Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Last Generation Network News: UTAH EDITION December 10, 2013 –TUESDAY- Tevert 7, 5774 Vol.I No.9

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UTAH EDITION 

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KSL SECTION

'More things to do than ever' at EVE celebration, planners say
By Madeleine Brown
December 10th, 2013 @ 8:11am
 
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SALT LAKE CITY — Downtown is set to ring in the new year with another EVE celebration, a three-day extravaganza with both indoor and outdoor activities around the city.

About 40,000 are expected to join in the festivities, which will follow the theme "Light, Art & Sound."

The five-year anniversary of Salt Lake City's New Year's celebration will bring back past years' greatest hits and welcome new partners Utah Jazz and Salt Lake Comic Con, the Downtown Alliance announced Monday.

EVE, which runs Dec. 29–31, offers something for all ages, organizers said. An EVE wristband — $15 for ages 10 and up, $5 for ages 3–9 — provides access to events at the Salt Palace Convention Center and other venues in the city.

People can enjoy concerts at Temple Square, short films at Broadway Centre Cinemas, shows at Off Broadway Theatre, a 35th anniversary retrospective exhibit at Discovery Gateway Museum, shows at the Clark Planetarium and exhibits at the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art.

EVE information
  • Dec. 29 — 31
  • Wristband: 
    $15, ages 10 and up 
    $5, ages 3–9
  • More info: eveslc.com.

"There are three nights, the ticket is $15, but there are a thousand ways to celebrate in Utah's capital city, and we're excited to welcome people from across the region back to downtown Salt Lake City for this event," said Jason Mathis, executive director of the Downtown Alliance.

The wristband also includes free tickets to the Dec. 30 Jazz game against the Charlotte Bobcats, while supplies last. Tickets for that Jazz game will also work as an EVE pass.

An extra $15 will get pass-holders into The Leonardo at a discount to see the Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit.

"Our long-term goal with EVE is to create a national celebration, a national festival, that attracts skiers to our community to stay downtown that week between Christmas and New Year's," Mathis said.

Starting at 6 p.m. each day, the hub of the celebration will be the Salt Palace Convention Center, where there will be live music and DJs on stages both inside and outside, as well as the "StageAblaze" fire spectacular.

Provo-based band Beyond 5 and Los Angeles–based Smallpools will headline the events Dec. 30 and Dec. 31, respectively.

"There are so many extraordinary experiences and opportunities to connect with your community at EVE, whether it's visual art, whether it is performance art, whether you are the art," Mathis said. "You'll definitely have this great community experience."

Mathis said "Eve Central" at the Salt Palace Convention Center will also have a revival of the BounceTown and BallRoom — filled with 2,014 beach balls, lasers, lighting and music.

On Dec. 30, Salt Lake Comic Con will help put on a costume contest in the ballroom of the Salt Palace.

"The EVE headquarters will be open at 6 p.m. every night, but our partner venues are open during their regular hours. … They'll be running their programming as early as 10 a.m.," said Kim Angeli, special events director for the Downtown Alliance.

The celebration will culminate in a fireworks show on New Year's Eve when the clock ticks down to 2014.

"It seems like there are more things to do than ever with the EVE pass," Angeli said. "What we have to offer is really exciting to me. It really is everything from the films to the dance parties, so I think that there's something to appeal to everyone."


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Arrest of Ute tribal member leads to lawsuit

Geoff Liesik  |  posted 44 minutes ago
 
The Ute Indian Tribe has filed a federal lawsuit against Wasatch County arguing that it lacks jurisdiction to prosecute a tribal member for misdemeanor charges arising from a July 2012 traffic stop.
 
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Donations help people forced to live in car

Paul Nelson  |  posted Dec 10th - 7:33am
 
As dangerous as it may be, there are people who have no choice but to live in their cars during these extremely cold temperatures.
 
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BYU geologists discover 'super volcano' in Utah

Ed Yeates  |  posted Dec 9th - 11:02pm
 
Geologists at Brigham Young University have discovered what may be the world's largest "super" volcano that erupted in Utah's own backyard.
 
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Utah company named 4th fastest growing company in U.S.

Jed Boal  |  posted Dec 9th - 10:59pm
 
A Utah-based tech company was recently named the fourth-fastest growing company in America. Many people may not be familiar with Fusion-io, but they deliver the data faster on all most computers.
 
