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Jailhouse letter adds wrinkle in case of mom accused of killing husband, then writing kids' book

Sep. 22, 2023 18:15 PM EDT

PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Jailhouse writings by a Utah mother accused of killing her husband, then writing a children’s book about death, have led prosecutors to accuse her of trying to tamper with witnesses, an allegation that her attorneys say is baseless. A relative of Kouri...

Some providers are dropping gender-affirming care for kids even in cases where it's legal

Sep. 22, 2023 17:31 PM EDT

ST. LOUIS (AP) — As Republican-led states have rushed to ban gender-affirming for minors, some families with transgender children found a bit of solace: At least they lived in states that would allow those already receiving puberty blockers or hormone therapy to continue. But in...

Column: Coach Prime dominates the college football world. What might come next?

Sep. 22, 2023 17:20 PM EDT

Deion Sanders hobbles to get around these days, but his ability to command an audience is even more potent than it was during his speedier playing days. Just three games into his first head coaching job in college football's top division, the guy who went from Prime Time to Coach...

No. 11 Utah and No. 22 UCLA face stiff test in Top 25 Pac-12 showdown

Sep. 21, 2023 14:27 PM EDT

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Three games match two ranked Pac-12 teams on Saturday, with one taking a noticeable backseat to the others. No. 11 Utah and No. 22 UCLA have largely stayed out of the spotlight compared to other Top 25 showdowns between No. 19 Colorado and No. 10 Oregon and...

Son of Utah woman who gave online parenting advice says therapist tied him up with ropes

Sep. 20, 2023 17:58 PM EDT

The 12-year-old son of a Utah woman who once gave online parenting advice via a popular YouTube channel said his mom’s business partner, who is a licensed mental health counselor, used ropes to tie him up, according to search warrants in the child abuse case made public this week. ...

Utah therapist charged with child abuse agrees not to see patients pending potential discipline

Sep. 19, 2023 18:56 PM EDT

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Utah mental health counselor charged for her alleged role in denying food to two children and physically and emotionally abusing them has agreed not to see patients until the allegations are addressed by state licensing officials, officials said Tuesday. ...

Utah private prison company returns $5M to Mississippi after understaffing is found at facilities

Sep. 18, 2023 19:54 PM EDT

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A Utah-based private prison company has returned $5.1 million to the Mississippi Department of Corrections after an investigation found it failed to provide enough workers at prisons it was operating, state Auditor Shad White said Monday. Management &...

Hastings throws two TD passes, Ridley kicks 3 FGs to help UC Davis beat Southern Utah 23-21

Sep. 17, 2023 03:04 AM EDT

DAVIS, Calif. (AP) — Miles Hastings threw two touchdown passes, Lan Larison finished with eight receptions for 106 yards, including a 73-yard TD, and UC Davis beat Southern Utah 23-21 Saturday night. Hastings completed 21 of 37 passes for 236 yards with no interceptions and...

Dent throws 5 TDs as UT Martin routs FCS-member Houston Christian 66-7

Sep. 16, 2023 23:33 PM EDT

MARTIN, Tenn. (AP) — Kinkead Dent passed for 347 yards and five touchdowns as UT Martin overpowered FCS-member Houston Christian 66-7 on Saturday night. Dent connected with Trevonte Rucker for a 50-yard touchdown in the first quarter to open the scoring for the Skyhawks (2-1). He...

Utah Tech uses complete team effort to pound Northern Arizona 50-36 for first win of the season

Sep. 16, 2023 20:01 PM EDT

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Utah Tech's defense scored a pair of first-half touchdowns and a boost from the kicking game helped send the Raiders to a 50-36 win over Northern Arizona on Saturday. Defensive lineman Sam Kanongata’a intercepted a pass from Northern Arizona quarterback...