Thursday, January 31, 2013
>>Herbert Outlines Three 'E's' To Success
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Governor Herbert outlined his three "E's" for Utah's future during yesterday's State of the State address. Herbert pounded home his message on energy, education and the economy. He called on fellow lawmakers to support efforts to ensure that more than half of all Utahns earn a post-high school degree by the year 2020. The Governor conceded there's still uncertainty in Utah but added he's never been more optimistic about its future.
ST. GEORGE, Utah – Jeremy Johnson, the former CEO and founder of I Works who is currently under federal indictment, says Utah’s new Attorney General was an active participant in efforts to get money from Johnson allegedly intended to pay-off a high-ranking federal official.In his first broadcast interview since he went public with allegations against Swallow, Johnson said he felt the Federal Trade Commission was not willing to give his company a fair hearing and he sought advice from his friend, then-Chief Deputy Attorney General Swallow.He tells Fox 13 Swallow told him his friend – now-deceased Check City founder Richard Rawle – had "invested millions in a contact" close to U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. He says, in the end, he believes Swallo shook him down....
SALT LAKE CITY — At the end of the school year, what was once a prestigious high school just outside of Mexico City will become a new Missionary Training Center. enemerito De Las Americas, a high school owned and run by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, will be converted into a new training center for missionaries in order to accommodate the increased interest in mission service. Eders Jeffrey R. Holland and Russell M. Nelson, who advise the Church Missionary Department, made the big announcement in Mexico City.
>>Alleged Kidnapper Appears In Court
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- The man accused of kidnapping a Herriman teen makes his first appearance in court. Angel Garcia of Draper faces charges of child kidnapping, obstruction of justice and reckless endangerment. The January 8th disappearance of 13-year-old Brooklyn Gittins set off a massive search. She was found unharmed.
>>Dancers Raising Money For Food Bank
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- A Salt Lake City group will dance on behalf of the local food bank. Girls from Dance Project SLC hope the "Will Dance for Kids" project raises several-thousand dollars for Utah Food Bank. The project is a collaborative effort by the area's dozen-or-so dance studios and culminates with a competition on March 1st and 2nd at Taylorsville High School. Last year a similar project helped raise 15-thousand dollars for the food bank.
>>Utah Digs Out, Copes With Third Day Of Snow
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Utah continues to find ways to cope with three-straight days of snowfall. Residents all over the Wasatch Front have exchanged work and school for snow shovels or sleds. Numerous accidents have been reported on busy roads like Interstate 5 from Ogden to Provo as drivers attempt to negotiate icy roads. Officials say the weather is causing big headaches for school leaders who've had to cancel many class schedules this week.
>>Senate Recalls Fallen Trooper
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- The Senate takes a moment to remember the Utah Trooper who died during a search and rescue mission in June. Trooper Aaron Beesley died when he plummeted 90-feet off a cliff on Mount Olympus. Beesley was recalled as a 13-year veteran who worked in search and rescue for many years. Senator John Valentine said Beesley's death should serve as a reminder to everyone of the daily sacrifice made by Troopers.
>>School Bus Slides Off Road In Cache Co.
(Trenton, UT) -- Officials in Cache County are looking into how a school bus slid off a road and into a ditch. Authorities say heavy snow likely caused the driver to lose control and send the bus into a canal yesterday. Three children were riding on the bus including one student in a wheelchair. No injuries are reported.
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
>>SLC Hispanics Happy With Obama's Immigration Plan
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Hispanics around Salt Lake City are happy with President Obama's plan for immigration reform. Noelia [[ no-EL-ee-uh ]] Nunez works at the Blue Iguana Mexican Restaurant. She says she likes how the President is hoping to make it easier for immigrants to visit their families in Mexico, and vice versa.
The President called for sweeping immigration reform during a rally in Las Vegas yesterday. He said any new immigration laws should include a pathway to citizenship.
>>Air Quality Brainstorming Session
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Utah's worsening air quality brought industry and state leaders together yesterday. Ally Isom is Governor Gary Herbert's deputy chief of staff. She says the meeting was simply a brainstorming session -- no regulations came up...but ideas discussed included free or reduced-cost public-transit fares.
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Supreme Court cleared the way Tuesday for the state to break up a polygamous sect's real-estate holdings by selling homes, businesses and farms on the Utah-Arizona border.Justices rejected an appeal Tuesday from five men trying to block the sale of Berry Knoll Farm, which is owned by the Fundamentalist LDS Church. Justices ruled that the men — church bishops and members or now ex-members — have no standing to challenge the sale because they don't own the farm individually.
(Salt Lake)- Lawmakers moved Tuesday toward capping how many non-carpoolers may use freeway express lanes, creating a new "In God We Trust" license plate and allowing drivers at some unusual new interchanges to turn either right or left on red lights. The House Transportation Committee voted 6-3 to endorse HB23, which would allow the state to cap how many hybrid and other clean-fuel vehicles with solo drivers may use carpool lanes. Currently, owners of such vehicles may apply for decals to allow them to use those lanes anytime without paying tolls, even if the cars contain only the driver. However, Utah Department of Transportation officials say such cars are becoming so popular that they could eventually swamp the express lanes, so they want the ability to cap numbers if needed.
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Salt Lake International Airport police arrested seven passengers accused of carrying handguns through screening areas in January.
The wife of one of those stopped said her husband made a decision to always carry his concealed weapon after the school shooting in Connecticut and she believes this is playing a roll in number of arrests
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
>>Second Batch Of Winter Weather On Way
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Another batch of nasty winter weather is ready to descend on Salt Lake City today. Forecasters say a second storm will snarl the morning commute just like yesterday's round of snow. Snowfall amounts are expected to be anywhere between eight and 16 inches in the northern mountains of Utah, up to five-inches for the valley and up to eight-inches in the central mountains. Some mountain areas will see precipitation through Thursday but the system should pass through all other areas by tonight.
Salt Lake City — Salt Lake City Hall and public services have received dozens of calls on Monday from residents angry about their streets not being plowed yet. Salt Lake City road crews have struggled to keep up with the high volume of snow in areas like downtown Salt Lake City. The problem is that all of the new snow is piling up with snow from previous storms that hasn’t melted off due to unusually cold temperatures.City officials said the priority is to clear major thoroughfares and connector routes. However, some major roads still have plenty of snow covering them.City officials have said their 45 plows have been overwhelmed, but Ralph Becker, Salt Lake City mayor, said more resources are on the way.
The Utah Board of Tourism reports that after January's first snow, hits to the ski resorts from the agency's website jumped from 11.9 percent to nearly 21 percent. This will likely mean more money for Utah businesses
>>Scouts Mulling Policy Change On Gays
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- The Boy Scouts of America is looking at changing its controversial policy regarding homosexuals. The national group is considering a plan that would allow religious and civic groups which sponsor local Scout units to decide for themselves if they should let in gay members or not. Utah officials wonder if the decision by the Scouts would adversely effect its relationship with the L-D-S Church since it was the church which chartered the Scouts back in 1913. The "Tribune" says the L-D-S Church has more than 420-thousand youths represented in nearly 40-thousand Scouting units.
>>Broken Rudder May Have Caused Crash
(Undated) -- The Texas plane crash that killed three Utah men may have been the result of a broken rudder. According to a preliminary report into the January 12th wreck near Paris, Texas, NTSB investigators say the single-engine Piper P-A-46 was found mostly intact despite the plane's rudder which was strewn about 30-feet away from the wreckage. Mike Bradley and Mike Endo of Salt Lake City and pilot Rob Thompson of Saratoga Springs all died. The "Tribune" says all three men were employees at Utah-based Celtic Bank.
>> Actress Launches School Arts Program
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Veteran Broadway actress Alyson Reed helps kick-off a new arts program for Utah schools. The "Tribune" says Reed -- star of "High School Musical" -- was at Canyon Rim Elementary School yesterday to talk-up the program to encourage student confidence and self-esteem. She'll be leading workshops all week and will host a special Family Night on Thursday. Reed successfully led a similar program in New York.
SALT LAKE CITY -- Salt Lake City's police chief sees easy access to firearms as one of the primary factors in the rash of mass shootings that have taken place across the United States in recent years and is supportive of proposed restrictions. Chief Chris Burbank joined fellow law enforcement officials in addressing the topic with President Barack Obama Monday at the White House. Burbank serves as vice president for the Major Cities Chiefs Police Association and is in Washington, D.C. for the group's annual winter conference. He received the invitation only a short time before the meeting. "It involved the leadership of the Major Cities Chiefs," Burbank said. "Unfortunately there were many people in the room who had experienced some violence in their own city."
Logan Utah-
A Cache County man has been charged with multiple counts of cruelty to animals after dozens of horses were found in poor condition with little feed on his property. One colt died from the abuse, court documents say. The Cache County Attorney’s Office charged Darwin Layne Nielson, 57, with 25 counts of cruelty to animals, all class B misdemeanors, on Thursday.
>>Eagle Scout Optimistic About Change In Gay Policy
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- An Eagle scout in Salt Lake City says the Boy Scouts of America is taking a step in the right direction by considering to allow openly gay members. Harrison Spendlove, who is openly gay, say he believes the change will be made eventually. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints has the most young people in the Boy Scouts across the country with almost 500-thousand members.
>>15-Year-Old Preps For Med School
(Ogden, UT) -- A 15-year-old Ogden teenager will be attending medical school in two years. Jessica Brooke started college when she was 12 and is the youngest student at Weber State University. Brooke says outside of college, she feels like a typical teen and looks forward to the day she can drive herself to class.
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Another batch of nasty winter weather is ready to descend on Salt Lake City today. Forecasters say a second storm will snarl the morning commute just like yesterday's round of snow. Snowfall amounts are expected to be anywhere between eight and 16 inches in the northern mountains of Utah, up to five-inches for the valley and up to eight-inches in the central mountains. Some mountain areas will see precipitation through Thursday but the system should pass through all other areas by tonight.
