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Utah high court weighs river rights 04/06/2008 04:09:05 AM GMT
By law, Utahns own state waters and have the right to float down rivers.
But the waters get a little muddy on the issue of whether these rafters, as well as anglers, can walk on the streambed underlying a river as it flows on private land.

Man accused of impregnating teenager in connection with Texas polygamy raid says he doesn't know his 04/06/2008 04:00:01 AM GMT
Posted: 4:57 PM- Dale Barlow, the man at the heart of the raid on the FLDS compound in Texas was in Arizona and Utah on Friday and claimed he did not know the woman who accused him, according to his probation officer.

Update: Judge orders all children out of FLDS compound 04/06/2008 03:58:51 AM GMT
Posted: 8:32 AM- Early Saturday, two shuttle vans left the First Baptist Church in Eldorado, where many of the girls from the FLDS ranch were taken Friday.

FLDS cause Texas-size stir in town of Eldorado 04/06/2008 03:57:37 AM GMT
Posted: 8:04 AM- ELDORADO, Texas -- In early 2004, John Grisham's latest mystery and Ann Rule's true crime best-sellers were the hottest books at the library in this small town in West Texas. A few months later, the book Under the Banner of Heaven, which recounts the history of a polygamous sect on the Utah-Arizona border, landed on the Schleicher County Public Library's waiting list as residents tried to learn more about their new neighbors, members of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Christofferson named member of Quorum of the Twelve Apostles 04/06/2008 03:52:56 AM GMT
Posted: 3:07 PM-The LDS First Presidency has chosen D. Todd Christofferson as the newest member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

FLDS Outposts 04/06/2008 03:51:40 AM GMT
Posted: 7:45 AM- Three years ago, a resident of Eldorado, Texas, showed up at a hastily arranged press conference in the Schleicher County Sheriff's Office parking lot with a sign that read, "The Devil is Here." While other residents distanced themselves from the statement, it captured the apprehension and fear that FLDS members have faced every where they've gone, from Colorado to South Dakota, Montana and Nevada.

Analysis: Tough to predict whom Monson will name as new LDS apostle 04/06/2008 02:48:05 AM GMT
Posted: 10:30 PM- As Mormons convene this weekend for the church's 178th Annual General Conference, one burning question looms: Who will fill the vacancy in the Quorum of Twelve Apostles?

Ogden police look for armed rapist 04/06/2008 02:35:43 AM GMT
Posted: 8:33 PM- An Ogden woman says a stranger aimed a gun and raped her early Saturday.
Ogden police said the woman claimed the attack happened about 4:30 a.m.

AFL: Soul stay unbeaten, keep Blaze winless 04/06/2008 02:20:07 AM GMT
Posted: 8:20 PM- PHILADELPHIA - Matt D'Orazio threw six touchdown passes and ran for a score to help the undefeated Philadelphia Soul beat the winless Utah Blaze 64-56 on Saturday night in the Arena Football League.

Salt Lake City rally draws crowd with varied agenda 04/05/2008 10:53:21 PM GMT
Posted: 4:54 PM- Some came to demand clean air. Others wanted U.S. troops brought home from Iraq. And some pressed the case for affordable health care.

Kearns house fire results in $80,000 in damage, no injuries 04/05/2008 09:15:20 PM GMT
Posted: 3:16 PM- Firefighters contained a kitchen fire in a Kearns home around noon Saturday, but not before it spread smoke damage throughout the home.

Hill Air Force Base finalist for cyber command 04/05/2008 07:02:11 PM GMT
Posted: 1:03 PM- The U.S. Air Force has named Hill Air Force Base as one 18 finalists that could become home to the Air Force Cyber Command.

337 Project building tumbles; awaiting new future 04/05/2008 06:49:50 PM GMT
Posted: 12:50 PM- As artist Andrew Callis took a swing at the building that housed some of his artwork, the crowd of about 100 people watched with joy.

Former inmate sues jail nurse 04/05/2008 06:34:10 PM GMT
Posted: 12:35 PM- A Utah County man has filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court against a nurse at the Utah County Jail for failing to give him proper medical care while he was an inmate.

ECHL: Last-minute goal leaves Grizzlies reeling 04/05/2008 08:50:39 AM GMT
There were so many things the Grizzlies did right. Utah passed well, followed up missed shots and scored off rebounds, and came back from a two- goal deficit.

Authorities meet resistance as they try to enter FLDS temple in Texas polygamist compound; police pr 04/06/2008 04:00:55 AM GMT
ELDORADO, Texas - A helicopter hovered over an FLDS temple in Eldorado, Texas this evening as authorities prepared to enter and search the sect's temple.

