Provides the latest RSS feeds for Salt Lake City News. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page Salt Lake City News.net http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/cat/4c8b87caf96c92c7/ en-us Thu, 20 Jun 2013 07:12:50 -0400 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 07:12:50 -0400 30 SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Marine Corps boot camp is grueling -- physically, mentally and emotionally. The three-month grind breeds a reputation as one of the toughest challenges a human can endure. Salt Lake has the largest geographic recruiting area in the U.S. So, for Marine recruits in Utah or a neighboring state, the journey starts here. But, that path gets much tougher when the recruits ... http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/sid/215313921/scat/4c8b87caf96c92c7 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:41:01 -0400 http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/sid/215313921/scat/4c8b87caf96c92c7 SALT LAKE CITY - Mayor Ralph Becker voiced concern for Salt Lake City's poorest residents Wednesday before vetoing the City Council's 2013-14 budget and its accompanying 13.8 percent tax increase. "I feel it is the wrong thing to do for our … taxpayers and our community at large, to impose a cost that disproportionately affects the people who can afford it least," ... http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/sid/215313923/scat/4c8b87caf96c92c7 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:41:01 -0400 http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/sid/215313923/scat/4c8b87caf96c92c7 SALT LAKE CITY - A judge in the U.S. District Court of Nevada ruled Wednesday against federal prosecutors who sought to delay the civil case against Jeremy Johnson and his fellow defendants connected to the St. George online marketing company iWorks. The decision leaves open the possibility that Utah Attorney General John Swallow could be subpoenaed in the case in the next six weeks, the time ... http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/sid/215313922/scat/4c8b87caf96c92c7 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:41:01 -0400 http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/sid/215313922/scat/4c8b87caf96c92c7 Alex Cabrero has been reporting for KSL TV-5 since 2004. During his time in Salt Lake City, he has covered several high-profile stories, including the St. George floods, the Crandall Canyon mine collapse, and the Trolley Square ... http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/sid/215312922/scat/4c8b87caf96c92c7 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:36:01 -0400 http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/sid/215312922/scat/4c8b87caf96c92c7 Des News reporter covering Utah's land, air and water - from radiation to riparian habitat to Red Air Days. Utility fielder for all other news. ... http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/sid/215312172/scat/4c8b87caf96c92c7 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:28:37 -0400 http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/sid/215312172/scat/4c8b87caf96c92c7 Common Core is a state-led effort that established a single set of educational standards in math and language arts for grades K-12. While Christensen's comment was partly in jest, adoption attorney David Hardy showed lawmakers a national map that details the various status of states' putative ... http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/sid/215312173/scat/4c8b87caf96c92c7 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:28:37 -0400 http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/sid/215312173/scat/4c8b87caf96c92c7 The debate over whether to impeach embattled Utah Attorney General John Swallow spilled over into the Capitol Rotunda Wednesday, with demonstrators trying to give lawmakers a nudge. "The one thing we all agree on is that corruption has no place in Utah's government," said demonstration organizer Isaac Holyoak with Alliance for a Better UTAH. He was flanked by representatives ... http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/sid/215311234/scat/4c8b87caf96c92c7 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:23:31 -0400 http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/sid/215311234/scat/4c8b87caf96c92c7 Michael McKee of Chicago looks out from his tent while setting up for this weekend's Utah Arts Festival in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, June 19, 2013. The festival runs June 20-23 at Library Square in Salt Lake ... http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/sid/215311236/scat/4c8b87caf96c92c7 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:19:08 -0400 http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/sid/215311236/scat/4c8b87caf96c92c7 Hall of Fame coach will take on a role with his former team's front office, helping out with scouting on the professional and college ranks, among other ... http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/sid/215309555/scat/4c8b87caf96c92c7 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:13:44 -0400 http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/sid/215309555/scat/4c8b87caf96c92c7 When a nonprofit group approached Lorraine Nakai in 2011 and offered to build her a house, she was taken