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Does your child's school have CO detectors?

Tania Mashburn and Mike Headrick  |  posted Dec 9th - 10:58pm
 
On Nov. 18 dozens of children at a San Juan County elementary school became sickened by carbon monoxide poisoning. The school didn't have CO detectors. As KSL Investigators found out, the problem reaches hundreds of schools statewide.
 
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Skier buried by avalanche caught on video

Paul Nelson and McKenzie Romero  |  posted Dec 9th - 10:55pm
 
A skier caught in an avalanche was rescued Monday after some fellow skiers caught the incident on video and located the woman.
 
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Lawyers: condemned killer Ron Lafferty's 'delusions' make him incompetent

Dennis Romboy  |  posted Dec 9th - 9:53pm
 
Attorneys for death row inmate Ron Lafferty claim he's not competent to move forward in court because of his delusions that they, the LDS Church and the state are conspiring to usher him to the execution chamber.
 
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Man who allegedly drove up Capitol steps faces drug charges

Pat Reavy  |  posted Dec 9th - 9:16pm
 
The man accused of driving his pickup truck up the stairs of the Utah Capitol in an apparent effort to promote marijuana use was charged Monday with drug-related crimes.
 
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Snow closures serve as reminder to make your car winter-ready

Sam Penrod and Haley Smith  |  posted Dec 9th - 8:22pm
 
Hundreds of people were stranded for seven hours on I-15 through the Virgin River Gorge along the Arizona Strip late Saturday night because of a rare snowstorm. Many found themselves unprepared to stay in their vehicle for hours.
 
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Mothers reach out to others spending holidays in NICU

Celeste Tholen Rosenlof  |  posted Dec 9th - 8:01pm
 
Two Utah mothers know that when your newborn is in the intensive care unit, in that moment, the experience seems like it will never end. Seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, they said, seems impossible. They hope to ease that burden.
 
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School officials investigate 'vulgar' Twitter account at Cottonwood High

Sandra Yi  |  posted Dec 9th - 7:44pm
 
The Granite School District was investigating an extreme case of cyber-bullying at Cottonwood High School Monday.
 
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Highland Junior High heating system freezes; school canceled

Whitney Evans  |  posted Dec 9th - 7:29pm
 
Highland Junior High School was closed Monday when a boiler coil froze over because of cold temperatures.
 
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Domestic case dropped against '127 Hours' figure

Dan Elliott, Associated Press  |  posted Dec 9th - 7:12pm
 
Authorities say Aron Ralston, who gained widespread attention when he cut off his forearm to free himself after becoming trapped by a dislodged boulder in a Utah canyon, has been arrested in Denver over allegations of domestic violence.
 
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Hundreds sworn in as U.S. citizens at Utah ceremony

Marjorie Cortez  |  posted Dec 9th - 7:05pm
 
A federal judge who is the son of Romanian immigrant parents presided over a citizenship ceremony during which 454 people from 83 countries were sworn in as American citizens Monday at Abravanel Hall.
 
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Water pipe freezes, floods Farmington courthouse

Pat Reavy  |  posted Dec 9th - 7:00pm
 
The clerical area of the Farmington courthouse suffered heavy flood damage Monday.
 
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Trooper escapes injury after truck rams into UHP car on I-15

Andrew Adams  |  posted Dec 9th - 6:37pm
 
A Utah Highway Patrol vehicle suffered extensive damage, but the trooper was uninjured, after being hit during Monday morning's icy commute along the Wasatch Front.
 
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'Experienced' ex-inmate arrested after tricking jailers

Pat Reavy  |  posted Dec 9th - 6:13pm
 
A man who police say has a lot of experience being booked into jail, apparently used that background to drive himself to a restricted area of the Salt Lake County Jail where he was promptly arrested again.
 
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Man charged in hit-and-run death of 73-year-old

Pat Reavy  |  posted Dec 9th - 6:01pm
 
A 19-year-old man accused of hitting and killing an elderly pedestrian and then driving away has been charged.
 
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Man arrested after allegedly stealing vehicle, ramming police car

Pat Reavy  |  posted Dec 9th - 5:40pm
 
A man who police say carjacked a vehicle was arrested after ramming a police car, forcing officers to break the driver's side window and Taser him.
 
