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Lawmakers says the state won't oversee the dispensing of medical cannabis

Utah lawmakers are giving up on a plan to have the state oversee the dispensing of medical cannabis.  Senate Majority Leader Evan Vickers says the state is moving back toward a private dispensary system originally proposed in the medical cannabis initiative voters approved last year.

Hurricane man jailed for having child pornography

A Hurricane man accused of having child pornography is arrested after he skips a court date.  Sixty-six-year-old Russell McGonigle was arrested on a 50-thousand-dollar warrant Tuesday and booked into the Purgatory Correctional Facility in Hurricane.

Virus hitting livestock in Utah

The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food issued a warning Wednesday after a Vesicular Stomatitis Virus (VSV), was diagnosed on several premises in two counties in Utah. Authorities said the virus was found in both Uintah County and Emery County and all the premises have been placed in quarantine for the 14 days from the last animal to show symptoms.

Accountant facing charges for embezzling from St. George business

An accountant faces felony charges after being accused of embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars from a St. George business.  In September of 2018 the employer of Richard William McDonald called police to tell them he had stolen 400-thousand dollars.

Utah's suicide rate fifth highest in the nation

Utah’s suicide rate is the fifth-highest in the nation, according to the Utah Department of Health. An average of 592 Utahn’s die by suicide each year and more than 4,500 Utahn’s reportedly attempt it. The largest group at risk might surprise you. Working-class men between the ages of 25 and 64 carry out the highest number of suicides in the state.

Governor discusses school safety

Governor Gary Herbert wants all options to be discussed when it comes to school safety following the latest mass shootings in the U.S.  During his monthly press conference with local media outlets, the governor didn't give specifics about what options he personally supports, but said he wanted to see action from the Legislature.

BYU making more policy changes

Brigham Young University's Honor Code Office is making another policy change ahead of the upcoming school year.  Students who are called in for a meeting will now be informed of the specific reasons for their visit beforehand.

Vice President Pence praising Utah

Vice President Mike Pence is praising Utah as a state that knows how to create jobs.  The Vice President flew into Salt Lake City last night ahead of a speech this morning at Merit Medical in South Jordan.

App gives students chance to report threats

An app that gives Utah students a chance to report possible threats of violence is being applauded by state lawmakers.  A report presented to members of Utah Legislature yesterday finds that the SafeUT app has received over 300 tips alerting officials to potential threats.