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Governor says he's disappointed in Harmons Grocery

Governor Gary Herbert is disappointed in Harmons Grocery for deciding to support a citizens' initiative to overturn a tax reform measure passed by state lawmakers.  The governor's office released a statement yesterday calling the decision to allow signature gatherers to set up tables at Harmons locations "ill-advised."

Republican candidates for governor visit St. George

The six Republican candidates for governor are in general agreement about issues such as tax reform and managing growth in Utah.  The GOP candidates gathered together for the first time for a panel discussion on economic development yesterday in St. George.

Fewer people dying in impaired driving accidents

Fewer people are dying in alcohol or drug-related car crashes in the U.S. and that includes Utah.  A new study from personal injury firm Siegfried and Jensen found that DUI deaths in Utah are down nearly 30-percent over the last 15-years.

La Verkin woman arrested

A La Verkin woman who pleaded guilty to stealing prescription medications in July was arrested Tuesday evening after allegedly taking an elderly woman’s opioid pain medication and replacing it with Tylenol.

Harmons getting involved in tax reform package

Harmons Grocery is getting involved in the fight to stop a tax reform package passed by Utah lawmakers.  The grocery chain will allow signature gatherers to set up tables in their stores beginning tomorrow.

President Trump not happy with Mike Lee comments

President Trump is pushing back against criticism from Republican Senator Mike Lee.  Yesterday, Senator Lee lambasted Trump administration officials who briefed lawmakers about the drone strike that killed an Iranian general.

Utah restaurant selling kangaroo burgers

A Utah restaurant is being criticized for serving burgers made from kangaroo meat while Australia is under threat from deadly wildfires.  The Burger Bar in Roy has served up exotic meat burgers for about five years.

Eighty eight year old man shoots and kills 65 year old relative

An 88-year-old man could be facing charges after a shooting and standoff in Millcreek.  Unified Police Detective Ken Hansen said the elderly man shot a 65-year-old relative yesterday afternoon.

U of U has a new police chief

The University of Utah has selected its next chief for the campus police department.  Rodney Chatman is currently the executive director of public safety and the chief of police at the University of Dayton.

"Mad dog Mattis" to speak at USU

Former U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis is coming to Utah State University to speak.  Mattis is visiting campus as a guest of USU's Center for Anticipatory Intelligence.