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Diehards hold out hope -- and Sharpies -- for Jazz stars' autographs 04/30/2008 09:17:56 PM GMT
Posted: 2:57 PM- It is about 11:15 a.m. on a Thursday and the hail is pounding relentlessly on a half-dozen or so oblivious individuals standing atop the ramp that leads down to the Jazz player parking lot at EnergySolutions Arena.

Former Formula One driver Speed paying his dues in ARCA 04/30/2008 09:17:55 PM GMT
No more hanging out at the casino in Monte Carlo or attending parties hosted by a prince in Dubai.
These days, Scott Speed spends down time playing video games in his motor coach or hanging out with other drivers. And that's just fine with the former Formula One driver.

Reshuffling of high schools continues 04/30/2008 09:14:11 PM GMT
Those who follow the every-four-years process of high school realignment should remember that the operation conducted by the Utah High School Activities Association is a lot like Utah's weather: If you don't like it, wait 15 minutes.

College football: NCAA denies Rocky Mountain Bowl 04/30/2008 09:12:01 PM GMT
Posted: 2:22 PM- The Salt Lake City group that had proposed a bowl game for Rice-Eccles Stadium was turned down by the NCAA Postseason Licensing Subcommittee on Wednesday.

Utah boating: Waters rising 04/30/2008 08:43:54 PM GMT
River flows are up and boating of all types should be great this season. That is if the high cost of fuel doesn't scuttle plans for those with motorboats. Here's a look at how the 2008 boating season is shaping up

Texas official: Evidence of broken bones, possible sexual abuse found in FLDS kids 04/30/2008 08:40:24 PM GMT
Updated: 12:14 PM- A Texas official said Wednesday that at least 41 children from the polygamous YFZ Ranch have had broken bones and some young boys may have been sexually abused -- allegations that drew rapid denials from the FLDS sect.

Stocks dip with investors flummoxed over Fed 04/30/2008 08:35:33 PM GMT
Updated: 2:33 PM- NEW YORK -- Wall Street gave up sharp gains and closed lower Wednesday after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter point but left investors guessing about the central bank's next move. The Dow Jones industrial average, momentarily soaring above 13,000 for the first time since early January, ended the session with a modest loss.

Fed cuts key rate by a quarter-point 04/30/2008 08:33:16 PM GMT
Posted: 2:34 PM- WASHINGTON - The Federal Reserve cut a key interest rate by a quarter-point Wednesday, a smaller move than the aggressive easing it undertook earlier this year. There were signs the Fed may believe it has done enough to prevent a deep recession.

Headwaters declines after saying earnings to miss forecast 04/30/2008 08:21:15 PM GMT
Posted: 11:57 AM- Headwaters Inc., an alternative fuels company based in South Jordan, slumped as much as 25 percent after reducing its full-year profit forecast to as low as 60 cents a share.

NBA playoffs: Houston's offensive ills not cured just yet 04/30/2008 08:20:01 PM GMT
Posted: 9:23 PM- HOUSTON -- The Houston Rockets did not solve their offensive problems Tuesday night.
They just appeared very effective, compared with the Jazz.

Bees win again; close April 23-2 04/30/2008 08:17:49 PM GMT
Posted: 2:18 PM- The Salt Lake Bees closed their impressive opening month with a franchise-record 23 wins, with Wednesday's 10-5 victory at Memphis.

Some non-sex offenders required on Utah registry 04/30/2008 08:15:27 PM GMT
Posted: 2:16 PM- OGDEN -- Utah's sex-offender registry is expanding with the addition of people convicted of crimes that have nothing to do with sex.

Man accused of kidnapping, killing nurse makes odd first court appearance 04/30/2008 08:06:02 PM GMT
Posted: 11:06 AM- A man charged with kidnapping his ex-girlfriend, a Salt Lake City nurse found dead inside a plastic container in her own car, made odd statements during a court appearance this morning.

Kragthorpe: Friday is Jazz's biggest game in 10 years 04/30/2008 07:15:57 PM GMT
Posted: 1:17 PM- It was true in the days of John Stockton and Karl Malone and it was true last year for the Jazz of Deron Williams and Carlos Boozer.

Nursing home costs creep up 04/30/2008 06:57:01 PM GMT
The average cost of a year's worth of nursing-home care in Utah rose 13 percent over the past five years to $57,332, a new report shows. It's below both the national increase of 17 percent and the average U.