Salt Lake City — Salt Lake City Hall and public services have received dozens of calls on Monday from residents angry about their streets not being plowed yet. Salt Lake City road crews have struggled to keep up with the high volume of snow in areas like downtown Salt Lake City. The problem is that all of the new snow is piling up with snow from previous storms that hasn’t melted off due to unusually cold temperatures.City officials said the priority is to clear major thoroughfares and connector routes. However, some major roads still have plenty of snow covering them.City officials have said their 45 plows have been overwhelmed, but Ralph Becker, Salt Lake City mayor, said more resources are on the way.
The Utah Board of Tourism reports that after January's first snow, hits to the ski resorts from the agency's website jumped from 11.9 percent to nearly 21 percent. This will likely mean more money for Utah businesses
>>Scouts Mulling Policy Change On Gays
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- The Boy Scouts of America is looking at changing its controversial policy regarding homosexuals. The national group is considering a plan that would allow religious and civic groups which sponsor local Scout units to decide for themselves if they should let in gay members or not. Utah officials wonder if the decision by the Scouts would adversely effect its relationship with the L-D-S Church since it was the church which chartered the Scouts back in 1913. The "Tribune" says the L-D-S Church has more than 420-thousand youths represented in nearly 40-thousand Scouting units.
>>Broken Rudder May Have Caused Crash
(Undated) -- The Texas plane crash that killed three Utah men may have been the result of a broken rudder. According to a preliminary report into the January 12th wreck near Paris, Texas, NTSB investigators say the single-engine Piper P-A-46 was found mostly intact despite the plane's rudder which was strewn about 30-feet away from the wreckage. Mike Bradley and Mike Endo of Salt Lake City and pilot Rob Thompson of Saratoga Springs all died. The "Tribune" says all three men were employees at Utah-based Celtic Bank.
>> Actress Launches School Arts Program
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Veteran Broadway actress Alyson Reed helps kick-off a new arts program for Utah schools. The "Tribune" says Reed -- star of "High School Musical" -- was at Canyon Rim Elementary School yesterday to talk-up the program to encourage student confidence and self-esteem. She'll be leading workshops all week and will host a special Family Night on Thursday. Reed successfully led a similar program in New York.
SALT LAKE CITY -- Salt Lake City's police chief sees easy access to firearms as one of the primary factors in the rash of mass shootings that have taken place across the United States in recent years and is supportive of proposed restrictions. Chief Chris Burbank joined fellow law enforcement officials in addressing the topic with President Barack Obama Monday at the White House. Burbank serves as vice president for the Major Cities Chiefs Police Association and is in Washington, D.C. for the group's annual winter conference. He received the invitation only a short time before the meeting. "It involved the leadership of the Major Cities Chiefs," Burbank said. "Unfortunately there were many people in the room who had experienced some violence in their own city."
Logan Utah-
A Cache County man has been charged with multiple counts of cruelty to animals after dozens of horses were found in poor condition with little feed on his property. One colt died from the abuse, court documents say. The Cache County Attorney’s Office charged Darwin Layne Nielson, 57, with 25 counts of cruelty to animals, all class B misdemeanors, on Thursday.
>>Eagle Scout Optimistic About Change In Gay Policy
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- An Eagle scout in Salt Lake City says the Boy Scouts of America is taking a step in the right direction by considering to allow openly gay members. Harrison Spendlove, who is openly gay, say he believes the change will be made eventually. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints has the most young people in the Boy Scouts across the country with almost 500-thousand members.
>>15-Year-Old Preps For Med School
(Ogden, UT) -- A 15-year-old Ogden teenager will be attending medical school in two years. Jessica Brooke started college when she was 12 and is the youngest student at Weber State University. Brooke says outside of college, she feels like a typical teen and looks forward to the day she can drive herself to class.
Thursday, January 24, 2013
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Gov. Gary Herbert announced Wednesday plans to create a state Office of Outdoor Recreation in an effort to manage one of Utah's most treasured assets. The announcement came on the opening day of the Outdoor Retailer Convention at the Salt Palace in downtown Salt Lake City. Last summer, the Outdoor Industry Association, which hosts the show, urged the state to take a major stand to ensure the growth and success of the outdoor industry. The new plan is laid out in a small 59 page booklet. It outlines the importance of the outdoor recreation industry in Utah, a huge economic force in Utah. The industry $6 billion every year and keeping 65,000 people employed. The governor said the vision document is not a "be-all, end-all," but more of a work in progress. There are many issues in the state regarding public lands that are, at times, contentious, but the plan at least gives a direction on how to address those concerns.
>>Logan Man Tasered By Police Dies
(Logan, UT) -- A Logan man is dead after twice being Tasered by police. Logan police said in a statement yesterday that a 49-year-old man was Tasered after officers saw him acting erratically and reaching for a gun on January 17th. He was shot at a second time inside the hospital where he was receiving treatment after police were told he'd gotten into a fight with hospital security. The Weber County Attorney's Office has taken over the investigation.
>>Utah Teacher Preparation Earns D
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- A new report says Utah has room to improve when it comes to preparing its school teachers. The National Council on Teacher Quality gives Utah a D in its study into how states prepare teachers to do their jobs. The think-tank found all states need to raise the admission standards for teacher preparation programs, raise standards for licensing and states need to demand more teacher accountability. Four states were best with a B-minus. Nationally, the average grade was a D-plus.
>>L-D-S Church Announces Layoffs
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- An unspecified number of employees from the L-D-S Church are losing their jobs. The "Deseret News" says the church's staff cutbacks are actually a planned reduction in force. The layoffs include up to eight-percent of L-D-S's publishing and information communication departments.
>>Poll Finds Utah OK Giving Teachers Guns
(Salty Lake City, UT) -- A majority of Utahns say school teachers should be allowed to carry guns in class. According to a new poll by Jones and Associates six out of ten Utah residents believe it's OK to let teachers carry a gun. The survey also found more than half of Utah residents are against tighter gun-control laws in the wake of the Connecticut elementary school shootings.
>>Chinese Lanterns Could Be Snuffed Out
(Bountiful, UT) -- Chinese lanterns could soon be illegal in Utah. The state's Fire Marshal says he wants the law to be very clear about how dangerous paper Chinese lanterns can be. Organizers from a Salt Lake City Chinese New Year celebration say they understand the lanterns can be a fire hazard.
>>Group Wants Investigation Into Utah AG
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- An advocacy group is calling for the Utah State bar to investigate state Attorney General John Swallow on potential misconduct charges. The Alliance for a Better Utah says Swallow needs to be investigated on whether or not he violated professional conduct rules in his dealings with indicted businessman Jeremy Johnson. Johnson has claimed the Utah AG helped put together a deal to bribe Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid in an effort to stop a FTC investigation into Johnson's company. Swallow has denied those allegations.
>>Timpanogos Cave May Allow Online Reservations
(American Fork, UT) -- Folks may soon be able to make online reservations for summer cave tours at Timpanogos Cave National Monument. Monument officials are asking the public to comment on a proposal that would have Timpanogos join the National Recreation Reservation System, which would allow online reservations for cave tours for an additional service fee. Officials say they are looking into the system due to large demand for cave tours during summer weekends and holidays. Park rangers currently sell advance tickets over the phone but officials say staff members have been overwhelmed by the demand.
>>Physicians Declare Air Public Emergency
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- More than 100 Utah doctors are asking the governor to take action on the state's air quality, which they say has become a public emergency. Dr. Kurtly Jones of Utah Physicians for a Healthy Environment said in a press conference yesterday that the problem has become acute.
State air quality officials say 50-percent of Utah's pollution comes from drivers.
>>Congressman Wants To Ban Mature Video Game Sales To Children
(Washington, DC) -- Utah Congressman Jim Matheson is trying to keep "mature" video games out of the hands of children. He is pushing a bill that would restrict sale of adult video games.
Matheson says stores would have to check the ID for people trying to buy video games rated Mature or Adult-Only. The games are already rated by the Entertainment Software Ratings Board based on violence, drug use, sexual content and other factors. Under Matheson's bill, those ages 17 and up would be able to buy the Mature video games and those 18 and older could purchase the Adults-Only games. Matheson says some parents like his recommendation while some people in the video gaming industry are concerned about the limits.
>>Logan Man Tasered By Police Dies
(Logan, UT) -- A Logan man is dead after twice being Tasered by police. Logan police said in a statement yesterday that a 49-year-old man was Tasered after officers saw him acting erratically and reaching for a gun on January 17th. He was shot at a second time inside the hospital where he was receiving treatment after police were told he'd gotten into a fight with hospital security. The Weber County Attorney's Office has taken over the investigation.
>>Utah Teacher Preparation Earns D
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- A new report says Utah has room to improve when it comes to preparing its school teachers. The National Council on Teacher Quality gives Utah a D in its study into how states prepare teachers to do their jobs. The think-tank found all states need to raise the admission standards for teacher preparation programs, raise standards for licensing and states need to demand more teacher accountability. Four states were best with a B-minus. Nationally, the average grade was a D-plus.
>>L-D-S Church Announces Layoffs
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- An unspecified number of employees from the L-D-S Church are losing their jobs. The "Deseret News" says the church's staff cutbacks are actually a planned reduction in force. The layoffs include up to eight-percent of L-D-S's publishing and information communication departments.
>>Poll Finds Utah OK Giving Teachers Guns
(Salty Lake City, UT) -- A majority of Utahns say school teachers should be allowed to carry guns in class. According to a new poll by Jones and Associates six out of ten Utah residents believe it's OK to let teachers carry a gun. The survey also found more than half of Utah residents are against tighter gun-control laws in the wake of the Connecticut elementary school shootings.
>>Chinese Lanterns Could Be Snuffed Out
(Bountiful, UT) -- Chinese lanterns could soon be illegal in Utah. The state's Fire Marshal says he wants the law to be very clear about how dangerous paper Chinese lanterns can be. Organizers from a Salt Lake City Chinese New Year celebration say they understand the lanterns can be a fire hazard.
