Corners antiquities-trafficking investigation.
3500 East project ends months ahead of schedule
A $32 million makeover on 3500 South in West Valley City is done, clearing the way for rapid buses from Magna to the north-south TRAX line. The Utah Department of Transportation on Friday dedicated its project eight months ahead of schedule.
Agency warns budget cuts could crash background-check system
The agency that screens teachers' criminal histories and checks out concealed weapons applicants is warning that it could be forced to cut off all background checks next year unless lawmakers prop up its anemic budget.
Drive-by purse snatchers arrested
Police arrested two drive-by purse snatchers minutes after a theft from a woman in a Costco parking lot Friday afternoon. The woman, who is in her mid-30s, was unloading her groceries in the parking lot at 11100 S.
Hatch: Legalizing immigrants not a 'boon' to economy
Washington » Sen. Orrin Hatch and fellow Republican senators criticized Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano on Friday for her recent remarks that putting undocumented immigrants on a path to citizenship would boost the economy.
LDS temple in heart of historic Philly
The recently announced LDS temple in Philadelphia will be erected in the city's historic downtown. The site, at 1739 Vine St., is adjacent to the Vine Street Expressway and neighboring courts building, while being diagonally across the street from Logan Square, a prominent Philadelphia landmark.
Recount confirms Simonsen win on Salt Lake City Council
Sugar House will see four more years of Councilman Soren Simonsen. After a recount Friday, the Salt Lake City Council District 7 incumbent held his nail-biting lead over challenger Lisa Ramsey Adams.
Crash, construction slowing I-15 near Sandy
An accident near a construction project is snarling traffic on southbound Interstate 15 in the Midvale-Sandy area, police said. Three cars crashed near 8000 South about 2:45 p.
Texas judge refuses to move second FLDS trial
San Angelo, Texas » In a pre-trial hearing today, 51st District Judge Barbara Walther denied a state request to move the trial of Allan Eugene Keate from Schleicher County to Tom Green County.
Autopsy links Taser to Cardall's death
A Taser that twice shocked Brian Cardall contributed to or caused heart irregularities in the 32-year-old man that led to his death on the side of a southern Utah highway in June, the Utah Medical Examiner's Office has ruled.
Rolly: Piety from the pedestal
Give some people a title and a little authority and the next thing you know, they're Napoleon Bonaparte. Newly appointed Utah Liquor Commissioner Richard Sperry was in just his second commission hearing Wednesday when it became incumbent upon him to let the little people know who was boss.
'Twilight' fans throng to midnight shows
Sandy » Lori Lundwall bought her tickets to "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" months ago. The avid fan wanted to be sure she could see the midnight premiere of the film based on Stephenie Meyer's best-selling novels that continues the story of the human teenager Bella Swan and her
Dare proves painful for junior high student
He may not have stuck his tongue to a cold metal pole, but a Bennion Junior High student took a similarly ill-advised dare Thursday afternoon and spent the rest of the school day in the hospital.
