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Body found in missing girl's apartment building 04/02/2008 04:17:38 AM GMT
Posted: 10:17 PM- South Salt Lake police say they have found a body in the apartment building that is home to a 7-year-old whose disappearance investigators have suspected as foul play.

Father pleads for missing daughter's return 04/02/2008 01:30:32 AM GMT
Posted: 1:34 PM- Visibly shaking, eyes welling up with tears as he held a picture of his daughter, Cartoon Wah asked for the little girl's return.

Developer unveils plans for Sandy project that includes Broadway-style playhouse 04/02/2008 12:25:42 AM GMT
Posted: 6:07 PM- SANDY - An Orem-based developer hoisted the curtain tonight on a big production planned for this southern Salt Lake County suburb.

Judge erred in tossing discrimination suit against Union Pacific Railroad, appeals court rules 04/02/2008 12:24:12 AM GMT
Posted: 5:24 PM- The 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals today reinstated a lawsuit by a former Union Pacific Railroad yard conductor in Utah who alleges the company ignored a pervasive climate of racism and harassment.

Utah women's basketball: Mitchell earns more honors 04/01/2008 11:13:37 PM GMT
Posted: 5:14 PM- Utah's women's basketball season may have ended, but recognition for Ute point guard Leilani Mitchell hasn't.

Man arrested in bomb threat that disrupted Heber schools last week 04/01/2008 10:06:59 PM GMT
Posted: 1:40 PM- A man suspected of calling in a bomb threat to the Wasatch County School District last week has been arrested.

Women's basketball: Utah's Mitchell, UVSC's Fairbanks earn All-America status 04/01/2008 09:56:47 PM GMT
Posted: 3:57 PM- Utah senior point guard Leilani Mitchell was a third team All-America selection by The Associated Press and Utah Valley State center Robyn Fairbanks was an honorable mention choice.

New school board terms may be shortened to start 04/01/2008 09:42:08 PM GMT
Posted: 3:42 PM- Some Jordan School Board members who have been guaranteed seats on one of two boards being formed to represent the two districts that will result from the Jordan School District split likely will have their terms on the new boards cut short.

Jazz: Sloan is Western Conference Coach of the Month for March 04/01/2008 09:06:51 PM GMT
Posted: 3:07 PM- The Jazz went 1 for 2 on Tuesday, when the NBA announced its individual award-winners for the month of March.

Utah football: 2008 schedule announced 04/01/2008 08:52:49 PM GMT
Posted: 2:53 PM- Utah's football team will host UNLV in its 2008 home opener, according to the completed football schedule released by the Mountain West Conference Tuesday.

Seven-story condo tower made from steel shipping containers to rise in Salt Lake City 04/01/2008 07:47:17 PM GMT
Posted: 6:30 PM- A year from now, if all goes as planned, developers will unveil a downtown Salt Lake City condominium building that will be unlike anything Utah has ever seen.

Utah Supreme Court: Defendant in capital murder case can get his lawyer back 04/01/2008 07:34:46 PM GMT
Posted: 1:34 PM- The Utah Supreme Court ruled today that a man accused of the 1984 slaying of a Perry convenience store clerk can be represented by a lawyer who was taken off the case because of a possible conflict of interest.

Prep wrestling: Springville grappler wins national title 04/01/2008 07:00:27 PM GMT
Posted: 10:27 AM- Springville senior Jason Chamberlain finished his high school wrestling career in the best way possible.

Blaze: Assistant coach Cooper leaves in 'mutual agreement' 04/01/2008 06:35:22 PM GMT
Posted: 12:25 PM- Eleven days after losing his defensive coordinator title, assistant coach Hunkie Cooper has been released from the Utah Blaze staff altogether, head coach Danny White said today in a surprise announcement.

Police fear 'foul play' in disappearance of 7-year-old South Salt Lake girl 04/02/2008 02:53:49 AM GMT
Updated: 8:12 PM- SOUTH SALT LAKE - Time may be closing in on the health of a missing 7-year-old, according to a family friend who reports that Hser Nay Moo suffers from asthma and uses an inhaler daily.
Paul Van Dyke, a spokesman for Hser's family, said her parents are worried she is suffering without inhaler treatments since she disappeared more than 24 hours ago in what investigators are calling a possible abduction from the vicinity of her South Salt Lake home.

5-day operation targets child porn 04/01/2008 11:33:54 PM GMT
COALVILLE - The unanswered knock at the home of a Coalville couple believed to be downloading child pornography didn't stop police from zeroing in on evidence to link their suspects to the crime.