>>Group Wants Investigation Into Utah AG
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- An advocacy group is calling for the Utah State bar to investigate state Attorney General John Swallow on potential misconduct charges. The Alliance for a Better Utah says Swallow needs to be investigated on whether or not he violated professional conduct rules in his dealings with indicted businessman Jeremy Johnson. Johnson has claimed the Utah AG helped put together a deal to bribe Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid in an effort to stop a FTC investigation into Johnson's company. Swallow has denied those allegations.
>>Timpanogos Cave May Allow Online Reservations
(American Fork, UT) -- Folks may soon be able to make online reservations for summer cave tours at Timpanogos Cave National Monument. Monument officials are asking the public to comment on a proposal that would have Timpanogos join the National Recreation Reservation System, which would allow online reservations for cave tours for an additional service fee. Officials say they are looking into the system due to large demand for cave tours during summer weekends and holidays. Park rangers currently sell advance tickets over the phone but officials say staff members have been overwhelmed by the demand.
>>Physicians Declare Air Public Emergency
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- More than 100 Utah doctors are asking the governor to take action on the state's air quality, which they say has become a public emergency. Dr. Kurtly Jones of Utah Physicians for a Healthy Environment said in a press conference yesterday that the problem has become acute.
State air quality officials say 50-percent of Utah's pollution comes from drivers.
>>Congressman Wants To Ban Mature Video Game Sales To Children
(Washington, DC) -- Utah Congressman Jim Matheson is trying to keep "mature" video games out of the hands of children. He is pushing a bill that would restrict sale of adult video games.
Matheson says stores would have to check the ID for people trying to buy video games rated Mature or Adult-Only. The games are already rated by the Entertainment Software Ratings Board based on violence, drug use, sexual content and other factors. Under Matheson's bill, those ages 17 and up would be able to buy the Mature video games and those 18 and older could purchase the Adults-Only games. Matheson says some parents like his recommendation while some people in the video gaming industry are concerned about the limits.
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
>>Search For Cache Co. Man Ends
(North Logan, UT) -- The search for a Cache County man is called off. The "Deseret News" says 22-year-old Chase Clements made contact with a friend yesterday and later posted an update on Facebook. In the post Clements apologized for worrying the public and his family over his whereabouts. He explained that he was frustrated with life, took off to Nevada and simply took longer there than expected.
>>Protest Planned To Support Slain WVC Woman
(West Valley City, UT) -- Yet another protest is planned today for Danielle Willard, the woman shot and killed by West Valley City police. With the investigation into the November 2nd killing now entering its third month Willard's friends and family are desperately seeking answers. A group of Willard's supporters are planning to gather in front of West Valley City Hall on Market Street today at 3:30 p.m.
>>Community Honors Two Boys Killed In Avalanche
(Heber City, UT) -- The entire community of Heber City gathered together last night to honor the memory of two young brothers lost in an avalanche. Fourteen-year-old Coleman Sweat and seven-year-old Trevan Sweat were critically injured when they were buried in an avalanche Friday while riding snowmobiles in Mill Hollow. The boys were pronounced dead Saturday. The entire community has been impacted by their deaths.
>>Man Arrested In Road Rage Incident
(Spanish Fork, UT) -- Authorities in Spanish Fork arrest a man in connection with an alleged road rage shooting. Police say the 41-year-old man was arrested after he fired six shots into another driver's vehicle Friday along 1550 East and 600 South. No injuries were reported. Formal charges are pending.
>>Sundance Shows Off New Anita Hill Documentary
(Park City, UT) -- The woman at the center of the American political world in 1991 is re-telling her story in a new film just released at Sundance. Twenty years in the making, "Anita" the documentary details the sexual harassment saga involving Anita Hill. In 1991 Hill accused then-Supreme Court justice nominee Clarence Thomas of harassing her while at work. Speaking to the "Tribune" yesterday Hill says quote "I can never go back to the person I was at that moment."
>>Blockbuster To Close 300 Locations
(Undated) -- Blockbuster is going to close 300 stores in the coming weeks. That means as many as three-thousand employees will lose their jobs. Most of them were told last week. Dish Network now owns the video chain and says some stores will simply reach the end of their leases, while others are being closed because they're not making enough money. After the closings, about 500 Blockbuster stores will remain across the country.
>>Southwest Airlines Now Allowing Passengers To Buy Early Boarding Positions
(Undated) -- Southwest Airlines is now offering passengers the opportunity to pay to be in the first group to board flights. Beginning 45 minutes before takeoff and only at the departure gate, the airline will sell passes to move to the front of the line for 40 dollars. Southwest doesn't use assigned seats. Instead, passengers are assigned into group A, B or C. Paying the 40-bucks earns a spot in group A, which always boards first. Southwest has previously allowed passengers to jump into the first group if they have certain business class tickets or are members of a loyalty program.
HEBER, Utah – A memorial was held on Monday for two Heber City boys who died over the weekend after becoming stuck under the snow in Wasatch County.14-year-old Coleman Sweat and 7-year-old Trevan Sweat were snowmobiling with their family in Wasatch County on Friday afternoon when they fell over a crevice and became buried under two feet of snow.The family found the boys after about 30 minutes and called rescue crews, but efforts to revive them were unsuccessful and both died.A large gathering of nearly 200 family, friends and community members was held to remember Coleman and Trevan on Monday night at Rocky Mountain Middle School.
Washington • An eclectic Latino dance troupe from Sandy didn’t perform one dance at the inaugural parade, they performed seven simultaneously, wearing the costumes of their ancestors representing their heritage and the state of Utah.For their effort, they received a wave from President Barack Obama."He waved right at me," said Monica Bustillos, born in Bolivia, now living in Sandy. "It was something very special for me, because I love this country."Bustillos was one of the 16 dancers with the Utah Hispanic Dance Alliance — the first Latino group to represent Utah in inaugural festivities. They performed dances from Mexico, Colombia, Chile, El Salvador, Argentina and Bolivia along the 1.5-mile parade route that stretched between the Capitol and the White House.
(Salt Lake)-
For the second day in a row, haze and poor visibility are expected to earn two Utah towns the dubious distinction of being first and second on the list of U.S. cities with the most unhealthy air, according to a ranking from the federal Environmental Protection Agency.
EPA forecasters predict Logan will have the nation’s worst air on Tuesday, with Provo in second. Brigham City is third on the list, with air considered unhealthy for "sensitive groups," which includes those suffering from heart and lung diseases, older adults and children, according to the EPA website, AIRnow.gov.
Thursday, January 17, 2013
FARMINGTON — A man was injured Wednesday night following a shootout with police, the result of a high-speed chase and reports of shots being fired at a vehicle on Legacy Parkway.Police say a 37-year-old Hispanic man driving a rental car with Texas license plates fired a gun at a white pickup truck about 5:30 p.m. on Legacy Parkway. The vehicles then exited the highway at Park Lane.Police pursued the car at high speeds through Farmington, eventually exchanging fire with the man near 650 West and State Street. The man sustained "superficial" injuries in the incident, but wasn't hit by gunfire, Farmington Police Chief Wayne Hansen said.Neither police nor the occupant of the pickup were injured, he said.The man was treated at Davis Hospital and released. Police were still interviewing him Wednesday night.Hansen said the incident "appears to be related" to a similar shooting Tuesday on I-215. According to the Utah Highway Patrol, the male driver in a newer model blue Toyota Camry opened fire on a white pickup truck about 2:30 p.m.
>Sensitive Medicaid Data Of Thousands 'Misplaced'
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Utah health officials admit they've misplaced personal information belonging to thousands of Medicaid recipients around the state. The Department of Health admitted yesterday a worker from Goold Health Systems, hired as a third-party contractor, misplaced a USB memory drive containing the sensitive data. Officials say the information allegedly misplaced includes names, Medicaid ID numbers, the person's age and their prescription drug use history.
>>West Valley City Woman Vanishes In Mexico
(West Valley City, UT) -- A West Valley City woman is the focus of a search in the Gulf of Mexico. The "Tribune" says Tamara Lashlee went missing Monday while vacationing off the coast of Cozumel, Mexico. Lashlee's mother says Mexican officials are aiding in the search for her daughter.
>>Man Arrested For Teen Girl's Disappearance
(Herriman, UT) -- Unified Police say they've arrested a man in connection with the teen who disappeared from her Herriman home a week ago. Authorities say Angel Garcia was arrested yesterday evening on suspicion of child kidnapping. Thirteen-year-old Brooklyn Gittins was found unharmed two-days following news of her apparent disappearance. Authorities say Garcia and Gittins knew each other before the alleged abduction.
>>Feds Looking At Another Utah AG Donor
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Yet another donor to Utah's attorney general is in the sights of federal regulators. The Federal Trade Commission says The Tax Club is just the latest in a long line of donors who gave money to former AG Mark Shurtleff and current AG John Swallow. The FTC is suing The Tax Club -- which the "Tribune" says has roots in Saint George -- alleging the business scammed customers out of more than 200-million dollars since 2008.
>>Avalanche Survivor Tells Tale
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- The survivor of a Utah avalanche is recounting her harrowing story. Elisabeth Malloy was climbing in Mill Creek Canyon last weekend when an avalanche suddenly overtook her without warning. The 43-year-old was treated and released yesterday, thankfully with all her fingers and toes intact. Malloy says she'll return to the mountains one day.
>Utah Congressional Delegation Against President Obama's Gun Reforms
(Washington, DC) -- Utah's entire Congressional delegation wants nothing to do with the gun reforms introduced today by President Obama. Representative Jim Matheson is the lone Democrat in the group, and when asked by the "Salt Lake Tribune" to name any part of the President's proposal he liked, he couldn't. Senator Orrin Hatch wondered if Obama was moving too fast.
>>Nasty Inversion Settling In
(Undated) -- A very nasty air inversion continues to settle in along the Wasatch Front. Forecasters are expecting the air quality to get worse every day for the next several days. What's making this inversion really bad is the big difference in temperature at the floor of the valley and above the smog. That difference, combined with a consistent high pressure system, helps create a tighter trap for that gunky air in the valley.
