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• Union says city 'made pariahs' of officers in U. nurse arrest

  25-09-2017 23:30
  SALT LAKE CITY — The Salt Lake Police Association on Monday broke its silence regarding the widely publicized arrest of a University Hospital nurse by two officers, saying the union is "extremely concerned and dismayed" at how the city has handled the investigation and release of information."The premature release of body cam footage, and information related to the disciplinary investigation, and repeated statements by city officials to the media has unfairly and improperly made pariahs of
  
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• Groups riled over proposed oil and gas leases

  25-09-2017 23:25
  SALT LAKE CITY — Industry-nominated federal land for potential oil and gas development in southeastern Utah is stoking a roar of criticism among environmental groups that say the acreage should be off-limits.The Bureau of Land Management is proposing a March lease sale of minerals on 51,400 acres, including land near the San Juan River, Hovenweep National Monument and areas that include more than 1,000 documented archaeological resources.Erika Pollard, Utah senior program manager for the N
  
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• Is aerial imagery company in South Jordan the new Google Earth?

  25-09-2017 23:15
  
  Google Earth is a quick — and free — way to visit everything from your neighbor’s backyard to the top of Mt. Everest. But there are those who search for something a little more precise. Enter Nearmap.
  
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• So. S.L. rehab center manager charged with stealing money

  25-09-2017 22:17
  SOUTH SALT LAKE — The office manager of a rehabilitation center for people with disabilities has been charged with stealing money from patients and the company.Robert M. Carney, 51, of Ogden, was charged Monday in 3rd District Court with theft and two counts of abuse or exploitation of a vulnerable adult, second-degree felonies.In 2015 and 2016, Carney was the business office manager at Avalon Valley Rehabilitation Center, 2472 S. 300 East, a residential care facility for people with disab
  
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• Video shows events before, after Cottonwood Heights officer shot teen boy

  25-09-2017 22:07
  
  On Monday, the Cottonwood Heights Police Department released body camera video from an early morning officer-involved shooting on Sept. 3.
  
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• If you live in Utah, here are your chances of having economic success

  25-09-2017 22:00
  The U.S. economy affects everyone, for better or for worse. While some residents feel prosperous and comfortable, others see themselves at risk and distressed.Axios recently put together a map that shows how various communities in the country are being affected by the economy.“U.S. geographical economic inequality is growing, meaning your economic opportunity is more tied to your location than ever before. A large portion of the country is being left behind by today's economy,” accor
  
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• Sen. Orrin Hatch backs bill providing 'Dreamers' path to U.S. citizenship

  25-09-2017 21:52
  SALT LAKE CITY — Calling some immigration laws "stupid," Sen. Orrin Hatch backed legislation Monday that would provide undocumented children a path to U.S. citizenship."Look, I'm tired of this problem," the Utah Republican said at a news conference in Washington, D.C."These are young people who are in limbo. It's not fair to them," he said. "Many of them have proven themselves as decent, honorable people who would make great citizens in this country. We're providing a means whereby they co
  
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• Police investigate shooting at downtown bar

  25-09-2017 21:39
  SALT LAKE CITY — Salt Lake police continued looking Monday for a gunman in connection with a weekend shooting at a downtown bar.About 12:15 a.m. Sunday, a fight broke out at Wasted Space Bar, 342 S. State. During the fight, a man fired a single shot at a 24-year-old man, hitting him in the stomach, according to police.The victim went outside and "flagged over an ambulance," police stated.The only description of the gunman that police have is a Hispanic man in his 20s. Gang detectives are w
  
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• Video shows events before, after Cottonwood Heights officer shot teen boy (+video)

  25-09-2017 21:35
  COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS — "Drop the gun! Drop the gun! Drop the gun now!" a Cottonwood Heights police sergeant can be heard in body camera video yelling at the teen suspect.Just moments later, the officer fires a single shot, hitting the 17-year-old boy in the abdomen."Sir, why did you reach in your pants?" the officer asks the boy in the video as he handcuffs him.The videos from an early morning officer-involved shooting on Sept. 3 were released Monday by the Cottonwood Heights Police Departme
  
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• Lexi’s story: How a St. George family faces telling their 3-year-old child she has cancer

  25-09-2017 20:46
  
  How do you tell a 3-year-old child they have cancer? It’s the gut-wrenching question St. George resident Casi Vaipae found herself facing when her daughter was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia earlier this year.
  
