Utah lawmakers are considering a bill with a provision to let judges transfer certain juvenile offenders to adult prisons. The proposal has sparked sharp debate among attorneys, advocates, and those who’ve witnessed the dangers young people face behind bars.
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Utah has more Google searches for “breast augmentation” and “boob job” than anywhere else in the country. An annual event at Utah Valley University aims to combat societal messages that make women and girls feel bad about their bodies.
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Negotiators are focusing on a five-year agreement for sharing water from the shrinking river. Experts say that would provide some much-needed flexibility.
Latter-day Saint temple garments are the subject of a new book. Authors Nancy Ross, Jessica Finnigan and Larissa Kanno join us to talk about garments and what it means to wear them.
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Vonn says she sustained a "complex tibia fracture that is currently stable but will require multiple surgeries to fix properly” after her devastating crash in the Olympic downhill.
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The fine follows an investigation into inappropriate fan chants referencing The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Oklahoma State said it respected the Big 12's decision and wouldn't appeal the fine.
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“Our parents used to worry about our futures, but now it's the opposite. We worry about their futures,” East High School senior Leslie Hernandez said.
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David Chappellet, a fictional downhill racer played by Robert Redford in the 1969 film "Downhill Racer," continues to inspire skiers. The movie remains a badge of honor for American downhillers, embodying their spirit and underdog role in a European-centric sport.
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Public defenders in Weber and Utah counties hope to recreate the success of a youth violence prevention program in Salt Lake County that saw particular results in the city of Magna.
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Again, a BYU team was the target of a derogatory chant in an opponent’s venue for at least the fourth time in a year. There'll be another investigation and the home team apologized, but BYU athletic director Brian Santiago wants to break the cycle.
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After months of investigating, Ray Ormond was finally able to enter a home where he suspected a toddler was being abused. He had to chase down a drug case to solve a child abuse case. A new bill in the Legislature hopes to change that.
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The Trump administration took office promising an immigration crackdown. Changes visible in the Salt Lake City court include policies around asylum, fewer judges and fliers encouraging self-deportation.
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The lawsuit argues the approval of the highway near St. George breaks multiple federal laws, including the act that established the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area.
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