Texas police take 52 girls from FLDS compound, put 18 in state custody as they probe an allegation o 04/06/2008 03:55:08 AM GMT
ELDORADO, Texas - A search in Texas for a 50-year-old man accused of marrying and impregnating a teenager led to the removal of 52 girls Friday from an FLDS compound - the largest police action against the polygamous sect in a half century.

Couple charged in $100,000 burglary 04/05/2008 07:45:46 PM GMT
A Salt Lake City couple accused of stealing $100,000 worth of goods from a house while the owner was out of town was formally charged Tuesday. Police said the man and woman, who are both 47 years old, broke into a house on the 1700 block of South Oak Springs Drive in Salt Lake City and loaded

Bernanke, White House defend Bear Stearns bailout 04/04/2008 08:18:26 AM GMT
WASHINGTON - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke and the Bush administration on Thursday defended the decision to rescue Bear Stearns amid questions by lawmakers about why the government was helping Wall Street investment houses but not people on Main Street.

Utah business in brief 04/04/2008 08:16:30 AM GMT
South Salt Lake-based Cameron Construction has completed the 30,000-square-foot synagogue for Temple Har Shalom in Park City, just off Highway 224. Alfred Jacoby of Germany and Prescott Muir Architects of Salt Lake City designed the facility, which has classrooms, a conference room, offices, a

Consumer News 04/04/2008 08:16:19 AM GMT
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Corn prices skyrocket, driving up food, energy costs 04/04/2008 08:16:07 AM GMT
NEW YORK - Corn prices jumped to a record $6 a bushel Thursday, driven up by an expected supply shortfall that will only add to Americans' growing grocery bill and further squeeze struggling ethanol producers.

Business Digest 04/04/2008 08:15:56 AM GMT
Hispanic Chamber Latino business convention will be held on April 25 The Utah Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual convention in Salt Lake City on April 25.

Unemployment keeps going up 04/04/2008 08:15:45 AM GMT
WASHINGTON - The number of new people signing up for unemployment benefits last week shot up to the highest level in more than two years, fresh evidence of the damage to a national economy clobbered by housing, credit and financial crises.

Investment in future takes seed in northern Utah 04/04/2008 08:15:32 AM GMT
OGDEN - Like a seed, one good idea can blossom into a multimillion dollar corporation if nourished, and a diverse group of government officials, business leaders and entrepreneurs from three northern Utah counties are pouring on the fertilizer.

Is Questar collecting twice? 04/04/2008 08:15:20 AM GMT
Utah consumers already have paid Questar Gas most if not all of the approximately $500,000 it is now trying to collect from hundreds of its customers whose meters sent the wrong information about how much natural gas they used.

Business Glance 04/04/2008 08:15:05 AM GMT
ConocoPhillips Gas company says margins will be lower this year ConocoPhillips warned Thursday that higher crude prices significantly squeezed refining margins in the first quarter.

Pollster sees a '60s reminder 04/05/2008 07:25:13 AM GMT
His voice catching at times, Dan Jones catalogued 50 years of American political tumult as he addressed a crowded University of Utah Hinckley Forum on Friday.

9 firms skipped donation reports 04/04/2008 09:45:24 AM GMT
Nine corporations, including some of Utah's most politically active, failed to report campaign contributions early this year in violation of state law.

Crandall Canyon disaster: Not a word from Labor secretary 04/04/2008 09:45:22 AM GMT
WASHINGTON - Seven months since the Crandall Canyon mine disaster and two damning investigative reports later, the head of the federal department overseeing the Mine Safety and Health Administration isn't talking.

U.S. Labor secretary chided for silence about Crandall Canyon mine disaster 04/03/2008 11:22:16 PM GMT
Posted: 5:17 PM- WASHINGTON - Seven months since the Crandall Canyon mine disaster and two damning investigative reports later, the head of the federal department overseeing the Mine Safety and Health Administration isn't talking.

Advocates say Texas raid may terrorize those who need help 04/05/2008 07:25:16 AM GMT
The seizure of 52 girls from an FLDS ranch in Texas Friday evoked memories of a controversial 1953 raid on the sect - and sparked fears that efforts to help abused members will be dealt a blow.

'53 raid forced governor from office 04/05/2008 07:25:15 AM GMT
More than half a century ago, Arizona authorities carried out a predawn raid on FLDS followers - a move that turned into a public relations disaster. The 1953 raid targeted Hildale, Utah, and Colorado City, Ariz.

