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Texas authorities confiscate cell phones of FLDS women 04/14/2008 03:04:05 AM GMT
Posted: 8:08 PM- SAN ANGELO, Texas - The judge overseeing a massive investigation into alleged child abuse within a polygamous sect on Sunday ordered law officers to confiscate electronic devices from women and children in state custody at two shelters, cutting off their contact with family.

Bees capitalize on wild Portland pitching 04/13/2008 11:16:04 PM GMT
Posted: 5:16 PM- Freddy Sandoval collected five hits and Salt Lake (10-1) scored seven runs in the third inning en route to a 13-6 PCL victory Sunday afternoon against Portland (4-6) at Franklin Covey Field.

Two airlifted from Big Cottonwood Canyon after motorcycle accident 04/13/2008 10:40:34 PM GMT
Posted: 4:41 PM- Two people were injured Sunday afternoon when their motorcycle crashed on the wide curve just below Storm Mountain in Big Cottonwood Canyon.

Utah mountains remain under avalanche danger 04/13/2008 09:00:57 PM GMT
Posted: 3:01 PM- SALT LAKE CITY - A "wet slab" of snowfall ran 200 feet wide down a slope in upper Big Cottonwood Canyon and stopped just short of a house.

Early morning accident closes West Valley intersection 04/13/2008 08:41:41 PM GMT
Posted: 2:42 PM- The intersection of 4100 South and Bangerter Highway in West Valley City was closed for more than five hours early Sunday following an automobile accident in which two people suffered critical injuries.

BYU football: Redshirt returns with vengeance 04/13/2008 11:18:13 AM GMT
PROVO - Last season was frustrating for J.J. DiLuigi, if for no other reason than the broken foot that kept him sidelined for the entire year.
Offseason workouts were a relief, because it was the first chance for him to return to action.

Motorsports: MMP expanding for off-road park 04/13/2008 09:29:23 AM GMT
Posted: 2:39 AM- Miller Motorsports Park will expand in the next few months to include an eight-acre off-road park for four-wheel drive vehicles, general manager and CEO Alan Wilson told The Salt Lake Tribune earlier this week.

Utah County prisoners digging their outdoor duty 04/13/2008 05:45:41 AM GMT
Posted: 11:35 PM- SPANISH FORK - Like many gardeners, Robert Hawthorne and Hadley Torres were out working the ground on a sunny April morning.

Roy man killed while riding bicycle at night in Ogden 04/13/2008 04:19:11 AM GMT
Posted: 10:20 PM- A 27-year-old Roy man was killed while riding a bicycle in Ogden early Saturday when an SUV struck him from behind.

Delta and Northwest may move forward with merger this week 04/14/2008 12:11:42 AM GMT
Posted: 5:10 PM- ATLANTA - Delta and Northwest could announce a combination as early as Tuesday that would create the world's

Weber County picks its GOP contenders 04/13/2008 06:01:46 PM GMT
HARRISVILLE - Four-term incumbent Rep. Glenn Donnelson will have to survive a June primary if he hopes to make it to November's ballot and continue his legislative crackdown on illegal immigration.

Davis GOP candidates chosen 04/13/2008 05:33:26 PM GMT
WOODS CROSS - Out of eight candidates who vied for state Senate District 23, Dan Liljenquist and Ron Mortensen will face off against each other at the June 24 Republican primaries.

Polygamy: Where religious liberty ends 04/13/2008 05:26:33 PM GMT
For more than a century and a half, Americans have seen polygamy from a distance and through a filter of silence. But in recent years, the view has become more distinct: a prophet in prison, jail terms for men who marry underage women, a precision raid on a ranch in west Texas.

Arizona also received abuse report on polygamous sect 04/13/2008 01:46:03 PM GMT
SAN ANGELO, Texas - As Texas authorities massed at a polygamous sect's ranch in west Texas, authorities in Arizona received information about a similar situation involving a teen in Colorado City, Ariz.

After horrors of war, the 116th is coming home 04/13/2008 09:38:39 AM GMT
For many, it was hard to believe this week would ever come. The soldiers of the Utah-based 116th Convoy Security Company received a violent, bitter welcome to Iraq.

FLDS: The story so far 04/13/2008 09:04:30 AM GMT
' A temple rises: In November 2003, the polygamous Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints purchases property for its 1,691-acre YFZ Ranch outside Eldorado, Texas.

