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• 2 women hit in crosswalk, one critically injured

  14-08-2017 23:48
  SALT LAKE CITY — A woman remained hospitalized in extremely critical condition Monday after being hit by a possibly impaired driver late Sunday while crossing the street, police say.The 21-year-old woman, whose name was not immediately released, suffered head trauma when she was hit just before midnight, said Salt Lake Police Sgt. Brandon Schearer.The woman, and another 31-year-old woman, were crossing the road at the intersection of 200 S. State when they were both hit. Both women were in
  
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• Man arrested for allegedly soliciting 13-year-old 'boy'

  14-08-2017 23:45
  OGDEN — A man who prosecutors say tried to meet up with a 13-year-old boy, only to learn the "boy" was an undercover officer, has been charged.Tsing Meng Yang, 34, of Roy, was charged Monday in 2nd District Court with enticing a minor, a second-degree felony, and two counts of dealing in harmful materials to a minor, a third-degree felony.Last week, Yang made contact online with a member of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force posing online as a gay 13-year-old boy, according to
  
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• 2 Utah rallies Monday to denounce white nationalist violence

  14-08-2017 23:34
  
  Utah residents are holding unity and anti-racism rallies Monday night to denounce the messages of hate and violence of white supremacists at a weekend rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.
  
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• Police ID man killed in officer-involved shooting

  14-08-2017 23:29
  
  A man was killed Sunday night in an officer-involved shooting on State Street in Salt Lake City.
  
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• Musician brings nostalgia and familiarity to light with new album

  14-08-2017 23:01
  
  Camille Nelson discusses her inspiration behind her newest album, "Lead Me Home," and some of the interesting turns it took to bring it to life.
  
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• Applications being taken for Manti, Gunnison justice courts

  14-08-2017 22:36
  MANTI — Applications are being accepted for justice court judge positions in Manti and Gunnison. The positions will replace Judge Ivo Peterson, who retired effective June 30.To be considered for a justice court judgeship, candidates must be at least 25 years old, a U.S. citizen, a Utah resident for at least three years, and have a minimum of a high school diploma or GED. In addition, candidates must be a resident of Sanpete County — or an adjacent county — for at least six mont
  
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• Willie Nelson cuts concert short, blames Utah's high altitude

  14-08-2017 22:11
  Willie Nelson had to cut short his concert Sunday at the USANA Amphitheatre in West Valley City.According to the Associated Press, the 84-year-old country singer blamed the Beehive State’s high altitude.Nelson ended the show early when he had trouble breathing.Nelson wrote on Facebook and Twitter that the altitude got to him.https://www.facebook.com/WillieNelson/posts/10155680897618453"The altitude got to me. I am feeling better now and headed for lower ground,” he wrote.https://twit
  
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• Police ID man drowned in kayak accident at Deer Creek Reservoir

  14-08-2017 21:57
  
  Police identified an Illinois man Monday who drowned when his kayak capsized at Deer Creek Reservoir Saturday.
  
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• Enjoy a total eclipse of the sun at these local events

  14-08-2017 21:45
  SALT LAKE CITY — Prepare for a total eclipse of the heart — or, uh, the sun — by attending any of these local Salt Lake County events.Unless you've been living under a rock, there's a good chance you've heard that on the morning of Monday, Aug. 21, a total solar eclipse will be visible in most of the United States, a phenomenon that hasn't happened since 1979. Though the best viewing will be in Idaho and Wyoming, if you're planning on staying home and avoiding the traffic and c
  
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• 12-year-old boy upgraded to fair condition after being struck by car

  14-08-2017 21:42
  
  A 12-year-old boy is recovering at a hospital after he was struck and pinned underneath a vehicle backing out of a driveway Monday morning, police said.
  
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• A.M. notes: Reactions to Charlottesville, special primary this week, burn victims learn new skills, Tebow hit with a baseball

  14-08-2017 21:35
  Here’s a look at the news for Aug. 14.Utah lawmakers respond to Charlottesville violenceLawmakers across Utah responded to the violence and protesters seen in Charlottesville, Virginia, this weekend, according to the Deseret News.The violence saw one person killed and dozens more injured when a car plowed into a group of protesters who were contesting a white nationalist rally, the Deseret News reported.Two police officers also died.Utah Gov. Gary Herbert said there’s no place for &l
  
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• Elderly woman dies after being struck by car in southern Utah

  14-08-2017 20:32
  
  An elderly woman was transported to the hospital with serious injuries late Saturday night after being struck by a vehicle while crossing Telegraph Street. She ultimately succumbed to the injuries.
  