>>Restaurant Serving Locals Only During Sundance
(Park City, UT) -- Celebrities are going to have to stay away from a particular restaurant in Park City, unless they happen to be locals as well. "Karleen's Uptown Fare" is planning to serve locals only during the Sundance Film Festival, which begins tomorrow and runs for ten days. Karleen Reily tells the "Salt Lake Tribune" she's even hiring a doorman to keep out-of-towners away from her soup and sandwich shop. This will be the fifth year she's done this as a response to the poor treatment she believes locals usually get from businesses during Sundance.
SALT LAKE CITY — Detectives with the Unified Police Department made an arrest Wednesday in the kidnapping of a 13-year-old Herriman girl who disappeared last week.After two days of searching, Brooklyn Gittins was found alive and well. But her return only raised more questions. The public got some answers a late-night press conference Wednesday, where Salt Lake County Sheriff Jim Winder announced the arrest of Angel V. Garcia of Draper. Winder said the 55-year-old man was arrested at around 7:30 p.m. on separate counts of child kidnapping, harboring a runaway, obstructing justice and endangering a child. An investigation indicates Brooklyn knew Garcia through common friends prior to the disappearance and "significant" premeditation went into the kidnapping, arcia was aware of the extensive search effort and media coverage surrounding the case, and he moved the girl between several locations to avoid detection,
CLINTON — Crews responding to a house fire here early Wednesday had to battle heat, freezing temperatures — and bullets.Just before 1 a.m., a passer-by saw a truck on fire parked outside 1010 N. 2850 West. Inside the truck were boxes of .22-caliber ammunition. Attached to that was a trailer with propane tanks. When fire crews first arrived, the heat from the fire was causing the propane tanks to explode and the ammunition to go off, said Clinton Deputy Fire Chief Justin Benabides."We try to keep safe and put the fire out from a distance," he said of the initial plan for fighting the fire. Fortunately, the ammunition was spent in a timely manner, allowing fire crews to move in closer.An initial investigation showed the fire started after the homeowner cleaned out his fireplace and put coals into a bucket.
WASHINGTON • Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, who oversaw a moratorium on offshore drilling after the BP oil spill and promoted alternative energy sources throughout the nation, will step down in March.A former U.S. senator from Colorado, Salazar ran the Interior Department throughout President Barack Obama’s first term and pushed renewable power such as solar and wind and the settlement of a longstanding dispute with American Indians.
(Moab Utah)- The Grand County COuncil voted unanimously this week to send a messaage to President ob ama opposing the creationg of a Greater Canyonlands national monument. Councilmember Lynn jackson, himself a retired BLM employee, proposed the latter which opposed the viewpint of the Outdoor industry Association promoting the expansion of Canyonlands. The letter says the plan would have "Serious consequences for Grand County." It also says the OIA dos not represent all the recreation bsiness and industry in the SE Utah region...particularly the motorized outdoor receation segment.
Copies of the letter also were sent ot the Governor, the Utah Congressional delegation and the Interior Department.
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>Sensitive Medicaid Data Of Thousands 'Misplaced'
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Utah health officials admit they've misplaced personal information belonging to thousands of Medicaid recipients around the state. The Department of Health admitted yesterday a worker from Goold Health Systems, hired as a third-party contractor, misplaced a USB memory drive containing the sensitive data. Officials say the information allegedly misplaced includes names, Medicaid ID numbers, the person's age and their prescription drug use history.
>>West Valley City Woman Vanishes In Mexico
(West Valley City, UT) -- A West Valley City woman is the focus of a search in the Gulf of Mexico. The "Tribune" says Tamara Lashlee went missing Monday while vacationing off the coast of Cozumel, Mexico. Lashlee's mother says Mexican officials are aiding in the search for her daughter.
>>Man Arrested For Teen Girl's Disappearance
(Herriman, UT) -- Unified Police say they've arrested a man in connection with the teen who disappeared from her Herriman home a week ago. Authorities say Angel Garcia was arrested yesterday evening on suspicion of child kidnapping. Thirteen-year-old Brooklyn Gittins was found unharmed two-days following news of her apparent disappearance. Authorities say Garcia and Gittins knew each other before the alleged abduction.
>>Feds Looking At Another Utah AG Donor
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Yet another donor to Utah's attorney general is in the sights of federal regulators. The Federal Trade Commission says The Tax Club is just the latest in a long line of donors who gave money to former AG Mark Shurtleff and current AG John Swallow. The FTC is suing The Tax Club -- which the "Tribune" says has roots in Saint George -- alleging the business scammed customers out of more than 200-million dollars since 2008.
>>Avalanche Survivor Tells Tale
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- The survivor of a Utah avalanche is recounting her harrowing story. Elisabeth Malloy was climbing in Mill Creek Canyon last weekend when an avalanche suddenly overtook her without warning. The 43-year-old was treated and released yesterday, thankfully with all her fingers and toes intact. Malloy says she'll return to the mountains one day.
>Utah Congressional Delegation Against President Obama's Gun Reforms
(Washington, DC) -- Utah's entire Congressional delegation wants nothing to do with the gun reforms introduced today by President Obama. Representative Jim Matheson is the lone Democrat in the group, and when asked by the "Salt Lake Tribune" to name any part of the President's proposal he liked, he couldn't. Senator Orrin Hatch wondered if Obama was moving too fast.
>>Nasty Inversion Settling In
(Undated) -- A very nasty air inversion continues to settle in along the Wasatch Front. Forecasters are expecting the air quality to get worse every day for the next several days. What's making this inversion really bad is the big difference in temperature at the floor of the valley and above the smog. That difference, combined with a consistent high pressure system, helps create a tighter trap for that gunky air in the valley.
>>Restaurant Serving Locals Only During Sundance
(Park City, UT) -- Celebrities are going to have to stay away from a particular restaurant in Park City, unless they happen to be locals as well. "Karleen's Uptown Fare" is planning to serve locals only during the Sundance Film Festival, which begins tomorrow and runs for ten days. Karleen Reily tells the "Salt Lake Tribune" she's even hiring a doorman to keep out-of-towners away from her soup and sandwich shop. This will be the fifth year she's done this as a response to the poor treatment she believes locals usually get from businesses during Sundance.
SALT LAKE CITY — Detectives with the Unified Police Department made an arrest Wednesday in the kidnapping of a 13-year-old Herriman girl who disappeared last week.After two days of searching, Brooklyn Gittins was found alive and well. But her return only raised more questions. The public got some answers a late-night press conference Wednesday, where Salt Lake County Sheriff Jim Winder announced the arrest of Angel V. Garcia of Draper. Winder said the 55-year-old man was arrested at around 7:30 p.m. on separate counts of child kidnapping, harboring a runaway, obstructing justice and endangering a child. An investigation indicates Brooklyn knew Garcia through common friends prior to the disappearance and "significant" premeditation went into the kidnapping, arcia was aware of the extensive search effort and media coverage surrounding the case, and he moved the girl between several locations to avoid detection,
CLINTON — Crews responding to a house fire here early Wednesday had to battle heat, freezing temperatures — and bullets.Just before 1 a.m., a passer-by saw a truck on fire parked outside 1010 N. 2850 West. Inside the truck were boxes of .22-caliber ammunition. Attached to that was a trailer with propane tanks. When fire crews first arrived, the heat from the fire was causing the propane tanks to explode and the ammunition to go off, said Clinton Deputy Fire Chief Justin Benabides."We try to keep safe and put the fire out from a distance," he said of the initial plan for fighting the fire. Fortunately, the ammunition was spent in a timely manner, allowing fire crews to move in closer.An initial investigation showed the fire started after the homeowner cleaned out his fireplace and put coals into a bucket.
WASHINGTON • Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, who oversaw a moratorium on offshore drilling after the BP oil spill and promoted alternative energy sources throughout the nation, will step down in March.A former U.S. senator from Colorado, Salazar ran the Interior Department throughout President Barack Obama’s first term and pushed renewable power such as solar and wind and the settlement of a longstanding dispute with American Indians.
(Moab Utah)- The Grand County COuncil voted unanimously this week to send a messaage to President ob ama opposing the creationg of a Greater Canyonlands national monument. Councilmember Lynn jackson, himself a retired BLM employee, proposed the latter which opposed the viewpint of the Outdoor industry Association promoting the expansion of Canyonlands. The letter says the plan would have "Serious consequences for Grand County." It also says the OIA dos not represent all the recreation bsiness and industry in the SE Utah region...particularly the motorized outdoor receation segment.
Copies of the letter also were sent ot the Governor, the Utah Congressional delegation and the Interior Department.
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Wednesday, January 16, 2013
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Lawmakers in Washington County want to exempt Utah from any federally-sponsored bans on firearms. The county's Republican Party is proposing the exclusion just as President Obama gets ready to propose national gun restrictions today. The county's resolution will be heard by its Republican Central Committee on Saturday - Gun Appreciation Day.
>>Utah Researchers ID Autism Gene Markers
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Researchers at the University of Utah say they've identified genetic markers that might one day be used to screen children for autism. The 24 new "high impact" gene changes recently discovered are a result of what researchers call the largest study of its kind. Researchers say the markers could soon be ready to use in screenings in clinical trials.
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>>Young Mom Admits She Shook Baby
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- A Salt Lake City woman faces charges after admitting she shook her baby hard enough to inflict brain damage. Prosecutors charged the 22-year-old mom yesterday with two-counts of felony child abuse. Doctors ruled last month the 18-month-old girl suffered brain damage twice.
>>BYU Grad Finalist On SB Sunday
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- A man with Utah ties is a finalist once again for a chance to win one-million dollars as part of a Super Bowl television ad. The "Tribune" says Tyler Dixon wants to win this time when he appears in the "Crash the Super Bowl" contest sponsored by Doritos. Dixon's first two chances ended in defeat. Should the BYU grad win in online voting he'll win the million-dollar grand prize and have a chance to work alongside Hollywood director Michael Bay on the next "Transformers" movie.
