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KUTV2News @kutv2news.bsky.social · 2h

POLL: Property tax or sales tax — what’s the fairest way to fund fire and EMS in Utah? 🚒💰

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KUTV2News @kutv2news.bsky.social · 3h

BREAKING: Utah woman identified from DNA of remains found in garbage bag in Box Elder County.

Utah woman identified from DNA of remains found in bag near Brigham City

A Utah woman has been identified as the person whose body was found inside a garbage bag in Box Elder County.The remains have been identified as Brandy M. Hicke

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KUTV2News @kutv2news.bsky.social · 4h

A new Utah bill could change how emergency services are funded across Utah – and how much homeowners, residents, and visitors pay to support them.

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New Utah law swaps funding resources for emergency services statewide

A new Utah bill could change how emergency services are funded across Utah – and how much homeowners, residents, and visitors pay to support them.Under Senate B

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KUTV2News @kutv2news.bsky.social · 5h

KUTV reporter Paul Nelson was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in June 2024. He lost his long battle Wednesday at home with his family.

KUTV reporter Paul Nelson dies after battle with pancreatic cancer

There's a good chance you know someone who has battled cancer. KUTV got word that cancer has claimed one of our own.KUTV reporter Paul Nelson was diagnosed with

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KUTV2News @kutv2news.bsky.social · 5h

One man was booked into Emery County Jail after allegedly threatening to shoot University of Utah fans ahead of the rivalry football game with Brigham Young University.

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Man arrested for violent threats against Utah fans ahead of BYU-U of U football game

One man was booked into Emery County Jail after allegedly threatening to shoot University of Utah fans ahead of the intra-state rivalry football game with Brigh

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KUTV2News @kutv2news.bsky.social · 6h

Readying the ice. 🧊 Hockey season is back in Utah.

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KUTV2News @kutv2news.bsky.social · 7h

It's already time for fall break and the weather is warming up just in time! 🍂

Get the latest on the upcoming forecast at kutv.com/weather

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KUTV2News @kutv2news.bsky.social · 8h

The government shutdown headed into day 15 on Wednesday morning, with the Office and Management and Budget saying Tuesday that it's preparing to “batten down the hatches” with more reductions.

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Government shutdown reaches day 15 as OMB prepares for further reductions in force

The Office and Management and Budget said Tuesday that it's preparing to "batten down the hatches" with more reductions in force to come.

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KUTV2News @kutv2news.bsky.social · 10h

The 24-unit apartment building caught in a fire at the Layton Meadows Apartments was declared a total loss, estimated at about $2.3 million, displacing dozens of residents.

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Layton apartment building declared $2.3M loss after devastating fire

The 24-unit apartment building at the Layton Meadows Apartments was declared a total loss, estimated at about $2.3 million. In addition to the value of the stru

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KUTV2News @kutv2news.bsky.social · 10h

Wake up and tusks up, Utah! 🏒 It's home opener day for Utah Mammoth!

READ MORE about what to expect with the Delta Center renovations at bit.ly/3WCO4qz

KUTV2News @kutv2news.bsky.social · 10h

Utah is home to one of the best bird watching spots in the west, and it's that time of year when millions of birds fly through.

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Birders head to Utah's wetlands as millions of migratory birds travel through

As fall sets in, Utah’s skies come alive. Millions of migratory birds funnel through the Great Salt Lake each year, turning wetlands into one of the top birding

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KUTV2News @kutv2news.bsky.social · 11h

October in Utah is something special as white snow meets yellow aspen leaves.

📍Alpine Loop
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KUTV2News @kutv2news.bsky.social · 12h

A 12-year-old girl was safely recovered after being reported missing on Tuesday morning and a police pursuit later the same evening.

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Missing 12-year-old girl found safe after I-70 pursuit ending with one man arrested

A 12-year-old girl is safe and reunited with her family after being reported missing on Tuesday morning and a police pursuit later the same evening.The girl, w

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KUTV2News @kutv2news.bsky.social · 20h

A petition to sanction the attorneys representing Eric Richins' family obtained by 2News Investigates, accuses the family of being the driving force behind the decision to bring a murder charge against his widow, Kouri Richins.

