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Cedar City mom, tot die in an alleged killing spree Thu, 3 Jul 2008 12:27:03 MDT
CEDAR CITY - In a conversation Saturday night with her grandmother, Kilynna Blake said she was feeling uneasy because an acquaintance of her fianc was a suspect in several slayings.

County attorney gets the boot Thu, 3 Jul 2008 12:26:58 MDT
In the midst of a voter-fraud scandal, the Daggett County Commission, in a 2-1 vote Tuesday, terminated its contract with County Attorney Brian Sidwell.

Hot-car death yields charge Thu, 3 Jul 2008 12:26:54 MDT
A Clearfield mother whose infant son died after she forgot him in a sweltering vehicle will be charged with negligent homicide, a class A misdemeanor, in connection with the boy's death, prosecutors said Wednesday.

ZCMI facade to be revived for new City Creek Macy's Thu, 3 Jul 2008 12:26:23 MDT
Formed to front a pioneering department store and salvaged to make way for a 1970s mall, the cast-iron columns of the ZCMI facade are awaiting their next incarnation on Salt Lake City's Main Street.

Is Utah a pawn in Pentagon gambit? Thu, 3 Jul 2008 12:26:22 MDT
Although Army officials acknowledge it's a political non-starter, the Defense Department has resurrected the idea of transporting chemical weapons from Colorado and Oregon to Utah - a practice that has been widely opposed in the past and which is now prohibited by federal law.

New rules battle pool bug Thu, 3 Jul 2008 12:26:16 MDT
As summer heat drives crowds back into Utah's public pools, only one case of swimming-related cryptosporidiosis has been reported statewide - but it's too soon to declare victory, health officials say.

Police release name of man shot during robbery Wed, 2 Jul 2008 07:27:25 MDT
Posted: 7:26 PM- When police shot and killed Thanh M. Tran during a jewelry store robbery on Tuesday, it marked the third officer-involved shooting in West Valley City so far this year.

Defendants in Kiplyn Davis murder case granted separate trials Wed, 2 Jul 2008 06:10:58 MDT
Posted: 6:03 PM- Timmy Brent Olsen and Christopher Neal Jeppson will be tried separately on charges they murdered 15-year-old Kiplyn Davis in 1995.

Firefighters rescue woman from burning Draper home Wed, 2 Jul 2008 05:59:35 MDT
Posted: 5:57 PM- A Draper woman was flown to a local hospital in stable condition this afternoon after a fire ravaged her Fort Street home and left her unconscious.

Bomb threat disrupts U. hospital for three hours Wed, 2 Jul 2008 05:48:48 MDT
Posted: 2:12 AM- The University of Utah Hospital has resumed its normal services after a bomb scare disrupted afternoon operations for about three hours.

Mother to be charged in death of infant left in sweltering car Wed, 2 Jul 2008 05:45:46 MDT
Posted: 5:44 PM- A Clearfield mother whose infant son died after she forgot him in a sweltering vehicle will be charged with negligent homicide, a class A misdemeanor, in connection with the boy's death, prosecutors said Wednesday.

Sheriff: Two under arrest for U. patient records theft Wed, 2 Jul 2008 04:46:47 MDT
Posted: 3:38 PM- Two people are under arrest and a third has been identified as a suspect in the June theft of tapes containing University of Utah patient billing records, which have been recovered and do not appear to have been accessed, Salt Lake County Sheriff Jim Winder said.

Former court clerk gets jail for pocketing traffic fines Wed, 2 Jul 2008 03:12:04 MDT
Posted: 3:10 PM- A former Hurricane justice court clerk who stole $14,000 from the city by pocketing traffic fines was sentenced Wednesday to 30 days in jail.

USU basketball: Aggies to play five in-state opponents in 2008-09 Wed, 2 Jul 2008 03:09:54 MDT
Posted: 3:08 PM- Utah State's men's basketball team will play five in-state opponents - the most in school history - during the first six weeks of the 2008-09 season.

Smith's Food Stores part of E.coli meat recall Wed, 2 Jul 2008 02:55:15 MDT
Posted: 2:52 PM- Smith's Food & Drug Stores has removed from shelves in its Utah supermarkets some ground beef products that have been linked to illnesses caused by the E. coli bacteria.

Big Sur evacuated; fire worsens Thu, 3 Jul 2008 01:27:31 MDT
BIG SUR, Calif. - Facing a stubborn fire, California officials Wednesday ordered the evacuation of Big Sur as flames flared on nearby mountaintops and moved steadily toward this coastal retreat.

