A new bill could partner Utah’s education and justice systems by allowing qualifying misdemeanor or third degree felony offenders to attend a technical college and earn a certificate instead of being incarcerated.

Senator Daniel W. Thatcher, R-West Valley City, has announced his sponsorship of a bill that would increase penalties for hate crimes targeting victims based on race, gender, religion, sexual orientation and gender orientation.

Many local resources and social services are available in Provo to assist low-income families with raising children, getting food and gaining employment.

Proposed bill HB58 in Utah’s Legislature would make it legal for cyclists to proceed through red lights after coming to a complete stop and yielding to all other vehicles.

New legislation to change euthanasia policies for animal shelters in Utah failed to pass committee on Wednesday.

Elder Von G. Keetch died Friday, Jan. 26, after what his daughter told the Deseret News appeared to be "complications from previous battles with...