This year aside, Utah's drying up 04/01/2008 06:12:26 PM GMT
LOGAN - After the hottest summer on record, Utah's snowpack future was looking a little grim. But a quick turnaround in December and steady snowfall throughout the winter and even spring has brought snow levels along the Wasatch Front to about 120 percent of the average.

Teens' nude-pics trading a growing trend, concern 04/01/2008 06:10:30 PM GMT
A bill in the last session would have required Utah school districts to create policies governing electronic devices in schools. The measure, proposed by Rep.

Mormon Empire: Florida: Tookie Gentry 04/01/2008 04:33:01 PM GMT
In rural Florida's Liberty County, Mormons make up more than 10 percent of the population. They are mayors, student body presidents, school board officers and basketball stars. On July 24, they dress like their ancestors for their annual Pioneer Day parade.

Gas prices fueling demand for scooters 04/01/2008 03:59:31 PM GMT
Danielle Sherman didn't hesitate when asked why she was shopping for a motor scooter. "Gas prices!" exclaimed the University of Utah Medical Center employee, whose husband Todd is a student at the U.

Business Digest 04/01/2008 07:12:41 AM GMT
Logan CanyonSnowmobilers to vie for prizes in mountain climb Up to 600 snowmobilers are expected to compete for $20,000 and additional prizes when the Beaver Mountain Hill Climb and Points Championship is staged Thursday through Saturday

Voice-activated search sparks excitement, derision 04/01/2008 06:23:39 AM GMT
SAN JOSE, Calif. - The holy grail of Internet search is to be able to pick up your mobile phone, ask a question and get back a spoken answer. Pursuing this prize are giant companies such as Google and Microsoft, as well as smaller start-ups such as Hakia and Powerset, all trying

Business Glance 04/01/2008 06:23:39 AM GMT
Wall Street Moderate gain ends dismal first quarter Wall Street managed a moderate gain in the final session of a dismal first quarter Monday, but stock prices and the major indexes still ended the first

Fewer acres of corn will feed higher prices 04/01/2008 06:23:38 AM GMT
Farmers are expected to plant less corn this year, which could mean continuing higher costs for consumers at the grocery store and for food producers in Utah and elsewhere who use corn to feed their animals.

Novell has acquired Toronto-based PlateSpin Ltd. 04/01/2008 06:23:38 AM GMT
Novell Inc. said Monday it has completed acquisition of PlateSpin Ltd., whose products are expected to allow Novell customers to use their computer systems more efficiently with a greater variety of applications.

Utah business 04/01/2008 06:23:38 AM GMT
Salt Lake City-based XP Audio, a manufacturer of keyboard and bass amplifiers, is moving into new and bigger facilities at 2370 S. 3600 West, West Valley City.

Utah truckers may strike today 04/01/2008 05:57:41 AM GMT
Trucker Hugh Terry will park his rig today in protest against record-level diesel prices and low earnings that are bleeding his freight-hauling business dry and threaten to eventually push up the cost of consumer goods.

Panel requests probe of Questar meter problem 04/01/2008 05:57:37 AM GMT
The Committee of Consumer Services has asked state regulators to investigate the problems Questar Gas discovered with transmitters that sent wrong information from natural gas meters on about 500 of its customers' homes.

Northwest CEO has $8M reason to jump ship in June 04/01/2008 05:57:20 AM GMT
MINNEAPOLIS - Northwest Airlines CEO Doug Steenland will have about eight million reasons to bail out of the struggling carrier this June. His contract - signed the day Northwest entered bankruptcy more than two years ago - gives him an unusual one-month window to leave

Due for an overhaul 04/01/2008 05:57:18 AM GMT
Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson announces the biggest overhaul of financial regulation since the Great Depression, Monday, March 31, 2008, at the Treasury Department in Washington.

Delta raising fees for pets, frequent fliers 04/01/2008 05:57:14 AM GMT
ATLANTA - Delta Air Lines is imposing new or higher fees on a host of travelers, including frequent fliers, passengers traveling with pets and people booking their tickets over the phone.

Drug makers' shares plunge after Vytorin's results emerge 04/01/2008 05:57:12 AM GMT
NEW YORK - Shares of Merck & Co. and Schering-Plough Corp. fell to record lows Monday, as analysts warned new clinical data would choke sales of their blockbuster cholesterol drug Vytorin, while bringing intense government scrutiny to the companies.

Businessman pleads guilty in Ponzi scam 04/01/2008 05:56:59 AM GMT
Victims of what is likely the largest financial fraud ever committed in Utah objected Monday to a judge's decision to delay the sentencing of an Ogden businessman after he pleaded guilty to nine felony counts.

Cut into would-be identity thieves' business 04/01/2008 12:39:35 AM GMT
YOU CAN STOP WORRYING about identity thieves or nosy neighbors going through your discarded papers. With the hand-held Ziszor!, you can shred and discard credit card statements, insurance forms, pay stubs and other sensitive data into an attached plastic bag.