Lindon establishes its own police force Thu, 3 Jul 2008 12:27:02 MDT
LINDON - The 13,000 residents of Lindon are now being served by their own municipal police department. Lindon Police Chief Cody Cullimore is in charge of 15 full-time police officers.

Judge grants separate trials in Kiplyn murder Thu, 3 Jul 2008 12:27:01 MDT
Timmy Brent Olsen and Christopher Neal Jeppson will be tried separately on charges they murdered 15-year-old Kiplyn Davis in 1995. Fourth District Judge Lynn W.

Fireworks increase Utah pollution Thu, 3 Jul 2008 12:26:59 MDT
Fireworks don't just fill the skies with color. They also make the air smoky and polluted, says the state Division of Air Quality as Independence Day approaches.

Judge nominees to be set Thu, 3 Jul 2008 12:26:57 MDT
The Court of Appeals Judicial Nominating Commission will meet July 10 to nominate candidates to replace Judge Judith Billings, who is retiring Dec. 31.

Former court clerk given 30 days for $14,000 theft Thu, 3 Jul 2008 12:26:56 MDT
A former Hurricane justice court clerk who stole $14,000 from the city by pocketing traffic fines was sentenced Wednesday to 30 days in jail. Lisa Whear, 40, pleaded guilty as charged in 5th District Court to second-degree felony theft.

Jewelry store death WVC's 3rd police shooting of year Thu, 3 Jul 2008 12:26:55 MDT
When police shot and killed Thanh M. Tran during a jewelry store robbery on Tuesday, it marked the third officer-involved shooting in West Valley City so far this year.

Woman flown to hospital after fire Thu, 3 Jul 2008 12:26:52 MDT
A Draper woman was flown to a local hospital in stable condition Wednesday afternoon after a fire ravaged her Fort Street home and left her unconscious.

Officials investigate death at Arches Thu, 3 Jul 2008 12:26:51 MDT
The Grand County Sheriff's Office and Arches National Park rangers are investigating the death Tuesday of a French tourist near Delicate Arch. The 53-year-old woman - whose name was being withheld pending notification of relatives - was hiking to the arch with two friends, but

Avenues advocacy group says megahomes win city's favor Thu, 3 Jul 2008 12:26:44 MDT
Some Avenues residents say their concerns about Salt Lake City's planning department are bigger than the monster homes that have sprouted in their neighborhood.

Employer sanctions proposal won't go to ballot Thu, 3 Jul 2008 12:26:27 MDT
PHOENIX - A proposed ballot measure that was used as leverage to help nudge the Arizona Legislature into approving an employer sanctions law will not appear on the November ballot.

Fire danger, economy cancel fireworks shows Thu, 3 Jul 2008 12:26:25 MDT
Those seeking the oohs and aahs of traditional Fourth of July fireworks could be sadly disappointed this year: Public displays and sales of boxed firecrackers are being canceled or scaled back across the nation, victims of a sluggish economy, wildfire fears and product shortages caused by a

Ground beef worth a check Thu, 3 Jul 2008 01:29:59 MDT
Before you fire up the barbecue this Fourth of July, check the ground beef to make sure it hasn't been recalled. Smith's Food & Drug Stores has removed from shelves in its Utah supermarkets some ground beef products that have been linked to illnesses caused by the E.

Volleyball event attracts 35,000 Wed, 2 Jul 2008 11:36:22 MDT
SANDY - The roar of the crowd rarely subsided inside the South Towne Convention Center Wednesday as many of the nation's best boy volleyball players began eight days of Junior Olympic competition.

Business Glance Wed, 2 Jul 2008 11:36:20 MDT
Technology Microsoft seeks help for another Yahoo bid Unable to strike a deal on its own, Microsoft Corp.

Make a clean sweep of your dirty windows and blinds Wed, 2 Jul 2008 11:36:19 MDT
Cleaning your blinds and windows is no fun, so the Good Housekeeping Research Institute has come up with "speed-cleaning," time-saving tricks to get the jobs done faster.

NAACP fights mortgage discrimination Wed, 2 Jul 2008 11:36:16 MDT
In an effort to combat unfair lending practices, the NAACP of Salt Lake City joined in a national "Day of Action" against mortgage discrimination Wednesday, the 44th anniversary of the signing of the 1964 Civil Rights Act.

Other foods to be tested, but tomatoes still suspect Wed, 2 Jul 2008 11:36:16 MDT
WASHINGTON - Adding to tomato confusion, the government is testing other types of fresh produce in the hunt for the source of the nation's record salmonella outbreak - even as it insists tomatoes remain the leading suspect.

Recall Alert Wed, 2 Jul 2008 11:36:16 MDT
The following products and vehicles were recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Unless otherwise indicated, discontinue use of the products immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.

