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Woman injured in drive-by shooting 05/20/2008 12:03:32 AM GMT
Posted: 6:05 PM- A woman was shot outside her Salt Lake City apartment building this afternoon.
Police are investigating the drive-by shooting that occurred next door to Lincoln Elementary School.

College baseball: SUU's Freitas receives league honors 05/19/2008 11:28:25 PM GMT
Posted: 5:04 PM- Southern Utah baseball player Nick Freitas has been named the Summit League co-Player of the Week after making a run on a couple of school records. Freitas shares the honor with Oral Roberts' Brian Van Kirk.

Retired LDS Church leader, ZCMI executive dies 05/19/2008 11:28:01 PM GMT
Posted: 5:02 PM- Elder J. Thomas Fyans, an emeritus LDS general authority and former ZCMI executive, passed away Sunday evening at his home after celebrating his 90th birthday with family members on Saturday.

Bank of American Fork to help stock Highland's first library 05/19/2008 10:56:17 PM GMT
Posted: 4:57 PM- After a 30-year wait, Highland bookworms who have borrowed literature from neighboring cities finally are getting their own library.

FLDS parents objecting unsuccessfully to 'vague' plans for children 05/19/2008 10:46:31 PM GMT
Posted: 2:10 PM- SAN ANGELO -- The first hearings into the futures of children taken from the YFZ Ranch in Texas have included proceedings for four children of sect leader Warren S. Jeffs, with attorneys seeking the return of one son's Book of Mormon and more visits for the mother of another son.

Murder charge filed in cross-country trip 05/19/2008 09:24:02 PM GMT
Posted: 3:25 PM- A Utah man captured in Missouri with the body of his ex-girlfriend has been charged with murder.

Plan for Dixie National Forest would close much of land to off-roaders 05/19/2008 09:21:47 PM GMT
Posted: 3:23 PM- CEDAR CITY-- Off-roaders no longer will be able to stray from the beaten path under newly proposed guidelines for Dixie National Forest.

Sentinel chickens distributed to help spot West Nile Virus 05/19/2008 09:17:11 PM GMT
Posted: 3:14 PM- So-called sentinel chickens that will serve as as early indicators of West Nile Virus activity in Utah were distributed to mosquito abatement departments throughout the state Monday.

Judge's reason for canceling hearing is a gas 05/19/2008 08:40:03 PM GMT
SAN ANTONIO - Gas prices seem to be affecting everyone's wheels - even the wheels of justice.
A hearing that had been scheduled for Monday in a

Powder mailed to FBI's Salt Lake City office harmless 05/19/2008 07:41:10 PM GMT
Posted: 1:37 PM- The FBI says a white powder in a piece of mail that prompted evacuation of its downtown offices Friday was harmless.

Defense: Victim asked to be chained to engine block 05/19/2008 07:32:36 PM GMT
Posted: 1:27 PM- he attorney for a man accused of chaining his girlfriend to an engine block in his West Valley City apartment today argued she asked to be tethered as a "show of her devotion."

Police ID two children killed in Provo Canyon crash 05/19/2008 07:09:54 PM GMT
Posted: 1:10 PM- Police have identified the two children who died in a traffic crash last weekend in Provo Canyon.

Police: 14-year-old at wheel when toddler struck, killed 05/19/2008 07:04:13 PM GMT
Posted: 1:05 PM- Roosevelt police say a 14-year-old girl was behind the wheel of a car when she struck and killed a toddler Thursday.

Part of Pipeline Trail closed for weed control 05/19/2008 06:49:59 PM GMT
Posted: 12:50 PM- A portion of City Creek Canyon's Pipeline Trail will be closed beginning today through Friday for the spraying of Starthistle, an invasive weed.

Second 'American Idols Live' show added at E Center 05/19/2008 06:18:01 PM GMT
Posted: 11:11 AM- Tickets for the "American Idols Live 2008" tour are still available for a second date added to the E Center in West Valley City.

No diaper ban at pools this summer 05/19/2008 06:09:39 PM GMT
While some adult swimmers urged the state Health Department to ban diapered children from pools this summer, it's not going to happen.

Three from Ogden die in Colorado crash 05/19/2008 05:31:46 PM GMT
Posted: 6:17 PM- A mother and two children from Ogden died Friday and two other children were hurt when their car crashed in Colorado.