(Undated) -- Travelers should make sure to check the sheets when they visit Chicago. According to the pest control company Orkin, the Windy City led the nation in reports of bed bugs last year. Orkin says they increased their overall bed bug business by 33-percent. Among the other cities on the list are Detroit, Los Angeles, Denver and Cincinnati. The nation's largest city, New York City, landed at number ten on the list. Ron Harrison, a technical services director for Orkin, says that given the diversity of the cities that made the list, travelers should be "very cautious" when they hit the road. He adds that people need to remain vigilant against bed bugs wherever
SALT LAKE CITY — John Swallow, Utah’s newly elected Attorney General, said allegations that he was involved in a bribery scandal are false. Swallow said all he did was introduce Jeremy Johnson and Richard Rawle.David Irvine, an Attorney for Utahns for Ethical Government and a former Republican State Lawmaker said there are still a lot of unanswered questions."It raises a question, what was going on and what was the nature of that relationship and what was expected by Mr. Swallow of Mr. Johnson," Irvine said.John Swallow, who was serving as a Chief Deputy Attorney at the time. was what you call a political appointment."In general, probably if he was just working as an attorney for Mr. X during his time as the assistant attorney general in a non-career services capacity, I don`t see anything in the law that makes that an illegal or an unethical arrangement," Irvine said.The UEG says this is just another example of why Utah needs more stringent ethics laws.
WEST JORDAN, Utah — A Taylorsville man who allegedly caused an accident while under the influence of alcohol and attempted to flee the scene was apprehended by police Tuesday evening.The man, 30-year-old Tyler Jones, was allegedly driving the pickup truck that crashed into another car at 7800 South and Redwood Road. West Jordan Police said witnesses told them the truck was going at least 80 mph.The truck rolled over the top of the car and then hit a third vehicle. The driver of the truck ran away from the scene on foot, but was chased down by detectives from Unified Police and West Valley City who happened to be in the area.
SALT LAKE CITY — Police are asking for help identifying a man they say shot at another motorist on I-215 Tuesday.Police say the driver of newer model, blue Toyota Camry was attempting to merge on the transition ramp between state Route 201 and I-215 about 2:30 p.m. when "a difficulty occurred" with another driver in a white Chevy Colorado pickup.The drivers continued southbound on I-215 to the 3500 South off-ramp, where the driver of the Camry, continuing on I-215, opened fire on the truck as it was exiting the freeway, police said. The truck was hit by multiple rounds, but damage was minimal and no one was injured. Police believe the man was using a handgun.The driver of the Camry, which had Texas license plates, is described as a Hispanic male, about 30 years old. He is between 5 feet 6 inches and 5 feet 8 inches tall, with a light build and short, dark hair. There were no passengers with him at the time of the incident.
>>Forecast Calls For Sub-Freezing Temperatures For Several More Days
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- It's going to be cold and nasty along the Wasatch Front through the weekend. The National Weather Service is expecting temperatures to stay below freezing day and night through Sunday, at least. Overnight lows will be in the single digits or low teens. To make things worse, an inversion is settling in and it's not going anywhere. "Red" air days have been called in Salt Lake, Davis, Cache, Weber and Utah counties for tomorrow and will likely stay in place through the weekend.
>>Gag Christmas Gift Tradition Grows Into Viral Music Video
(Taylorsville, UT) -- A Utah family is enjoying a growing fame on the Internet thanks to a Christmas tradition that got a little out of control this year. Chad and Angela Morton are behind "I'm a Daddy and I Know It," a takeoff of LMFAO's "Sexy and I Know It." It tells the story of a man's daily life with two young boys and 22-month-old triplets. The Mortons tell the "Deseret News" the video was actually a white elephant gift they gave to their family this year. It's gotten more than a million-and-a-half views so far.
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| San Juan | 16 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 67 |
Grand totals
Field goals: 18 Free-throws: 21 -29 (72.4%)
San Juan totals
Field goals: 25 Free-throws: 11 -16 (68.8%)
Despite getting outscored 21-11 from the charity stripe, San Juan was able to survive against Grand. The Broncos' 22 assists on 25 made field goals gave San Juan the advantage over the Red Devils. San Juan's Barkley Christensen led all scores with 27 points.
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| THOMAS, Dale | 15 | 3 | |||
| RISENHOOVER, Kaden | 5 | 1 |
BOYS BASKETBALL Region 19
Monticello 66, Green River 44, Final
GIRLS BASKETBALL Nonregion
Grand 38, Pinnacle 27, Final
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
>>A-G Swallow
Asks For Major Probe
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Utah's Attorney General wants an investigation by the state's top federal prosecutor. AG John Swallow is asking U.S attorney for Utah David Barlow to investigate the allegations made by philanthropist Jeremy Johnson. Johnson claims Swallow helped him broker a bribe to prevent a federal probe of his Utah business practices.
>>Book About Lesbian Moms Is Back In Utah Schools
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- A controversial book about two lesbian moms is once again on the Davis School District bookshelves. The so-called children's book titled "In Our Mothers' House" by Patricia Polacco is back after an eight-months hiatus by district officials. The book was returned following a threatening letter sent by the ACLU.
>>Cold Temps Rock Utah
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- As Utah remains in a deep freeze officials say the threat of fires is going up. As air quality reduces when the temperature falls below freezing the risk for fires rises significantly as people try to stay warm. In southeast Utah the temperature yesterday overnight got down to minus-27 degrees. Salt Lake City matched a 2008 record at minus-two degrees out at the airport.
>>Utah Man Busted For Pot Farm In IL
(Undated) -- A Cottonwood Heights man is under arrest in Illinois following a major bust involving a marijuana growing operation. LaSalle County, Illinois police found numerous bags of pot during a traffic search of the 55-year-old's car yesterday. That finding led officers to a growing operation at the man's home.
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Utah's Attorney General wants an investigation by the state's top federal prosecutor. AG John Swallow is asking U.S attorney for Utah David Barlow to investigate the allegations made by philanthropist Jeremy Johnson. Johnson claims Swallow helped him broker a bribe to prevent a federal probe of his Utah business practices.
>>Book About Lesbian Moms Is Back In Utah Schools
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- A controversial book about two lesbian moms is once again on the Davis School District bookshelves. The so-called children's book titled "In Our Mothers' House" by Patricia Polacco is back after an eight-months hiatus by district officials. The book was returned following a threatening letter sent by the ACLU.
>>Cold Temps Rock Utah
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- As Utah remains in a deep freeze officials say the threat of fires is going up. As air quality reduces when the temperature falls below freezing the risk for fires rises significantly as people try to stay warm. In southeast Utah the temperature yesterday overnight got down to minus-27 degrees. Salt Lake City matched a 2008 record at minus-two degrees out at the airport.
>>Utah Man Busted For Pot Farm In IL
(Undated) -- A Cottonwood Heights man is under arrest in Illinois following a major bust involving a marijuana growing operation. LaSalle County, Illinois police found numerous bags of pot during a traffic search of the 55-year-old's car yesterday. That finding led officers to a growing operation at the man's home.
>>Lawsuit From
"Sister Wives" To Be Heard Thursday
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- A polygamous family has won the right to argue in court against Utah's bigamy law. The "Salt Lake Tribune" reports the lawsuit brought by the polygamous Brown family will be heard before a federal judge on Thursday. The Browns argue the state law violates their constitutional rights. They used to live in Utah County, but moved to Nevada a few years ago when they got worried they were going to be prosecuted. TLC's "Sister Wives" follows Kody Brown, his four wives and their 17 children.
>>"Wear Pants" Group Begins Letter-Writing Campaign To LDS Church
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- The group of Mormon women who encouraged fellow worshippers to break with tradition on "Wear Pants to Church Day" are now organizing a letter-writing campaign. It's called "Let Women Pray in General Conference." They're asking the LDS Church to allow women to pray in General Conference, since they believe there is no rule against it in scripture. An online petition asks church leadership to invite a woman to pray this April at General Conference.
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- A polygamous family has won the right to argue in court against Utah's bigamy law. The "Salt Lake Tribune" reports the lawsuit brought by the polygamous Brown family will be heard before a federal judge on Thursday. The Browns argue the state law violates their constitutional rights. They used to live in Utah County, but moved to Nevada a few years ago when they got worried they were going to be prosecuted. TLC's "Sister Wives" follows Kody Brown, his four wives and their 17 children.
>>"Wear Pants" Group Begins Letter-Writing Campaign To LDS Church
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- The group of Mormon women who encouraged fellow worshippers to break with tradition on "Wear Pants to Church Day" are now organizing a letter-writing campaign. It's called "Let Women Pray in General Conference." They're asking the LDS Church to allow women to pray in General Conference, since they believe there is no rule against it in scripture. An online petition asks church leadership to invite a woman to pray this April at General Conference.
VERNAL
— When George Burnett first set up shop in Vernal, he knew he had
to find away to connect with his adopted community if his custom seat
cover business was going to survive. So, armed
with a sandwich board emblazoned with the phrase "Honk If You
(Heart) Drilling!," Burnett took to the corner of 500 East
and Main Street and began his one-man crusade to boost the spirit of
a community that was getting its first glimpse of another oil and gas
bust. That was five years ago. Ttoday..this month, he has launched
a new business that's earning rave reviews just weeks after opening
its doors. The I Love Drilling Juice & Smoothie Bar One thing
about Burnett's latest venture that's left some folks with a bitter
taste in their mouths. Burnett, the diehard supporter of domestic
energy and longtime health food fan, charges those who identify
themselves as liberals one dollar more for their drinks. The money,
along with any tips received, is donated to conservative causes like
The Heritage Foundation. "And actually all three liberals have
been happy to pay it," Burnett said. "We had a husband and
wife come in — he was conservative and she was liberal — and he
paid conservative for himself and liberal for her," he added.
