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Utah is a state in the western United States. It became the 45th state admitted to the U.S. on January 4, 1896. Utah is the 13th-largest by area, 30th-most-populous, and 11th-least-densely populated of the 50 United States. Utah has a population of more than 3 million according to the Census estimate for July 1, 2016. Urban development is mostly concentrated in two areas: the Wasatch Front in the north-central part of the state, which contains approximately 2.5 million people; and Washington County in Southern Utah, with over 160,000 residents. Utah is bordered by Colorado to the east, Wyoming to the northeast, Idaho to the north, Arizona to the south, and Nevada to the west. It also touches a corner of New Mexico in the southeast.

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Utah boy selling 'ice cold beer' catches attention of police

A young boy selling beer on the side of a Utah road caught the attention of police officers.
USATODAY.com - Published 3 days ago

Boy selling 'ICE COLD BEER' has police called on him in clever 'marketing strategy'

Police in Brigham City, Utah, responded to multiple calls after people reported seeing a young boy apparently selling beer on the side of the road.
USATODAY.com - Published 4 days ago

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Missing Utah student's body recovered: police

Salt Lake City Police Chief Mike Brown says MacKenzie Lueck's body was recovered on Wednesday, after the 23 year-old went missing last month. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:09Published 2 weeks ago

Contractor: Man Suspected Of Killing College Student Asked For A Secret Room

Ayoola Ajayi, 31, was arrested Friday in connection with the disappearance of 23-year-old Utah student Mackenzie Lueck. CNN reports Ajayi is expected to be charged with her murder and several other..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:50Published 3 weeks ago

New Development Revealed In Case of Missing Utah Student

Newser reports there's been a new twist in the disappearance of University of Utah student Mackenzie Lueck. Police say the 23-year-old met somebody at a park in North Salt Lake around 3am Monday June..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:45Published on June 25, 2019

Train derails in Nevada, closes major highway

A Union Pacific freight train derailed in Nevada on Wednesday, spilling vegetable oil and prompting the closure of an interstate highway. Rough cut - no reporter narration.

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:25Published on June 20, 2019

New Jersey Postpones Vote To Legalize Marijuana, Despite Support

According to a report by Business Insider, on Monday, New Jersey lawmakers postponed a vote to legalize marijuana, despite support from the state's governor, legislative leaders, and 60% of residents...

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:43Published on June 5, 2019

Uncle of missing Utah girl charged with murder

Logan City Police Chief Gary Jensen says the uncle of a missing 5-year-old Utah girl has been charged with her murder. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:02Published on May 29, 2019

6-year-old girl dies from her dad's golf shot

A tragic golfing accident killed 6-year-old Aria Hill at a Utah golf course. Hill was accidentally struck in the head by her father's ball.
USATODAY.com - Published 4 days ago

6-year-old girl dies after being struck with golf ball hit by father in 'horrible accident'

Kellen Hill and his daughter Aria were golfing at Sleepy Ridge Golf Course in Orem, Utah, on Monday morning. A ball hit Aria in the back of her head.
USATODAY.com - Published 5 days ago

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