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Man uses notes to rob banks, police say

Dennis Romboy  |  posted Dec 9th - 5:07pm
 
A suspected bank robber apparently wanted to get the words just right on his note to the teller demanding cash.

 

 

 

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I believed in soul mates until the person I thought was my soul mate chose someone else. Later when I married, I realized something: There is no such thing as "the one" or "soul mates." I didn't marry my soul mate; he became it.
 
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Satanists seek spot on Oklahoma Statehouse steps

Sean Murphy, Associated Press  |  posted Dec 9th - 11:15am
 
In their zeal to tout their faith in the public square, conservatives in Oklahoma may have unwittingly opened the door to a wide range of religious groups, including satanists who are seeking to put their own statue next to a Ten Commandments monument on the Statehouse steps.
 
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5 lessons kids learn from travel

Olivia Meikle, ksl.com Contributor  |  posted Dec 9th - 11:01am
 
When people hear about our family's travels, they often ask, "What could kids get out of a trip like that?" Here are five huge advantages your kids will gain from travel, whether you're headed a few continents away or just a few states.
 
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Paraplegic ditches motorized wheelchair, loses 275 pounds

Jacque Wilson, CNN  |  posted Dec 9th - 10:56am
 
Friends describe Mia Vayner as boisterous, outgoing and passionate. She's not afraid to tell you what she thinks and has a wicked sense of humor.
 
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Forgive life for disappointing you

Kim Giles, ksl.com Contributor  |  posted Dec 9th - 6:49am
 
This week in LIFEadvice Coach Kim gives some suggestions for changing the way you feel about your life and its disappointments.
 
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Friends work to reunite family members half a world apart

Arianne Brown, ksl.com Contributor  |  posted Dec 8th - 9:02pm
 
Adriana Mize is an hourly worker in a Saratoga Springs school kitchen. With her friendly and sweet demeanor, you would never know the heartache she feels, daily – a heartache that comes from missing her parents who live 6,000 miles away in Romania.
 
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HIV returns in two patients after bone marrow transplant

Ray Sanchez, Sho Wills and Saundra Young, CNN  |  posted Dec 8th - 1:42pm
 
HIV has returned in two patients who doctors hoped had been cured of the virus following bone marrow transplants, the Boston researcher who treated them said Saturday.
 
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Gene therapy scores big wins against blood cancers

Marilynn Marchione, Associated Press  |  posted Dec 8th - 11:54am
 
In one of the biggest advances against leukemia and other blood cancers in many years, doctors are reporting unprecedented success by using gene therapy to transform patients' blood cells into soldiers that seek and destroy cancer.
 
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Victim's mother: Why 'evil did not win' at Sandy Hook

Jordan Ormond  |  posted Dec 7th - 7:38pm
 
Next week will mark the one-year anniversary of the deadly shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School. To mark the event, Emilee Parker's mother is sharing how she and her family are working to honoring her daughter's memory through giving to others.
 
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Fertility drugs lead to more big multiple births

Marilynn Marchione, Associated Press  |  posted Dec 7th - 12:02pm
 
Triplets-and-more increasingly are the result of drugs given to women to make them produce eggs — not from using multiple embryos from IVF, or lab-dish fertilization, new research shows.
 
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How (and why) to be the meanest mom in the world

Megan Wallgren  |  posted Dec 7th - 11:34am
 
When your kids tell you you're mean, take it as a compliment. The rising generation have been called the laziest, rudest, most entitled kids in history. Don't give up. They may think you're mean now, but they'll thank you later.
 
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'Swagger wagon' for kids comes with up to $1800 price tag

Jessica Ivins  |  posted Dec 6th - 8:31pm
 
Picture this: you're cruising smoothly along on custom wheels, wind in your hair, back propped up against luxury cushions — all while watching something truly spectacular on your state-of-the-art DVD player. A new ride can give you that experience — if you're a toddler, that is.
 
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BYU student documents attempt to get engaged in 6 months

Natalie Crofts  |  posted Dec 6th - 2:00pm
 
A BYU student is making a documentary of his attempt to answer questions about dating by seeing if it's possible to find love in six months.
 
