News 2008-08-01 Andanh.com

Deportation postponed for former UVU student Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:33:43 MDT
Posted: 9:45 PM- PROVO - Deportation proceedings have been put on hold for a former Utah Valley University student who spent about a year in jail for unlawfully possessing his roommate's credit card.

Nader rips Obama, McCain in effort to spur populace to action Thu, 31 Jul 2008 10:46:37 MDT
Posted: 10:45 PM- Third-party presidential candidate Ralph Nader challenged Americans to find their breaking point and speak out against the corporations running the country.

Utah forecast: Near record heat through the weekend Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:55:47 MDT
Posted: 9:54 PM- The hot and dry weather pattern will stick around for at least a couple of days. In fact, by Saturday we could see some near record heat.

Media outlets turn over tapes in treasurer race bribe probe Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:36:51 MDT
Posted: 9:35 PM- Media outlets KUTV, KSL-TV and KSL NewsRadio have complied with subpoenas requesting taped interviews of three Republicans linked to an ongoing bribery investigation.

Buses may spout less gunk Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:35:41 MDT
Posted: 9:34 PM- Nearly half of Utah's school buses might soon spout fewer of the pollutants that can harm children and adults.

Charges filed against two in battle ax slashing Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:35:40 MDT
Posted: 9:33 PM- Charges were filed Thursday against the two 21-year-olds who allegedly attacked a teen using a knife and a four-bladed fantasy battle ax.

City Creek Canyon fire contained Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:11:03 MDT
Posted: 9:09 PM- Fire crews contained the City Creek Canyon blaze in Salt Lake City late Thursday afternoon.
The fire, which started Tuesday, burned about 130 acres on the north slope of the canyon.

Kindness of strangers lifts spirits of injured boy's family Thu, 31 Jul 2008 07:41:10 MDT
Posted: 7:40 PM- If it weren't for the prayers of family members and strangers, Dyanne Richan-Casper is convinced her grandson Bridger Hunt would be dead.

Two years after landslide, homeowners suing developer Thu, 31 Jul 2008 07:14:56 MDT
Posted: 6:27 PM- MOUNTAIN GREEN - The landslide in an upscale Morgan County neighborhood has apparently stopped. But the fallout continues.

Booze sales slip out of the state liquor stores Thu, 31 Jul 2008 07:11:51 MDT
Posted: 6:28 PM- For the first time since the repeal of Prohibition, people in Utah may buy whiskey, vodka and high-alcohol beer at a local distillery or brewery instead of trekking to a state-controlled liquor outlet for a bottle or six pack.

Noel, Hallisey clash on beliefs Thu, 31 Jul 2008 07:11:32 MDT
Posted: 6:29 PM- With wide open spaces and red-rock cliffs offering a spectacular backdrop, Kanab and Kane County continue to attract new faces - "move-ins" who show up and put down roots.

'Super Dell' launches Super Attack against Huntsman Thu, 31 Jul 2008 06:50:18 MDT
Posted: 5:56 PM- It's an unconventional campaign attack from an unconventional candidate.
Dell "Super Dell" Schanze

Congress takes five-week vacation without passing energy bill Thu, 31 Jul 2008 06:37:36 MDT
Posted: 5:24 PM- WASHINGTON -- Congress sets off on summer vacation Friday with Republicans and Democrats fired up over the lack of action on gas prices and blaming each other for not lessening the pain at the pump.

Sandy, UDOT celebrate completion of State Street improvements Thu, 31 Jul 2008 05:49:06 MDT
Posted: 5:05 PM- Sandy and the Utah Department of Transportation are celebrating an improved State Street with three lanes in each direction, landscaped medians, reconfigured intersections and new utilities.

Zion National Park hiker injured in fall, airlifted from Pine Creek Canyon Thu, 31 Jul 2008 05:47:50 MDT
Posted: 5:00 PM- Paramedic rangers Thursday rescued a hiker from Pine Creek Canyon in Zion National Park after she fell 100 feet while rappeling in the canyoneering area.

