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Sentencing Shock: Utah children’s book author Kouri Richins was sentenced to life without parole for poisoning her husband with fentanyl-laced drinks, with the judge saying she’s “too dangerous to ever be free.” NBA Draft Buzz: Gonzaga guard Jack Kayil says he’ll stay in the 2026 NBA Draft, while Utah’s Keyonte George and the Jazz keep talking “Why not us?” as they hold the No. 2 pick and weigh a possible trade up for AJ Dybantsa. Public Safety: Canyon View campuses in Cedar City were evacuated after a phone threat, then cleared by law enforcement; earlier, SWAT arrested a stabbing suspect after an overnight manhunt. Environment & Courts: Conservation groups amended their Northern Corridor lawsuit over new Endangered Species Act violations tied to the proposed highway. Water Watch: Ogden City moved into Phase II of its Water Shortage Management Plan, asking for a voluntary 10% cut as snowpack remains far below normal. Local Life: A new 1-year-old giraffe arrived at the Detroit Zoo from Utah’s Hogle Zoo.

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Best Friends National Conference 2026 draws over 1,325 attendees in Salt Lake City

Best Friends National Conference 2026 draws over 1,325 attendees in Salt Lake City

Crowds pack Salt Lake City Library to learn more, discuss the impacts of data centers in Utah

Crowds pack Salt Lake City Library to learn more, discuss the impacts of data centers in Utah

Salt Lake City approves $6.4M to help working families buy homes, not just rent

Salt Lake City approves $6.4M to help working families buy homes, not just rent

Utah officers support grieving families during Police Week in Washington, DC

Utah officers support grieving families during Police Week in Washington, DC

Utah podiatrist and 2 nurses indicted in $27M Medicare fraud scheme

Utah podiatrist and 2 nurses indicted in $27M Medicare fraud scheme

Utah mom Kouri Richins sentenced to life in husband's murder

Utah mom Kouri Richins sentenced to life in husband's murder

Utah State women’s basketball signs Lisa Thompson

Utah State women’s basketball signs Lisa Thompson


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