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Have You Seen This? Disastrous base jump

Josh Furlong  |  posted Dec 6th - 1:14pm
 
Sometimes videos just make you cringe. However, this video shows how dangerous extreme sports can be, especially base jumping.
 
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Healthy eating costs you $1.50 more a day

Jacque Wilson, CNN  |  posted Dec 6th - 12:16pm
 
Eating nutritional foods is one of the best ways to reduce obesity. But following a healthy diet isn't always easy, especially for lower socioeconomic groups.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DESERET SECTION

Better than a raise: The smallest thing you can do to make the biggest difference this year

NATIONAL EDITION
 

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Truck damages patrol car, but not trooper

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Price woman killed in head-on crash

Utah Highway Patrol troopers are trying to determine what caused a head-on crash Monday that left a Price woman dead.Read more »

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The Ute Indian Tribe has filed a federal lawsuit against Wasatch County arguing that it lacks jurisdiction to prosecute a tribal member for misdemeanor charges arising from a July 2012 traffic stop. Read more »

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Freezing temperatures hamper heating system, shut down Ogden school

Highland Junior High School was closed Monday when a boiler coil froze over because of cold temperatures.Read more »

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Uintah County murder suspect charged with witness tampering

A Guatemalan national accused of beating his cousin to death in Uintah County has been charged with witness tampering after investigators say he tried to convince a family member to change her... Read more »

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Malfunction at Farmington courthouse floods clerical area

The clerical area of the Farmington courthouse suffered heavy flood damage Monday. Read more »

20 hours ago

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Wreath placed at Capitol to honor veterans

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About Utah: After 72 years, Keith Hottinger finally landed the role of his dreams

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Utah County

Skier rescued from Alta avalanche by bystanders taking video

Bystanders dug out a skier in a "perfect recovery" after catching a video of part of the avalanche that buried her.

 

Skier rescued from Alta avalanche by bystanders taking video

Bystanders dug out a skier in a "perfect recovery" after catching a video of part of the avalanche that buried her Monday. Read more »

9 hours ago

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Truck damages patrol car, but not trooper

A Utah Highway Patrol vehicle suffered extensive damage, but the trooper was uninjured, after being hit during Monday morning's icy commute along the Wasatch Front.Read more »

18 hours ago

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Snow wreaks havoc across state, curbs travel in St. George

Snowstorms Saturday evening caused more than 100 crashes across the state, and also stopped planes, buses and some automobiles in the St. George area. Read more »

Dec. 7, 2013

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System failure to blame for delayed Saturday newspapers from Deseret News, Tribune, Daily Herald

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Dec. 7, 2013

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Martin MacNeill cuts self with razor in apparent suicide attempt

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Dec. 6, 2013

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Orem man accused of killing wife threatened police, paramedics, witnesses say

An Orem man accused of murdering his wife last year threatened first responders' lives if they didn't save his wife, witnesses testified Friday. Read more »

Dec. 6, 2013

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Cedar Hills to require business licenses for rental properites

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Dec. 6, 2013

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Alpine School District announces Advanced Learner Lab testing

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Dec. 6, 2013

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Spanish Fork to test safety siren on New Year's Day

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Dec. 5, 2013

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Alpine selling luminaires for Christmas Eve

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Dec. 5, 2013

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Cedar Hills to form water conservation committee

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Dec. 5, 2013

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4 charged in year-long copper thefts at Utah County mine

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Dec. 5, 2013

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Gov. Gary Herbert unveils $13.3 billion budget

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Dec. 4, 2013

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State School Board to review teacher misconduct policies

Members of the State School Board are scheduled to discuss revisions to policy regarding the suspension of teacher licenses due to misconduct. Read more »

Dec. 4, 2013

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Saratoga Springs accepting Planning Commission applications

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Dec. 4, 2013

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Federal health care website working better in Utah

When she first tried several weeks ago to sign up for health insurance on the federal government's online marketplace, Pam Sheridan was repeatedly kicked off by the glitch-plagued website. Read more »

Dec. 3, 2013

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Holiday Gift Box program brings Christmas to Utahns with intellectual disabilities

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Dec. 3, 2013

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Growing economy hurting Salvation Army fundraising efforts

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Dec. 3, 2013

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Utah County offers senior defensive driving class

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Dec. 3, 2013

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UDOT launches Citizen Reporting Program

