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With the staggering divorce rate in this country and within religions, it is curious that Utah is denying marriage equality to homosexuals in the name of keeping the sanctity of marriage intact. The U.S. has the sixth highest divorce...
The state of Utah is lawyering up to seek a stay from the U.S. Supreme Court regarding the recent ruling by U.S. District Judge Robert Shelby that legalized gay marriage in Utah on Dec. 20. Newly named Attorney General...
BREAKING NEWS: If latest stay request is denied, same-sex marriage could continue in Utah through 2015
The Utah Attorney General’s Office plans to wait a few days before filing an emergency request with the U.S. Supreme Court to halt the...
SOURCE: The National Council on Fireworks Safety
New Year's Eve is a wonderful time to celebrate the start of a new year. And fireworks are a wonderful way of celebrating. However, all too often, New Year's Eve festivities can lead...
It’s hard to make choices regarding what to eat for the best health of your body and mind. There is so much confusing information available that sometimes it seems easier to just continue taking your medications and enduring the...
UPDATE: EPA responds to radiation warnings for St. George
The Environmental Protection Agency Region 8 office in Denver, Colo., which has jurisdiction over Utah, has investigated reports of dangerous radiation levels in St. George that were issued earlier this month...
Governor's office instructs state agencies to comply with same-sex marriage ruling, Utah County reported only county not yet complying
Protesters display signs in support of gay marriage at the corner of St. George Boulevard and 200 East in St. George...
Same-sex marriage will be able to continue in Utah as the 10th Circuit Court in Denver today denied Utah’s request to halt the unions, hundreds which have been taking place throughout the state since the federal judge’s ruling Friday...
Reports have come in that Santa Claus was just seen passing over Alert, Nunavut, Canada. So far tonight he has delivered more than 4 billion gifts.
Little boys and girls in Utah need to make sure they are in bed...