News 2008-07-07 Andanh.com

Young girl killed in drive-by shooting on Salt Lake City's west side Sun, 6 Jul 2008 07:52:12 MDT
Posted: 7:27 PM- A 7-year-old girl was killed in a drive-by shooting on Salt Lake City's west side Sunday evening.

Minor league baseball: Bees fall again Sun, 6 Jul 2008 06:40:40 MDT
Posted: 6:39 PM- Jeff Kennard failed to hold Tucson (38-53) in the eighth as the Sidewinders, with the worst record in the PCL, scored three to take a 5-3 lead and the third straight from Salt Lake (53-36), 5-3, Sunday afternoon at Franklin Covey Field.

Stormy skies delay search for West Jordan man feared drowned in Utah Lake Sun, 6 Jul 2008 06:35:58 MDT
Posted: 6:35 PM- The Independence Day weekend ended sadly at Utah Lake as bad weather halted a search for a 25-year-old West Jordan man who is presumed drowned.

Body found along Interstate 80 Sun, 6 Jul 2008 03:41:25 MDT
Posted: 1:55 PM- Authorities are investigating the death of a 47-year-old Utah man whose body was discovered Sunday in weeds along the eastbound lane of Interstate 80 near 2000 West.

Two killed in Interstate 70 accident identified Sun, 6 Jul 2008 01:17:20 MDT
Posted: 11:52 AM- Two people killed in an accident on Interstate 70 in Millard County have been identified. A drunken driver may have caused the accident that killed Richard C.

Bountiful beach volleyball player qualifies for Beijing Olympics Sun, 6 Jul 2008 12:48:39 MDT
Posted: 12:47 PM- Jake Gibb was always a little hesitant to discuss his pursuit of a place in the Beijing Olympics. He didn't want to jinx it.

Woman killed in Washington County accident identified Sun, 6 Jul 2008 12:18:48 MDT
Posted: 12:17 PM- The name of a woman killed in a Saturday morning accident has been released. Linda M. Freng, 53, died about 6:30 a.m.

Geese to be removed from golf courses in Davis and Utah counties Sun, 6 Jul 2008 12:05:09 MDT
Posted: 12:04 PM- SALT LAKE CITY - They're will be fewer birdies on golf courses across Utah and Davis counties in the coming weeks, and for golfers, that's surprisingly OK.

Ogden mural space in high demand Sun, 6 Jul 2008 11:41:48 MDT
Posted: 11:40 AM- OGDEN - The idea of painting a panel alongside the Ogden River Parkway has been so popular the city has a waiting list.

Salt Lake Community College pool closing due to upkeep costs Sun, 6 Jul 2008 11:38:15 MDT
Posted: 7:54 PM- Saxtyn Campbell, a 10-year-old from Centerville, moves his chlorine-bloodshot eyes and lets water drip from his hair as he contemplates a response to news that his favorite pool will close.

New community center to open in honor of killed Burmese girl Sun, 6 Jul 2008 11:37:29 MDT
Posted: 7:00 PM- The little Burmese refugee girl who disappeared and died just steps away from home this spring will leave her mark on her playmates forever.

Fuel costs biting bus riders, too Sun, 6 Jul 2008 01:55:22 MDT
Lopeti Penima'ani spends much of his time wheeling around the Salt Lake Valley advocating for fellow disabled citizens. Now he fears gasoline prices and mass-transit officials' reaction to them will take away that part of his life and leave him needing more help.

Mining accident: 110 died in past 5 years while working solo Sun, 6 Jul 2008 01:53:46 MDT
ELMO, Emery County - They were sweet, those last few months of David Whiting's life, before he was crushed to death on a gravel road leading to the Bear Canyon coal mine in the pre-dawn darkness of a snowy Dec.

Walsh: GOP today is barely recognizable Sun, 6 Jul 2008 12:27:49 MDT
Once upon a time at Bountiful High School, new teacher Kim Burningham was Sheryl Allen and Dave Irvine's debate and speech coach. It was the 1960s.

Ethics case is Utah rarity Sun, 6 Jul 2008 12:27:41 MDT
When a lawmaker is accused of unethical behavior, a rarely used process is initiated that is conducted by legislators - mostly behind closed doors. Supporters say it's the most effective, fair and practical way to deal with such accusations.

Where Bush is the bull's-eye Sun, 6 Jul 2008 01:37:07 MDT
Wearing white roller skates with purple wheels, Christine Johnson cruises by a cardboard cutout of George W. Bush bearing the slogan: "I'm destroying America.