But a few people have cried foul on Burnett's Facebook page. "This
is pathetic," one person wrote. "One place in town I won't
be going," another said. "Highly offensive and
inappropriate" is how third person described the price
differential. Burnett said his goal isn't to offend. First, it's to
provide people with a healthy product. Second, it's to start a
conversation about what he sees as the over-regulation of the energy
industry and the continued financial problems facing the United
States.
(Alta
Utah) Alta Ski Area’s 75th anniversary celebration turns Tuesday
night to a torchlight parade on Alf’s High Rustler and fireworks. A
select group of Alta skiers with torches is scheduled to descend the
resort’s most celebrated run around 6 p.m., finishing up at the
base of Collins chairlift. The parade commemorates the opening 74
years ago Tuesday of the original Collins lift, a winter after Salt
Lakers displayed a desire to ski the snows of upper Little Cottonwood
Canyon when rope tows were installed.The public is invited to watch
the procession from around a bonfire that will be built near the
lift’s base,
Monday, January 14, 2013
>>Allegations
Against New AG
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- The new Utah attorney general is defending himself against an accusation he tried to take money to influence federal authorities. John Swallow says his accuser, quote, "is desperate to do and say anything possible to secure a better deal with federal prosecutors." "The Salt Lake Tribune" reports accuser philanthropist Jeremy Johnson is facing trial for fraud in connection with his Internet company. Democrats in the state are calling for a federal probe. Swallow says he has not been told he's the subject of an FBI investigation.
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- The new Utah attorney general is defending himself against an accusation he tried to take money to influence federal authorities. John Swallow says his accuser, quote, "is desperate to do and say anything possible to secure a better deal with federal prosecutors." "The Salt Lake Tribune" reports accuser philanthropist Jeremy Johnson is facing trial for fraud in connection with his Internet company. Democrats in the state are calling for a federal probe. Swallow says he has not been told he's the subject of an FBI investigation.
Senate
Majority Leader Harry Reid was never involved in an alleged effort to
help derail a federal investigation into Utahn Jeremy Johnson’s
businesses, his office said Sunday, dismissing Johnson’s claims
that he paid money he believed was meant to bribe the Nevada
Democrat. “Senator Reid has no knowledge or involvement regarding Mr.
Johnson’s case,” his spokeswoman, Kristen Orthman, said in a
statement. “These unsubstantiated allegations implying Senator
Reid’s involvement are nothing more than innuendo and simply not
true.” Reid’s denial marks the first time that his office has
responded to Johnson’s accusations since the St. George
businessman alleged that Utah’s new attorney general, John
Swallow, helped set up a $600,000 payment, intended to enlist Reid
to thwart a Federal Trade Commission investigation into Johnson’s
I Works company.
>>UTA Urges New Traffic Rules
(Undated) -- The Utah Transit Authority is urging lawmakers to change traffic rules for cars and buses. It wants cars that usually carry fewer people to give the right of way to buses as they merge. The UTA says the change would cut down on congestion and pollution and keep buses running on time. State Senator Karen Mayne says the bus drivers asked for the new law.
>>Suspect In Shootout Says Insurance Company Owes Him
(Ogden, UT) -- A suspect jailed in a shootout during a drug raid at his Ogden home says his insurance company owes him money. Matthew David Steward says his company should pay for repairs to his home after a drug raid and shootout in January of last year. He also says he should be reimbursed for cleanup costs and rent. Steward is in custody charged with killing a strike force agent and trying to kill other officers. The company is denying it owes the claims.
>>Woman Survives Avalanche
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- A woman is alive but injured after she was buried in an avalanche this weekend in the West Porter Fork area of Millcreek Canyon. Elisabeth Malloy wasn't breathing when her skiing partner dug her out and gave her CPR Saturday. She was wearing an avalanche beacon. Malloy was taken to a hospital in Salt Lake and should recover.
>>Bank Employees Killed In Texas Air Crash
(Glory, TX) -- Three men connected to a Utah-based Celtic Bank are dead in a plane crash in Texas. Salt Lake residents Michael Endo and Michael Dale Bradley and pilot Rob Thompson of Saratoga Springs were heading to Austin when their Piper aircraft went down and caught fire about 100 miles north of Dallas near Paris, Texas. Endo was a bank senior vice president, Bradley was the owner of a Realty company working with the bank. The bank hired Thompson as pilot.
NEPHI, Utah – Crews put out a tanker fire along I-15 south of Nephi Sunday night.Officials with the Utah DPS say a call for a rollover and explosion along I-15 near milepost 202 came in at around 7:30 p.m. Saturday. They say a semi was carrying a large trailer and a small trailer filled with gasoline.The smaller trailer caught fire. Hazmat and fire crews from multiple agencies worked to contain the blaze to that trailer and prevent an explosion of the second tank.The cause of the rollover and explosion is unknown. The driver of the semi was not injured.I-15 is closed between Nephi and Scipio. UDOT suggests SR-28 through Gunnison and I-70 or US-50 as an alternate route.
COTTONWOOD
HEIGHTS, Utah – Fire crews put out a 2-alarm
blaze in Cottonwood Heights on Sunday.
The fire started at a single-family home at 8010 South Royal Lane (2300 East) in Cottonwood Heights just after 4 p.m.
Unified Fire Officials say the fire was sparked by a torch being used to thaw an outside hose bib.
The fire started at a single-family home at 8010 South Royal Lane (2300 East) in Cottonwood Heights just after 4 p.m.
Unified Fire Officials say the fire was sparked by a torch being used to thaw an outside hose bib.
(Moab Utah-Salt Lake Utah)The nation’s first fuel-producing tar sands mine, planned for the wild Book Cliffs in eastern Utah, has gotten a final go-ahead from state regulators.
The Utah Division of Oil Gas and Mining released its decision Friday to allow Alberta-based U.S. Oil Sands to move forward with the first stage of its mine on 213 acres in the arid high country between Vernal and Moab.
“This is not unexpected,” said Cameron Todd, company CEO. “We’ve been working long and hard on this and dotted all the i’s and crossed all the t’s.”
He added that the project will be a “strong example of environmental performance” and praised the “strong leadership” of Utah Gov. Gary Herbert and other decision-makers.
But John Weisheit, director of the environmental advocacy group Living Rivers, called the decision “arbitrary.” His Moab-based group, which has fought the project not only before the oil and gas board but also before the Utah Water Quality Board, contends the strip mine is a threat to the air and the water, especially the nearby White, Green and Colorado rivers.
“We have another avenue [to fight the mine] and that’s the appeals court,” he said, “and that’s where we’ll go.”
Friday, January 11, 2013
>>Report: Herriman Teen
Found Safe
(Herriman, UT) -- There's a report out claiming Herriman 13-year-old Brooklyn Gittins has been located safe and sound. KSL-TV cites a post made to the "Ready Herriman" Facebook page which says according to city officials that Gittins was located safe late last night. Nearly 600 volunteers searched for Gittins yesterday before inclement weather set it. Salt Lake County Sheriff's officials were scheduled to assume the official search this morning.
>>Weather System Poses Problems For Commuters
(Sandy, UT) -- Utah transportation officials are calling for caution from drivers after a winter storm hits the Wasatch Front. Backups were plentiful for last evening's commute as state-run snowplows were called out in force. Utah Troopers say about 75 accidents were reported between 4 and 9 p.m. yesterday alone due to the inclement weather. Transportation officials say all crews are out treating affected roadways.
>>Utah Gives Tourism Group Millions For Outdoors Show
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- The state of Utah will give Salt Lake's tourism agency a multi-million-dollar grant to help secure a big-time trade show. The Utah Governor's Office of Economic Development hopes the grant of more than two-and-a-half-million-dollars will enable Visit Salt Lake to keep the Outdoor Retailers show here through at least 2016. The "Tribune" says the money will go to the construction of a huge exhibitor tent. That's because officials say the show has outgrown the 670-thousand-square-feet of space it currently uses at the Salt Lake Palace Convention Center.
>>Study: Utah Education Finishes Below U.S. Average
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Education in Utah comes up short in a new study. That's according "Education Weekly's" annual Quality Counts study which tracks key indicators in quality education around the U.S. Utah earned a grade of C, but its final score was a few points below the national average. Maryland earned the nation's top grade, a B-plus while South Dakota was last with a D-plus. Overall, U.S. education was a half-point better than its performance in 2011.
>>Town Considering Ordinance Recommending Gun In Every Household
(Spring City, UT) -- A rural Utah town is considering a law that would recommend a gun for every household. The council in Spring City, which is in Sanpete County, will take up the proposed ordinance next month. Many of the one-thousand or so residents of Spring City already own guns. One councilmember thinks all heads of households and every teacher should learn how to use a gun.
>>Woman Suspected Of Holdups Pulls Off One More After Partner Killed
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- A woman suspected of robbing several stores in recent weeks is behind bars, but not before police say she had a farewell hold up. Police tell the "Salt Lake Tribune" Kelly Fay Simons and Sandra Chotia-Thompson may have been responsible for as many as nine robberies recently. Simons was shot to death Wednesday afternoon near Liberty Park when police went to arrest her. Hours later and right down the street, Chotia-Thompson is accused of holding up a small grocery store for 40 bucks. She later surrendered.
(Herriman, UT) -- There's a report out claiming Herriman 13-year-old Brooklyn Gittins has been located safe and sound. KSL-TV cites a post made to the "Ready Herriman" Facebook page which says according to city officials that Gittins was located safe late last night. Nearly 600 volunteers searched for Gittins yesterday before inclement weather set it. Salt Lake County Sheriff's officials were scheduled to assume the official search this morning.
>>Weather System Poses Problems For Commuters
(Sandy, UT) -- Utah transportation officials are calling for caution from drivers after a winter storm hits the Wasatch Front. Backups were plentiful for last evening's commute as state-run snowplows were called out in force. Utah Troopers say about 75 accidents were reported between 4 and 9 p.m. yesterday alone due to the inclement weather. Transportation officials say all crews are out treating affected roadways.
