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Task force arrests 30 people in Utah for sexual exploitation

An FBI task force says 30 people have been arrested in Utah on various charges of trying to sexually exploit children.  U.S. Attorney for Utah John Huber said yesterday that the operation targeted predators who use apps to lure children into sexual situations.

Congressman Stewart has questions for U.S. Army Officer

Republican Congressman Chris Stewart questioned the U.S. Army officer who listened in on President Trump's phone call with the president of Ukraine.  During today's impeachment hearing, Stewart pushed back against Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman's belief that Trump's request for Ukraine to investigate political rivals was a demand.

Purgatory inmate accused of murder for hire plot

An inmate at the Purgatory Correctional Facility facing child sex abuse charges is now accused of trying to have his victim killed.  The Washington County Sheriff's Office says 29 year old Kristoffer Jones arranged the murder-for-hire plot with several of his fellow inmates.

Strong winter storm has arrived along with flash flood potential

With a strong winter storm here, it could bring with it heavy snowfall and flash flood potential. With flash flood watches, winter storm warnings, and winter weather advisories in effect starting last evening, rangers at Zion National Park said they’ll be actively monitoring recent rock falls to make sure all visitors stay safe.

States could possibly implement own visa programs

States could one day implement their own visa programs under new legislation from Republican Congressman John Curtis.  The proposal would create a federal pilot program that would allow states to issue their own worker visas to meet local industry needs.

Student walkout at West High School

Students at West High School are supporting their principal after he was placed on administrative leave by the Salt Lake City School District.  Hundreds of students staged a walkout yesterday after Principal Ford White was allegedly suspended for personally driving three students home after he found them drunk on campus last week.

West Valley man sentenced for rape and murder of 12 year old girl

A West Valley City man could spend the rest of his life in prison after he raped a 12-year-old girl and killed her when he was just 15 years old.  Jayden Sterzer lured Kailey Vijil out of her home in 2015 before he assaulted and murdered her, leaving her body in a field.