Davis County cities bemoan having to pay for Legacy trail upkeep Sun, 6 Jul 2008 01:35:59 MDT
Southern Davis County leaders are excited to get new trails, a natural walkway, asphalt path and lane for horseback riders lining the 14-mile Legacy Parkway when it opens in September.

Lottery Numbers Sun, 6 Jul 2008 01:29:31 MDT
www.sltrib.com Lottery The winning numbers drawn Saturday night in Idaho's Powerball lottery, worth about $15.

Living History : Salt Lake City was first town west of Indiana to pipe in gas Sun, 6 Jul 2008 01:22:33 MDT
Scene One, 1850s: Twelve miles north of Salt Lake City, only a few feet from the lake's edge, a tiny spring bubbled to the surface, its waters sparkling with suspended gas.

Commodities surge might not last through '08 Sat, 5 Jul 2008 01:38:44 MDT
Commodities are heading for their best first half in 35 years. The next six months may not be as rewarding because record prices for oil, copper and a dozen other raw materials may crimp consumption and encourage growth in supply.

Small Talk: Find creative alternatives to giving out raises Sat, 5 Jul 2008 01:16:54 MDT
Many small business owners are finding themselves in painful conversations with employees these days, chats that start with ''Boss, I'm really strapped for cash - I need a raise.

Oasis for trade Sat, 5 Jul 2008 01:09:34 MDT
For the third time in as many decades, Salt Lake City is trying to establish an oasis for foreign trade to help businesses throughout northern Utah better compete in the international arena If the city finally is successful in setting up a viable "foreign-trade zone," hundreds

Utahns keep their appetite for dining out Sat, 5 Jul 2008 01:02:04 MDT
There's not much time to prepare a home-cooked meal for Jennifer Herbert, who juggles a full-time real estate career and five children. Herbert regularly eats out, often with her husband and then as a family each week.

On the Job: Work conflict? Try their shoes Sat, 5 Jul 2008 12:59:48 MDT
The woman was annoyed that her co-worker seemed to take so long getting her part of the monthly report done. One day she became so irate that she lost her temper and lashed out: ''You're always late and I'm sick of it.

Air bookings axed, travelers scramble Sat, 5 Jul 2008 12:59:48 MDT
Air travelers who booked tickets in advance for this fall may want to check again before they check in. As airlines cut back, some who followed the travel industry's advice to book their trips ahead - from honeymooners to family vacationers - are finding themselves with seats on

Economy doesn't slow compulsive shoppers Sat, 5 Jul 2008 12:59:48 MDT
Despite a stalling economy, compulsive shoppers are charging ahead - even when they don't want to shop. Shannon Hassemer went on a spree when she got her first credit card in college.

Retailers deny it, but stores are cutting prices earlier Sat, 5 Jul 2008 12:59:48 MDT
Anyone who has managed to forget about fuel prices long enough to enjoy a little retail therapy knows some steep discounts are available these days. ''I've noticed there is a ton of stuff on sale,'' said Barbara Friedman, who was shopping Thursday with a friend, Evelyn Hatfield,

The Savings Game: Know your risk tolerance Sat, 5 Jul 2008 12:59:48 MDT
A tumbling stock market and faltering economy have lots of people on edge. As I wrote this, broad market averages were on the cusp of an official bear market, commonly defined as a 20 percent drop from a recent high.

Reckoning day on the way for small banks Sat, 5 Jul 2008 12:59:48 MDT
Wall Street is bracing for regional and small banks to fess up to large losses from their mounting volume of soured construction loans made primarily to homebuilders.

QB chooses Stanford over Brigham Young, U. Sat, 5 Jul 2008 06:51:47 MDT
Taysom Hill, a highly touted high school quarterback from Pocatello, Idaho, whom BYU and Utah were pursuing heavily, has orally committed to Stanford. Hill, who will be a senior at Pocatello's Highland High this fall, gave the pledge to second-year Stanford coach Jim Harbaugh

Bees: Salt Lake gets dazzled by Tucson's offensive display Sun, 6 Jul 2008 01:19:11 MDT
On the very first pitch of the game from Salt Lake's Nick Green, Tucson's Tim Raines gave spectators his version of fireworks by blasting out a home run to right field.

Bees: Fireworks begin early for Tucson Sat, 5 Jul 2008 01:29:56 MDT
For a variety of reasons, Salt Lake pitcher Jason Bulger can't wait to play in the PCL All-Star Game on July 16. Reason one is the acknowledgment of a nearly spotless performance during the first half of the Triple-A season.

