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Deadline today for tax referendum signatures

Volunteers across the state continue to work to reach an ambitious goal: collect 116,000 signatures to put a tax overhaul bill on the ballot in November. Those collecting signatures say they oppose the massive tax overhaul bill, which was passed in special session by the Utah Legislature in December.

Search and Rescue rescue woman with help of drone

A crew facing a problem during a weekend rescue in Washington County turned to a drone to help them get an injured woman to safety.  The crew found that they couldn't get a rope to the top of a bluff in Snow Canyon State Park on Sunday without having to hand-carry it up, a long and labor-intensive process. They used a drone to fly the line up.

Washington County mail thief arrested

An alleged mail thief in Washington County is under arrest and it's all thanks to a Craigslist ad.  Police say Dennis Murty Junior was busted last week after he posted a unique set of cigars for sale on Craigslist.  The cigars are among dozens of packages and envelopes that have been reported stolen over the past two months.

Senator Romney comments on impeachment

Utah Senator Mitt Romney is calling his role in the Senate impeachment trial of President Trump a solemn responsibility and says he is entering it with an open mind.  The Republican senator released a statement yesterday saying the allegations against the President were very serious.

Vigil held for Grantsville shooting victims

A father and son are thanking the Grantsville community for their support after the death of four members of their family.  A letter written by Colin and Danny Haynie was read at a candlelight vigil at Grantsville City Park.

Utah House Speaker outlines priorities for upcoming session

Utah House Speaker Brad Wilson says education, transportation and housing affordability are the top priorities for Republicans heading into the next session of the legislature.

Utah boy meets with President Trump

A Utah boy says he's very happy to have gotten a chance to meet with President Trump at the White House.  William McLeod of Bountiful met the President last week in the Oval Office as part of a press conference spotlighting the Trump administration's policies on religion in schools.

Utahn's need to update the address on drivers license

Utahns are apparently not good at updating their home address with the state's driver's license office.  The agency reports that 76-thousand replacement licenses issued since last February have not been delivered because the drivers involved don't have a valid current address.

American Red Cross needs blood

The American Red Cross is sounding the alarm over a shortage of type O blood in Utah.  In a statement Monday, the nonprofit group said they have less than a three-day supply of type O blood for patients suffering emergencies or undergoing medical treatment.