Report: Washington wolf population continued to grow in 2020
A new report from state officials says the wolf population in Washington state increased by an estimated 33 animals in 2020.…
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Bill to prevent and fight wildfires approved by Wash. Legislature
A bill that sets aside $125 million to prevent and fight wildfires in Washington sailed through the state House and now goes to Gov. Jay Inslee for…
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7 Utah County cities plan to use ranked-choice voting
Seven cities in Utah County have so far said they plan on using ranked-choice voting for this year’s municipal elections.…
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2 men killed in tanker explosion at railcar repair facility
Two men died in an explosion in a rail car tanker at a repair facility in central Wyoming, town of Shoshoni officials said…
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Kansas governor vetoes ban for transgender school athletes
Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly on Thursday vetoed a Republican measure that would have made Kansas the latest state with a GOP-controlled legislature to…
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Medical marijuana legal in Utah, but not always affordable
A Utah group that led the push to legalize medical marijuana in the state has launched a financial relief program for patients who can’t afford their…
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US ends oil, gas lease sales from public land through June
The U.S. Interior Department is cancelling oil and gas lease sales from public lands through June amid an ongoing review of how the program…
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Utah governor defends support for NBA minority scholarship
Utah’s governor has defended his position to support a minority scholarship program sponsored by the Utah Jazz despite criticism from some who have…
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Idaho woman charged after girl’s body found in trash bag
A grandmother has been charged after the body of a missing child from Emmett, Idaho, was discovered last week inside a trash bag in a car parked…
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Governor drops bison plan, says he’s protecting ranchers
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte has ended a bison management plan that would have allowed the animals to be restored in more areas of the state.…
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Utah state epidemiologist Angela Dunn moves to county post
Utah state epidemiologist Angela Dunn is leaving her job to take over the Salt Lake County health department.…
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Arizona governor set to OK or veto strict sex ed legislation
Gov. Doug Ducey faces a deadline to either sign or veto legislation making Arizona’s sex education laws among the strictest in the nation when it…
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Cattle in Oregon again found dead amid strange circumstances
Cattle in central Oregon are again showing up dead under strange circumstances.…
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Winners of $20M contest make concrete to trap carbon dioxide
Organizers of a $20 million contest to develop products from greenhouse gas that flows from power plants announced two winners Monday ahead of…
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Oregon gun storage law would be among the toughest in the US
A proposed gun storage law that would be among the toughest in the U.S. is headed for a vote Monday in the Oregon Legislature.…
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Data shows strong teacher retention in Utah despite pandemic
Despite concerns that the pandemic would drive many teachers away and exacerbate a longstanding teacher shortage in the state, more Utah teachers…
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US West prepares for possible 1st water shortage declaration
U.S. water officials are projecting the man-made lakes that store water used throughout the American West will fall to historically low levels and…
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Grizzly bear shot, killed during bear attack investigation
A grizzly bear was shot and killed Friday, while officials from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks were investigating the scene of an attack that…
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Judge sides with conservationists in sheep grazing dispute
A federal judge on Friday sided with conservation groups who said allowing domestic sheep to graze in a mountain range along the Idaho-Montana border…
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Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell sprains right ankle vs Pacers
Donovan Mitchell exited during the third quarter of an NBA game between the Utah Jazz and Indiana Pacers on Friday afternoon after suffering a…
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Jeffree Star hospitalized after Wyoming car crash
YouTube personality, businessman and musician Jeffree Star was hospitalized after a car crash in…
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Dwyane Wade joins Utah Jazz ownership group
Dwyane Wade is an NBA owner.…
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Governor fears ‘pause’ of J&J shots could increase hesitancy
Utah’s Republican governor says he’s concerned that the U.S. decision to recommend a “pause” in use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine…
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Inslee warns of 4th COVID-19 wave in Washington state
Gov. Jay Inslee on Thursday warned that Washington state was on the cusp of a fourth COVID-19 wave with case numbers and hospitalizations rising.…
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Utah school district condemns video of torn down pride flag