New York petition in Kouri Richins case included series of bombshell claims

A petition to sanction the attorneys representing Eric Richins' family obtained by 2News Investigates, accuses the family of being the driving force behind the

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KUTV2News @kutv2news.bsky.social · 20h

Utah Republican Party launches pair of efforts intended to undo both a voter-approved initiative, a recently approved set of congressional maps.

Utah GOP launches efforts to overturn voter-approved Prop 4, new congressional map

The Utah Republican Party has launched a pair of efforts aimed at undoing both a voter-approved initiative and a recently approved set of congressional maps.On

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KUTV2News @kutv2news.bsky.social · 22h

Big 12 hits midpoint of 2025 season with pair of 6-0 teams, and in many ways it's no surprise that No. 7 Texas Tech and No. 15 BYU are in that position.

BYU, Texas Tech reach 6-0 as Cincinnati emerges as Big 12's surprise team at midseason

The Big 12 has hit the midpoint of its season with a pair of 6-0 teams, and in many ways it is no surprise that No. 7 Texas Tech and No. 15 BYU are in that posi

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KUTV2News @kutv2news.bsky.social · 23h

President Donald Trump posthumously awarded America's highest civilian honor to political activist Charlie Kirk after his assassination at Utah Valley University.

Trump honors Charlie Kirk with Presidential Medal of Freedom on 32nd birthday

President Donald Trump on Tuesday posthumously awarded America's highest civilian honor to Charlie Kirk, the assassinated activist who inspired a generation of

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KUTV2News @kutv2news.bsky.social · 23h

DNA testing was conducted to identify human remains discovered off I-15 in Washington City.

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DNA testing underway to identify human remains found off I-15 in Washington City

DNA testing was conducted to identify human remains discovered off I-15 in Washington City.A skull was found Monday at mile marker 14, northbound I-15, about 50

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KUTV2News @kutv2news.bsky.social · 1d

New lanes are expected to be carved into the mountainside of Provo Canyon by the Utah Department of Transportation.

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Work underway on new lanes in last stretch of US-189 up Provo Canyon

New lanes are expected to be carved into the mountainside of Provo Canyon by the Utah Department of Transportation.Construction starts Tuesday night — UDOT said

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KUTV2News @kutv2news.bsky.social · 1d

Here is a look at the professional and personal backgrounds of the members of the newly formed First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Oaks, Eyring, Christofferson selected as new First Presidency

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced President Dallin H. Oaks as the church's next leader a week after President Russell M. Nelson's funera

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KUTV2News @kutv2news.bsky.social · 1d

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox announced his appointee to the Utah Supreme Court.

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Gov. Cox appoints new justice to Utah Supreme Court

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox announced his appointee to the Utah Supreme Court.Judge John Nielsen was selected by Gov. Cox on Tuesday to fill the vacancy left by Assoc

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KUTV2News @kutv2news.bsky.social · 1d

A spokesperson said Utah law prohibits any municipal employee or officer from using city-owned equipment for political activity.

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Salt Lake International Airport 'prohibited' from playing Kristi Noem video

The Salt Lake International Airport will not playing a Department of Homeland Security video blaming Democrats for travel delays amid the ongoing federal govern

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KUTV2News @kutv2news.bsky.social · 1d

President Dallin H. Oaks, Henry B. Eyring, and D. Todd Christofferson were announced as the new First Presidency for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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KUTV2News @kutv2news.bsky.social · 1d

More rain is expected over the next few days, following Salt Lake City's record-breaking October for rainfall.

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Utah braces for more rain after record-breaking October

More rain is expected over the next few days, following Salt Lake City's record-breaking October for rainfall.October 2025 will go down in the record books as t

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KUTV2News @kutv2news.bsky.social · 1d

One of the three children rescued from Big Cottonwood Canyon in serious to critical condition has been released from the hospital.

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One child released from hospital after being rescued with family in Big Cottonwood Canyon

One of the three children rescued from Big Cottonwood Canyon in serious to critical condition has been released from the hospital.The three children, along wit

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