Parents turn the Miley moment into a teachable one 04/30/2008 06:50:19 PM GMT
Posted: 12:46 PM- Miley Cyrus' struggle with her controversial photo in Vanity Fair presents a great opportunity for parents to discuss how seemingly innocous photos posted to a blog or social networking site can be misinterpreted, experts say.

Despite pic, Cyrus show will go on 04/30/2008 06:48:44 PM GMT
Photographic evidence that teen star Miley Cyrus has skin on her back and shoulders won't keep Disney's pop princess off the stage at LaVell Edwards Stadium on Independence Day.

Reid makes up with Utah, Ariz. attorneys general, eyes federal polygamy task force 04/30/2008 06:40:32 PM GMT
Posted: 11:56 AM- WASHINGTON -- Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid called Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff today to

BYU: Women's volleyball lands three recruits 04/30/2008 06:35:59 PM GMT
Posted: 12:37 PM- Three highly regarded high school athletes have signed national letters of intent to join the BYU women's volleyball program for the 2008 season.

Group tries to stop $2 billion natural-gas pipeline in northern Utah 04/30/2008 06:32:19 PM GMT
Posted: 12:33 PM- BRIGHAM CITY -- Opponents are digging in against plans to run a natural-gas pipeline through northern Utah.

USU offers drive-through book buyback 04/30/2008 06:03:00 PM GMT
Posted: 11:59 AM- LOGAN -- No, you can't supersize. You can't bag a kids meal. You can't even score a side of fries.

'High School Musical 3' starts filming Saturday 04/30/2008 05:08:49 PM GMT
The command "Action!" will kick-start the new "High School Musical" sequel as cast and crew of the hit Disney Channel franchise start filming Saturday at East High School in Salt Lake City.

USU offers book-buyback drive-through service 04/30/2008 05:08:23 PM GMT
Posted: 11:03 AM- LOGAN - No, you can't supersize. You can't bag a kids meal. You can't even score a side of fries.
So what if you can't fill your stomach at this drive-through, you can fill your wallet.

Z'Tejas offers tequila-pairing dinners 04/30/2008 05:04:09 PM GMT
Initially someone invented the wine-pairing dinner, hoping to show people how wine and food could complement one another. Then beer-pairing dinners came along that put specialty brews alongside appetizers, entrees and dessert.

Cuisine quest: One taste of this fish and you'll be hooked 04/30/2008 05:02:01 PM GMT
Because fish contains healthy, unsaturated fats, experts say it should be part of a well-balanced diet. But for many cooks making a easy fish dinner, that doesn't include breading and frying, is elusive.

World flavors: Husk hides a saucy delight 04/30/2008 04:59:57 PM GMT

Thanks to our growing global marketplace, ingredients from all over the world are now available to Utah cooks. This week we explore tomatillos.

More cattle shootings reported 04/30/2008 04:50:48 PM GMT
Posted: 10:52 AM- PROMONTORY - More dead cattle are being reported in northern Utah, in addition to 10 killed in Tooele County.

Thief takes Clearfield mail truck 04/30/2008 04:49:09 PM GMT
Posted: 10:50 AM- LAYTON -- Perhaps he couldn't wait for his tax-rebate check.
Police say a 27-year-old Clearfield man stole a U.S. mail van that was parked but running Monday near a medical complex in Layton.

Jazz superfan: Eddy Epperson 04/30/2008 04:48:53 PM GMT
Eddy Epperson hadn't planned on buying season tickets for the Utah Jazz five years ago when he and his father attended an NBA draft. But then he heard he could get a ticket for what was then $5 a game if he sat in the top row of EnergySolutions Arena.

State colleges: Homers help Cougs outslug UNC 04/30/2008 04:38:31 PM GMT
GREELEY, Colo. - For the first time in over a month, Brigham Young's baseball team earned consecutive victories by outslugging Northern Colorado 17-10.

Utah Jazz: Team keeps one eye on restful Lakers 04/30/2008 04:30:26 PM GMT
HOUSTON - As much as they tried to focus on Tuesday's Game 5 against Houston, the Jazz couldn't help knowing the top-seeded Los Angeles Lakers were resting at home in advance of a potential Western Conference semifinals series.

Utah Jazz: Listless Utah gets walloped in Game 5 (with multimedia) 04/30/2008 04:28:41 PM GMT
HOUSTON - Maybe they underestimated the challenge of closing out the Houston Rockets on their home court. Maybe they were overconfident after already having won two games at Toyota Center in this first-round playoff series.

