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Flowers laid by firefighters are seen in front of the home of Craig Robertson, Thursday, Aug 10, 2023, in Provo, Utah. Robertson was killed by FBI agents Wednesday during a confrontation after making violent threats against President Joseph Biden and other public officials.

Provo man who was killed after threats to Biden believed the government was corrupt

Associated Press

The family insisted in a statement Thursday that Air Force veteran Craig Deleeuw Robertson would not have committed violence over political disagreements.

President Joe Biden celebrates the one-year anniversary of the PACT Act becoming law at the George E. Wahlen Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Aug. 10, 2023

Politics & Government

Biden comes to Salt Lake City to commemorate a bipartisan win on the PACT Act

Sean Higgins

At the end of a three-state western swing, President Joe Biden touted the law’s benefits to millions of veterans and their families.

Schoolchildren at classroom with raised hands answering teacher's question.

Education

Portable licenses are a welcome idea, but probably won’t solve the teacher shortage

Martha Harris

Utah is one of only two states to join the Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact, which some proponents argue will help with the teacher shortage.

Yvonne Pouliot was a captain in the Army. To the right is a photo of her time serving in the Gulf War, and to the left is her nearly 30 years later. She said she was very proud to serve.

Health, Science & Environment

What the care access of the PACT Act has meant for one Utah veteran

Kristine Weller

The PACT Act expanded health care and benefits for veterans who were exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange and other toxic substances in the line of duty.

Camp Floyd State Park, volunteer reenactor on a wooden horse

Arts, Culture & Entertainment

PHOTOS: Camp Floyd reenactors show off what it was like when the US Army occupied Utah

Ivana Martinez

KUER’s Ivana Martinez joined Utah history buffs on a rainy and windy Memorial Day as they gathered to relive part of the Mormon rebellion.

President Joe Biden speaks from the Blue Room Balcony of the White House Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, in Washington, as he announces that a U.S. airstrike killed al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri in Afghanistan. (Jim Watson/Pool via AP)

Politics & Government

VIDEO: President Biden confirms US drone strike killed al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri

Associated Press

Speaking Monday evening from the White House, the president said, “This terrorist leader is no more.”

A military C-130 Hercules aircraft flies near Boise's airport, preparing to drop thousands of gallons of water as part of a firefighting training exercise.

Health, Science & Environment

MAFFS Air National Guard tanker crews prep for wildfire season

Madelyn Beck

If air tanker resources fall short, a specialized team of military personnel can help. This year is shaping up to be another extreme fire season, so having this backup may be especially helpful.