by surprise. Although her community activism had improved living conditions for other Navajos on the reservation, it had never occurred to her to seek anything for herself. ... http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/sid/215309520/scat/4c8b87caf96c92c7 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:15:04 -0400 http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/sid/215309520/scat/4c8b87caf96c92c7 SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - A lavish Salt Lake City shopping center is on track to generate $266 million in sales in its first year of operation, tax figures released Wednesday show. City Creek Center - notable for a set of retractable roofs - apparently comes at the expense of downtown Salt Lake City's other outdoor shopping center. The Gateway, a more family-oriented center, saw sales ... http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/sid/215307623/scat/4c8b87caf96c92c7 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:07:45 -0400 http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/sid/215307623/scat/4c8b87caf96c92c7 LEHI - The city is experiencing an emergency shortage of its drinking water supply, sending workers door-to-door Wednesday and Thursday to ask residents to stop using tap water on gardens, lawns and to refrain from washing driveways or cars. "We have seen too much usage in that area," said Robert Ranc, a city spokesman. "We want people to stop using culinary water for irrigation ... http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/sid/215306305/scat/4c8b87caf96c92c7 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:58:31 -0400 http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/sid/215306305/scat/4c8b87caf96c92c7 The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources has teamed up with Anadarko to give pronghorns south of Vernal some new water ... http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/sid/215306306/scat/4c8b87caf96c92c7 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:54:03 -0400 http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/sid/215306306/scat/4c8b87caf96c92c7 This shutterstock photo shows a series of flames. An early morning fire at a Salt Lake City apartment left seven occupants temporarily without a place to ... http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/sid/215306307/scat/4c8b87caf96c92c7 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:54:00 -0400 http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/sid/215306307/scat/4c8b87caf96c92c7 OGDEN - The 911 call reporting the Sunday shooting at the St. James Catholic Church in Ogden has been released. An eyewitness to the shooting immediately called the Ogden Police Department to report the incident. The audio of the 911 call was released to the media on Wednesday. "So, did he come into the church and shoot him in the church?" the 911 dispatcher said. "Yes, ... http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/sid/215304974/scat/4c8b87caf96c92c7 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:49:43 -0400 http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/sid/215304974/scat/4c8b87caf96c92c7 During his time in office, President Barack Obama has failed to visit six ... http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/sid/215304597/scat/4c8b87caf96c92c7 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:24:05 -0400 http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/sid/215304597/scat/4c8b87caf96c92c7 MOAB - A midwife faces charges after allegedly attempting to help a woman with a high-risk pregnancy deliver her baby at her house, resulting in the newborn dying and the mother nearly bleeding to death. Valerie ElHalta, 71, was charged in Grand County's 7th District Court with unlawful conduct, a third-degree felony; and negligent homicide and reckless endangerment, both class A ... http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/sid/215303742/scat/4c8b87caf96c92c7 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:42:37 -0400 http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/sid/215303742/scat/4c8b87caf96c92c7 SALT LAKE CITY — After learning a child of a dear friend had a failing heart, Dallas Graham asked himself through tears and heavy emotions an onerous question: "Well, what can you do when a child is facing death; how do you help?" In a moment of clarity, he knew what to do. He could help the child who faced a life-threatening or -altering disease tell their story. He could ... http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/sid/215303743/scat/4c8b87caf96c92c7 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:42:36 -0400 http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/sid/215303743/scat/4c8b87caf96c92c7 Utah's Quinton Pedroza makes a reception with teammate Justin Thomas defending during practice Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at Rice Eccles Stadium. Pedroza was dismissed from the team ... http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/sid/215303744/scat/4c8b87caf96c92c7 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:37:37 -0400 http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/sid/215303744/scat/4c8b87caf96c92c7 SALT LAKE CITY — Atheists, Mormons, agnostics and Jews are among the highest-scoring groups on a survey of