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Senator Lee doubting claims that Iran targeting embassies

Republican Senator Mike Lee is casting doubt on claims that Iran was targeting U.S. embassies prior to an air strike that killed a top military leader.  Speaking on CNN yesterday, Senator Lee said he never heard news about Iranian plans to attack four embassies.

Governor Herbert releases new education information

In addition to budget recommendations, Governor Gary Herbert released his recommendations for education last week which includes a tuition freeze for higher education. Herbert is also recommending to consolidate higher education leadership, combining the board of trustees and the board of regents.

Utah nurse sentenced to prison

A Utah nurse who spread hepatitis among her patients by using dirty needles on them will spend five years in prison.  U.S. Attorney for Utah John Huber says the choices made by former nurse Elet Neilson are symptoms of a larger problem in the state.

Woman rescued from restricted area in Snow Canyon

Washington County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue teams say a hiker needed to be airlifted out of Snow Canyon State Park after she fell about 30 feet. The woman arrived at the hospital’s intensive care unit in serious condition with possible fractures and internal injuries.

Woman interrupting Conference on trial

A trial begins today for a woman criminally charged after interrupting the General Conference for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  Twenty-five-year-old Crystal Legionaries admits to shouting during the session back in March 2018.

Sandy man locked in fitness center

A Utah man has become a viral sensation after posting pictures of his recent experience being locked in at a Sandy fitness business.  Dan Hill was swimming laps at 24 Hour Fitness Saturday night when the employees left, leaving him alone and with no way out of the building.

Senator Romney will vote to hear witnesses in impeachment trial

Utah Republican Senator Mitt Romney says he will vote to hear witnesses in the upcoming impeachment trial of President Trump. Bolton is thought to have inside information about what Democrats say was a campaign to pressure Ukraine into investigating his political rivals.

Lt. Governor Cox clarifies abortion comments

Lieutenant Governor Spencer Cox is clarifying his controversial comments on abortion.  Cox drew plenty of criticism during a speech at the Eagle Forum on Saturday, saying future generations will look at legalized abortion the same way current society looks at slavery.

Utahn's doing well in credit card debt

Utahns are doing fairly well when it comes to managing their credit card debt.  A new report from CNBC shows Utahns carry an average credit card amount of about 56-hundred dollars, nearly 600-dollars below the national average.

Abby Huntsman returning to politics

Abby Huntsman is leaving her job as a host on "The View" to return to Utah politics.  Huntsman announced today she will be a senior advisor on her father, Jon Huntsman's, campaign to retake the Utah governor's office.