Students and school district officials in Utah are outraged after a high school student ripped down a pride flag to the cheers of other students…
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Judge strikes down initial approval for stalled Montana mine
A U.S. judge on Wednesday struck down the government’s approval of the first phase of a long-stalled copper and silver mine that would be…
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Utah State lights rainbow display to support students at BYU
Students at Utah State University illuminated the base of the campus’ iconic Old Main building in Logan with rainbow lights on Tuesday in support…
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Man who pleaded guilty in Crow killing dies in custody
A man who pleaded guilty to fatally shooting a woman in front of her child on the Crow Indian Reservation in southern Montana has died in custody.…
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Wyoming man sentenced to life in prison after killing 3
A Wyoming man was sentenced to life in prison after he pleaded guilty in February to killing three family members in March 2020, a judge…
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Governor bans use of vaccine passports in Montana
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte issued Tuesday an executive order banning the development or use of vaccine passports in…
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Following CDC, Utah recommends Johnson & Johnson pause
Utah is recommending that providers pause administration of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, following the lead of federal officials who are…
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Wyoming investigators reopen 1988 dead newborn case
Investigators in southeastern Wyoming have reopened the case of a dead newborn found in a culvert more than 30 years…
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Utah clothing store forced to close for day after gun threat
A clothing store in Salt Lake City was forced to close for a day after employees said a man refused to wear a mask then threatened to shoot everyone…
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1 hospitalized after crash near Downey
Idaho State Police investigated a two-vehicle injury crash on northbound US91 at milepost 32, just south of Downey Friday around 1:17…
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Wyoming football recruit killed in Dallas hotel shooting
A member of Wyoming’s 2021 football recruiting class is dead after a shooting in Texas.…
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Survey shows effect of outsize of job loss on Utah women
New data shows nearly 16% of Utah women have withdrawn in some way from the workplace during the coronavirus pandemic.…
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Utah deputy who lost eye in shoot out released from hospital
One of two sheriff’s deputies wounded in a shootout outside the Salt Lake City area’s jail lost his eye but the other has been released from the…
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US 30 open after fire
Drivers are asked to use an alternate route, as the road between Roller Coaster Road and Pegram Road is…
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I 15 north of Idaho Falls closed
There is no estimate when it will…
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Utah mask mandate to end; some businesses keep requirement
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) – A statewide mask mandate in Utah is scheduled to expire Saturday, but some businesses and government facilities have said face…
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A year after COVID-19 superspreader, family finds closure
It’s been over a year since a choir practice in Washington state sickened 53 people and killed two, becoming one of the first known COVID-19…
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California had its worst wildfire season ever last year — and officials are now fearing more of the same
After the worst wildfire season ever in 2020, California is bracing for more destruction this year due to worsening drought conditions and…
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Cheyenne Frontier Days to continue under safety protocols
The outdoor rodeo Cheyenne Frontier Days will continue as planned this year after being forced to cancel last year during the coronavirus…
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Interior secretary steps into Utah public lands tug-of-war
U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland will visit Utah on Thursday before submitting a review on national monuments in the state.…
Continue Reading Third man from Utah charged in US Capitol breach
A third man from Utah was charged Wednesday in connection with the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol in January.…
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BBB warns us of signs promising money
Signs promising money for unused diabetes test strips are showing up around Eastern…
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Salt Lake to keep mask mandate after Utah lifts state rule
Salt Lake City will continue its mask mandate after it is lifted statewide April 10, the mayor said Wednesday, though the rest of the county decided…
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Utah man gets probation in plea deal after drive-by shooting
A judge has sentenced a Salt Lake City man to three suspended jail terms and three years of probation after he pleaded guilty to felony firearm…
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Wyoming anti-pot effort results in 389 stops, 1 pound seized
Police in a Wyoming city made almost 400 traffic stops over 14 hours in a federally funded effort to crack down on…
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Law blocks Utah government from requiring COVID-19 vaccines
