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• Damage from rare Utah tornado lingers a year later

  22-09-2017 23:37
  
  Damage from a rare tornado that ripped through a Utah county a year ago still lingers in the homes and minds of people who live in its path.
  
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• I-215 ramp to I-80 could be closed for weekend after water main break, UDOT says

  22-09-2017 23:31
  
  A ramp from northbound I-215 to I-80 eastbound in Parley’s Canyon may be closed throughout the weekend after a water main broke spewing high amounts of water onto the freeway Friday morning, a Utah Department of Transportation official said.
  
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• Police arrest man suspected in nationwide bank robbing spree

  22-09-2017 22:55
  SALT LAKE CITY — A man suspected of being the "Double Hat Bandit," who police say went on a nationwide bank robbing spree — including in Utah, has been arrested in Indiana.Shayne Carson, 54, of New Mexico, was arrested Thursday by the Indianapolis FBI Violent Crimes Task Force without incident in the parking lot of a motel in Whiteland, Indiana, according to the FBI.Carson faces federal charges in Salt Lake City of bank robbery and brandishing a firearm during a robbery.Police dubbed
  
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• Check out these photos from the first day of Salt Lake Comic Con

  22-09-2017 22:30
  Guests took the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City by "Stormprooper" this week for Salt Lake Comic Con, which takes place from Sept. 21-23.Here are some photos from the event captured by Deseret News photographers on Thursday.https://www.deseretnews.com/media/photos/hires/web-59c573bdb880b.jpgCosplayers and attendees at Comic Con in the Salt Palace in Salt Lake City Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017. Adam Fondren, Deseret Newshttps://www.deseretnews.com/media/photos/hires/web-59c573bc9b70e.j
  
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• 1 man dies after electrocution in Salt Lake City

  22-09-2017 22:30
  
  One man died after being electrocuted in Salt Lake City Friday afternoon, according to Salt Lake City Fire Department spokesperson Audra Sorensen.
  
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• Judge allows evidence from 6 alleged victims in USU sex assault trials

  22-09-2017 21:10
  
  Six of the seven women who report they were sexually assaulted by former USU linebacker Torrey Green will be allowed to testify in each other's cases, a judge ruled Thursday.
  
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• First phases of Salt Lake City International Airport's $1B redesign underway

  22-09-2017 21:10
  SALT LAKE CITY — After more than a decade of planning, the $1 billion redesign of Salt Lake City International Airport is taking shape from paper to steel.More than 21,000 tons of steel, in fact. So far.Construction crews have spent the past four months using almost 20 cranes at a time to erect an average of 30 to 40 tons of steel for the first major building — the South Concourse-West.Salt Lake airport officials Friday gave media a behind-the-scenes tour of the massive construction
  
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• South Jordan man trying to defend mother went too far, police say

  22-09-2017 21:05
  AMERICAN FORK — The case of a South Jordan man accused of killing his stepfather may have started as an effort to protect the man's mother during a family fight, but went too far, according to police.Jace Zeeman, 27, of South Jordan, was booked into the Utah County Jail Thursday for investigation of manslaughter and two counts of domestic violence in the presence of children.Zeeman is accused of assaulting his stepfather, Brandon Bourgeois, 47, on Aug. 27. Bourgeois, who suffered a brain i
  
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• Water main break shuts down I-215 ramp to I-80

  22-09-2017 21:01
  
  A water main break and flooding caused a ramp from northbound I-215 to eastbound I-80 to close Friday morning, Utah Department of Transportation officials said.
  
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• Water main break shuts down I-215 ramp to I-80 (+video)

  22-09-2017 20:55
  MILLCREEK — A water main break and flooding caused a ramp from northbound I-215 to eastbound I-80 to close late Friday morning, Utah Department of Transportation officials said.Water and debris forced the closure of the right line on northbound I-215 at 3000 South. It was unclear late Friday morning what caused the break.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlWWeWlrnS8https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuDwyb5BiR0More information will be posted as it becomes available.
  