>>Utah Gives Tourism Group Millions For Outdoors Show
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- The state of Utah will give Salt Lake's tourism agency a multi-million-dollar grant to help secure a big-time trade show. The Utah Governor's Office of Economic Development hopes the grant of more than two-and-a-half-million-dollars will enable Visit Salt Lake to keep the Outdoor Retailers show here through at least 2016. The "Tribune" says the money will go to the construction of a huge exhibitor tent. That's because officials say the show has outgrown the 670-thousand-square-feet of space it currently uses at the Salt Lake Palace Convention Center.
>>Study: Utah Education Finishes Below U.S. Average
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Education in Utah comes up short in a new study. That's according "Education Weekly's" annual Quality Counts study which tracks key indicators in quality education around the U.S. Utah earned a grade of C, but its final score was a few points below the national average. Maryland earned the nation's top grade, a B-plus while South Dakota was last with a D-plus. Overall, U.S. education was a half-point better than its performance in 2011.
>>Town Considering Ordinance Recommending Gun In Every Household
(Spring City, UT) -- A rural Utah town is considering a law that would recommend a gun for every household. The council in Spring City, which is in Sanpete County, will take up the proposed ordinance next month. Many of the one-thousand or so residents of Spring City already own guns. One councilmember thinks all heads of households and every teacher should learn how to use a gun.
>>Woman Suspected Of Holdups Pulls Off One More After Partner Killed
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- A woman suspected of robbing several stores in recent weeks is behind bars, but not before police say she had a farewell hold up. Police tell the "Salt Lake Tribune" Kelly Fay Simons and Sandra Chotia-Thompson may have been responsible for as many as nine robberies recently. Simons was shot to death Wednesday afternoon near Liberty Park when police went to arrest her. Hours later and right down the street, Chotia-Thompson is accused of holding up a small grocery store for 40 bucks. She later surrendered.
>>Louisiana's Jindal:
Eliminate Income Tax
(Baton Rouge, LA) -- Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal is looking to eliminate the state's personal income and corporate tax. Consumers will likely pay more in sales taxes at the register and smokers could see an increase in their cigarette tax. Jindal says eliminating the income tax would put more money back into the pockets of working families. He added that changing the tax code could also spur business opportunity and attract out-of-state companies who want to invest in Louisiana.
(Baton Rouge, LA) -- Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal is looking to eliminate the state's personal income and corporate tax. Consumers will likely pay more in sales taxes at the register and smokers could see an increase in their cigarette tax. Jindal says eliminating the income tax would put more money back into the pockets of working families. He added that changing the tax code could also spur business opportunity and attract out-of-state companies who want to invest in Louisiana.
>>Report: Utah Doing
Slightly Better In Education
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- An annual report shows Utah is doing slightly better in education. Education Week's Quality Counts ranks the state 38th in the nation for last year, an improvement from 41st in 2011. Utah garnered a letter grade of "C" last year after being evaluated in several areas including school finance, achievement and accountability. "The Salt Lake Tribune" notes the state got its best nod in the area of education relating to needs in the workforce.
>>Boy Taken Off Life Support
(Provo, UT) -- An eleven-year-old boy is taken off life support after being in a coma for several days. KUTV says Alan Zapata suffered cardiac arrest last Thursday and collapsed during a soccer game held indoors in Provo. Zapata was taken to Primary Children's Medical Center and was removed from life support Tuesday night.
>>Hundreds Of Wild Horses Rounded Up
(Undated) -- A few hundred wild horses are being removed from Utah lands. The Bureau of Land Management is spearheading the operation, with the latest action to take place soon in the Delta area. BLM officials say gathering the animals is for their health and safety.
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- An annual report shows Utah is doing slightly better in education. Education Week's Quality Counts ranks the state 38th in the nation for last year, an improvement from 41st in 2011. Utah garnered a letter grade of "C" last year after being evaluated in several areas including school finance, achievement and accountability. "The Salt Lake Tribune" notes the state got its best nod in the area of education relating to needs in the workforce.
>>Boy Taken Off Life Support
(Provo, UT) -- An eleven-year-old boy is taken off life support after being in a coma for several days. KUTV says Alan Zapata suffered cardiac arrest last Thursday and collapsed during a soccer game held indoors in Provo. Zapata was taken to Primary Children's Medical Center and was removed from life support Tuesday night.
>>Hundreds Of Wild Horses Rounded Up
(Undated) -- A few hundred wild horses are being removed from Utah lands. The Bureau of Land Management is spearheading the operation, with the latest action to take place soon in the Delta area. BLM officials say gathering the animals is for their health and safety.
Monday, January 7, 2013
>>Boy, 11, Suffers Cardiac Arrest Playing Soccer
(Provo, UT) -- A family in Provo faces tenuous times after a young boy collapses during a soccer game. KSL-TV says eleven-year-old Alan Zapata is in a coma at Primary Children's Medical Center after suffering cardiac arrest late last week. The boy apparently said he had a headache and asked to come out of the game before collapsing a short time later. The boy's family says he had no pre-existing conditions.
>>Female Getaway Driver IDd
(Murray, UT) -- Murray police release the identity of a woman wanted for acting as the accomplice of a costume-wearing robber. Authorities say 40-year-old Sandra Chotia-Thompson helped the suspect during a Saturday night robbery at Scaddy's restaurant in Murray. She allegedly aided a man with a plastic nose and Charlie Chaplin costume by operating a getaway car. Both suspects are at-large.
>>College Accounting Majors Finding Most Jobs
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- College students, listen up -- majoring in accounting might be your best choice if finding a job after graduation is your top priority. The "Deseret News" says a new survey finds nearly 70-percent of accounting majors get a job in that field immediately upon graduation. That's the highest rate of all majors. The authors of the study say the reason is the increased demand in audit and tax professionals.
>>Senator Pushes For Legislative Transparency
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- State Senator Aaron Osmond says he's pushing for legislative transparency. Osmond wants to do away with the so-called "boxcar" practice that lets lawmakers keep bill contents under wraps until the legislative session is nearing an end. Osmond says he wants the public affected by a bill to have a lot of time to react before the measure is presented to the legislative body.
>>Vernal Lawsuit Accuses Police Of Intruding After Wife's Death
(Vernal, UT) -- A former Vernal resident is suing Vernal and city police for what he says is a violation of his rights. Ben Mahaffey's wife died at home last May from cancer. Mahaffey says he was waiting for the mortician and hospice when police came and counted his wife's prescription drugs and took them. The "Salt Lake Tribune" reports Mahaffey's attorney says "the government might be interested in trying to solve the problem of prescription drug abuse" but adds, "this is not the way to go about it."
>>Kearns Woman Sentenced For Death Of Disabled Woman
(Kearns, UT) -- A Kearns woman is saying she will never forgive herself for the death of a woman in her home. Sherrie Lynn Beckering is getting five years to life in prison for aggravated abuse of a disabled adult and plans to appeal the sentence. Christina Harms died in March. Beckering's husband is in prison for his abuse conviction. Harms' legal guardian is accused of murder and goes to trial next year.
>>Justin Bieber Visits Fan In Hospital
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Seven-year-old Millie Flamm is a big fan of Justin Bieber but couldn't make it to Saturday's Salt Lake concert. So her favorite musician came to her. Millie Flamm had show tickets but the girl is fighting leukemia and had to go back to the hospital. Some mothers worked online to get Bieber to visit Millie at Primary Children's Hospital and that's just what he did before his concert.
SALT LAKE CITY – Utah’s highest-ranking elected executives get sworn in on Monday, one with a ceremony at the Utah State Capitol and one with a unique ceremony downtown.
Democratic Salt Lake County Mayor-elect Ben McAdams will step of an old-school bus painted orange at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center at 8:45 a.m. Monday.
The bus was the symbol of his campaign, and now he’s calling it the bipartisan bus.
Governor Gary Herbert has been in office since Aug. 2009, and Monday’s inauguration will be his third.
The first came after Jon Huntsman, Jr., retired in 2009, the second after a special election in 2010, making this week’s inauguration his third in four years.
The inauguration will include the Mormon Tabernacle Choir singing patriotic tunes, Herbert’s sons singing the national anthem, a National Guard artillery salute and a flyover, plus Herbert’s inaugural address.
-0-SALT LAKE CITY — The Mormon Tabernacle Choir dedicated Sunday's "Music and the Spoken Word" to the 26 children and adults who lost their lives at Sandy Hook Elementary.
Associate Music Conducter Ryan Murphy spent his early years at the school and wanted to offer comfort to their families.
Singing a Swedish melody — "Children of the Heavenly Father" — members of The Mormon Tabernacle Choir added their voices to those of millions throughout the world who mourn the deaths of 20 students and 5 faculty and staff of Sandy Hook Elementary.
The program was an opportunity for Murphy, to personally pay tribute. He is a native of Newtown, Connecticut and attended Sandy Hook Elementary from Kindergarten through second grade.
"One of the great roles of the choir is to bring peace and hope through music, especially for those who are healing,"
LOGAN — A Utah State University student has received a grant to study rural towns along a scenic southern Utah road.
Kim Harris, a junior, will examine towns along Utah's Scenic Byway 12, located in the southeast corner of the state traveling across the Colorado Plateau,connecting Bryce Canyon and Capitol Reef National Park and crossing part of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.
Harris' goal is to combat the dilemma of towns that are struggling to preserve their agricultural heritage while also maintaining economic stability.
in these towns has been greatly challenged.
On one hand, local residents are struggling with the recessional economy. On the other hand, the growing visitor population disturbs their rural life. The recreational activities remain weak in bringing in profits to these towns.” She says.
She hopes to fill the gap between the current services in place and the development opportunity of environmentally friendly recreational services that have the potential of bringing needed revenue to each town.
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(Salt Lake)-
A pedestrian was injured Sunday afternoon when he was struck by a TRAX train near the Trolley Square station in Salt Lake City.
Salt Lake City police Lt. Scott White said the man told firefighters that he had purposely jumped in the path of the train near 600 East and 400 South about 1 p.m. in an attempt to kill himself.