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• Police: 2 in custody after fleeing car stopped for speeding in Cedar City

  25-09-2017 20:41
  
  Two men are in custody after fleeing their car when they were stopped for speeding on I-15, police say.
  
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• Increasing number of Utah women choosing home births

  25-09-2017 20:36
  SALT LAKE CITY — Lauren Lewis has been pregnant six times in the past five years.It wasn't until early last month that Roman Vance Lewis finally made his debut. He arrived for the most part, safely, following his birth at the family's Sugar House home.Roman is Lewis' third child, and he was her second to be born at home."I was never fearful of giving birth," Lewis said. "I knew I was going to have this baby and as long as it looked healthy on all the ultrasounds and I had no problems with
  
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• Utah ranks among top 15 states for teachers, but is that true?

  25-09-2017 20:05
  While a report earlier this year showed a high turnover of school teachers in the Beehive State, a new survey concludes Utah is a good place for those seeking a career in education.A recent WalletHub report identified the best and worst states for teachers, ranking each state on how well they treat and pay their educators. WalletHub identified each state’s “teacher-friendliness” on 21 metrics, including income growth potential and student-to-teacher ratio, among many other fact
  
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• USOC leaders say Salt Lake would face U.S. competition for Winter Games

  25-09-2017 19:33
  PARK CITY — U.S. Olympic Committee leaders Monday didn't rule out a bid for the 2026 Winter Games but said if they decide to go forward in the coming year, Salt Lake would face both national and international competition."Other things being equal, I think we’d love to host the Winter Games in the United States," USOC CEO Scott Blackmun said during the opening news conference at the Team USA Media Summit being held at Canyons Resort.Blackmun said the USOC has not set up a bid process
  
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• USOC leaders say Salt Lake would face U.S., international competition for Winter Games

  25-09-2017 19:25
  PARK CITY — U.S. Olympic Committee leaders Monday didn't rule out bidding for the 2026 Winter Games but said if they decide to go forward in the coming year, Salt Lake would face both national and international competition."Other things being equal, I think we’d love to host the Winter Games in the United States," USOC CEO Scott Blackmun said during the opening news conference at the Team USA Media Summit being held in Canyons Village at Park City Mountain Resort.Blackmun said the US
  
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• Report: Grades for Utah elementary, middle schools dip statewide

  25-09-2017 18:59
  
  Slightly more Utah elementary and middle schools on average received D's and F's in 2017, slightly more earned C's, and fewer earned A's and B's, according to data state education officials are expected to release Monday.
  
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• Police seek vehicle that hit traffic signal, downed overhead lines on Redwood Road

  25-09-2017 18:48
  
  A large vehicle apparently hit a traffic signal and ripped down the lines connected to it at Redwood Road at Indiana Avenue Monday morning.
  
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• Police identify Orem man killed in Provo Canyon crash

  25-09-2017 18:34
  
  Police on Monday identified a man killed in a crash in Provo Canyon Friday afternoon.
  
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• Report: Grades for Utah elementary/middle schools dip statewide

  25-09-2017 18:30
  SALT LAKE CITY — Slightly more Utah elementary and middle schools on average received D's and F's in 2017, slightly more earned C's, and fewer earned A's and B's, according to data state education officials are expected to release Monday.The statewide averages were released Monday morning by Canyons School District in a comparison with its school grades, with 78 percent of Canyons elementary and middle schools receiving A or B grades this year — up 5 percent from last year, according
  
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• Deputies arrest 1 man, seek another; Cedar City residents warned to lock doors

  25-09-2017 18:24
  
  Deputies located one man and sought another in Cedar City Monday morning. Two men fled after a deputy pulled over their car on I-15. Residents are warned to lock their doors.
  
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• Did your neighborhood school make the grade?