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• United Utah Party candidate Jim Bennett qualifies for televised congressional debate

  22-09-2017 19:33
  
  The new United Utah Party's candidate for the 3rd Congressional District, Jim Bennett, will be allowed to participate in next month's televised Utah Debate Commission debate after all.
  
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• How sleep, zombies, duct tape and more can earn you money for college

  22-09-2017 19:17
  
  Mikelle Rogers sees her narcolepsy diagnosis not as a disability, but as an opportunity.
  
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• A.M. notes: BYU adds caffeinated soft drinks, North Korea warns Trump, gang violence worries Kearns residents

  22-09-2017 18:48
  Here’s a look at the news for Sept. 22.BYU starts selling caffeinated drinksIt’s happening.BYU announced Thursday that it will begin selling caffeinated soft drinks on its campus for the first time in 60 years, according to the Deseret News.Students across campus bought new caffeinated Coke drinks on Wednesday.The decision went viral across the internet, with locals sharing social media jokes about the decision.“Caffeinated soda will be available for BYU sporting events, includ
  
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• Salt Lake attorney's 3-day 'Jeopardy' winning streak brings grand total to $61,402

  22-09-2017 18:46
  SALT LAKE CITY — Betsy Knudson’s extensive knowledge is continuing to pay off — and in a really big way.On Thursday night’s “Jeopardy,” the Salt Lake City attorney was up against Diane Esemplare of Riverdale, New Jersey, and Thom Page from Auburn, Maine.Answering questions about American history, national holidays and the German language, Knudson kicked the game off with a lead that became even stronger when she wagered $1,000 and correctly answered this Daily
  
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• 'The show must go on': Dick Van Dyke panel back on at Salt Lake Comic Con following cancellation

  22-09-2017 18:30
  SALT LAKE CITY — Dick Van Dyke fans at Salt Lake Comic Con were saddened Sept. 20 by the news that the renowned actor had canceled his scheduled panel and photo ops at the convention and would only be able to sign autographs.“The good news is that Dick Van Dyke came into the beautiful place called Salt Lake City and changed his mind,” read a Sept. 22 press release.Van Dyke will be giving his panel after all Sept. 22 at 11 a.m in the Salt Palace Convention Center Grand Ballroom.
  
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• Snow in N. Utah mountains ushers in 1st day of Fall

  22-09-2017 17:15
  
  Friday marked the first day of fall, but in parts of Utah, it seemed more like winter.
  
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• Huntsville woman reaches out to rescuers after nearly drowning

  22-09-2017 15:57
  
  Jordan Medeiros nearly drowned September 3rd, but says two strangers managed to revive her before paramedics arrived. Now, she'd like to meet those me to say 'thanks.'
  
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• Wasatch Front Pizza Tour: second stop — Gabor Brothers

  22-09-2017 15:30
  LAYTON — Gabor Brothers Main Street Grill and Pizzeria can be described in a single word: eclectic. We gave Gabor Brothers Main Street Grill and Pizzeria a 6 out of 6 slices.The restaurant, located at 197 N. Main, offers a range of cuisine as well as a mishmash of decor. The menu includes everything from french fries and hot wings to subs and burgers to pizza and shrimp scampi.And as far as the decor, with the snowflakes and utensils hanging from the ceiling, a floral painting on the wall,
  
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• Truck slams into motel, causes gas leak and evacuation

  22-09-2017 15:23
  
  State Street has reopened after one truck hit another, causing it to slam into the Uptown Motel. That caused a gas leak and evacuation of motel guests.
  
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• Op-ed: A letter to the Utah delegation from the Peace and Justice Studies Committee at Utah Valley University

  22-09-2017 14:45
  We are members of the Utah Valley University Executive Committee for the Peace and Justice Studies Program: a program committed to teaching and applying principles and practices leading to the just treatment of all human beings. We write this open letter to express our support for the letter of Sept. 6, 2017, signed by the presidents of the major institutions of higher education in Utah. We are deeply disturbed by the recent position taken by the president of the United States about the Deferred
  
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• In our opinion: Higher completion rates should accompany higher education funding

