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• Salt Lake already 'ticking all the boxes' for another successful Olympic bid

  22-10-2017 21:53
  SALT LAKE CITYSalt Lake is already "ticking all the boxes" for another successful Winter Games bid, according to the head of a leading international Olympic publication.
  "They're doing all the right things," said Ed Hula, founder and editor of the Atlanta-based "Around the Rings," especially involving state and local government leaders in the newly formed Olympic Exploratory Committee.
  On Friday, Gov. Gary Herbert; Senate President Wayne Niederhauser, R-Sandy; House Speaker Greg Hughes, R-Draper
  
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• About Utah: The seven traits that will help kids find happiness

  22-10-2017 21:52
  SALT LAKE CITYAs entrepreneurial success stories go, they don't come much bigger than Bryan Johnson's. To begin with, the cellphone company he started while he was an undergraduate paid his way through BYU, where he graduated in 2003.
  Then, after he moved on to graduate school at the University of Chicago, he developed an online bill-paying company called Braintree, launching it the year he graduated in 2007. By 2013, a mere six years later, PayPal bought Braintree for $800 million.
  Since then,
  
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• About Utah: Giving kids the green light to be themselves

  22-10-2017 21:52
  SALT LAKE CITY
  As entrepreneurial success stories go, they don't come much bigger than Bryan Johnson's. To begin with, the cellphone company he started while he was an undergraduate paid his way through BYU, where he graduated in 2003.
  Then, after he moved on to graduate school at the University of Chicago, he developed an online bill-paying company called Braintree, launching it the year he graduated in 2007. By 2013, a mere six years later, PayPal bought Braintree for $800 million.
  Since then,
  
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• 2 BYU players face alcohol-related charges

  22-10-2017 21:30
  VINEYARDTwo BYU players are facing alcohol-related charges from the Utah County Sheriff's Office.
  Francis Bernard, a BYU linebacker who is redshirting this season for personal reasons, was arrested early Saturday morning on suspicion of driving under the influence and driving without a valid license, according to the Utah County Sheriff's Office.
  Bernard is not currently enrolled at BYU, according to football spokesman Brett Pyne. BYU spokesman Duff Tittle said a student-athlete can redshirt wit
  
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• Man in critical condition after motorcycle crash in Kearns

  22-10-2017 21:01
  
  A 55-year-old man is in critical condition after a motorcycle crash on Saturday night, according to Unified Police Detective Ken Hansen.
  
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• Man shot, killed near Utah Olympic Oval Saturday

  22-10-2017 19:01
  
  A 20-year-old man was killed late Saturday night in a shooting near the Utah Olympic Oval, according to Unified Police Detective Ken Hansen.
  
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• BYU linebacker arrested on DUI charge

  22-10-2017 18:52
  VINEYARDFrancis Bernard, a BYU linebacker who is redshirting this season for personal reasons, was arrested early Saturday morning on suspicion of driving under the influence and driving without a valid license, according to the Utah County Sheriff's Office.
  According to Sgt. Spencer Cannon, a deputy stopped Bernard around 1:10 a.m. near an apartment complex in Vineyard for having an expired registration.
  Cannon said there was a 22-year-old passenger in the car with Bernard at the time of the ar
  
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• Former Salt Lake County Jail worker files federal civil suit, claims 'sex-saturated environment'

  22-10-2017 18:51
  SALT LAKE COUNTYA former Salt Lake County Jail employee has filed a federal civil lawsuit against the county claiming for more than a decade she was the victim of sexual harassment, gender discrimination and retaliation.
  Sherie Peek filed her 89-page lawsuit in federal court on Friday. In it, she claims that she was forced to endure an atmosphere of sexual harassment in the workplace while others turned a blind eye.
  "Sherie has been forced to either endure this horrific work environment, or quit
  
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• Former BYU linebacker arrested on suspicion of DUI

  22-10-2017 17:49
  
  A BYU football player was arrested early Saturday morning on investigation of DUI, according to Utah County Jail records.
  
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• 3-year-old hospitalized after accidental shooting at Sandy party

  22-10-2017 07:34
  
  A 3-year-old was hospitalized after accidentally getting shot in an arm Saturday night, officials said.
  