House OKs land transfer to state for Guard training 04/01/2008 06:38:10 AM GMT
The U.S. House on Monday passed a bill to transfer federal land to the state to support training of the Utah National Guard. The bill, sponsored by Rep.

Utah Jazz: Team chalks up its most lopsided win of season (with multimedia) 04/01/2008 11:34:26 PM GMT
Finally, the Utah Jazz gave themselves an easy night. On Monday the Jazz soundly defeated a Washington team that came to Salt Lake City seemingly eager to take a loss and get out of town as soon as possible.

'Horns no match for high-flying Tiger star 04/01/2008 09:28:19 PM GMT
HOUSTON - The freshman from Chicago who wears No. 23 and soars all over the court just finished getting Memphis into the Final Four when fans began chanting ''One more year!

Utah golfer Pimm turns pro 04/01/2008 07:20:17 PM GMT
University of Utah senior Dustin Pimm should have been celebrating on Friday after he qualified to play professional golf on the Canadian Tour at a four-round tournament near San Diego.

LSU gives coach 1st Final Four trip 04/01/2008 07:15:03 PM GMT
NEW ORLEANS - LSU coach Van Chancellor can thank Sylvia Fowles for his first trip to a Final Four. Fowles had 21 points, 12 rebounds and five blocked shots, lifting LSU to a 56-50 victory over top-seeded North Carolina in the New Orleans Regional finals on Monday night.

BYU track teams marking territory 04/01/2008 07:13:04 PM GMT
Thanks to a rich history and tradition of administrative support, the Brigham Young men's and women's track teams appear ready to assume their traditional regional dominance.

Utah gymnastics: Utes draw regional in Minnesota 04/01/2008 07:11:17 PM GMT
Utah's second-ranked gymnastics team is headed to familiar territory for its NCAA regional championship competition. The Utes were seeded into the North Central region Monday, and will compete against No.

Utah Jazz: Twice nice for Price 04/01/2008 07:38:23 AM GMT
Ronnie Price's second career start went much better than the first. Subbing for the injured Ronnie Brewer, Price finished with 10 points, four rebounds and four assists in a season-high 34 minutes Monday night, helping the Jazz to an easy 129-87 victory over Washington.

Utah Jazz: Two starters sit game out 04/01/2008 07:38:19 AM GMT
Center Memo Okur returned from a two-game absence because of a stomach virus, but Andrei Kirilenko and Ronnie Brewer missed Monday night's Jazz-Wizards game because of injuries.

Utah Jazz: Jazz trounce Wizards 04/01/2008 03:25:06 AM GMT
Posted: 9:25 PM- Finally, the Utah Jazz gave themselves an easy night. On Monday the Jazz soundly defeated a Washington team that came to Salt Lake City seemingly eager to take a loss and get out of town as soon as possible.

Ute basketball: Assistant joins the Aggies 04/01/2008 07:38:37 AM GMT
Assistant coach Chris Jones has left the Utah men's basketball team to replace departed assistant Don Verlin under head coach Stew Morrill at Utah State University.

BYU: Nixon steps into leadership role 04/01/2008 07:38:09 AM GMT
PROVO - Nobody needed to pull David Nixon aside and tell him what was expected. He could connect the dots on his own. With fellow linebackers Bryan Kehl and Kelly Poppinga departing from the Brigham Young football team and Nixon entering his senior season, he

Bees boast pitching prospects 04/01/2008 07:38:06 AM GMT
As it always is with minor league baseball, the 2008 opening-day roster for the Triple-A Salt Lake Bees has plenty of familiar faces as well as plenty of newcomers, including the Los Angeles Angels' No.

Bakersfield defeats Grizzlies, 4-1 04/01/2008 07:42:07 AM GMT
The Bakersfield Condors defeated the Utah Grizzlies 4-1 in an ECHL hockey game on Monday in Bakersfield, Calif. Bakersfield surged to a 2-0 lead before Utah's Rob Sirianni scored an unassisted, short-handed goal late in the second period.

Kragthorpe: Unusual lineup does the trick in Jazz blowout 04/01/2008 06:31:45 PM GMT
Judging by Monday's introductions, you would have guessed that some contest-winning fan earned the opportunity to make out the lineup card. Among the curiosities surrounding the Jazz in these times of injuries, illness, inconsistency and incredible competition in the Western

Culture vulture: Just when you most expect it . . . 04/01/2008 12:32:15 AM GMT
Today is April Fools' Day, which means as a newspaper writer I'm supposed to invent some outrageous-but-semiplausible story and see if readers will buy it.

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