A new law blocks Utah’s government from requiring people to get COVID-19 vaccines, but companies can use so-called vaccine passports to determine…
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Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte tests positive for COVID-19
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte tested positive for COVID-19 Monday after experiencing mild symptoms on Sunday, according to his office. The Republican…
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EPA, railroad agree to $140,000 settlement for Wyoming spill
The U.S. government and a railroad have reached a settlement agreement under which the company will pay $140,000 for spilling fuel and oil in a…
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Oregon governor expands vaccines to all on April 19
All Oregon residents age 16 and up will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine on April 19.…
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Judge schedules trial in 2016 death of Utah inmate
A federal judge has scheduled a trial over whether a Utah county is liable for civil damages after an inmate bled to death in a jail cell in 2016.…
Continue Reading Colorado is auctioning off pot-themed license plates until ‘420’
For the right price, 14 Colorado drivers can show their love for the state’s legal green. Colorado is auctioning rights for 14 different…
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Devils Tower climb routes closed to protect nesting falcons
Some rock climbing routes on Devils Tower in northeastern Wyoming have been closed to protect nesting…
Continue Reading Police: Wyoming chase ended when driver shot himself
A man ended a police pursuit in southwestern Wyoming by killing…
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Utah dads to be required to pay half of pregnancy costs
Utah’s governor has signed a law requiring biological fathers to pay half of a woman’s out-of-pocket pregnancy costs.…
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Woman killed by ex-boyfriend in Utah grocer’s parking lot
Authorities in northern Utah say a 41-year-old woman was shot and killed in a grocery store parking lot by an ex-boyfriend who later shot himself…
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Ex-Salt Lake City police officer arrested in Capitol breach
Michael Lee Hardin was arrested Friday on charges of entering and remaining in the Capitol, a restricted building, and participating in disorderly…
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One dead after tool flies into windshield
A ratchet from an unknown vehicle flew through the windshield hitting Jimenez Negrete, who then drove off the right shoulder into the median, where…
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Utah to help people reentering workforce during pandemic
Utah is launching a return to work program to help people reentering the workforce as new coronavirus case numbers continue to drop.…
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Stranded hikers rescued from icy cliff in northern Utah
Two hikers in Utah were rescued by county search teams and a state helicopter after they became stranded on an icy cliff near Ogden, authorities…
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US judge blocks Nevada grazing; sage grouse totals dwindling
A federal judge has blocked a project in Nevada that would expand livestock grazing across 400 square miles of some of the highest priority…
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Judge asked to overturn ‘gay sex’ offender registration
A federal judge in Montana is considering the case of a man who asked that he no longer be required to register as a sex offender in Montana for…
Continue Reading Donovan Mitchell to speak at University of Utah commencement
Utah Jazz player Donovan Mitchell will give the keynote address for the University of Utah’s 2021 commencement.…
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South Dakota governor kills transgender bill, but orders ban
A South Dakota bill that would have banned transgender women and girls from female sports was effectively vetoed by Gov. Kristi Noem, but she quickly…
Continue Reading Wyoming medium-security inmate dies at hospital
A Wyoming prison inmate has died at a…
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Craig Smith, who fortified Utah State, hired as Utah coach
Utah has hired Utah State’s Craig Smith as its men’s basketball coach.…
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University of Wyoming planning more normal school this fall
University of Wyoming trustees plan to allow substantially more in-person classes, sports and activities on campus this fall if the coronavirus…
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Serial killer on federal death row dies at Indiana hospital
He was sentenced to death in 2008 following his conviction for the killing of 9-year-old Dylan Groene and three adults in Idaho.…
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Fire in Hailey determined to be arson
HAILEY, Idaho (KMVT)- A fire that destroyed a building in Hailey has been ruled to be arson. The Croy Street Exchange was lost in a fire on Tuesday,…
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The Salt Lake Tribune to consider removing booking photos
The Salt Lake Tribune has announced that it will start taking requests from people who want their names or images removed from previous coverage,…
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Utah governor signs law to lift mask mandate April 10
Utah’s mask mandate will end April 10 after the Republican governor signed a bill that lays out a new timeline for lifting some of the state’s…
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Snowboarders escaped monster avalanche, but not the law
Two Colorado snowboarders who triggered a slide that destroyed an expensive avalanche mitigation system have been charged with reckless endangerment,…