But White said the train was already slowing for the Trolley Square stop so it didn’t kill the man, who was described as being in his late 30s or early 40s.
He said the man was conscious when he was transported to the University of Utah Hospital.
Utah Transit Authority spokesman Gerry Carpenter said the injuries were not initially believed to be life-threatening.
(Provo, UT) -- A family in Provo faces tenuous times after a young boy collapses during a soccer game. KSL-TV says eleven-year-old Alan Zapata is in a coma at Primary Children's Medical Center after suffering cardiac arrest late last week. The boy apparently said he had a headache and asked to come out of the game before collapsing a short time later. The boy's family says he had no pre-existing conditions.
>>Female Getaway Driver IDd
(Murray, UT) -- Murray police release the identity of a woman wanted for acting as the accomplice of a costume-wearing robber. Authorities say 40-year-old Sandra Chotia-Thompson helped the suspect during a Saturday night robbery at Scaddy's restaurant in Murray. She allegedly aided a man with a plastic nose and Charlie Chaplin costume by operating a getaway car. Both suspects are at-large.
>>College Accounting Majors Finding Most Jobs
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- College students, listen up -- majoring in accounting might be your best choice if finding a job after graduation is your top priority. The "Deseret News" says a new survey finds nearly 70-percent of accounting majors get a job in that field immediately upon graduation. That's the highest rate of all majors. The authors of the study say the reason is the increased demand in audit and tax professionals.
>>Senator Pushes For Legislative Transparency
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- State Senator Aaron Osmond says he's pushing for legislative transparency. Osmond wants to do away with the so-called "boxcar" practice that lets lawmakers keep bill contents under wraps until the legislative session is nearing an end. Osmond says he wants the public affected by a bill to have a lot of time to react before the measure is presented to the legislative body.
>>Vernal Lawsuit Accuses Police Of Intruding After Wife's Death
(Vernal, UT) -- A former Vernal resident is suing Vernal and city police for what he says is a violation of his rights. Ben Mahaffey's wife died at home last May from cancer. Mahaffey says he was waiting for the mortician and hospice when police came and counted his wife's prescription drugs and took them. The "Salt Lake Tribune" reports Mahaffey's attorney says "the government might be interested in trying to solve the problem of prescription drug abuse" but adds, "this is not the way to go about it."
>>Kearns Woman Sentenced For Death Of Disabled Woman
(Kearns, UT) -- A Kearns woman is saying she will never forgive herself for the death of a woman in her home. Sherrie Lynn Beckering is getting five years to life in prison for aggravated abuse of a disabled adult and plans to appeal the sentence. Christina Harms died in March. Beckering's husband is in prison for his abuse conviction. Harms' legal guardian is accused of murder and goes to trial next year.
>>Justin Bieber Visits Fan In Hospital
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Seven-year-old Millie Flamm is a big fan of Justin Bieber but couldn't make it to Saturday's Salt Lake concert. So her favorite musician came to her. Millie Flamm had show tickets but the girl is fighting leukemia and had to go back to the hospital. Some mothers worked online to get Bieber to visit Millie at Primary Children's Hospital and that's just what he did before his concert.
SALT LAKE CITY – Utah’s highest-ranking elected executives get sworn in on Monday, one with a ceremony at the Utah State Capitol and one with a unique ceremony downtown.
Democratic Salt Lake County Mayor-elect Ben McAdams will step of an old-school bus painted orange at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center at 8:45 a.m. Monday.
The bus was the symbol of his campaign, and now he’s calling it the bipartisan bus.
Governor Gary Herbert has been in office since Aug. 2009, and Monday’s inauguration will be his third.
The first came after Jon Huntsman, Jr., retired in 2009, the second after a special election in 2010, making this week’s inauguration his third in four years.
The inauguration will include the Mormon Tabernacle Choir singing patriotic tunes, Herbert’s sons singing the national anthem, a National Guard artillery salute and a flyover, plus Herbert’s inaugural address.
-0-SALT LAKE CITY — The Mormon Tabernacle Choir dedicated Sunday's "Music and the Spoken Word" to the 26 children and adults who lost their lives at Sandy Hook Elementary.
Associate Music Conducter Ryan Murphy spent his early years at the school and wanted to offer comfort to their families.
Singing a Swedish melody — "Children of the Heavenly Father" — members of The Mormon Tabernacle Choir added their voices to those of millions throughout the world who mourn the deaths of 20 students and 5 faculty and staff of Sandy Hook Elementary.
The program was an opportunity for Murphy, to personally pay tribute. He is a native of Newtown, Connecticut and attended Sandy Hook Elementary from Kindergarten through second grade.
"One of the great roles of the choir is to bring peace and hope through music, especially for those who are healing,"
LOGAN — A Utah State University student has received a grant to study rural towns along a scenic southern Utah road.
Kim Harris, a junior, will examine towns along Utah's Scenic Byway 12, located in the southeast corner of the state traveling across the Colorado Plateau,connecting Bryce Canyon and Capitol Reef National Park and crossing part of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.
Harris' goal is to combat the dilemma of towns that are struggling to preserve their agricultural heritage while also maintaining economic stability.
in these towns has been greatly challenged.
On one hand, local residents are struggling with the recessional economy. On the other hand, the growing visitor population disturbs their rural life. The recreational activities remain weak in bringing in profits to these towns.” She says.
She hopes to fill the gap between the current services in place and the development opportunity of environmentally friendly recreational services that have the potential of bringing needed revenue to each town.
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(Salt Lake)-
A pedestrian was injured Sunday afternoon when he was struck by a TRAX train near the Trolley Square station in Salt Lake City.
Salt Lake City police Lt. Scott White said the man told firefighters that he had purposely jumped in the path of the train near 600 East and 400 South about 1 p.m. in an attempt to kill himself.
But White said the train was already slowing for the Trolley Square stop so it didn’t kill the man, who was described as being in his late 30s or early 40s.
He said the man was conscious when he was transported to the University of Utah Hospital.
Utah Transit Authority spokesman Gerry Carpenter said the injuries were not initially believed to be life-threatening.
Thursday, January 3, 2013
>>Man Who Fled Murder Allegations Back In Utah
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- The man accused of killing his girlfriend and fleeing the state is back in Utah to face murder charges. KSL-TV says Steven Gray heard his charges yesterday in connection with the death of Jennifer Brackenbury. Authorities say Gray killed the 44-year-old Brackenbury before he fled to Washington state. Prosecutors are expected to seek the death penalty.
>>More Than 100 Intoxicated Drivers Busted
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Utah troopers are reporting a successful effort nabbing intoxicated drivers during the New Year's holiday. The "Tribune" says Utah Highway Patrol busted more than 100 drivers between December 28th and January 1st for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Most of the arrests came during law enforcement's anti-drunk-driving blitz on New Year's Eve.
>>Smoke Shop Owners Faces Federal Charges
(West Valley City, UT) -- Federal charges in connection with illegal sales of the banned substance called "spice" are handed to the owner of a Utah smoke shop. Adel Al-Mukahel from Victor's Smoke Shop in Kaysville faces four-counts including distribution and possession of a banned substance. "Spice" is an herbal substance typically soaked with a chemical compound found in marijuana known as T-H-C. Authorities say the smoke shop in question saw monthly sales of the illegal substance totaling more than 75-thousand dollars.
>>T-Shirt Blamed For Sewage Backup In Magna
(Magna, UT) -- A T-shirt stuffed down a toilet is to blame for one hot mess in Magna. About a dozen homeowners there are still mopping up after the clothing caused a major neighborhood sewage backup on New Year's Eve. One homeowner has already spent two-grand on repairs in the wake of the messy backup.
COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS, Utah – Police in Cottonwood Heights say a man smashed into a Maverik store on Wednesday morning. A white man in his 30s left his car running while he ran into a Maverik station located at 6855 South and 1300 East but apparently forgot to put his car in park because it started rolling.
The man jumped back into the moving car to stop it but police say he hit the gas instead of the brakes, ramming into the store, then took off in a panic.
A witness got the suspect’s license plate and Maverik employees say they have his business card; they say he’s a regular there.
The man was driving a newer model white Toyota pickup. Anyone with information is asked to contact Cottonwood Heights police.
LEHI — Though flames from a small fire in a Costco Tuesday night didn't burn much, damage from smoke trapped in the warehouse totals near $2 million.
Rick Howard, Battalion Chief with the Lehi Fire Department, said the fire appears to have originated in a display of electrical items, burning four pallets and product packaging, but the flames didn't spread. The fire's cause is still under investigation.
Firefighters were first alerted to the problem by a single waterflow alarm just before 10 p.m. Tuesday Water from the store's fire suppression system had already extinguished the fire, but the vents in the system failed to open, trapping the smoke inside.
Costco is estimating the cost of smoke and water damage could exceed $2 million
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Utah education leaders have good news for the new year: High school graduation rates are on a steady climb.
According to data from the State Office of Education, the Beehive State’s graduation rate improved in 2012 to 78 percent from 76 percent in 2011.
Gaps, however, remain between the graduation rates of different ethnic groups. For example, 82 percent of white students graduated in 2012 compared with 60 percent of American Indian students.
But almost all the state’s ethnic groups saw their rates rise, in some cases at a faster rate than the state as a whole, meaning such gaps may be narrowing. The graduation rate among Latino students rose 5 percentage points between 2011 and 2012 to 62 percent. Latinos are Utah’s largest minority group, comprising 15.5 percent of all Utah students.
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(Moab Utah)-
Moab Police, the Grand County and San Juan County Sheriff's officers apprehended a man reported wanted in California and Colorado on several charges. The arrested came after the man filled the tank on a reported stolen SUV from California at the MJoab Chevron Station. He left behind an invalid gas card. A San Juan Deputy located the man and vehicle and had him return to the Moab Gas station. This was before officers learned of the stolen are and warrants. As he arrived back in Moab, he was surrounded by officers ands taken into custody without incident. The stolen vehicle had stolen plates on it and is reportedly an 80-thousand dollar import.
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