>>Budget Picture Clears For Next Month
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Governor Herbert's new budget picture is becoming more clear. The latest information from his office says there will be no new taxes and more money for schools. Budget Office Director Kristen Cox tells the "Salt Lake Tribune" says revenues will increase, but there are more costs to cover such as an increased student population. Herbert may also propose spending more per student when it's unveiled next month.
>>Lost Hikers Identified
(San Juan County, UT) -- Four of the five hikers found yesterday after being lost since Sunday are being identified as students from Colorado College. The fifth is identified as a California man. They were reported missing by family members late Sunday when they didn't return to their vehicle. They had maneuvered through a snowstorm all weekend in San Juan County. They were all found in good condition despite possible frostbite issues.
>>Mormon Channel Considered Among Top YouTube Brands
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- The Mormon Channel is considered one of the top brands on YouTube. It's a huge achievement for the LDS Church, as some of the world's most recognizable names weren't even in the running for the top five-thousand. It's part of a new study by Touchstorm Video Index. The channel joins other huge names in the study's top brands such as Google, Red Bull and Pepsi. Most of the site's top performers are grassroots productions.
>>Ute Native Americans Discuss Future Of 'U' Mascot
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- The Ute tribe of Native Americans is in discussions with University of Utah officials over the future of the school's nickname. University officials tell KSL-TV last week's meeting was quote "fruitful and productive." The school met with tribal leaders about their use of the "Utes" nickname for its mascot and its feather and drum logo. The school previously said it would create a new position headed by a Ute tribal member who would advise the school's president on American Indian affairs.
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Governor Herbert's new budget picture is becoming more clear. The latest information from his office says there will be no new taxes and more money for schools. Budget Office Director Kristen Cox tells the "Salt Lake Tribune" says revenues will increase, but there are more costs to cover such as an increased student population. Herbert may also propose spending more per student when it's unveiled next month.
>>Lost Hikers Identified
(San Juan County, UT) -- Four of the five hikers found yesterday after being lost since Sunday are being identified as students from Colorado College. The fifth is identified as a California man. They were reported missing by family members late Sunday when they didn't return to their vehicle. They had maneuvered through a snowstorm all weekend in San Juan County. They were all found in good condition despite possible frostbite issues.
>>Mormon Channel Considered Among Top YouTube Brands
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- The Mormon Channel is considered one of the top brands on YouTube. It's a huge achievement for the LDS Church, as some of the world's most recognizable names weren't even in the running for the top five-thousand. It's part of a new study by Touchstorm Video Index. The channel joins other huge names in the study's top brands such as Google, Red Bull and Pepsi. Most of the site's top performers are grassroots productions.
>>Ute Native Americans Discuss Future Of 'U' Mascot
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- The Ute tribe of Native Americans is in discussions with University of Utah officials over the future of the school's nickname. University officials tell KSL-TV last week's meeting was quote "fruitful and productive." The school met with tribal leaders about their use of the "Utes" nickname for its mascot and its feather and drum logo. The school previously said it would create a new position headed by a Ute tribal member who would advise the school's president on American Indian affairs.
>>Thousands Of Dollars Helping Filipino People
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- The death toll is more than five-thousand, and the need for help will not end very soon. The Islamic Society of Greater Salt Lake seeks funds for struggling victims of a typhoon in the Philippines. Donations can be made at any Zion bank. All money collected will go to humanitarian assistance via the LDS church.
>>Investigate Charities Before Making Donations
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Many charities claim to help veterans, but the amount of help can vary tremendously. Vietnow takes in lots of cash but keeps most of the money. An online search shows Vietnow spends three cents on the dollar for veterans and the other 97 cents is retained by the charity.
>>Utah In Top Ten As Cycling Town
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Utah is among the top ten states for cycling commuters. The League of American Bicyclists shows point-99 percent would rather pedal to work and rates the state ninth for cyclers. Salt Lake City has three-point-five percent and Provo topped all cities at four percent.
>>Thanksgiving Travel Season Approaches
(Undated) -- Thanksgiving travel season is fast coming up. UDOT's reminding everyone to buckle up.
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UDOT spokesman John Gleason says buckling up is the best protective measure drivers and passengers can do. Last year's Thanksgiving was the deadliest on record in Utah. There were four deadly accidents that weekend.
(Moab Utah)- As we first reported yesterday, A Moab man died
Saturday afternoon when his parachute deployed too late during a BASE jump.
Police say 22 year old Daniel Moore, jumped from the cliffs above State Road
128 at mile marker one Saturday just before 4:15 p.m. Witnesses told police
Moore was in an “unusual head high position” as he fell and waved his hands to
gain stability. He also missed his first attempt to deploy his parachute. Police
say the parachute completely opened, but it was too late and Moore hit the
ground. It took crews 4 ½hours to retrieve his body due to especially
treacherous conditions produced by a recent snow storm.
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