Oracle to bring 100 jobs to Utah 05/19/2008 04:42:33 PM GMT
Posted: 10:44 AM- WEST JORDAN - Business software maker Oracle Corp. plans to bring a data-storage center and 100 jobs to Utah.

'Iron Man' comes to life in super soldier prototype 05/19/2008 01:53:25 PM GMT
Rex Jameson bikes and swims regularly, and plays tennis and skis when time allows. But the 5-foot-11, 180-pound software engineer is lucky if he presses 200 pounds - that is, until he steps into an ''exoskeleton'' of aluminum and electronics that multiplies his strength and endurance as many as 20

Sendside looks for new, safer way of doing biz 05/19/2008 01:52:19 PM GMT
They call it the "Wall of Shame" - those hundreds of pieces of mail, bills, statements, legal documents and faxes pinned to the walls of the offices at Sendside Networks.

Business insight: Helping employees during tough times 05/19/2008 04:56:21 AM GMT
Quint Studer, consultant Leaders should always address gnarly issues Quint Studer is owner of Studer Group, which consults clients on leadership.

The Week Ahead 05/19/2008 04:56:21 AM GMT
Convention Calendar Wednesday: ' Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association South Towne Expo Center and hotels in Sandy Planned attendance: 900 Runs through: Sunday

Artificial intelligence enters world of avatars 05/19/2008 04:44:27 AM GMT
TROY, N.Y. - Edd Hifeng barely merits a second glance in ''Second Life.'' A steel-gray robot with lanky limbs and linebacker shoulders, he looks like a typical avatar in the popular virtual world.

Utah Avenue in D.C. takes on bit of namesake 05/19/2008 07:17:33 AM GMT
WASHINGTON - The street could be from any of the grander areas of Salt Lake City: Trees reaching for the sky along deep green lawns; well-kept red brick homes with remodeled interiors; and friendly neighbors willing to loan an egg or cup of sugar.

Girls' basketball: Wasatch's Parker commits to BYU 05/19/2008 05:44:23 PM GMT
Posted: 11:44 AM- Brigham Young's women's basketball program has received an oral commitment from Kim Parker, a 5-foot-11 junior from Wasatch High in Heber City.

Prep softball: Murray succeeds even without star 05/19/2008 04:10:44 PM GMT
Brittany Parker was good. No, she was great - one of the best high school softball players the state has ever produced. But she's gone.

Ask the Expert: Start Millsap over Boozer? 05/19/2008 03:52:07 PM GMT
Posted: 9:53 AM- Question:
In my opinion, Paul Millsap demonstrates much greater toughness than Carlos Boozer on both ends of the floor. Is it time for the Jazz to start Millsap over Carlos Boozer?

Kragthorpe: 2008 Jazz season must be called success 05/19/2008 01:39:54 PM GMT
The Jazz's season ended with Mehmet Okur holding the ball under the basket late Friday night, powerless to do anything about a scoreboard that told of the Jazz's trailing the Los Angeles Lakers by three points as the clock raced toward 0:00.

NBA playoffs: Young Hornets keeping it light 05/19/2008 01:28:24 PM GMT
NEW ORLEANS - Jannero Pargo spun through the air on a one-handed dunk attempt, stuffed himself on the front of the rim and fell backward onto the court while his New Orleans Hornets teammates buckled over in laughter.

NBA: Boston's win is stuff of legends 05/19/2008 01:27:25 PM GMT
BOSTON - Paul Pierce hit a shot. Then LeBron James answered. Pierce hit another and so did James. It was like that all game long, two of the NBA's best trying to carry their teams to the next round.

American Le Mans Series: P2 or not P2 is question 05/19/2008 01:22:44 PM GMT
TOOELE - Sleek, aerodynamic and technologically advanced race cars and world-renowned drivers are usually the big draws and attention-getters in the American Le Mans Series race at Miller Motorsports Park.

Indy 500: Foyt IV endures wind, fire to earn spot 05/19/2008 01:20:16 PM GMT
INDIANAPOLIS - A.J. Foyt IV had to deal with wind and then fire Sunday before his starting spot in the 92nd Indianapolis 500 was secure. At least it didn't rain.

Racing notes: Mosley makes his case to stay 05/19/2008 01:19:07 PM GMT
MADRID, Spain - FIA president Max Mosley suggested auto racing's governing body could lose control of Formula One if he steps down as a result of his involvement in a sex scandal.