H. Tracy Hall, scientist who created artificial diamonds, dies in Utah Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:18:41 MDT
Posted: 8:49 AM- The Washington Post reports that H. Tracy Hall, 88, who earned a place among America's scientific wizards as a principal figure in the creation of artificial diamonds, died July 25 at his home in Provo, Utah.

DigitalBridge plans full-scale product launch Thu, 31 Jul 2008 10:52:11 MDT
What DigitalBridge is doing for Cook County in Illinois, it's promising to do for Utah schools - bridge the chasm between computers systems that work well by themselves but can't talk to each other.

Buy now or face sticker shock Thu, 31 Jul 2008 10:50:28 MDT
Christmas in July? Maybe not a bad idea this year. Retailers are already talking about price increases of up to 15 percent this year on holiday goods, from staples such as tree ornaments and toys to luxury gifts such as European handbags and clothing.

Stocks mostly decline on GDP, jobless reports Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:15:50 MDT
Posted: 8:14 AM- NEW YORK - Stocks mostly retreated Thursday after a weaker-than-expected reading on the nation's economic output and a surprise jump in weekly unemployment claims stirred concern about the health of businesses and consumers.

FDA says Mexican serrano peppers have salmonella Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:52:17 MDT
Consumers shouldn't eat serrano peppers from Mexico, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said after discovering a contaminated sample of the peppers at a farm there.

Recall Alert Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:52:17 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.

Delta revamps frequent-flier plan Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:52:16 MDT
Delta Air Lines on Wednesday became the first major carrier to revamp its frequent-flier program, introducing a three-tier system that will require as many as 60,000 miles for a last-minute domestic coach ticket.

Tradewinds Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:52:16 MDT
Mark Stevenett has joined mediaRAIN Interactive Marketing and Technology as director of marketing and business development. Stevenett previously worked as account supervisor at Love Communications, where he oversaw accounts such as Utah's The TRUTH Anti-tobacco Campaign, Papa Murphy's Pizza and

Congress told Delta merger would threaten pensions Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:52:15 MDT
WASHINGTON - Union officials warned Congress on Wednesday that a Delta Air Lines-Northwest Airlines merger would threaten workers' pensions - a scenario the airlines said was flat wrong.

Airlines' bag rules lay priority on finding light, versatile bag Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:52:15 MDT
With most airlines charging for checked bags weighing more than 50 pounds, it's more important than ever to find a lightweight yet durable suitcase you can check.

Earning snapshots Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:52:14 MDT
Walt Disney Co. The family entertainment company said third-quarter profits surged nearly 9 percent thanks to revenue growth at ESPN and strong results from its theme park near Paris, where the weak U.

Mexicans working in U.S. send less home Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:51:14 MDT
ATOTONILCO, Mexico - Mexicans working in other countries are sending less money home, threatening businesses, stalling construction and choking cash flow to hamlets where as much as half the population works in the United States.

Lobster falls to same price as turkey Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:51:13 MDT
PORTLAND, Maine - It's peak season for lobster and tourism in Maine, yet consumption of this crustacean has fallen to the point where it costs no more than sliced turkey in parts of New England.

CIA bankrolls Provo software firm Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:51:12 MDT
The CIA's investment firm has put more than $1 million into a Provo-based developer of language translation software. In-Q-Tel, a private venture capital company set up by the CIA in 1999, helps the spy agency stay up-to-date on technology that could help it uncover national

Jazz: Newcomer Knight sees Utah as place where dream can come true Thu, 31 Jul 2008 03:23:00 MDT
Posted: 3:22 PM- As part of his 11-year NBA career, Brevin Knight has played for both the expansion Charlotte Bobcats and relocated Memphis Grizzlies.

Prep football: Eagles hoping to put last season behind them Thu, 31 Jul 2008 03:19:54 MDT
Two-a-days: Skyline IN THE TRENCHES The tale of Skyline's 2007 season can be summed up into three parts.

Prep cross-country: Eastern exposure Thu, 31 Jul 2008 03:17:57 MDT
Just like any other cross country team in the state, the East Leopards are getting out of bed early to run, way before the heat reaches into the triple digits.

