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New information released on body found in freezer

Tooele Police have released a stunning new detail in the death case involving a man found stored in his wife's chest freezer.  Tooele Police Sergeant Jeremy Hansen says that when officers found the body of 69-year-old Paul Mathers, they also found a notarized letter apparently written by him.

Cannabis dispensary applicants facing competition

If you've applied to run any of the future medical cannabis dispensaries in Utah, you've got plenty of competition.  The health department says more than 130 people have applied for just 14 dispensaries that will distribute marijuana to patients who qualify.

Congressman Ben McAdams will vote for impeachment

Democratic Congressman Ben McAdams will vote to impeach President Trump.  During a speech at Murray City Hall, the freshman congressman lambasted both parties, saying some Democrats are "all too gleeful" about the prospect to move forward with impeachment.

Utah couple files lawsuit against leaders of polygamous sect

A Utah couple has filed a lawsuit against the leaders of a polygamous sect, accusing them of bilking millions-of-dollars from federal student aid programs.  Mary Nelson was part of the Kingston Group before she left her family in 2013.

Whistleblower complaint filed against investment branch of Church

A former employee of the investment branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has filed a whistleblower complaint with the IRS.  The Washington Post reports that David A. Nielsen has told the agency that Ensign Peak Advisors is holding 100-billion-dollars in excess donations by church members that it has not paid taxes on.

Utah high school graduation rate on the rise

Utah's high school graduation rate is increasing for the seventh straight year.  The Utah Board of Education announced yesterday that nearly 43-thousand, 500 students graduated from state high schools last spring.

Group seeks a referendum on tax reform bill

A group opposed to the tax reform bill recently passed in special session by Utah lawmakers is seeking a statewide referendum of the measure.  Gina Cornia of Utahns Against Hunger is one of the supporters of the referendum.

Republican Senator Dan Hemmert will not run for McAdam's seat

One of the top challengers to unseat Democratic Congressman Ben McAdams has dropped his bid for Congress.  Republican State Senator Dan Hemmert says he is unable to juggle the campaign schedule along with his business obligations.

Victim of house fire in Magna identified

Authorities have identified the victim from a house fire yesterday morning in Magna.  Police say 96-year-old Willis Shepherd was confined to a wheelchair and was pulled from the fire, but died at the scene.  Firefighters kept the fire in the home near 35th South and 80th West limited to a bedroom and the basement.

Salt Lake County takes steps on gun sales

Salt Lake County is taking additional steps to regulate gun sales.  Mayor Jenny Wilson announced a major change for gun shows at county facilities, requiring prospective gun buyers to undergo a background check for all purchases starting in 2020.