Auto racing: Penske team rules Utah 05/19/2008 01:17:55 PM GMT
TOOELE - For the Penske Porsches, it was a perfect 1-2 finish after a poor, but ultimately meaningless, start. For Acura, it was an almost awesome American Le Mans Series debut for legendary driver Gil de Ferran, and a better-than-expected third.

NBA notes: L.A. center Bynum to have surgery 05/19/2008 01:13:30 PM GMT
More than four months after Andrew Bynum injured his left knee, it's been decided the Los Angeles Lakers center will undergo arthroscopic surgery. The Lakers made the announcement Sunday, saying Dr.

NBA Playoffs: Rested Pistons have 'that fire' 05/19/2008 01:11:54 PM GMT
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - The Detroit Pistons are not worried about rest making them rusty heading into the Eastern Conference finals. ''We still got that fire under our butt,'' Rasheed Wallace said Sunday night.

Horse Racing: Trainer Dutrow predicts hat trick for Big Brown 05/19/2008 07:21:29 AM GMT
BALTIMORE - Rick Dutrow Jr. insisted there was no special motivation to wear this specific hat. The cap was simply available for the trainer's trip to the barn.

Utah sports in brief 05/19/2008 07:10:49 AM GMT
WrestlingUVSC adds seven to its program UVSC's wrestling program announced Wednesday it has signed seven athletes.

Bees: Sacramento beats Salt Lake for third straight time 05/19/2008 07:10:48 AM GMT
The host Sacramento River Cats beat Salt Lake for the third straight game on Sunday, jumping to an early lead and holding on for the 8-1 win over the Bees.

Kirby: Grooms: Shut your mouths and smile 05/19/2008 04:31:53 AM GMT
This is me on my wedding day in 1975. And that's my wife. I love this photo. It's the only proof I have that there was ever a moment when I was smarter than she is.

TV: Looks like a skimpy fall lineup 05/19/2008 04:15:14 AM GMT
Finally, one of the most disastrous television seasons ever is about to come to a close, and the ripple effect of the writers' strike earlier this year is making its last presence known - in the form of a frail upcoming fall season.

Rolly: Curtis is in the catbird House seat 05/19/2008 01:47:34 PM GMT
It's good to be the king. Or even the speaker of the House. Or, in some cases, just a Republican legislator in Utah. Rep. Greg Curtis, R-Sandy, fits the last two labels.

Culture Vulture: Farewell to a great gig in the Beehive State 05/20/2008 12:39:19 AM GMT
In five-plus years of Culture Vulturing, I've never thought this column should be about me - until today. Barring a freelance gig or an eventual change of heart, this will be the last thing I write for The Salt Lake Tribune.

Limiting lending: SLC should curb number of payday lenders 05/19/2008 04:20:59 AM GMT
One Salt Lake City councilman has called the proliferation of payday lenders an "epidemic." Councilman J.T. Martin wants the capital to follow the lead of eight other Salt Lake County cities and the county itself in capping the number of these businesses.

Sandy breach: New bonus program too much like the old 05/19/2008 04:20:59 AM GMT
No independent, comparative study of other cities' bonus programs. No major changes to their own. And no apologies. Sandy City Council members, unless taxpayers make them repent at a public budget hearing at 7 p.

Bad rap 05/19/2008 04:20:59 AM GMT
As a relatively new transplant to Salt Lake City from Los Angeles, I was excited to see on the Dining Update feature one of our favorite restaurants, Tiburon (“Chintzy dinnerware, over-sauced entrees temper high expectations,” Tribune, May 14).

That 'cuddly blanket' 05/19/2008 04:20:58 AM GMT
Concerning Mark Barr's tirade against theism (“Belief in God,” Forum, May 12): * He claims the New Testament was written 100 years after Christ's death.

Golf on the block 05/19/2008 04:20:58 AM GMT
When Salt Lake County Councilman Jeff Allen suggested selling off the unprofitable South Mountain Golf Course, Councilman Jim Bradley called it a “nitwit idea” (“Councilman: Sell Draper golf course,” Tribune, May 14).

Veterans' education benefits 05/19/2008 04:20:58 AM GMT
I am a consumer rights attorney and was recently contacted by a veteran who served in various post-9/11 capacities. He has been trying to receive his GI education benefits and, so far, after one-and-a-half years of paperwork, he still has no education benefits.

Not so boorish 05/19/2008 04:20:58 AM GMT
This is in response to the letter by Sharon Narus (“Boorish behavior,” Forum, May 13). I attended my son-in-law's graduation on May 1 at the University of Utah.

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