Jessop a 'marvelous addition' to USU music program 04/06/2008 03:14:36 AM GMT
Utah State University on Friday confirmed that Craig Jessop, longtime director of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, will return to Cache Valley to lead the Logan school's music department.

Monson taking the wheel of a church on the move 04/06/2008 03:05:35 AM GMT
Millions of Mormons from Salt Lake City to Santiago and from Provo to Perth will raise their right hands during the LDS Church's 178th General Conference today to signal support for Thomas S.

New LDS apostle: A crucial choice 04/05/2008 02:50:07 PM GMT
As Mormons convene today for the church's 178th Annual General Conference, one burning question looms: Who will fill the vacancy in the Quorum of Twelve Apostles?

USU confirms Jessop returning to his musical roots 04/04/2008 05:43:15 PM GMT
Updated: 11:37 AM- Utah State University this morning confirmed that Craig Jessop, longtime director of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, will return to Cache Valley to lead the Logan school's music department.

Parley Pratt's remains may come to Utah 04/04/2008 09:45:15 AM GMT
The remains of Parley Parker Pratt, a Mormon apostle, missionary and writer murdered in Arkansas on May 13, 1857, may soon find a new resting place in Utah.

Monson: No reason to fear San Antonio in playoff picture 04/05/2008 06:12:33 PM GMT
When the Jazz built a modest lead against San Antonio on Friday night at EnergySolutions Arena in the third quarter, the following strange thought arrived: Maybe they would be better off having the Spurs beat them.

Blaze: Loose approach to be tested 04/05/2008 01:00:55 PM GMT
Through out their 0-5 start, the Utah Blaze have said all they need to get the worst beginning to a season in franchise history turned around is a win.

Utah Jazz: Jazz flex some muscle in holding Spurs to their fewest points ever 04/05/2008 12:44:47 PM GMT
By his own admission, Jerry Sloan has talked championship only once this entire season, at the start of training camp, when the Jazz coach told his players they were good enough to win it all.

Jazz notes: Jazz have lethal weapon 04/05/2008 09:09:22 AM GMT
AK-13.
It doesn't have much of a ring to it. But it almost turned out that way for Andrei Kirilenko, who today is known throughout the NBA as AK-47 simply because of the jersey number he picked as a rookie with the Utah Jazz.

NBA: Wiz: Arenas was expected 04/05/2008 08:54:29 AM GMT
When Washington guard Gilbert Arenas returned from surgery on his left knee to play Wednesday against Milwaukee, it was a surprise to many. Two days later, the Wizards insist his return was expected.

Prep baseball: Jags keep Bengals winless 04/05/2008 08:53:28 AM GMT
WEST JORDAN - With both teams needing wins, West Jordan defeated Brighton at home with a game-winning double Friday. The 5-4 win gave the Jaguars a 3-4 record while it keeps Brighton winless this season.

Prep boys soccer: Brighton's defense keeps Alta from scoring a goal 04/05/2008 08:53:28 AM GMT
SANDY - The Brighton Bengals' offense has been anything but dominant this season. In fact, it's been downright scarce. But when its defense is allowing just a half a goal per game, it doesn't take much offense to secure victory.

State colleges: Cougars sweep twinbill of CSU 04/05/2008 08:53:28 AM GMT
PROVO - The BYU softball team swept a doubleheader Friday, beating Colorado State 9-3 and 6-1 at Gail Miller Field. Kristen Delahoussaye went 4-for-6 for the day, while Emi Snow-Willing and Caschjen Davis both claimed three RBI in a single game alone.

Sports in brief 04/05/2008 08:53:28 AM GMT
Swimming Phelps wins, loses in Ohio Michael Phelps won the 100-meter butterfly Friday night but settled for second in the 200 freestyle, more than 3 seconds off his world record pace at last year's world championships at a swim meet in

D-League: Kruger's late outburst rallies Flash past Arsenal 04/05/2008 08:53:27 AM GMT
Kevin Kruger scored seven of his 28 points over the final 1 minute, 43 seconds of Friday's NBA Development League game at Anaheim, Calif., in leading the Utah Flash to a 107-101 victory against the host Arsenal.

PCL: Big inning gets Bees past Vegas 04/05/2008 08:53:26 AM GMT
Salt Lake pounded out 15 hits and used a seven-run fourth inning to win a Pacific Coast League slugfest at Las Vegas on Friday night, routing the host 51s by a 12-5 margin.

Utah Jazz: Jazz reach double digits in made three-pointers 04/05/2008 08:52:31 AM GMT
Kyle Korver believes as soon as the Jazz miss a couple three-point attempts in a row, coach Jerry Sloan is going to tighten up on their shooting freedom.

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