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• Here's what people are saying in the wake of the violence in Charlottesville

  14-08-2017 20:05
  Violence and unrest erupted over the weekend in Charlottesville, Virginia, where there was a rally of white nationalists with counterprotesters nearby.The events turned deadline when a man drove a Dodge Challenger into a crowd, killing 32-year-old Heather Heyer.A pair of police officers, Lt. H. Jay Cullen, 48, and Trooper Berke M.M. Bates, also died during the rally in a helicopter crash while monitoring the situation on the ground, CNN reported.In the aftermath, Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe ca
  
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• Boy hospitalized after being hit by car backing out of driveway

  14-08-2017 19:15
  WEST VALLEY CITY — A 12-year-old boy was hospitalized Monday after being struck and pinned by a car backing out of a driveway.The boy was in the area with his family conducting landscaping work when he was hit by a sedan backing out of a residential driveway at 4521 W. Deno Drive about 9:15 a.m. Monday, said West Valley police spokeswoman Roxeanne Vainuku.The man driving the vehicle "realized he had hit something," Vainuku said, and exited his car to see "a 12-year-old boy was pinned benea
  
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• 12-year-old boy critically injured in West Valley auto-pedestrian crash

  14-08-2017 19:12
  
  A 12-year-old boy is in critical condition after being struck and pinned underneath a vehicle backing out of a driveway Monday morning, police said.
  
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• Operation Rio Grande underway in embattled downtown neighborhood

  14-08-2017 18:41
  
  A massive police effort is underway in Salt Lake's embattled Rio Grande neighborhood, the center of the state's homeless population and drug trade.
  
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• Mitt Romney, LeBron James and other public figures speak out about Charlottesville

  14-08-2017 18:40
  Chaos erupted in Charlottesville, Va., over the weekend, as one person was killed and dozens more injured when a car plowed into a group of counter protesters, who were protesting against a "Unite the Right" rally made up of "white nationalist and other right-wing groups" in the city, according to CNN.A 32-year-old woman died while crossing the street, CNN reported.Two police officers also died when a helicopter crashed in an incident linked to the rally.President Donald Trump said he condemned
  
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• 12-year-old critically injured in West Valley auto-pedestrian crash

  14-08-2017 18:33
  
  A 12-year-old is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle backing out of a driveway Monday morning, police said.
  
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• Police shoot, kill man in State Street confrontation

  14-08-2017 18:25
  SALT LAKE CITY — Salt Lake police shot and killed a man Sunday night after officers say he displayed a weapon.A police officer stopped a pedestrian on the side of the road at 1002 S. State a little after 10 p.m., said Salt Lake Police Sgt. Brandon Shearer.The man "produced a weapon" when the officer and two other officers were talking with him, Shearer said.De-escalation tactics were used but were unsuccessful, the sergeant said, and one of the officers shot the armed man.The man died afte
  
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• These old photos of Utah are 'incredible' says state-focused website

  14-08-2017 17:02
  A series of old photos taken in Utah were called “incredible” by the website OnlyInYourState.com.The website, which focuses on sharing content exclusive to various states, said the pictures are some of the oldest photos taken in the state.“Can you imagine what it was like to live in Utah more than 100 years ago? Thanks to historians, some of Utah’s earliest photographs have been preserved so that we can all enjoy them,” the website states.The photos include a shot o
  
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• How to play in Provo for 12 hours

  14-08-2017 16:45
  Say what you will about Provo, but this early Mormon settlement turned college town is home to some of the best food and fun in the state. If you can set aside your Holy War loyalties, here's how to play when you venture into Cougar territory.9 a.m. — Breakfast at Guru’shttps://www.deseretnews.com/media/photos/midres/web-598e2e0bbb9b2.jpgGuru’s Cafe (45 Center St., Provo) boasts a diverse menu for any meal, but for breakfast, try its Blues Cakes (blueberry pancakes) for $9, or
  
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• How Utah's ER Nurse of the Year battled burnout and survived stress for decades

  14-08-2017 16:34
  
  While she says the average burnout rate for an emergency room nurse is about 5 years, Jean Lunquist has managed to stick around for decades.
  
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• Car hits 2 people on State Street; 1 critically injured

  14-08-2017 16:11
  
  A pedestrian was critically injured when a car hit them at 200 S. State Street late Sunday night.
  
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• Man dies in officer-involved shooting in Salt Lake City

  14-08-2017 15:17
  SALT LAKE CITY — A man was killed Sunday night in an officer-involved shooting.A police officer stopped a pedestrian on the side of the road at 1002 S. State St. after 10 p.m., said Salt Lake City Police Sgt. Brandon Shearer.The man "produced a weapon" when the officer and two other officers were talking with him, Shearer said.Shearer said de-escalation tactics were used but were unsuccessful, and one of the officers shot the armed man.The man died after being transported to the hospital.S
  
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• Willie Nelson cuts show short, cites Utah's high altitude

  14-08-2017 14:38
  
  Willie Nelson is blaming Utah's high altitude for forcing him to cut a performance near Salt Lake City short.
  
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• Man dies as result of officer-involved shooting

  14-08-2017 09:07
  
  A man was killed Sunday night in an officer-involved shooting on State Street in Salt Lake City.
  
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• Body found, recovered from South Salt Lake creek

  14-08-2017 06:43
  
  Police are investigating after a body was discovered Sunday in a creek in South Salt Lake.
  
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• Firefighters battle growing wildfire near Honeyville

  14-08-2017 06:39
  
  Fire crews are battling a 800-acre wildfire near the town of Honeyville in Box Elder County.
  