  25-09-2017 18:10
  SALT LAKE CITY — Slightly more Utah elementary and middle schools received D's and F's in 2017, slightly more earned C's, and fewer earned A's and B's, according to data state education officials released Monday.Among high schools, there was a slight increase in schools that earning A's, a decrease in schools that received B grades and increases in schools with grades C, D and F, according to new data.Utah law requires public schools to be given a letter grade based on student proficiency
  
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• Puerto Rico currently facing 'apocalyptic' conditions. Here's what else you need to know

  25-09-2017 18:00
  “Apocalyptic” seems to be the word of choice to describe Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria pummeled the island last week.The once Category 4 storm left 10 people dead and much of the island without power. In fact, much of the island has been left without power since last Wednesday, according to CNN.Gov. Ricardo Rosselló told CNN on Sunday that officials saw “apocalyptic” conditions following the storm. And the damage won’t be easy to repair."We know a little
  
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• A.M. notes: Puerto Rico without food, Trump goes head-to-head with NBA and NFL, Utes ranking climbs

  25-09-2017 17:55
  Here’s a look at the news for Sept. 25.Puerto Rico ravaged by MariaHurricane Maria first made landfall in Puerto Rico last Wednesday as a Category 4 storm. Now, Puerto Rico is without power and food, according to The New York Times.In fact, the storm destroyed 80 percent of the island’s crop value. Entire plantations, dairy barns and chicken coops were left broken and shattered.The storm’s "force and fury stripped every tree of not just the leaves, but also the bark, leaving a
  
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• BYU Creamery battles it out with Aggie Ice Cream in time for Saturday's football matchup

  25-09-2017 16:30
  There’s a heated debate that has been dividing Utahns for decades.No, it’s not BYU vs. Utah. And it doesn’t have anything to do with sports.It’s BYU Creamery vs. Aggie Ice Cream.Both ice cream shops have quite the following, with lines almost constantly out the door, and each has taken turns topping lists of the best ice cream in Utah. (For example, Aggie Ice Cream was named No. 1 in a 2016 vote by KSL readers, while BYU Creamery topped a 2015 list from Business Insider).
  
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• BYU Creamery battles it out with Aggie Ice Cream in time for Friday's football matchup

  25-09-2017 16:30
  There’s a heated debate that has been dividing Utahns for decades.No, it’s not BYU vs. Utah. And it doesn’t have anything to do with sports.It’s BYU Creamery vs. Aggie Ice Cream.Both ice cream shops have quite the following, with lines almost constantly out the door, and each has taken turns topping lists of the best ice cream in Utah. (For example, Aggie Ice Cream was named No. 1 in a 2016 vote by KSL readers, while BYU Creamery topped a 2015 list from Business Insider).
  
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• Deputies seek 2 men, warn Cedar City residents to lock doors

  25-09-2017 16:02
  
  Some Cedar City residents are being asked to keep their doors locked as deputies search for two men who fled a traffic stop Monday morning.
  
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• On the same page: Vernal book club defies genre boundaries

  25-09-2017 15:20
  “On the same page” is a series featuring Utah book clubs and will run every other week.If you have a book club and you are interested in being featured, please contact us at [email protected]. Please include your name, your contact information and one or two sentences describing your book club.The Split Mountain Book Club in Vernal knows no limits when it comes to book genres. Amanda Van Wagoner, the group's founder, said her book club reads everything.What kind of books do yo
  
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• Police seek vehicle that ripped down power lines, closing Redwood Road

  25-09-2017 15:11
  
  A large vehicle apparently hit power lines and dragged them down, closing Redwood Road at Indiana Avenue Monday morning.
  
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• In our opinion: Utah middle schoolers deserve a well-rounded education

  25-09-2017 14:05
  Local communities and the state have a responsibility to provide middle-school students with a well-rounded educational experience.The State School Board’s recent decision to eliminate physical education, arts and health courses as core statewide requirements for middle-school students is seen as a way to give local districts more flexibility in designing curriculum, which is a positive development in the context of allowing more local control over education policy. But, in the context of
  
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• Utah woman creates system for gardeners to donate their backyard produce

  25-09-2017 06:26
  
  Pat Thomas assumed a program to get leftover produce to the needy would already exist. It didn't. So, she created that system herself.
  
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• Free farmers market gives cancer patients better opportunity for health

  25-09-2017 03:05
  
  Local nonprofit Green Urban Lunch Box doles out more than 80,000 pounds of locally grown produce every year to vulnerable populations, including senior citizens and, now, cancer patients at Intermountain Medical Center's Cancer Center.
  