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• Here are 13 Halloween home displays worth visiting in Utah

  22-10-2017 06:33
  Americans are projected to spend $9.1 billion on Halloween this year, according to the National Retail Federation. Many people go all out with their yard decorations. The Rocky Mountain Haunters are a group that seeks to alert viewers to elaborate Halloween yard displays and light shows in the Utah area. Visit their Google Maps page for a list of haunted home attractions in Utah this Halloween. Be careful, as there are some attractions that are listed out of state.
  Compiled here is a list of ove
  
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• Utah fire crews sent to assist with California wildfires now safely back home

  22-10-2017 04:13
  
  Several Utah firefighters sent to Northern California to help battle massive wildfires a week ago are back home.
  
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• Man charged with murder in death of 13-day-old boy arrested

  22-10-2017 02:47
  WEST JORDANA man wanted for murder in the death of a 13-day-boy has been arrested.
  Police found Dylan James Kitzmiller, 21, in Utah County on Friday night and arrested him without incident, according to West Jordan police. He was booked into the Salt Lake County Jail early Saturday. As of Saturday evening, the search continued for Maria Elena Sullivan, 26, who may have left the state, according to police.
  On Friday, $1 million arrest warrants were issued for both Kitzmiller and Sullivan after pr
  
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• Ogden police investigating death after shots fired report

  22-10-2017 02:15
  OGDENPolice in Ogden are investigating what they are calling an "unattended death," but noted Saturday night that "the suspect is outstanding."
  Ogden police responded to the area of 800 27th Street on a shots fired complaint about 4:30. One person has since been declared dead.
  "The investigation has now turned into an unattended death investigation. The scene is secured. Crime Scene Investigators are on scene. The suspect is outstanding," according to a statement from Ogden police.
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• Inside the newsroom: The Gary Ott story is also one of empathy

  22-10-2017 01:45
  SALT LAKE CITYJanis Wood McKellar passed away July 11 at the age of 89 after living a quiet life fueled by love of family, faith and helping others.
  Much of that help involved the Scouting program, where her family noted in her obituary that "she helped an astounding 150-plus young men earn their Eagle Scout award." She received Scouting's Silver Beaver Award for her community service.
  "She was just the sweetest grandma and nicest person in the world. Even when she was struggling with the diseas
  
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• Ogden police investigating possible fatal shooting

  22-10-2017 01:36
  OGDENPolice in Ogden are investigating a possible homicide.
  A shooting was reported about 4:30 p.m. in the 800 block of 27th Street, according to police. One person has since been declared deceased.
  Additional information will be posted as it becomes available.
  
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• Kearns couple charged with child abuse arrested

  22-10-2017 01:22
  KEARNSA couple wanted on charges of child abuse have been arrested and booked into the Salt Lake County Jail.
  Steven Gene Durrant, 34, and Many Jean Barbour, 18, both of Kearns, were charged Oct. 11 in 3rd District Court with child abuse inflicting serious injury, a second-degree felony; three counts of endangerment of a child, a third-degree felony; and child abuse, a class A misdemeanor. Authorities issued $100,000 arrest warrants for the couple.
  On Friday, detectives from the U.S. Marshal's O
  
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• Estate of couple killed in plane crash sues estate of other couple killed in crash

  22-10-2017 01:05
  RIVERDALE, Weber CountyRelatives of a couple killed in a plane crash in Weber County in July are suing the relatives of the other couple killed in the same crash, according to court documents.
  McKenzie Huffaker, a daughter of Perry and Sarah Huffaker who is listed as a representative of their estate, filed a wrongful death lawsuit in 2nd District Court on Friday against Donette Crayton, who represents the estate of Layne and Diana Clarke.
  On July 26, the two couples took off from Ogden-Hinckley
  
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• Utah Air Quality Board to give oil, gas regulations a facelift

  22-10-2017 00:39
  
  Utah's Air Quality Board aims to change the way oil and gas wells are regulated, streamlining the permitting process so it's more efficient. In a rare circumstance, both industry and clean air advocates are in general agreement over the changes.
  
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• Op-ed: Hatch, Lee and the battle over criminal intent

  22-10-2017 00:05
  Did you know it’s a federal crime to write a check for less than a dollar? So are walking your dog in a national park if your leash is longer than 6 feet and digging for arrowheads on federal lands. As harmless as each of these examples appears, any one could land you in federal prison.In 1787, there were only three federal crimes: treason, piracy and counterfeiting. By 1870, Congress had added 13 more. Today, there are in excess of 4,000 statutory provisions and an estimated 400,000 regul
  
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