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• Police investigating death of man found in Mill Creek

  14-08-2017 05:51
  SANDY — Police are investigating the death of a man whose body was found in Mill Creek on Sunday.The body was spotted floating near 35 West and 2950 South about 4 p.m. Sunday, South Salt Lake police spokesman Gary Keller said. Rescue teams and members of the Utah State Medical Examiner's Office retrieved the body, which had been caught in debris.The man's identity and the cause of his death was unknown Sunday, Keller said. The medical examiner's office is investigating the death along with
  
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• Children at 'burn camp' find friendship, skills for life as survivors

  14-08-2017 05:32
  SALT LAKE CITY — Cereena Stacey was nervous about coming to camp.She was also excited to spend five days horseback riding, exercising, doing crafts and playing games. And because the other kids at "burn camp" would also be children who had been burned, the wrap on her injured leg wouldn't matter."I like coming to burn camp because I get to meet other kids who have been burned like me and make new friends," the 7-year-old said with a grin, flanked on both sides by other girls assigned to he
  
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• Department of Workforce Services helps retrain workers for hot career fields

  14-08-2017 04:23
  SALT LAKE CITY — Finding a job in Utah is a relatively easy task compared to other states.The state's 3.4 percent unemployment rate is among the lowest in the country and annual job growth in the Beehive State is at the same robust 3.4 percent, according to the state Department of Workforce Services. Nearly 1.5 million Utahns are currently registered as gainfully employed.But not all of those people are happy in their circumstance.Johna Simkins, 26, is a single mom who had a bachelor's deg
  
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• LDS Church issues statement denouncing racism

  14-08-2017 04:15
  SALT LAKE CITY — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Sunday issued a statement decrying racism and calling for peace, greater kindness and compassion following Saturday's rally in Virginia that spiraled into deadly violence."It is with great sadness and deep concern that we view the violence, conflict and tragedy of recent days in Charlottesville, Virginia. People of any faith, or of no faith at all, should be troubled by the increase of intolerance in both words and actions
  
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• Divorce class helps children understand courts, share their feelings

  14-08-2017 03:47
  SOUTH OGDEN — As they separated and prepared to divorce, the parents of 10-year-old Scott Hawkins quickly noticed a change in their son.The cheerful and talkative boy seemed confused, angry and perpetually anxious."I didn't know how to help him," Michelle Hawkins said.Hawkins had heard of programs designed for children whose parents were divorcing, but she didn't know about the free Divorce Education for Children class offered by the Utah State Courts until a judge overseeing her case reco
  
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• How Utah divorce classes are helping children

  14-08-2017 03:45
  SOUTH OGDEN — As they separated and prepared to divorce, the parents of 10-year-old Scott Hawkins quickly noticed a change in their son.The cheerful and talkative boy seemed confused, angry and perpetually anxious."I didn't know how to help him," Michelle Hawkins said.Hawkins had heard of programs designed for children whose parents were divorcing, but she didn't know about the free Divorce Education for Children class offered by the Utah State Courts until a judge overseeing her case reco
  
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• Driver jailed following police chase in West Valley, Taylorsville

  14-08-2017 03:17
  
  A man is in jail after police say he led them on a chase Sunday morning through Taylorsville and West Valley City. The driver was making suicidal threats and may face DUI charges, Unified police said.
  
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• Flooding, hail hit Salt Lake Valley during short, powerful storm

  14-08-2017 02:26
  
  A short but powerful storm blew through the Salt Lake Valley Sunday afternoon, dropping an impressive amount of rain that caused flooding in some areas.
  
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• About Utah: Chef Hai brought the Mekong Delta to Bountiful

  14-08-2017 01:04
  BOUNTIFUL — His restaurant is in what used to be a Blockbuster video store at the far end of a supermarket parking lot.Store hours are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for lunch and 5 to 9 p.m. for dinner. There is no printed menu, or listed prices for that matter. The day’s entrée choices are written on the kitchen wall. Accompaniments are at the chef’s discretion.And if that sounds unconventional, you ought to meet the owner.Hai (pronounced “Hi”) Fitzgerald — &ldquo
  
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• Salt Lake tech firm to help Idaho navigate eclipse traffic

  14-08-2017 00:09
  SALT LAKE CITY — As millions across the country prepare to journey into the path of totality to experience the upcoming solar eclipse, there's one scenario that Idaho highway officials are hoping doesn't come to fruition — that the expected 500,000 to 1 million visitors they're expecting turn I-15 itself into the most populated viewing area in the Gem State."We're not sure what to expect exactly, but there is a chance that traffic could come to a complete standstill during the eclips
  
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• 3rd District, municipal primary elections on tap Tuesday

  14-08-2017 00:06
  SALT LAKE CITY — Republican voters in Utah's 3rd Congressional District will go to the polls Tuesday to choose a nominee for the special election in November to replace former Rep. Jason Chaffetz.Municipalities also will hold primary elections in dozens of mayoral and city council races across the state, including in Salt Lake City, Sandy, West Valley City and Provo.Chaffetz's resignation at the end of June created the first congressional vacancy in Utah since 1929. Of the more than dozen
  
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