Kirby: Escapades of the other evil Kirby Sat, 5 Jul 2008 07:22:27 MDT
For the record, Kirby Heyborne and I are not related. He's way too nice to be blood kin of mine. We share a name, we're both Mormon, and I went to a Heyborne family barbecue once.

Kragthorpe: Real Salt Lake primed for the start of something good Sun, 6 Jul 2008 01:19:12 MDT
His team continually pressured the opponent's goal during the second half, only to keep missing scoring chances and settle for a 0-0 tie with Houston. Real Salt Lake coach Jason Kreis could hardly believe it.

Reader Advocate: One critical reader's six suggestions Sat, 5 Jul 2008 12:23:20 MDT
I let my fingers do the surfing over comments on my column online this week. Geez, some of you folks can be mean: "I think that Connie could make her biggest contribution to the Trib by firing herself!

Give it up: Utah won't accept more chemical weapons Sat, 5 Jul 2008 11:40:45 MDT
The Pentagon just won't give up the idea of moving chemical weapons from Colorado to Utah for destruction. Well, forget it. Since 1994, federal law has prohibited moving these weapons across state lines.

The thumb Sat, 5 Jul 2008 11:40:45 MDT
Do as we say: Do not carry your Social Security number with you on identification cards, driver licenses or any other document. That's good advice from your Federal Trade Commission, which worries about identity theft.

Can't count, can't read Sat, 5 Jul 2008 11:40:47 MDT
In 2000, we suspected that the U.S. Supreme Court couldn't count, and they gave us the Bush leagues. Now, with the court's long-awaited decision on guns, we now know they can't read, either.

Drilling Trib editorial Sat, 5 Jul 2008 11:40:46 MDT
The recent Tribune editorial criticizing President Bush's energy-producing policy repeated the Democrats' mantra that drilling on the outer continental shelf would do nothing to reduce prices ("Bush's crude: President's gas plan is a political ploy," Our View, June 23).

American workers forgotten Sat, 5 Jul 2008 11:40:46 MDT
When President Clinton gave China "most favored nation" status, American companies were swift to close plants and move jobs offshore. When the North American Free Trade Agreement was enacted, even more companies closed their doors and sent their jobs to Mexico.

Federal maternity leave Sat, 5 Jul 2008 11:40:46 MDT
U.S. House Bill 5781, which would give four weeks of paid maternity leave to female federal employees, may be noble on its face, but it is impractical in application ("Paid maternity leave," Forum, June 26).

Our income disparity Sat, 5 Jul 2008 11:40:45 MDT
It is time to step back and witness the degree that we have reduced ourselves by countenancing the patent income inequities in our society. Case study: Countrywide Financial, the institution at the forefront of the housing crisis for making reckless, predatory loans to ill-advised individuals,

Limiting nuclear waste Sat, 5 Jul 2008 11:40:45 MDT
The front page of Saturday's Tribune reported that South Carolina banned Class B and C radioactive waste three years ago, although apparently the state is still willing to benefit from nuclear power generation ("Industry recipe: Diluted N-waste," Tribune, June 28).

Trib wrong on ozone Sat, 5 Jul 2008 11:40:45 MDT
The editorial "Ozone season: Our only defense is driving less in summer" (Our View, June 23) is contrary to established facts on ozone sources. Gasoline-fueled cars produce only a small proportion of the nitrous oxides underlying ozone pollution.

Nuclear mortality Sat, 5 Jul 2008 11:40:45 MDT
Numerous medical studies in the last 50 years clearly establish that when large populations are exposed to any part of the nuclear fuel cycle - from the mining and milling of uranium to the operation of nuclear reactors and the ultimate storage of nuclear waste - there are tragic health

Child rape penalty Sat, 5 Jul 2008 11:40:44 MDT
I am so upset over the decision by the five liberal Supreme Court judges that child rape should not be punishable by death ("High court bans death penalty for child rape," Tribune, June 26).

Work-week hours Sat, 5 Jul 2008 11:40:44 MDT
I agree with the governor that the four-day work week with 10-hour days has much to offer in terms of savings ("Gov. pitches 4-day work week to save energy, lower employees' driving expenses," Tribune, June 26).

PHOTO GALLERY: Little League playoffs Sun, 06 Jul 2008 06:38:00 EST

Book on local history available at boulevard store Sun, 06 Jul 2008 07:00:00 EST

Weather: Hot, dry pattern continues Sun, 06 Jul 2008 07:41:00 EST

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