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Dec. 3, 2013

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Independence High School counselor wins state award

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Dec. 2, 2013

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Utahn hits the big time on Broadway

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Dec. 1, 2013

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More colleges checking online footprints, but most students not too concerned

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Dec. 1, 2013

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Logan man killed after train collision in Spanish Fork Canyon

A 56-year-old Logan man died Saturday afternoon after being struck by a train in Spanish Fork Canyon. Read more »

Nov. 30, 2013

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Roof, tower for Provo City Center Temple add to downtown buzz (+photos)

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Davis County

Hill Air Force Base employee killed in snowmobile accident

A member of the Air Force stationed at Hill Air Force Base was killed in a snowmobiling accident Sunday.

 

Malfunction at Farmington courthouse floods clerical area

The clerical area of the Farmington courthouse suffered heavy flood damage Monday. Read more »

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Hill Air Force Base employee killed in snowmobile accident

A 22-year-old member of the Air Force stationed at Hill Air Force Base was killed in a snowmobiling accident Sunday.Read more »

yesterday

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John Swallow lost computer hard drive on airplane, investigators say

As the Utah House committee looking into now former Attorney General John Swallow started wrapping up its work, investigators discovered another missing electronic data device this past week. Read more »

yesterday

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Snow wreaks havoc across state, curbs travel in St. George

Snowstorms Saturday evening caused more than 100 crashes across the state, and also stopped planes, buses and some automobiles in the St. George area. Read more »

Dec. 7, 2013

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System failure to blame for delayed Saturday newspapers from Deseret News, Tribune, Daily Herald

An unprecedented problem is to blame for subscribers of the Deseret News, The Salt Lake Tribune and the Daily Herald not seeing their Saturday newspapers on time. Sunday delivery should be on-time,... Read more »

Dec. 7, 2013

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Cold temperatures blast Wasatch Front

Residents in Weber County and along the Wasatch Front ventured out in cold temperatures Thursday, with the mercury in the 20s during the day and the teens by nightfall.Read more »

Dec. 5, 2013

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Former Attorney General John Swallow left office with $150K in campaign account

John Swallow resigned as attorney general this week after raising more than $150,000 in campaign funds during the year that could be spent in a variety of ways, including on legal bills. Read more »

Dec. 5, 2013

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Improperly installed car seat resulted in death of child, police say

An improperly installed child seat is believed to have caused the death of an 3-year-old girl in a traffic accident Wednesday in Clinton. Read more »

Dec. 5, 2013

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New 40-acre community park coming to Farmington

Farmington has recently taken steps to start a 40-acre park. Mayor Scott Harbertson and the City Council have announced the project, which will be the largest park in the city when finished. Read more »

Dec. 5, 2013

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Christmas giving project makes former patient feel 'nice'

A 9-year-old Utah boy knows what it's like to spend weeks in a hospital bed. This year, he decided to give back to the hospital that has cared for him countless times in his young life.Read more »

Dec. 4, 2013

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Child killed in head-on crash near Clinton school

A child was killed in a head-on collision in front of Clinton Elementary School on Wednesday. Read more »

Dec. 4, 2013

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State School Board to review teacher misconduct policies

Members of the State School Board are scheduled to discuss revisions to policy regarding the suspension of teacher licenses due to misconduct. Read more »

Dec. 4, 2013

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Hill Air Force Base selected to house F-35 fighter jets

The U.S. Air Force announced Tuesday that Hill Air Force Base will be the first operational base for a fleet of stealth fighter jets. Read more »

Dec. 3, 2013

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Seeing is believing: Doctor, family say Centerville man's sight restoration 'a miracle'

The family of Dustin Dickamore and the doctors who treated him say his recovery and restored vision following an ATV accident are nothing short of a miracle. Read more »

Dec. 3, 2013

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Federal health care website working better in Utah

When she first tried several weeks ago to sign up for health insurance on the federal government's online marketplace, Pam Sheridan was repeatedly kicked off by the glitch-plagued website. Read more »

Dec. 3, 2013

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Holiday Gift Box program brings Christmas to Utahns with intellectual disabilities

The Utah Association for Intellectual Disabilities wants to make sure low-income people with intellectual disabilities are not forgotten this Christmas. Read more »

