>>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.
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