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• Pedaling ahead: Cedar City teen launches rickshaw company

  25-09-2017 02:35
  CEDAR CITY (AP) — There's a new small-business owner in town.Caleb Nelson can't drive a car just yet, but the 14-year-old is already the owner of Romeo's Rickshaws, a burgeoning pedicab service. The Cedar High School freshman spent his summer vacation pedaling guests, meeting with advertisers, hiring staff and setting schedules for his eight employees."It's just really fun," Nelson said excitedly. "Instead of sitting at home playing on my phone or whatever, I get to talk with all of these
  
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• U. researchers discover how to reverse cleft palate for mice still in uterus

  25-09-2017 01:49
  SALT LAKE CITY — Researchers at the University of Utah say they have identified how to reverse the cleft palate defect for mice still in the womb, potentially opening the door for similar treatment of unborn human babies in the future.The cleft palates of all the tested unborn mice, or "pups," were successfully reversed and the treatment exhibited no side effects, said Dr. Rena D'Souza, a professor of dentistry at the U. and the lead author of the study, published Sept. 5 in the peer-revie
  
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• One dead, two injured in shooting spree in Garden City

  25-09-2017 01:08
  
  One person is dead and two others injured after a "suicidal man" fired into homes in Garden City on Sunday, according to law enforcers.
  
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• 1 dead, 2 injured in shooting spree in Garden City

  25-09-2017 01:08
  
  One person is dead and two others injured after a "suicidal man" fired into homes in Garden City on Sunday, according to law enforcers.
  
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• About Utah: Shift your narrative and thrive

  25-09-2017 00:46
  SALT LAKE CITY — Before he became an independently wealthy financier, before he claimed three jiujitsu world championships, before he served 15 years on the Civil Rights Commission in Washington, D.C., before he became a husband and a father and a philanthropist — before all that, Russell Redenbaugh lay in a hospital bed at the age of 17 and heard the doctors whisper to his mother that her son would be blind the rest of his life. And he mentally did cartwheels.He wasn’t happy h
  
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• About Utah: After the explosion and blindness came wealth, a world title and now a book

  25-09-2017 00:45
  SALT LAKE CITY — Before he became an independently wealthy financier, before he claimed three jiujitsu world championships, before he served 15 years on the Civil Rights Commission in Washington, D.C., before he became a husband and a father and a philanthropist — before all that, Russell Redenbaugh lay in a hospital bed at the age of 17 and heard the doctors whisper to his mother that her son would be blind the rest of his life. And he mentally did cartwheels.He wasn’t happy h
  
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• Teen 'sextortion' cases unfolding throughout Utah

  25-09-2017 00:35
  SALT LAKE CITY — The U.S. Justice Department has called it "by far the most significantly growing threat to children."And based on recent investigations, the issue of "sextortion" isn't slowing down, including in Utah.Sextortion is a form of online blackmail, typically targeting teenagers or preteens.The average sextortion case starts with children who are 12 to 14 years old who are using social media and other apps to message others who they assume are also juveniles, said Steve Cagen, he
  
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• A warning to parents: Teen 'sextortion' cases unfolding throughout Utah

  25-09-2017 00:35
  SALT LAKE CITY — The U.S. Justice Department has called it "by far the most significantly growing threat to children."And based on recent investigations, the issue of "sextortion" isn't slowing down, including in Utah.Sextortion is a form of online blackmail, typically targeting teenagers or preteens.The average sextortion case starts with children who are 12 to 14 years old who are using social media and other apps to message others who they assume are also juveniles, said Steve Cagen, he
  
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• Minor earthquake and 2 aftershocks reported in southern Utah

  25-09-2017 00:17
  
  The University of Utah Seismograph Stations reports a minor earthquake has occurred in southern Utah.
  
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• Wilson formally launches U.S. Senate campaign

  25-09-2017 00:05
  SANDY — Salt Lake County Councilwoman Jenny Wilson on Saturday formally launched her campaign to challenge Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, in 2018.Wilson, 51, a Democrat, announced in July she would be running against Utah's senior senator. On Sunday, she made it official with a campaign launch rally at Dimple Dell Park.“We gather together today bound by a shared belief that our federal government has lost its way and our leaders have lost their ability to carry our voice in Congress,&rdqu
  
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