Continue Reading Governor hopeful Utah may lift virus restrictions by July
Gov. Spencer Cox says he’s hopeful Utah will be able to eliminate pandemic restrictions by July if transmission rates keep falling but acknowledged…
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North Idaho expands vaccine access because of lack of demand
A decline in demand for the COVID-19 vaccine in far North Idaho prompted officials to open access to all people 16 and older, meanwhile demand…
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Texas oil company agrees to fine for Wyoming spill
A Texas oil company has agreed to pay a $115,000 fine after spilling almost 20,000 gallons of wastewater and crude in western Wyoming, federal…
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Ex-Wyoming probation officer pleads guilty to sexual assault
A former probation officer in Wyoming has pleaded guilty to sexual assault after disclosing a physical relationship with a parolee under her…
Continue Reading Kootenai County woman sentenced for unlawful practice of midwifery
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced a Kootenai County woman was sentenced Friday for unlawful practice of…
Continue Reading More COVID-19 restrictions eased in Washington state
Washington state is advancing to Phase 3 of its COVID-19 reopening plan.…
Continue Reading Utah SWAT member driving to standoff hits, kills BYU student
A Utah County sheriff’s SWAT team member driving to a standoff hit and killed a BYU student, authorities…
Continue Reading Pedestrian dies after hit-and-run crash in southwestern Utah
Authorities are looking for a driver who was involved in a hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian in southwestern…
Continue Reading Inmate back in custody after jail escape in northern Utah
An inmate is back in custody after escaping a county jail in northern Utah by scaling two…
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Hospitals talk east Idaho COIVD-19 cases, preparedness for possible increase of patients
Madison Memorial Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital both say they’re prepared for the possibility of seeing new…
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Gov says anti-porn bill has needed message, despite worries
A bill that would mandate pornography filters on every device sold in the state would send an “important message” about keeping explicit online…
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Utah accelerates plan to get all adults COVID-19 vaccines
Utah adults can begin signing up for a COVID-19 vaccine on March 24 – one week earlier that previously planned because the state has unallocated…
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Montana Senate advances bills targeting transgender youth
The Montana Senate Judiciary Committee has voted to advance two bills targeting transgender youth despite overwhelming testimony opposing the…
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Warning issued not to drink Vegas-based ‘Real Water’ product
Federal and local health officials are warning people not to drink a Las Vegas-based bottled water brand, Real Water, after linking it to liver…
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Ex-NBA player Shawn Bradley paralyzed in cycling accident
Former NBA player Shawn Bradley has revealed he was paralyzed when struck from behind by a vehicle while riding a bike near his Utah home.…
Continue Reading Interior secretary to visit Utah ahead of monument review
Newly confirmed Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland is planning to visit Utah next month before submitting a review on whether to reverse President…
Continue Reading Stiffest sentence sought against Arizona ex-politician
Arizona authorities are seeking the stiffest possible prison sentence against a former politician in metro Phoenix on fraud convictions stemming from…
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Teen gets robotic arm four years after being shot in Utah
Four years after two classmates shot her in the head and left her for dead in a canal in Utah, Deserae Turner received a robotic arm to help in her…
Continue Reading Utah campaign against porn marches on with phone filter plan
Utah lawmakers have voted to require every cellphone and tablet sold in the state automatically block pornography.…
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Parts of Wyoming, Colorado, still snarled by record blizzard
Schools in eastern Wyoming and northern Colorado remained closed Tuesday for a second day and roads were still impassable in the aftermath of a…
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Tax cuts could mean Utah has to return $100M in federal aid
Utah’s vote to cut taxes this year could mean it has to return $100 million in aid given under the federal pandemic relief…
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4 skiers rescued after getting caught in Utah avalanche
Four men who were caught in an avalanche while skiing in the mountains of north-central Utah were rescued on Sunday, authorities said. No one was…
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Montana man found not guilty of attempted murder in shooting
A Montana man accused of a shooting during an altercation on July Fourth was found guilty of three counts of aggravated assault on a peace officer,…
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Outbreak linked to hundreds of bird deaths comes to Utah
A salmonella outbreak linked to the deaths of hundreds of songbirds has come to Utah and officials are asking people to immediately remove or clean…
Continue Reading Police find person of interest in Caldwell fatal hit-and-run
Officials with the Idaho State Police say they’ve located a person of interest in connection with a hit-and-run accident in Caldwell that killed a…
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