  22-09-2017 14:05
  Utah’s state-run colleges will be asking the Legislature for $83 million in annual funding next year, along with several requests to help pay for large building projects. But as new buildings go up — as they are on just about all of the state’s bustling campuses — rates of graduation continue to lag significantly below the national average. While investing in campus infrastructure and new facilities is important, we would like to see a concerted effort to put more money t
  
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• Child need braces? Smiles Change Lives may be able to help

  22-09-2017 11:35
  HERRIMAN — Smiles Change Lives will hold an open house Saturday, Sept. 30, with Dansie Orthodontics to qualify kids for braces through a nonprofit program.Families with children between the ages of 7 and 21 who can’t afford braces are encouraged to attend the event, which runs from 9 a.m. to noon, at 11996 S. Anthem Park Blvd.Participants should bring their child, 2016 tax return that lists the child as a dependent and $30 for the application fee.Smiles Change Lives is a national non
  
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• UPD K-9 trainer, slain K-9s honored during ceremony in Cottonwood Heights

  22-09-2017 07:00
  
  A plaque and memorial were unveiled during a ceremony Thursday evening to honor a Unified police officer who died earlier this year.
  
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• Teen struck by driver talks about recovering, wants others to learn dangers of distracted driving

  22-09-2017 06:56
  
  Brielle Frear talks about the night she almost became a statistic.
  
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• Book of Mormon manuscript an extraordinary treasure, experts say

  22-09-2017 06:30
  SALT LAKE CITY — The printer's manuscript of the Book of Mormon was on display in Utah for the first time in history Thursday, and people lined up at the LDS Church History Library to see it.Meanwhile, historians hailed the role of what is the earliest complete manuscript of the Book of Mormon in both American history and the Mormon faith after the Community of Christ sold it this week to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Anonymous donors provided the funds for the $35 milli
  
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• Salt Lake County GOP boots former recorder's deputy from party position

  22-09-2017 06:25
  MURRAY — After concluding its investigation into former Salt Lake County Recorder Gary Ott’s chief deputy, Julie Dole, the Salt Lake County GOP booted Dole from her position within the party.After an hourlong closed meeting, Dole’s fellow Republicans unanimously voted late Thursday night to remove her from the county party’s executive committee as Senate district chairwoman. They also disqualified her from holding any leadership, volunteer or paid positions — and ba
  
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• 'Get involved': Frustrated Kearns residents want to take back community from gangs

  22-09-2017 06:00
  KEARNS — Christina Robles doesn't want to have to worry that if her children play in the front of her house they will be injured by stray bullets from gang-related violence."I want to ensure that my children are living in a safe environment where they can go outside and not worry when they leave me they’re going to get shot,” she told Salt Lake County Sheriff Rosie Rivera.Robles and many other Kearns residents filled the auditorium of Kearns High School Thursday night to talk a
  
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• LDS Church buys printer's manuscript of Book of Mormon for $35 million

  22-09-2017 05:42
  
  The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has acquired the printer’s manuscript of the Book of Mormon for $35 million in what historians are calling a landmark moment for the LDS Church.
  
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• Stepson, 27, arrested in death of American Fork man

  22-09-2017 05:30
  AMERICAN FORK — A 27-year-old man from Salt Lake County has been arrested in connection with the death of his stepfather.Police believe Jace Zeeman assaulted 47-year-old Brandon Bourgeois of American Fork on Aug. 27, causing the deadly injuries.Alcohol contributed to the violence as both men were intoxicated at the time, American Fork Police Sgt. Josh Christensen said.Zeeman was booked into Utah County Jail Thursday for investigation of manslaughter.When police responded to an assault at a
  
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• Utah woman celebrates 70 years running her own steakhouse

  22-09-2017 04:41
  
  It was 1947 when Kitty Pappas and her husband opened the doors to their brand-new steakhouse nestled in the small town of Woods Cross, population 270. Seventy years later, Kitty's still slapping the meat on the grill.
  
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• Utah woman celebrates 70 years running her own steak house

  22-09-2017 04:41
  
  It was 1947 when Kitty Pappas and her husband opened the doors to their brand-new steakhouse nestled in the small town of Woods Cross, population 270. Seventy years later, Kitty's still slapping the meat on the grill.
  