Woman charged in her toddler's drowning pleads no contest 04/13/2008 09:04:30 AM GMT
A Provo mother whose 14-month-old son drowned in the bathtub two years ago pleaded no contest Friday to a charge of reckless endangerment. January Krebs, 30, negotiated a plea deal for the court to hold her no contest plea in abeyance for a probation period of one year.

Sunk by 'perfect storm'? 04/12/2008 07:24:30 PM GMT
DRAPER - SunCrest LLC's filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Friday culminated its tumultuous run at developing more than 3,000 homes atop Traverse Ridge.

WaMu's $7 billion rescue plan nearly doubles its shares 04/12/2008 07:02:15 PM GMT
Now that private-equity firm TPG and a group of investors are putting $7 billion into Washington Mutual Inc., it is clear that there are life preservers available for companies drowning in the mortgage crisis.

Tradewinds 04/12/2008 07:02:15 PM GMT
Becky Lunceford Ander- son, founder and chairwoman of the Sandy-based candle company For Every Body, has been awarded the Sierra West Utah Woman Making a Difference Award, presented by Utah's Junior Miss State Committee.

U.S. Internet network posts gain in global ratings 04/12/2008 07:02:15 PM GMT
SAN FRANCISCO - Contradicting earlier studies, conventional wisdom and politicians' rhetoric, European researchers say that the Internet infrastructure in the United States is one of the world's best and getting better.

Small Talk: For some businesses, 'you grow or you die' 04/12/2008 07:02:14 PM GMT
Having been in business for 30 years and survived many consumer spending slowdowns, Lloyd Lippman isn't cutting staff at his retail executive search firm.

On the Job: Alcohol abuse not addressed at work 04/12/2008 07:02:14 PM GMT
Most of us know someone at work whom we believe drinks a bit too much. It can be the co-worker who puts away a couple of six-packs of beer after work, or the colleague who imbibes too much wine at various gatherings, or even the boss who smells like alcohol after lunch, despite

The Savings Game: Understanding compound interest: It really adds up 04/12/2008 07:02:14 PM GMT
You may have read something like this before but the numbers are worth repeating. Rose, starting at age 20, socks away $2,000 a year in her Roth IRA, putting the money in a diversified stock fund.

Greenspan defends oversight of economy 04/12/2008 07:02:14 PM GMT
WASHINGTON - Alan Greenspan's reputation is under siege, and he's incredulous. Hailed three years ago as ''the greatest central banker who ever lived,'' the retired chairman of the Federal Reserve now is being criticized for his management of the U.

Fuel prices force airlines to get drastic 04/12/2008 07:02:13 PM GMT
Even before the recent flight cancellations, airlines and passengers were facing a new wave of travel misery. Record-high fuel prices and the industry's fragile finances have led to a new round of bankruptcies among smaller carriers in recent weeks, including ATA Airlines, Skybus

Scrutiny may lead to more airline chaos 04/12/2008 07:02:13 PM GMT
Air travelers, whose plans have already been disrupted by thousands of canceled flights recently, may face continued chaos in coming weeks as the Federal Aviation Administration and the airlines expand their scrutiny of passenger planes.

A new homebuyer headache 04/12/2008 06:59:43 PM GMT
Escalating home prices in St. George in recent years have made it much more difficult for many low- to moderate-income families to afford a home. And it's about to become even more difficult.

Utah's race for treasurer splits GOP endorsement 04/13/2008 07:33:10 AM GMT
For the first time since "The Empire Strikes Back" was in theaters and "Funkytown" was on the pop charts, Ed Alter won't be on the ballot for state treasurer.

West Texans offer their prayers for FLDS 04/13/2008 07:33:28 AM GMT
SAN ANGELO, Texas - In the aftermath of a massive raid on an FLDS compound, some west Texans are cursing the polygamous men while others are praying for them - and their families.

Texas bishop, doctor: FLDS women, children say 'they want to go home' 04/13/2008 07:33:21 AM GMT
SAN ANGELO, Texas - A Catholic bishop and local doctor who have visited with women and children taken from a polygamous sect's ranch say they are being well cared for but are concerned, confused and want to go home.

NBA: Pro hoops honors 04/13/2008 01:50:27 PM GMT
And the individual award-winners for the 2007-08 NBA season are . . . MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: KOBE BRYANT, Lakers The Lakers started the season in turmoil, partly because of Bryant's criticism of the front office and a few teammates.

NBA: Jazz keep alive their hopes for home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs 04/13/2008 01:35:39 PM GMT
There was talk at the Jazz's pre-game shootaround Saturday of taking the opportunity with the Denver Nuggets in town to unfurl the newest Northwest Division championship banner at EnergySolutions Arena.