Prep cross-country: Leopards taking steps now for state Thu, 31 Jul 2008 03:16:18 MDT
Just like any other cross country team in the state, the East Leopards are getting out of bed early to run, way before the heat reaches into the triple digits.

Prep football: The look of a contender Thu, 31 Jul 2008 03:10:30 MDT
IN THE TRENCHES It's the kind of loss that can keep you motivated throughout the offseason. The kind of loss that was so close to being a victory, the kind that was determined in the last minute of play.

Prep football: TWO-A-DAYS: CLEARFIELD Thu, 31 Jul 2008 03:08:05 MDT
IN THE TRENCHES The Clearfield Falcons are hoping to rise up this season. After back-to-back losing seasons in Region 1, coach William Pluim sets his sights on finding the success that Clearfield showed at the turn of the century.

Ute football: Single-game tickets available Monday Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:07:28 MDT
Utah football single-game tickets for contests with UNLV, TCU, Oregon State and Colorado State will go on sale on Monday at the Utah box office in Rice-Eccles Stadium.

USU names gymnastics coach Thu, 31 Jul 2008 03:15:31 MDT
Posted: 3:14 PM- Utah State finally filled its vacant head gymnastics coaching position Thursday, naming former assistant Jeff Richards as head coach.

Minor league baseball: Loux picks up league-leading 12th victory for Bees Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:08:01 MDT
OMAHA, Neb. - Shane Loux allowed just two runs on four hits over seven innings Wednesday, leading the Salt Lake Bees to a 5-4 win against the Omaha Royals and becoming the first 12-game winner in the Pacific Coast League in the process.

Bottoms-up: Utah liquor laws could be loosened Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:25:36 MDT
After decades of trying to slow the flow, the Utah Alcoholic Beverage Commission has finally decided to go with the flow. At its meeting this week, the commission instructed staff members to draft sample legislation that would abolish state-mandated membership fees for drinking

EPA gagged: What does agency have to hide? Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:25:35 MDT
It seems the Environmental Protection Agency has something to hide. If it didn't, there would be no need for the memo e-mailed June 16 to EPA employees directing them to keep quiet if they are contacted by a reporter.

Breeds du jour Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:52:18 MDT
The fundamental problem with The Tribune's assertion that restrictions on specific breeds of dogs makes sense is that it attempts to reach conclusions that the editorial itself admits are based on inconclusive evidence ("Dangerous dogs: Restricting some breeds makes sense," Our View, July 18).

Stolen property Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:52:16 MDT
I wasn't all that surprised to read that some Draper residents were trying to buy their way out of a problem over their encroachment onto public lands ("Residents want to negotiate with city over land," Tribune, July 22).

Mormon histories Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:52:16 MDT
Comparing modern Mormon historians to Holocaust deniers, Doug Fullmer rails against "revisionism," insisting the Mormon story has been "well-established and well-documented" ("Revisionist history," Forum, July 24).

Quizzical semantics Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:52:16 MDT
An interesting juxtaposition arose last week when the Bush administration appeared to soften its position on withdrawing troops from Iraq. It issued a joint statement with the Iraqi government setting a "general time horizon" for "further reduction of U.

Choice of care Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:52:15 MDT
Dirk Anjerwierden and Bruce Yarwood, representing the nursing home industry, argued that cuts to Medicare-financed nursing homes represent "a danger to the well-being and quality of life of Utah's growing retiree population" ("Unwise medicare cuts," Forum, July 17).

McCain's surge claim Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:52:15 MDT
Am I the only one who finds the spectacle of John McCain in perpetual attack mode unpleasant? Having hobbled himself by admitting he knows nothing about economics, the current major concern of most Americans, he focuses on Iraq, specifically the "surge," a topic 18 months out of date.

Gunpoint robbery happens at Bloomington Wal-Mart Fri, 01 Aug 2008 09:41:00 EST

Weather: Expect more heat today Fri, 01 Aug 2008 06:54:00 EST

Today's Conservation Alert: GREEN Fri, 01 Aug 2008 06:40:00 EST

Today's Sports Calendar Fri, 01 Aug 2008 06:35:00 EST

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