New natural foods store boasts of lower prices Wed, 2 Jul 2008 11:36:13 MDT
MURRAY - The parking lot was filled with cars Wednesday, opening day for Utah's first Sunflower Farmers Market, a produce and natural foods store. Inside, shoppers crowded around bins stacked high with fruits and vegetables, which comprise about one-third of the chain's sales.

Utah company rewrites merger time frame Wed, 2 Jul 2008 11:36:12 MDT
Utah's Huntsman Corp. has extended its merger agreement with Hexion Specialty Chemicals by three months as it continues its campaign to force the Apollo Management unit to honor its commitments.

Ruling lets Grasso keep all of $187.5M in compensation Wed, 2 Jul 2008 11:36:11 MDT
For nearly five years, Richard Grasso was vilified for the riches he reaped while running the New York Stock Exchange. But earlier this week, a court ruled that Grasso could keep all $187.

American cutting 7,000 jobs, about 8 percent of workforce Wed, 2 Jul 2008 11:36:11 MDT
American Airlines expects to cut nearly 7,000 employees by the end of the year, or about 8 percent of its worldwide work force, as it reduces flights and grounds aircraft because of high fuel costs, the airline told employees Wednesday.

Bear market growling amid oil, GM fears Wed, 2 Jul 2008 11:36:11 MDT
NEW YORK - Wall Street resumed its sell-off Wednesday after oil and gas prices hit a record, and a bearish analyst report renewed concerns that General Motors Corp.

Business Digest Wed, 2 Jul 2008 11:36:10 MDT
Red Lion Private-equity firm makes unsolicited bid for hotel chain Red Lion Hotels Corp., which has one of its 53 hotels in Salt Lake City, may be sold.

Have Delta cuts hit home? Wed, 2 Jul 2008 11:36:09 MDT
Last year, Delta Air Lines was clamoring to add routes from Salt Lake City International Airport. Now, because of raging fuel prices and falling passenger numbers, Delta is scrambling to cut back.

Utah business in brief Wed, 2 Jul 2008 11:36:07 MDT
AtTask, an Orem-based provider of on-demand project and portfolio management software, recently received two national awards. The editors of Red Herring business technology magazine named it one of the 100 most innovative private technology companies in North America.

FLDS fashions for kids sold on enterprising Web site Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:47:40 MDT
ELDORADO, Texas - A new clothing brand may be born out of the Texas raid on a polygamous sect. FLDS women for the first time are offering their handmade, distinctive style of children's clothes to the public through the Web site fldsdress.com.

LDS Hospital adds privacy, natural light to nursery Tue, 1 Jul 2008 08:52:43 MDT
Posted: 8:51 PM- One of the state's busiest nurseries is getting an overhaul. The circa-1980s purple and pink decor

Monson: Deron Williams: The Total Package, Part 1 Wed, 2 Jul 2008 01:26:26 MDT
Deron Williams knows what's coming his way, and the thought of it riveted a smile onto his face the other day. The Jazz are about to give him a max-money extension that will pay him somewhere between $50 million and $90 million, depending on whether he signs for three years at the short end or five at the long.

Utah Jazz: 8 teams set for summer league Wed, 2 Jul 2008 01:49:11 MDT
Eight teams will participate in this year's Revue, headlined by the Utah Jazz. The Jazz expect to have 2008 first-round pick Kosta Koufos on its roster as well as returning Jazzmen Morris Almond and Kyrylo Fesenko.

Utah Jazz: Agent, Jazz to meet next week Wed, 2 Jul 2008 01:49:10 MDT
As Chris Paul neared agreement on a contract extension with New Orleans, Deron Williams' agent said Tuesday that he and Jazz general manager Kevin O'Connor had not spoken since the NBA's free-agent negotiating period opened late Monday.

Ask the Expert: Does Heat draft squash Boozer-to-Miami rumor? Tue, 1 Jul 2008 10:27:49 MDT
Posted: 10:26 AM- Question: I read all about the rumors that the Miami Heat were going to pass on Michael Beasley and take O.J.

Utah Jazz: O'Connor says Utah will look for deals Tue, 1 Jul 2008 09:32:17 MDT
With a roster full of players with guaranteed contracts and a payroll approaching $64 million for this season, the Jazz seemingly wouldn't have a lot of flexibility with the NBA's free-agent market, which opened at 10 p.

60 top prep teams, including Jordan High, in Herbstreit football tourney Tue, 1 Jul 2008 01:51:30 MDT
Posted: 1:50 PM- CINCINNATI - Sixty top high school teams from 11 states -- including Utah -- will square off at three sites over two days this August in the Kirk Herbstreit Varsity Football Series.

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