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$2.6B needed for Utah to reach per-pupil national education spending average
To match Washington, D.C. — currently the highest per-pupil spending rate in the country — Utah would need more than $8 billion, which would require a 19.8 percent income tax rate and an additional annual household cost of ...
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West Valley Mayor Mike Winder will not seek second term
Mayor Mike Winder says the need to find a full-time job to support his family — not recent scandals in the city — drove his decision to not seek re-election this ...
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Utah Nev. Calif. get water conservation grants
SALT LAKE CITY -; The U.S. Interior Department has awarded more than $20 million in grants for water conservation projects in 11 Western states, including several in Utah, Nevada and ...
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Man stabbed in downtown Salt Lake City
SALT LAKE CITY — An early morning stabbing sent one man to the hospital with serious injuries Wednesday. According to Lt. Brian Purvis with Salt Lake police, two men were involved in an altercation about an unknown subject at about 6 a.m. near 600 West and 200 South. One man stabbed another and then fled the scene. The alleged assailant has not been found. The victim was taken to ...
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Intermountain Healthcare program tracks cumulative radiation exposure
MURRAY — Intermountain Healthcare has launched a new system that tracks cumulative radiation exposure from medical exams. Intermountain is the only health care organization in the country currently monitoring medical radiation exposure, said David Barnes, an emergency physician at Intermountain Medical Center. The tracking goes back to August 2012. It started with some of the most ...
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Education coalition attacks Utahs efforts to get federal lands
A new network that includes representation by school board members, teachers, college and high school students says Utah's efforts to get control of federal lands is the wrong move. They say it will ultimately hurt education and damage public ...
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Abused parents Tykes deliver crushing blows concussions and breaks
Tykes are sending their parents and caregivers to emergency rooms with concussions, eye injuries and broken teeth. But "unintentional parental abuse" shouldn't destroy closeness, experts ...
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BYU basketball Tyler Haws season could start trend for RMs at BYU
BYU's head coach Dave Rose greets Tyler Haws as Haws leaves the game having scored 42 points as BYU and Virginia Tech play Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012, at EnergySolutions Arena. BYU won ...
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Tornado preparedness information now available
"The May 20 Moore, Oklahoma, tornado is a sad and stark reminder that Mother Nature has tremendous power. We mourn for the families of Moore, Oklahoma, who have lost loved ones. We pray for healing for them. This is a time for Utahns’ generosity to help in the recovery efforts. If you are able to help, please remember it’s most efficient and effective to donate cash to reputable ...
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State parks host scavenger hunt contest
SALT LAKE CITY — As if you needed another excuse to spend some time in Utah's state parks, the state is offering prizes to the people who complete the most tasks in a state park scavenger hunt. Starting June 1, contestants can enter the Utah State Parks and Recreation State of Adventure Scavenger Hunt. Throughout the summer, contestant who are in top standing will receive prizes, ...
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Obama threatens veto of Republican student loan plan
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is threatening to veto House Republicans' student loan bill. The White House Budget Office said Wednesday the GOP plan does not guarantee current low interest rates for students and creates uncertainty for them. The budget office says that if Obama were presented the current bill, officials would urge a veto. The Republican-led House on Thursday ...
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Hearing set in lawsuit against polygamous towns
COLORADO CITY, Ariz. (AP) -- The judge overseeing a civil rights lawsuit aimed at polygamous towns on the Arizona-Utah border has scheduled oral arguments on a motion to dismiss damages and civil ...
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State of Adventure Scavenger Hunt
Beginning Saturday, June 1 register on the Utah State Parks Facebook page and download the list of tasks. Visit as many state parks as you can and complete each of the challenges. As you check off each one, upload your photos to Facebook and be automatically registered to win prizes. The more state parks you see, the more chances to win. Contest ends August 31. ...
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Southern Parkway Project Uncovers Ancient Artifacts
Excavation units from early archaic or possible Paleoindian site. The Southern Utah Parkway is a 33-mile project that will eventually become an eastern belt route for Washington County. Eight miles are complete from I-15 to the new St. George Airport. The third segment of the parkway is currently under construction at Washington Dam Road, where more than 15archaeologicalsites have been ...
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XanGo juice hit with 2nd lawsuit claiming looting
SALT LAKE CITY -; A co-founder of exotic juice maker XanGo has filed a lawsuit claiming his partners are looting company funds for exotic vacations and luxury ...
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Semi-trailer overturns spills whey over Bluffdale road
HERRIMAN — A truck carrying whey overturned in an industrial aria of Herriman Wednesday, spilling the milk byproduct, as well as oil and gas, over the road. A unified officer came across the leaking and overturned semi-truck at about 11:00 a.m., according to Unified Police Lt. Justin Hoyal. The officer contacted Unified Fire, who sent a hazardous materials unit to begin containing ...
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West Jordan to conduct voting by mail
Registered voters who live in West Jordan will be mailed ballots for the 2013 municipal election so that they can vote for mayor and two at-large City Council ...
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Midvale accepting Hall of Honors nominations
MIDVALE — The city is accepting nominations for the Midvale Hall of Honors. The Hall of Honors is composed of native — or adopted — sons and daughters of Midvale who have made significant contributions to the city or those whose accomplishments and achievements have brought fame and recognition to the city. Each recipient of the award will be introduced into the Hall of ...
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BYU tennis Cougar womens tennis wraps up 2013 season
With the help of two new freshmen, the BYU women’s tennis team improved on its 8-15 record from last year to finish 10-11 and claim a sixth place finish in the West Coast Conference. Sophomore Meghan Sheehan Dizon earned a spot on the All-Conference Second Team in singles. Freshman Nicolette Tran joined Sheehan-Dizon on the Second Team in doubles. The Cougars started the 2013 season with ...
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Tributes to Sis. Frances J. Monson from around the Web
the passing of Sister Frances J. Monson , wife of LDS Church President Thomas S. Monson, people from all around the world have expressed their condolences and offered touching words of tribute and comfort. Here's a look at some of the tributes in her honor from around the Web. From lds.org: Frances J. Monson: A 'gift and a blessing' In what has been widely circulated by a ...
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Teen on bike collides with school bus
ROOSEVELT - A teenager riding his bicycle to Union High School hit a school bus Wednesday, according to Roosevelt police. The crash happened about 7:45 a.m. at the intersection ...
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2 Utah high schools ranked among the best in the U.S. in financial education
W!se, a nonprofit organization that focuses on financial literacy and education, has released its list of the best high schools offering personal finance courses, and two Utah schools were ranked among the top ...
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IRS role in Obamacare adds deeper layer to controversy
President Barack Obama speaks on the Internal Revenue Service's targeting of conservative groups for extra tax scrutiny in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Wednesday May 15, 2013. Obama announced the resignation of Acting IRS Commissioner Steven Miller, the top official at the ...
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18-year-old musician dies after inspiring others to live
Zach Sobiech has more than 4 million views of his YouTube video featuring his song, "Clouds." But Zach has done much more in his 18 years than create successful music. After being diagnosed with cancer, Zach decided to truly live his ...
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Complaint accuses Exxon Mobil of anti-gay bias
NEW YORK -; One after another, major U.S. corporations have updated anti-discrimination policies to protect gay, lesbian and transgender workers, drawing plaudits from gay-rights groups. There's one prominent exception: Exxon Mobil ...
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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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