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Two arrested on I-15 for illegal THC vaping cartridges

Two Chicago men are behind bars after troopers seized more than 2100 illegal THC vaping cartridges during a traffic stop in Cedar City late Wednesday night. Both occupants were arrested for smuggling, distributing and possessing unlawful cannabis.

Remains found near Utah-Arizona border identified

Investigators say human remains found near the Utah-Arizona border are those of an Arizona man missing for nearly two years.  The Mohave County Sheriff's Office has identified the man as Jerry McFalls of Littlefield, Arizona.  Family members say he and his wife, Susan, disappeared in January of 2018 while on a trip to West Jordan.

Senator wants Utah judges to run for office

A state Senator is welcoming criticism of his proposal to change the Utah constitution to force judges to run for office like any other politician.  Republican State Senator Dan McCay wants lawmakers to discuss the current process for picking judges in Utah.

First cannabis dispensary open in Utah

One of the first facilities licensed to grow medical cannabis in Utah is open in Tooele.  General Manager Randall Gleave of the Tryke Companies gave a tour of the facility to state and local leaders yesterday.

U of U football player arrested for rape

A University of Utah football player faces several charges after police say he raped a 17-year-old girl.  According to arrest records, 20-year-old Terrell Perriman met the victim on Instagram and connected with her on Snapchat.

Undocumented immigrants now allowed to become attorneys

Undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children will now be allowed to become licensed attorneys in Utah.  The Utah Supreme Court has approved a new rule that creates a path for those who have qualified for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program to take the bar exam.

Jon Huntsman Jr. leading Utah governor's race

Utah's former governor is leading its current lieutenant governor among GOP voters heading into the first debate of the 2020 governor's race.  A new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll shows Jon Huntsman, Jr. with 33-percent support among Republican voters.

Lawmaker hoping to cut down on accidental shootings

A state lawmaker is hoping to cut down on the number of accidental shootings.  New legislation from Democratic Representative Elizabeth Weight would allow prosecutors to charge people with a misdemeanor for not safely storing their gun if someone was seriously injured or killed.

Lawmakers want to freeze clock on daylight savings time

Utah lawmakers will again look to freeze the clock on daylight saving time.  A bill from Republican Senator Wayne Harper would keep Utah on daylight saving time year-round, should the federal government give the state approval.

Three year old boy accidently shot

A three-year-old boy is in stable condition after he was accidentally shot at a home this morning in Murray.  Police say the incident happened around 6:30 a.m. near 52nd South and Eighth East.