religious knowledge - higher than evangelical Protestants, mainline Protestants and Catholics on questions about the "core teachings, history and leading figures of major world religions," according ... http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/sid/215302435/scat/4c8b87caf96c92c7 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:34:10 -0400 http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/sid/215302435/scat/4c8b87caf96c92c7 SALT LAKE CITY - In a world that is not short on opinions, there are voices of pessimism and voices of optimism. Such opinions are then blasted out to the public via powerful channels of rapid communication. However, the reality of most situations usually lies somewhere between extremes. Adding to the confusion lately is the fact that after the worst financial crisis and recession since the ... http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/sid/215302436/scat/4c8b87caf96c92c7 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:34:10 -0400 http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/sid/215302436/scat/4c8b87caf96c92c7 SALT LAKE CITY — People in the business of attaching long, fluttery artificial eyelashes for women are warning customers to make sure their technician is licensed and trained. Eyelash extensions are largely done by gluing synthetic fibers on to natural lashes one-by-one. But instead of gorgeous lashes, some customers have ended up with none or something worse by using technicians that ... http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/sid/215300523/scat/4c8b87caf96c92c7 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:21:20 -0400 http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/sid/215300523/scat/4c8b87caf96c92c7 A Salt Lake City woman has been charged with felony animal torture after police say she killed her dog by spraying Raid down its throat. The 53-year-old woman was also charged Tuesday with misdemeanor animal cruelty and felony obstruction of justice following her arrest on Saturday. Police say a neighbor went to throw away trash when he spotted a dog's body in his apartment complex's ... http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/sid/215300524/scat/4c8b87caf96c92c7 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:59:16 -0400 http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/sid/215300524/scat/4c8b87caf96c92c7 SALT LAKE CITY — Stories of seemingly nice teens committing horrible acts of violence have been in the news a lot lately. When they happen, people who knew the child often say they never knew the teen was capable of committing the crime. Are there any specific warning signs parents should be looking for? Counselors say the signs of a potentially troubled teen are similar to symptoms of ... http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/sid/215298440/scat/4c8b87caf96c92c7 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:11:04 -0400 http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/sid/215298440/scat/4c8b87caf96c92c7 SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Republican legislators are meeting Wednesday morning to discuss the possibility of impeaching Utah Attorney General John Swallow. Swallow has been dogged by bribery and misconduct allegations starting shortly after he assumed office in January. He's the subject of a federal investigation and complaints filed with the Utah State Bar and the elections office. ... http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/sid/215298441/scat/4c8b87caf96c92c7 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:11:03 -0400 http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/sid/215298441/scat/4c8b87caf96c92c7 Marissa Powell didn’t win the Miss USA pageant over the weekend. But she is the only contestant everyone was talking about after after bumbling through her interview session - a cringe-worthy comment period that quickly went viral on the Internet.In Case You Missed ... http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/sid/215296896/scat/4c8b87caf96c92c7 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:09:02 -0400 http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/sid/215296896/scat/4c8b87caf96c92c7 SALT LAKE CITY - A Salt Lake City woman is facing animal cruelty charges after police say she killed her dog by spraying insecticide down its throat. Kimberly Michelle Davis, 53, was charged in 3rd District Court Tuesday for obstructing justice and torture of a companion animal, both third-degree felonies, and aggravated cruelty to an animal, a class A ... http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/sid/215296899/scat/4c8b87caf96c92c7 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:00:07 -0400 http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/sid/215296899/scat/4c8b87caf96c92c7 AMERICAN FORK — A teenager who got lost and sick while hiking in American Fork Canyon is home safe after an early morning search and rescue operation. The 16-year-old boy was fishing near Silver Lakes Tuesday night when he decided to hike to the upper lakes. He got lost, sick with flu-like symptoms, and it started to get dark very quickly. He said he felt very weak and couldn't go ... http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/sid/215296898/scat/4c8b87caf96c92c7 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:00:07 -0400 http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/sid/215296898/scat/4c8b87caf96c92c7 RIVERTON - A Riverton man is facing one count of aggravated abuse of a vulnerable adult after police say he neglected his bedridden wife to the point she needed hospital care. Richard Hardy, 51, was charged Tuesday in 3rd District Court. The charge is a second-degree felony. A Unified Police detective discovered Richard Hardy's 55-year-old wife, bedridden and diagnosed with Multiple ... http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/sid/215296897/scat/4c8b87caf96c92c7 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:00:06 -0400 http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/sid/215296897/scat/4c8b87caf96c92c7 Posted // 2013-06-19 - This Friday, June 21st, the Sun & Moon Cafe in Emigration Canyon will celebrate the Summer Solstice with a wine pairing party. The event will feature Utah's own TWODOG winery, along with dinner and live music provided by Danny Smith (from Building with Legs) and Alexis Rausch. The wine tasting is $15 and will feature four TWODOG wines: Proprietary White Blend, ... http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/sid/215289457/scat/4c8b87caf96c92c7 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:18:58 -0400 http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/sid/215289457/scat/4c8b87caf96c92c7 Posted // 2013-06-18 - Everyone has encountered old, mystery chocolate. Sometimes it’s leftover Halloween candy from three years ago. Sometimes it’s a hardly-recognizable M&M found in an old coat pocket. And sometimes, as is the case with archaeologists in southern Utah, it’s over 1,300 years old and it's found in a stash of ancient pottery. The chocolate residue, ... http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/sid/215289455/scat/4c8b87caf96c92c7 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:18:57 -0400 http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/sid/215289455/scat/4c8b87caf96c92c7 Brace for scrutiny, Salt Lakers: The Association of American Editorial Cartoonists is holding its 2013 convention here at the end of the month (June ... http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/sid/215289456/scat/4c8b87caf96c92c7 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:18:57 -0400 http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/sid/215289456/scat/4c8b87caf96c92c7 Parquet Courts will be performing at The Urban Lounge this evening. Pentagraham Crackers and Koala Temple are also on the bill. The show starts at 9. Tickets are ... http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/sid/215289454/scat/4c8b87caf96c92c7 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:18:56 -0400 http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/sid/215289454/scat/4c8b87caf96c92c7 SALT LAKE CITY — New information about diabetes could be life-changing for the millions who live with it, especially those battling Type 1 diabetes. Doctors at Boston Children's hospital have identified the root cause of Type 1 diabetes and hope to use it to better treat it and possibly find a cure. "To find a cure, we really have to locate those cells that are attacking our ... http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/sid/215287687/scat/4c8b87caf96c92c7 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:17:02 -0400 http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/sid/215287687/scat/4c8b87caf96c92c7 HERRIMAN &#8212 Nail guns and wood saws can be heard all day long in Herriman's south side. Home construction seems to be a booming business once again in this small city in the southern part of the Salt Lake valley. "We're busy," said a man with a nail gun, making sure his 2x4's measured together perfectly. A man with A wood saw would probably say something ... http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/sid/215286784/scat/4c8b87caf96c92c7 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:12:45 -0400 http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/sid/215286784/scat/4c8b87caf96c92c7 OREM — What seemed like a good deal on an iPhone 5 for an Orem woman turned into a great deal for a scam artist. Someone approached the woman in a parking lot and offered her a new iPhone for a good price. She found out the hard way that just because it looks like an iPhone doesn't necessarily mean it is. "Don't fall for this scam," said Lt. Craig Martinez with the ... http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/sid/215286785/scat/4c8b87caf96c92c7 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:12:44 -0400 http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/sid/215286785/scat/4c8b87caf96c92c7 BOISE, Idaho (AP) - An Uzbek refugee accused of terrorism-related crimes in Idaho and Utah has a new lawyer whose resume includes successfully defending a man accused of murdering a federal agent and helping free a Saudi college student charged with working for a group funneling money to terrorists. A federal judge appointed Charles Peterson to take over Fazliddin Kurbanov's defense. ... http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/sid/215286786/scat/4c8b87caf96c92c7 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:12:44 -0400 http://www.saltlakecitynews.net/index.php/sid/215286786/scat/4c8b87caf96c92c7