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Technology can buy time save lives in case of Utah tornado
SALT LAKE CITY — They may not be as frequent or as damaging as those elsewhere, but Utah has some experience with tornadoes. The most memorable tornado in recent history hit Salt Lake City Aug. 11, 1999. The twister surprised the city — it obliterated buildings, uprooted trees and killed one man. It touched down at about 200 South and 700 West and quickly traveled northeast. ...
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High school boys soccer Orem advances to first boys soccer title game in school history
Orem's Daniel Corbett (11) celebrates as Orem High School defeats East High School 1-0 in the semifinals of the 4A boys soccer tournament Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in Woods ...
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Family of man killed in DUI accident pushes for consequences
MILLCREEK — The family of a man killed by a suspected DUI driver says it doesn't know if the man who stands accused of the crime knows the consequences of his actions. Larry ...
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Ex-school secretary sentenced to probation for obstructing justice
PAYSON - A former junior high school secretary who was acquitted of having a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old former student was sentenced to probation Tuesday for obstructing justice. Montreia Barney, 50, of Spanish Fork, was originally charged with unlawful sexual conduct with a 16- or 17-year-old, a third-degree felony, and obstructing justice, a class A misdemeanor, but was acquitted ...
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Doug Robinson Its about time golf took a mulligan on anchored putter decision
FILE - In this May 9, 2013 file photo, Adam Scott of Australia putts on the 15th green during the first round of The Players championship golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. Golf's governing bodies have adopted a new rule that outlaws the putting stroke used by four of the last six major champions. The Royal & Ancient Golf Club and U.S. Golf Association announced ...
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Truck hits boy on bike causes serious head injuries
NORTH LOGAN — A 15-year-old boy on a bike sustained serious head injuries Tuesday when he was hit by a truck. The boy was crossing Main Street (State route 91) from west to east at 1600 North when he was hit by a truck towing a trailer about 3:30 p.m., North Park Police Sgt. John Italasano said. The boy was not wearing a helmet, and there is no designated crosswalk in the area. The boy ...
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Charity care offered as alternative to Medicaid expansion
Providing charity health care for Utahns was offered Tuesday as an alternative to the state accepting an expansion of Medicaid during a panel discussion sponsored by the Sutherland ...
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S.L. County Council says no to release of records in shooting death of Danielle Willard
The Salt Lake County Council will not release records related to the fatal officer-involved shooting of Danielle Willard in West Valley City on Nov. 2, 2012, citing the need to protect evidence in an ongoing ...
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The Utah Food Bank and National Guard reach out to veterans
Veteran Robert Morrill and his wife Kaye pick up food as the Utah Food Bank hosts its newest mobile pantry site at The Valor House in Salt Lake City Tuesday, May 21, 2013. 72 veterans who are either homeless or in imminent danger of becoming homeless are able to utilize the services on a monthly ...
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Orem football player Ben Smith on the road to recovery after heart surgery
Less than a week after Orem sophomore football player Ben Smith collapsed and nearly lost his life during a conditioning practice, the road to recovery appears to be in full ...
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Experienced Miami Heat upstart Indiana Pacers ready to go
Indiana Pacers' Paul George participates during NBA basketball practice ahead of the Eastern Conference finals Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in Indianapolis. The Miami Heat and the Pacers are scheduled to meet for the second straight postseason starting Wednesday night, with a trip to the NBA Finals awaiting the series ...
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High school baseball Cyprus Pirates bounce Westlake Thunder from 4A tournament
The Cyprus Pirates quieted the bats of Westlake and kept the Thunder off balance as they made just enough plays to stay alive in the 4A baseball ...
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Photo of inspiring message in Oklahoma rubble making social media rounds
a photo from the rubble has begun to circulate . The image shows tattered materials from a home, including a decorative plaque that reads, "The most important things in life aren't things." As the image continues to be shared socially, many have expressed their appreciation for the reminder, especially during times of distress. Maxine Beale commented, "Puts everything into ...
