Good afternoon. On our mind today: tens of thousands of Russian troops at the Ukraine border, Utah’s second-highest recorded net migration and photo sessions for dying pets. Read this afternoon’s six most important stories below.
Is Vladimir Putin trying to create a new Soviet Union? Utah Sen. Mitt Romney thinks so
Utah is seeing ‘remarkable’ population growth. Here’s how much is because of migration
What the Pac-12 must do to enhance its College Football Playoff opportunities
3 killings tied to same gang; frustrated detectives keep arresting same people
Parents of Latter-day Saint missionary shot in Alabama reveal details about incident, his condition