Dec. 3, 2013

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Growing economy hurting Salvation Army fundraising efforts

The Salvation Army is having a hard time raising funds, and the improving economy may be to blame. This season, the nonprofit organization expects to see an 18 percent to 20 percent drop in funds... Read more »

Dec. 3, 2013

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UDOT launches Citizen Reporting Program

The Utah Department of Transportation Citizen Reporting Program enlists volunteers to report on current road conditions along specific roadway segments across Utah.Read more »

Dec. 3, 2013

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Layton Mayor Steve Curtis dies unexpectedly at age 58

Layton city officials have confirmed that Mayor Steve Curtis died in his sleep overnight. He was 58 years old. Curtis was scheduled to finish out his second four-year term at the end of December. Read more »

Nov. 29, 2013

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Hate to eat and run, but I'm going shopping, say thousands

Shoppers in Utah lined up early Thursday to snag Thanksgiving day and Black Friday deals. Stores are opening their doors earlier and earlier, including on Thanksgiving day.Read more »

Nov. 29, 2013

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'White Christmas,' 'It's a Wonderful Life' lead Christmas films showing in local theaters for the holidays

“White Christmas,” starring Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye, and the James Stewart comedy-drama “It’s a Wonderful Life” lead holiday films scheduled to play in local... Read more »

Nov. 28, 2013

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High-achieving Utah Title I schools recognized

The Utah State Office of Education has released its list of the 2013-14 Title 1 Reward Schools. Read more »

Nov. 27, 2013

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UTA seeks public input on transit needs in southern Davis County

The public is invited to offer input as officials assess transit needs in southern Davis County. Read more »

Nov. 26, 2013

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Former Centerville candidate raises questions about campaign disclosures

A losing candidate in a Centerville City Council race has filed complaints against his opponent and the mayor-elect, alleging they didn't properly disclose certain campaign costs. Read more »

Nov. 25, 2013

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West Haven woman hit and killed by car while rounding up horses

A woman was hit by a car and killed Friday as she was attempting to round up two loose horses. Read more »

 

Salt Lake County

Former Utah Gov. Mike Leavitt stresses importance of allies, alliances

Mike Leavitt told a group of business, community leaders there are forces pushing the need for alliances in Utah.

 

Skier rescued from Alta avalanche by bystanders taking video

Bystanders dug out a skier in a "perfect recovery" after catching a video of part of the avalanche that buried her Monday. Read more »

9 hours ago

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Salt Lake City pledges to work with UTA to expand transit reach

Members of the Utah Transit Authority Board of Trustees met Monday with Salt Lake City Council members to review achievements for the year and discuss future collaborative objectives. Read more »

9 hours ago

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Leavitt stresses importance of allies, alliances

Former Utah Gov. Mike Leavitt told a group of business and community leaders Monday that like the force of fire seeking oxygen, there are forces pushing the need for alliances in Utah. Read more »

10 hours ago

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Rising popularity of e-cigarettes has educators and lawmakers concerned

Cool, or corrupting? The popularity of e-cigarettes is rapidly expanding, especially with teens, and marketing efforts appear to be ramping up. It’s something raising concerns from lawmakers,... Read more »

13 hours ago

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Man who allegedly drove up the Utah Capitol steps faces drug charges

The man accused of driving his pickup truck up the stairs of the Utah Capitol in an apparent effort to promote marijuana use was charged Monday with drug-related crimes.Read more »

13 hours ago

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Utah to get $8.5M in Medicaid fraud settlement

Utah will get $8.5 million from GlaxoSmithKline for defrauding the state’s Medicaid program through allegedly false and misleading marketing of Avandia. Read more »

16 hours ago

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U. President David Pershing says access and excellence are his top priorities

University of Utah President David Pershing said providing students with access and excellence in education continue to be his top priorities as the university moves forward on a number of... Read more »

16 hours ago

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Driver charged in fatal hit-and-run of 73-year-old man

A 19-year-old man accused of hitting and killing an elderly pedestrian and then driving away has been charged.Read more »

16 hours ago

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Words apparently matter to suspected bank robber

A suspected bank robber apparently wanted to get the words just right on his note to the teller demanding cash.Read more »

16 hours ago

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Fifth anniversary of EVE celebration offers 'more things to do than ever'