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New Mexico sees oil production jump 46 percent
ALBUQUERQUE - Oil production in New Mexico has increased by nearly 50 percent over the last three years, making it one of five western states that have helped boost national production over the last three years.Statistics from the U.S. Energy Information Administration show onshore oil production increased nationally by more than 2 million barrels a day - or nearly two-thirds - between February ...
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Many details released Monday in Powell case new to Cox family
WEST VALLEY — The West Valley police investigation of the events surrounding Susan Powell's disappearance may be slowing down, but the attorney for her parents say a federal investigation is still active. Tuesday, Chuck Cox spoke at a new conference in Seattle saying some of the details in ...
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Father vows to keep looking for his daughter Susan Cox Powell
Chuck Cox, left, motions as he describes the search for his missing daughter as he stands with attorney Anne Bremner during a news conference Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in Seattle. Bremner said Tuesday there's an ongoing federal investigation into Susan Powell's disappearance. She made the announcement at the Seattle news conference a day after local officials in Utah said they had closed ...
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XanGo seeks ouster of co-founder Bryan B. Davis in new lawsuit
Executives for XanGo, which sells juice and skin care products, take the stage at the Salt Palace in Salt Lake City in 2009. A XanGo co-founder who sued his partners last week is now the subject of a lawsuit seeking his ouster from the ...
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Herbert urges D.C. committee to let Utah manage public lands
SALT LAKE CITY - Utah Gov. Gary Herbert said managing forests and threatened species are tasks best left to states instead of a federal government held hostage by bureaucracy and stymied by litigation. "We think we are in a better position to manage," Herbert told members of a House Natural Resources subcommittee. "It is not that they are not well-intentioned, they are just not ...
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Utahns ready to help tornado storm victims
at least 24 people — including nine children — were killed, and more than 200 people were injured by the 200-mph winds across 17 miles. As the search for victims concludes in Moore, people across the nation are reaching out to help. "Very quickly after it lifted, you began to get damage reports and it was Joplin all over," said Pastor Myke Crowder of the Christian Life ...
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Salt Lake Bees More than 11000 schoolkids cheer Bees to victory over Memphis
Whittier Elementary students Jadyn Gagnier, left, Angelina Valdez, Patsy Villagrin, Karla Vargas and Laila Solis do the wave with more than 11,000 school kids at the Bees-Memphis game at Spring Mobile Ballpark in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, May 21, ...
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NFL Microsoft partnering to enhance fan television viewing experience
Don Mattrick, president of interactive entertainment business for Microsoft Corp., talks about Xbox's partnership with NFL Football after unveiling the next-generation Xbox One entertainment and gaming console system, Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at an event in Redmond, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. ...
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Couples registry gets preliminary nod from Salt Lake County Council
The registry would allow for committed couples who are not legally married to receive documentation from the county attesting to their relationship ...
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Balancing Act Take time to pause reflect and avoid worship of busyness
We live in a culture that seems to require the worship of busyness. But maybe that isn't a good thing. How can we fill our time with meaning instead of just filling our ...
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Last defendant pleads guilty in wind farm fraud
CHEYENNE, Wyo. -- The last of five defendants charged with defrauding investors of more than $4 million by promoting non-existent wind farm projects in Wyoming and South Dakota has pleaded guilty to federal felony charges.Robert Arthur Reed, of Salt Lake City, pleaded guilty in Casper on Tuesday to conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud and conspiracy to launder money. Four other co-defendants ...
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Concert review Imagine Dragons win over packed house
Imagine Dragons, the hit rock band with local and cultural ties to Utah County, swept up a full house in their Monday night concert at the UCCU Events ...
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Downtown Salt Lake City redevelopment
Salt Lake’s downtown area has, like many major cities across the US, deteriorated in recent decades as businesses and homeowners have moved out into the suburbs, but now, even in the midst of one of the worst real estate crisis in recent history, a number of major Salt Lake City developers are turning the tide.
Salt Lake City will have an entirely different downtown area in the next few years as major residential and mixed-use developments and new condominiums come online. Well over 1000 residential units are under construction or in the planning stages with major developments such as the City Creek Project leading the new trend. Read more
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