NBA: Big Easy defeats Big D 04/30/2008 04:26:50 PM GMT
NEW ORLEANS - Byron Scott accepted his NBA Coach of the Year award, then guided his team to the second round of the playoffs. Chris Paul had 24 points, 15 assists and 11 rebounds, and the New Orleans Hornets held on for a 99-94 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night

NBA: Pistons discount 76ers 04/30/2008 04:24:41 PM GMT
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - The Motor City's Big Three outscored Philadelphia's entire team when it mattered. Chauncey Billups scored 21 points, Richard Hamilton had 20 and Rasheed Wallace added 19 to lift the Pistons to a 98-81 victory over the 76ers on Tuesday night and a 3-2 lead in the first-round

NBA playoffs: Spurs do away with Phoenix 04/30/2008 04:22:52 PM GMT
SAN ANTONIO - Tony Parker scored 31 points, Tim Duncan added 29 points and 17 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs advanced to the Western Conference semifinals with a 92-87 Game 5 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night.

New Mexico police remove 4 children from church compound 04/30/2008 04:05:30 PM GMT
Posted: 10:06 AM- ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - State police have removed four children from an apocalyptic church whose leader claims to be the Messiah and acknowledges having sex with some of his followers.

FBI says Riverton man knew cousin was producing deadly ricin 04/30/2008 03:56:58 PM GMT
Thomas Tholen believed a cousin staying in his Riverton basement was making the deadly ricin toxin and kicked him out after fearing for his family's safety, according to court documents made public Tuesday.

UHP: Booze likely involved in head-on crash 04/30/2008 03:46:41 PM GMT
Posted: 9:50 AM- A drunk driver going the wrong way on State Road 201 near Kennecott on Tuesday night caused a head-on wreck that left both drivers in serious condition, according to Utah Highway Patrol.

Demos raise cash in GOP heartland 04/30/2008 03:35:47 PM GMT
Several Democratic legislative candidates in Utah County are outraising their incumbent Republican opponents for the first time in recent history. Of the 12 races in Utah County for House and Senate seats, six Democrats have collected more than Republican incumbents and one is

$2.3M land buy OK'd 04/30/2008 03:17:30 PM GMT
Salt Lake County is prepared to pay top dollar for 10 rugged acres in the foothills above Sandy and Draper even though newly released information shows the land's assessed value is a mere fraction of the $2.

Economy grows by only 0.6 percent in first quarter 04/30/2008 01:51:09 PM GMT
Posted: 7:52 AM- WASHINGTON - The bruised economy limped through the first quarter, growing by only 0.6 percent as housing and credit problems forced people and businesses alike to hunker down.

Interest rates may hit bottom 04/30/2008 05:39:24 AM GMT
WASHINGTON - The Federal Reserve is widely expected today to call a halt to its eight-month series of interest rate cuts after announcing a final trim, likely a quarter-point.

Novell licensing beef with SCO tied to 1995 version of Unix 04/30/2008 05:39:03 AM GMT
Lawyers for The SCO Group Inc. told a federal judge Tuesday that anything it might owe to Novell Inc. for improperly licensing an older version of the Unix computer operating system to other companies is minimal.

Show of hands: Who wants to save money? 04/30/2008 05:39:02 AM GMT
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLCHILDREN AT THE LIED BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB in Salt Lake City, above, take part in an exercise about spending money Tuesday as part of National Teach Children to Save Day, which is being celebrated this month nationwide.

Questar raises earnings forecast 04/30/2008 05:39:00 AM GMT
Encouraged by the strong results achieved in its first quarter, Utah's Questar Corp. has raised its earnings forecast for its 2008 fiscal year. The Salt Lake City-based energy company, which is the parent of the natural gas utility that provides most Utahns with the fuel to

Business Digest 04/30/2008 05:38:52 AM GMT
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Delta, Northwest to offer employees travel privilege 04/30/2008 05:38:50 AM GMT
As Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines try to woo regulators and shareholders to support their proposed combination, they are courting employees, too, with new travel privileges.

Health plan would aid small business 04/30/2008 05:38:49 AM GMT
The Salt Lake Chamber, which has singled out health care reform as its top public policy priority, is rolling out its first health plan for small-business members who are skipping insurance for their employees because they can't afford it.

On gas facts, president pumps politics 04/30/2008 05:38:47 AM GMT
WASHINGTON - President Bush put politics ahead of the facts Tuesday as he sought to blame Congress for high energy prices, saying foreign suppliers are pumping just about all the oil they can and accusing lawmakers of blocking new refineries.

Utah business in brief 04/30/2008 05:38:45 AM GMT
Utah's business leaders are invited to the American Heart Association's CEO Breakfast. Salt Lake Chamber President Lane Beattie will deliver the keynote speech.

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