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• Man arrested in connection with August slaying in American Fork

  22-09-2017 04:27
  
  Police have arrested a man in connection with an assault that led to the death of 47-year-old Brandon Bourgeois in August.
  
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• Op-ed: Medicare proposal puts Utah patients at risk

  22-09-2017 04:09
  If you were to ask seniors across Utah where they’d prefer to spend their twilight years, most of them probably wouldn’t respond, “in a hospital bed.” Instead, you would hear how important it is to be in their homes, supported by family and friends. Thanks to the Medicare home health benefit, 3.5 million seniors around the country have the opportunity to remain in the comfort of their own homes while receiving nursing and/or rehabilitation therapy services to help them re
  
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• Laughing gas is making a comeback in labor and delivery rooms

  22-09-2017 03:46
  
  An old tool is back to help pregnant women have the birth experience they want. As Heather Simonsen reports, nitrous oxide is no laughing matter.
  
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• Western Governors University should repay more than $700 million in federal financial aid, audit says

  22-09-2017 03:40
  SALT LAKE CITY — Federal auditors say Western Governors University should repay more than $700 million in federal financial aid after finding the Utah-based nonprofit university's largest degree programs fall short of eligibility requirements.A report by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Inspector General released Thursday says WGU faculty did not have "regular and substantive" interaction with students. Moreover, the university did not comply with requirements that limit the pe
  
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• Bail risk assessments raise concerns among Utah lawmakers, bondsmen

  22-09-2017 03:29
  
  Recent challenges to New Jersey's bail bonds laws have been a key issue for Utah lawmakers as they consider bail reforms to the state court system.
  
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• Wheelchair costume highlights young fan's trip to Salt Lake Comic Con

  22-09-2017 02:50
  SALT LAKE CITY — Eight-year-old Adrian Paz usually has a smile on his face, but as he was presented Thursday with his specialized wheelchair costume for Salt Lake Comic Con, his grin grew even wider."Oh my gosh!" he shouted out as black cloth was pulled off the wheeled cart designed to fit around his wheelchair. "I love it!"Adrian wheeled over to the "Jurassic Park"-themed costume, resembling a rugged jungle cart being pulled by a harnessed raptor, and ran his hand along the dinosaur's tai
  
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• Healthy living tips from a centenarian

  22-09-2017 02:27
  
  Exercise, eating, studying and technology help a 102-year-old South Jordan man live a happy, healthy life.
  
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• Smith's launches effort to fight community hunger

  22-09-2017 02:20
  SALT LAKE CITY — One of Utah's largest grocery store chains is launching a program aimed at feeding needy individuals and families statewide, as well as doing away with food waste companywide.Smith’s Food & Drug Stores, under its parent company The Kroger Co., has announced a national effort to target hunger in the communities in which Smith’s and Kroger stores do business. The company also has pledged to eliminate waste across all store brands by 2025.“No family in a
  
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• Lightning Q&A with BB-8, a Power Ranger and the founders of Salt Lake Comic Con

  22-09-2017 02:10
  SALT LAKE CITY — Time to get out your light saber: the 2017 Salt Lake Comic Con took up residence at the Salt Palace Convention Center Thursday, where it will reign as the One True Convention for the next three days through Saturday. Elijah Wood, Jodi Benson, John and Joan Cusack, Christopher Lloyd, Stephan Amell and many others will share behind-the-scenes secrets from your favorite TV shows and movies.We cornered BB-8 and a Power Ranger as well as the Comic Con's two co-founders for a ro
  
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• Harry Potter shopping experience coming to Shops at South Town this holiday season

  22-09-2017 01:57
  
  Warner Bros. Consumer Products announced Shops at South Town will be home to a unique Harry Potter-themed retail experience this holiday season.
  