Downtown Salt Lake City is set to ring in the new year with another EVE celebration, a three-day extravaganza with both indoor and outdoor activities around the city. About 40,000 are expected to... Read more »

16 hours ago

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Police say man carjacked vehicle, rammed patrol car

A man who police say carjacked a vehicle was arrested after ramming a police car, forcing officers to break the driver's side window and Taser him. Read more »

16 hours ago

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Childhood friend helps man receive double organ transplant

A family’s tragedy gave one man a new lease on life. Chad Coates has lived with Type 1 diabetes since he was 12. Coates and childhood friend Rob Osburne grew up together in Idaho. Osburne... Read more »

17 hours ago

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'Delusions' make condemned killer Ron Lafferty incompetent, lawyers say

Attorneys for death row inmate Ron Lafferty claim he's not competent to move forward in court because of his delusions that they, the LDS Church and the state are conspiring to usher him to the... Read more »

17 hours ago

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Ex-inmate tricks jailers, ends up back behind bars, police say

A man who police say has a lot of experience being booked into jail, apparently used that background to drive himself to a restricted area of the Salt Lake County Jail where he was promptly... Read more »

18 hours ago

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The pipes are calling: Salt Lake Methodist church looks to restore 107-year-old pipe organ

A Salt Lake City Methodist church launched a social media campaign over the weekend to raise money for a collection of 3,300 pipes. The effort has nothing to do with plumbing. It's all about music. Read more »

18 hours ago

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Ute Tribe sues Wasatch County over prosecution of tribal member

The Ute Indian Tribe has filed a federal lawsuit against Wasatch County arguing that it lacks jurisdiction to prosecute a tribal member for misdemeanor charges arising from a July 2012 traffic stop. Read more »

18 hours ago

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Wreath placed at Capitol to honor veterans

Wreaths are a common holiday decoration, but one at the state Capitol Monday serve a higher purpose than just adorning a house. Read more »

20 hours ago

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Car crashes into Jordan River

Three people suffered minor injuries Sunday after their vehicles collided head-on, sending one down a 20-foot embankment into the Jordan River. Read more »

yesterday

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Drunk driver crashes through West Valley home, police say

A 37-year-old man was arrested for investigation of DUI after crashing into the living room of a West Valley home.Read more »

yesterday

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Flu season off and running in Utah; H1N1 strain is most common

The number of influenza cases is rising in the state of Utah just as health department officials encourage vaccination to protect against the illness. The most common strain this year is H1N1, the... Read more »

yesterday

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John Swallow lost computer hard drive on airplane, investigators say

As the Utah House committee looking into now former Attorney General John Swallow started wrapping up its work, investigators discovered another missing electronic data device this past week. Read more »

yesterday

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Snow wreaks havoc across state, curbs travel in St. George

Snowstorms Saturday evening caused more than 100 crashes across the state, and also stopped planes, buses and some automobiles in the St. George area. Read more »

Dec. 7, 2013

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Charges: Magna mom got 13-year-old son drunk

A Magna woman was charged Friday with felony child abuse after allegedly giving her 13-year-old son enough alcohol to cause him to pass out. Read more »

Dec. 7, 2013

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Police officer suicide needs to be addressed, not hidden, officials say

Some Utah law enforcement officials say the topic of officer suicide needs to be talked about openly and not swept under a rug. Read more »

Dec. 7, 2013

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Families celebrate Christmas traditions as Mormon pioneers did

While the snow fell outside, many gathered in a LDS Church History Museum theater Saturday for a cozy pioneer Christmas party. Read more »

 

 

 

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SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 Utah) - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is issuing a new statement about blacks and the priesthood. Some consider it the first time the church is openly discussing in detail the church's 

 

Freezing temperatures cancelled school, shut down the justice system and left plenty of places drenched in water. After temperatures dipped below zero Sunday night, many woke up to an icy, slushy, wet surprise.

 

NEWTOWN, Connecticut (ABC News) - It's been nearly a year since the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School. Monday many of the families and the Newtown community spoke out explaining how they want people to honor the anniversary.

 

 

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (ABC 4 Utah) - The Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee told CNN the threat of terrorism overseas is "getting worse, not better."

 

 

PRICE, Utah (ABC 4 Utah) - A woman died in a head-on collision near Price Monday morning.

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