Monday, May 13, 2013

>>Deadly Water Flow Around Utah

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- A flow of potentially deadly water is forecast in Utah's rivers and streams. ABC 4-TV says melting snowpack will create the kind of rapid water rates which every year take people's lives. Weather officials say the melt will reach its peak of 150-cubic-feet per second by this Wednesday. Rapidly-flowing waters are predicted to be the norm for about two-weeks and officials want to remind people to remain cautious.

>>Employers Ready For New Internet Privacy Law

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Utah employers are preparing for a new law that takes effect tomorrow. The Utah Legislature recently passed the Internet Employment Privacy Act which bans employers from asking their employees or job applicants to divulge their passwords to social media accounts, like Facebook. Utah is the nation's seventh state to enact such a law.

>>Child Dies In Tooele Co. A-T-V Accident

(Tooele County, UT) -- A child in Tooele County is dead following an all-terrain vehicle accident. Authorities say a seven-year-old girl was killed yesterday afternoon. She was a passenger on an A-T-V when it struck a tree. The identity and condition of the driver weren't immediately known.

>>Utah Filmmaker Ends Hunger Strike Prematurely

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- The Utah filmmaker who said he'd give up food for three-weeks in a stunt to raise money is quitting. Richard Dutcher said this time he's giving up on his pledge to maintain a hunger strike to raise money for a film he's making. Dutcher was using an Internet site to take in pledges to help meet his goal of 30-thousand-dollars. He told his followers on Facebook yesterday he was ending his hunger strike because he'd become sick from not eating for almost two-weeks.

Four People Survive Tooele Rollover

(Tooele County, UT) -- Four people are lucky to be alive following a weekend rollover in Tooele County. Authorities say the driver of a pickup truck lost control near Simpson Springs and Pony Express Road and rolled over around midnight. Two of the victims were thrown through the rear window and reportedly spent the night under the truck until a passer-by notified the authorities the next morning.


>>Family Of Freeway Boy Found

(West Valley City, UT) -- The family of a boy found riding his bike on the freeway has been found. Police sergeant Trudy Cropper says Saturday night, a store owner called authorities after a woman asked about her missing son.

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Investigators are checking whether the nine-year-old was neglected or abused. Authorities say he was riding his bike along I-215 close to midnight Friday.



>>Summer Job Market Could be Hot

(Undated) -- This summer could be a hot one for the Utah job market. A spokesperson with Utah's workforce department tells the "Deseret News" the state's economy is showing positive signs. That could bode well for young people ages 18-to-24 looking for summer jobs to earn extra cash. Jobs in construction, food service and life guarding appear to be readily available.

>>Interim Police Chief Of WVC Brings Calm

(West Valley City, UT) -- The acting police chief of West Valley City is hopeful she'll calm tensions stemming from recent department controversy. Anita Schwemmer was put in charge as her department is investigated for corruption and mishandling of evidence. Schwemmer's confidants tell the "Tribune" she's personable and has a calming influence. Former Police Chief Thayle Nielsen retired in March citing health problems.

>>San Diego Mayor Says Romney Pledges To Advise During 2024 Summer Olympics Selection

(San Diego, CA) -- San Diego Mayor Bob Filner says former Republican presidential candidate, and La Jolla resident Mitt Romney has pledged to advise him on bringing the world the first ever binational Summer Olympics in 2024. San Diego and Tijuana, Mexico are among ten cities being considered as host by the Olympic Selection Committee. Filner told News 8 on Sunday he met with Mitt Romney last Monday and Romney pledged to advise him during the selection process. Romney lead the organizing committee for the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. Filner says his name lends instant credibility to the effort, and he added a binational committee will be announced shortly.


>>Parents Angry Over "Fracking Rap" Song

(Evergreen, CO) -- A rap video about a natural-gas mining technique is fueling a heated debate between parents in Evergreen and the performing students.

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The Earth Guardians recently performed their "Anti-Fracking" Rap Song at Evergreen Middle School. Fracking is the use of pressurized water to fracture shale and slate to extract natural gas. Parents of the Evergreen students complained, saying the song is one-sided. The rappers tell 7News "they're just fighting for the future of Colorado's kids."

>>Get Moving To Reduce Cancer Risk

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(Cleveland, OH) -- Being more physically active can help lower your risk of cancer.

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Dr. Dale Shepard with the Cleveland Clinic says if you have a desk job, it's a good idea to build in reasons to get up and move. You could use the copy machine farthest away or occasionally get up for a drink of water. Dr. Shepard says there are also opportunities while watching TV, like when commercials are on. He says, whatever you choose, just move.

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