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• Citing nurse's arrest, lawmaker drafting bill to clarify when a blood draw is lawful

  22-09-2017 01:55
  SALT LAKE CITY — A state lawmaker is seeking to clarify Utah law as it pertains to circumstances in which a police officer may or may not obtain a blood draw.Rep. Craig Hall, R-West Valley City, said he would like his bill to "kind of codify Birchfield," referring to Birchfield v. North Dakota, a 2016 case in which the U.S. Supreme Court explored multiple issues surrounding blood draws, ruling against their legality without a warrant in circumstances that are not demonstrably "exigent."Hal
  
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• Photos: Police, library team up to promote car seat safety

  22-09-2017 01:30
  Kyaden Stout gives a high-five to West Jordan police officer Colton Gordon after Gordon read “Just My Size,” which is about car seat safety, at the Salt Lake County Library’s West Jordan Branch on Thursday. This week is Child Passenger Safety Week, and certified safety technicians are offering free car seat inspections statewide, further providing parents and caregivers an opportunity to better understand which car seat is appropriate for their children and how to install it co
  
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• Bail risk assessments raise concerns among lawmakers, bondsmen

  22-09-2017 01:30
  SALT LAKE CITY — Recent challenges to New Jersey's bail bonds laws have been a key issue for Utah lawmakers as they consider bail reforms to the state court system.State legislators this week considered delaying the adoption of a computer algorithm designed to help judges determine a suspect's flight risk. Judges would use the algorithm — and their own judgement — to decide to what degree a defendant can be trusted outside of jail while awaiting trial, or whether that person sh
  
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• Utah bail-reform move going ahead despite lawmaker concerns

  22-09-2017 01:23
  
  A new plan that would address concerns about people being held in jail because they can't afford bail is moving ahead in Utah despite some lawmakers' concerns that it could let dangerous people back on the streets, state courts officials said Thursday.
  
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• 'A historic day:' BYU sells caffeinated soda for 1st time since 1950s

  22-09-2017 01:00
  
  BYU has added caffeinated soft drinks on its campus for the first time since the 1950s, the university announced Thursday.
  
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• Alleged voyeur on a plane arrested

  22-09-2017 00:23
  SALT LAKE CITY — A man accused of using his cellphone to take a picture under a woman's dress on an airplane was arrested this week, according to police.Kevin Earl Mills, 35, of Layton, was arrested Monday for investigation of voyeurism by electronic equipment.Mills was sitting on a plane about to take off from the Salt Lake City International Airport to Spokane, Washington, when he used his cellphone "to take a photo/video under the female's dress (and) then deleted it," according to a Sa
  
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• 'Hope for Houston' $1M donation presented to organizations that help rebuild after Harvey

  22-09-2017 00:20
  SALT LAKE CITY — Buying wood is a task James Elder will never again take for granted.Elder is a volunteer firefighter with the Rockport Fire Department in Texas. He’s in Utah because he can’t buy a 2-by-4 anywhere in Texas right now; after Hurricane Harvey struck, no one can.“I’ve been out on the street since the day of the hurricane, and I would say at the very minimum at least half the buildings in town got damaged for sure,” Elder said.Elder’s own hom
  
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• 3 utility workers rescue man from burning Salt Lake City home

  22-09-2017 00:20
  SALT LAKE CITY — Three Rocky Mountain Power workers helped pull a man out of a burning home on Wednesday morning, probably saving the man’s life, police said.“I’d have to say this is probably one of the most intense things I’ve ever witnessed or been a part of,” Rod Nicholes said.Nicholes, his co-worker Blake Bleazard, and one more Rocky Mountain Power employee were doing some work near 3400 Mile High about 11 a.m. Wednesday when they heard shouting nearby.&ld
  
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• Media executive named president and publisher of Deseret News

  22-09-2017 00:05
  SALT LAKE CITY — Media executive Jeff Simpson was named president and publisher of the Deseret News Thursday.The announcement was made to staff members at the company’s Salt Lake City offices by Keith B. McMullin, chairman of the Deseret News Publishing Company Board of Directors.Simpson, a Deseret News board member and president of Deseret Book, is an experienced media executive whose career is founded on finding creative solutions to challenges facing media companies.“Jeff&rs
  
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