Postell wins all-around as No. 2 Utes dominate 04/13/2008 10:09:04 AM GMT
MINNEAPOLIS - Utah's gymnastics team successfully advanced out of what coaches refer to as the scariest meet of the season. Now on to the hardest one to win.

State colleges: BYU men clinch two-seed in tourney 04/13/2008 10:08:10 AM GMT
PROVO - The BYU men's volleyball team (23-4, 18-4) swept No. 10 USC 30-22, 30-25, 30-22 on Saturday night to clinch a share of the regular-season Mountain Pacific Sports Federation title.

Sports Briefs 04/13/2008 10:07:58 AM GMT
Sunday Poll We're not saying the Jazz will be eliminated from the NBA playoffs - Why would they? NBA champions, baby! - but if by some miracle it were to happen, what would be the most painful way for it to happen?

Beijing Games: Boycott Tumult 04/13/2008 10:07:02 AM GMT
When she was growing up, Arielle Martin absorbed some of her younger brother's appreciation of Tibet and admiration for its spiritual leader, the Dalai Llama, so she's sympathetic toward the region's quest for independence from China, and disturbed by "any country in the world that chooses to

NHL: Fortune gives Red Wings a lift in Game 2 04/13/2008 10:05:53 AM GMT
Saturday's games Detroit 4, Nashville 2 Red Wings lead series 2-0 Boston 2, Montreal 3 Canadiens lead series 2-0 Dallas 5, Anaheim 2 Stars lead series 2-0 Today's

NBA: Sunday 04/13/2008 10:03:03 AM GMT
UTES EASILY ADVANCE TO FINALS Ronnie Brewer As a rookie, Brewer played in just eight of the Jazz's playoff games.

World Sports in brief 04/13/2008 09:59:22 AM GMT
NCAA hockey Boston College claims third title Nathan Gerbe scored twice and added two assists in Boston College's 4-1 win over Notre Dame, leading the Eagles to a championship Saturday in Denver.

Motor Stats 04/13/2008 09:59:18 AM GMT
1. Jeff Burton Going to make the Chase at 40 years old 2. Kevin Harvick Two wins at Phoenix before Saturday night 3.

Wodraska: Math teacher embraces fantasy sports 04/13/2008 09:59:18 AM GMT
I decided math wasn't going to be my forte in grade school the week we were supposed to learn the concept of "borrowing." Miss Larkey didn't have much patience for me.

No major surprises in regionals 04/13/2008 09:59:11 AM GMT
For once, the NCAA regional meets played out as predicted Saturday, with no major upsets in the six regional competitions. Advancing to the NCAA Championships on April 24-26 in Athens, Ga.

Baskett crushes Minion's hopes 04/13/2008 09:59:08 AM GMT
MINNEAPOLIS - Kristina Baskett's success created heartbreak for another gymnast with Utah ties Saturday when Baskett scored a 9.925 to win the vault title at the North Central region championship.

Utah Jazz: Williams able to play through the pain 04/13/2008 09:57:02 AM GMT
The education of Deron Williams continues. On Saturday night at EnergySolutions Arena, Williams took a crash course - no pun intended - on the art of playing through a hard foul.

Utah Jazz: Dantley still basking in the Hall's glow 04/13/2008 09:56:58 AM GMT
The morning after Adrian Dantley learned he'd been selected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame's Class of 2008, Denver coach George Karl called his players together to share the news.

Utah Jazz: stats 04/13/2008 09:56:54 AM GMT
Jazz 40, Nuggets 25 15-20 FGs 8-18 2-3 3FG 1-5 8-11 FTs 8-14 10 Reb. 7 3 TO 5 Nuggets: A.

Bees: This time, slugfest goes to Salt Lake 04/13/2008 09:56:29 AM GMT
Matt Brown pities opposing pitchers. "I wouldn't want to pitch to us," he said moments after the Bees' historic 11-10 victory against visiting Portland on Saturday afternoon at Franklin Covey Field.

AFL: Blaze reach new low, fall to 0-7 04/13/2008 09:57:47 AM GMT
LOS ANGELES - In a season that's been spent plumbing the depths of the Arena Football League, the Blaze reached a new low Saturday night in a 79-62 loss to the Los Angeles Avengers before 14,861 at Staples Center.

Monson: Jazz passion comes to the fore 04/13/2008 09:57:49 AM GMT
If the Nuggets were more motivated than the Jazz on Saturday night, the way a lot of people thought they might be, they didn't show it. But that's no knock on Denver.

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