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Romney votes to convict President Trump

It was just one vote, but the decision by Utah Senator Mitt Romney to convict President Trump on the abuse of power article of impeachment made the vote bipartisan.  The Detroit native began his explanation of his vote by saying he is "a profoundly religious person" and takes his "oath before God as enormously consequential."

Two St. George couples detained on cruise ship because of coronavirus outbreak

At least 10 people aboard a cruise ship moored in Japan have tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Since arriving at the Japanese port of Yokohama, the Diamond Princess has been quarantined at sea while more than 3700 passengers and crew on board undergo health screenings — and two couples from St. George are among the quarantined.

Donald Trump Jr. not pleased with Senator Romney

President Trump's eldest son is calling for Senator Romney to be expelled from the Republican Party after Romney said he would convict the President in the impeachment trial.  On Twitter, Donald Trump, Jr. said Romney was "forever bitter" that he will never be the president.

Preliminary report on fatal plane crash

The NTSB has released its preliminary report into a fatal plane crash from last month in Roy.  According to a witness, the plane flown by 64-year-old David Goode made "popping" noises before its wing dropped to the left and nosedived into a neighborhood.

Bill seeking affordable housing moving through the legislature

A bill seeking increase affordable housing in Utah has cleared its first legislative hurdle and his heading to the full Senate.  Republican State Senator Jake Anderegg's SB 39 would send 35-million dollars in one-time spending to finance housing projects, provide rental assistance and preserve affordable housing currently on the market.

Bill proposed requiring Utahn's to contact 9-1-1

A bill that would require Utahns to contact 9-1-1 if they know about a crime or an emergency is moving on in the state House.  House Bill 104 passed the House Judiciary Committee on an 8-3 vote yesterday.  The bill would give police the power to charge someone with a misdemeanor if they fail to report a dangerous situation.  A similar bill was defeated by the House last year.

St. George family facing charges for extortion

A St. George family is facing federal charges after allegedly extorting an elderly woman out of nearly 300-thousand dollars.  In all, eight members of the same family were indicted this week on numerous charges, including wire fraud and money laundering.