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Utah man hit by car while in police custody can’t pursue federal claims

(CN) — A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed a case brought by a Utah man who suffered a traumatic brain injury after police shocked him with a Taser and told him to stay in the road, where he was hit by a car. In his decision, U.S. District Judge...
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Man convicted of killing his friend 18 years ago seeks parole

SALT LAKE CITY — A man convicted of killing his friend and injuring another man 18 years ago in an unprovoked attack had his first parole hearing on Tuesday. Christopher Allen Hewitt drove Benjamin Perkins-Link and his friend, Seth Coleman, who were both 19, to Neffs Canyon in August 2007, allegedly to hang out. But...
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WATCH: Video shows emotional ICE detainment of woman at SLC Airport

Mayor Erin Mendenhall is publicly questioning the detainment by ICE agents of a woman in the baggage claim area of Salt Lake City International Airport.
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Utah driver challenges gravel, insurance companies after rocks crack windshield

SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — A Utah driver is speaking out about his frustration after a gravel truck caused a cracked windshield and ignited a dispute with the insurance company. Craig Graves of Salt Lake City finally had enough. “I figure if you’re responsible for the damage, you should...
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New homeless chief calls criticism over planned treatment facility ‘absurd’

Tyler Clancy is no stranger to Utah's homeless problem, which is why he was named the state's new homeless coordinator.
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The Ute Tribal Leader Who Helped Found the West

Wakara led a pan-tribal coalition of horse thieves that expanded the Old Spanish Trail and made it easier to travel. They also exacted tribute from travelers, stole horses and traded slaves. Mueller writes that Wakara was “the most prolific trader in enslaved Indians” for hundreds of miles, providing white settlers...
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Salt Lake County reports ‘probable’ 1st measles case, says patient isn’t cooperating

Salt Lake County health officials announced on Wednesday that they have identified what is likely the county’s first case of measles amid an ongoing national outbreak. The Salt Lake County Health Department said in a news release it was alerted to the “probable” case late Monday and spent Tuesday “attempting to...
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Salt Lake City grocery store owners fear impacts of SNAP benefits ending

As families are trying to figure out how to make ends meet without SNAP benefits in November, there are others who are worried about the potential ripple effects.
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Salt Lake City’s first freezes arrive later

Salt Lake City's freezing temperatures are creeping deeper into fall, a new analysis finds. Why it matters: It's yet another indication that fall is warming amid climate change, which affects farmers, gardeners and allergy sufferers. Driving the news: Compared to 1970, Salt Lake City's first freeze is arriving eight...
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Man flees on bicycle after allegedly attacking a person with a bat

A man has been booked into the Utah County Jail after allegedly attacking a man with a bat on Wednesday night.

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