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• Hunter hospitalized after being shot in stomach

  08-10-2017 23:15
  CEDAR CITY — An apparent hunting accident left a 34-year-old man hospitalized in critical condition Sunday after deputies say he likely was shot by a member of his own party.The Iron County Sheriff's Office received a frantic 911 call at 7:50 a.m., indicating the people involved were on state Route 14 headed to Cedar City for medical treatment.Due to the area, cellphone coverage was spotty, with the call dropped several times, said Iron County Sheriff's Sgt. Jeff Humphries.Both deputies an
  
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• Police: Man shot accidentally during Brian Head hunting trip

  08-10-2017 23:03
  
  A 34-year-old man was critically injured Sunday morning after an apparent accidental shooting during a hunting trip, the Iron County Sheriff’s Office said.
  
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• Energy efficiency savings may drop in the future

  08-10-2017 23:00
  SALT LAKE CITY — Even as residential energy use continues to drop across the six states serviced by PacifiCorp, the utility company predicts that over the long-term, energy efficiency savings won't be as big of a factor.That scenario concerns clean energy advocates, who worry that PacifiCorp may decrease incentives that encourage customers in Utah and elsewhere to use less energy and keep more cash in their wallets."We don’t fully understand why reductions are taking place given that
  
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• Women-run barber shop striking success in Park City

  08-10-2017 22:22
  PARK CITY — It's a throwback to a bygone age — an antiquated service that nearly went extinct."It's kind of back on trend," said Chelsea Rose, a stylist at Barbarian Barbering Company. "It's been that way for the last, maybe five years."She's talking about a highly traditional, old school straight razor shave. There was a time when you could find a barber's pole spinning on every other street. But times changed, and men became increasingly apt to scrape the hair off their faces with
  
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• Churchgoers honor Vegas victims during White Sunday holiday

  08-10-2017 21:55
  Children held candles to honor the Las Vegas mass shooting victims during the White Sunday celebration at the First Samoan Christian Church, 8574 W. 2700 South in Magna, on Sunday.This is a special day for the children of Samoa where the parents and the communities show their appreciation towards their children. The people of Samoa and around the world celebrate the holiday on the second Sunday in October. The children performed in front of their parents and relatives by reciting Bible verses an
  
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• Op-ed: The caucus and convention system had it right

  08-10-2017 20:45
  It is remarkable to see establishment politicians and Count My Vote (CMV) supporters rushing to criticize caucus and convention delegates, labeling them extreme, ultra conservative or passionate delegates. They point to two of the most recent elections to make their case, the 2016 gubernatorial race between Gov. Gary Herbert vs. Jonathan Johnson and the 2017 3rd Congressional District Special Election between Chris Herrod and John Curtis.First, under current Republican caucus convention rules, i
  
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• Op-ed: State school board elections should be nonpartisan

  08-10-2017 18:05
  Deep red lipstick and the ’57 Chevy. Some things never go out of style.Mark Twain’s wisdom remains in style even after decades of review. He was prescient when he wrote in his autobiography, “To lodge all power in one party and keep it there is to insure bad government and the sure and gradual deterioration of the public morals.”We live in a Republican-dominated state, but now, it seems, the Republican Party wants to take over education.In 2016, almost along party lines,
  
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• Frank R. Pignanelli and LaVarr Webb: Possible strategies employed by some of Utah's top chess masters

  08-10-2017 15:20
  Chess is a lot trickier than simply moving 16 pieces around a board. To win, competitors must be good strategists, anticipating a competitor’s reactions and moves. Impulsive action guarantees a loss. As in chess, so in politics. We review possible strategies employed by some of Utah's top chess masters.Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams surprised the Utah political scene by announcing he’s "seriously considering" a 2018 run in the Fourth Congressional District, currently held by Cong
  
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• Officials rescue man trapped underneath car after I-15 rollover crash

  08-10-2017 07:02
  
  Officials rescued a man trapped underneath his car after a single rollover crash on I-15 Saturday night.
  
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• Man seriously injured in I-15 rollover crash

  08-10-2017 07:02
  
  A man was seriously injured after a single rollover crash on I-15 Saturday night.
  
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• Alpine man dies from debris dropped by helicopter at fire site

  08-10-2017 06:45
  
  An Alpine man died Saturday after he was hit by debris dropped from a helicopter in an Iron County area where the Brian Head Fire burned earlier this year.
  
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• The tragic story of 13-year-old Lily Clara McClish

  08-10-2017 06:40
  Editor's note: This story deals with the harmful effects of bullying and the pain of suicide. It contains harsh language and may not be suitable for all readers.MOAB — In January, Lily Clara McClish, 13, was named Student of the Month at Grand County Middle School for her efforts to promote tolerance for students of all sexual orientations, races and genders.That same month, on Jan. 26, Lily took her own life.Her mother, Molly McClish, said her daughter was depressed, in part because of wh
  
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• Outcry over Utah fatal police shooting captured on camera

  08-10-2017 05:57
  
  Anti-police brutality groups in Utah are livid after a prosecutor this week determined police were legally justified in a fatal shooting of a black man in August that was captured on body camera video released this week.
  
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• All creatures of our God and King: Blessing pets at the annual Feast of St. Francis of Assisi

  08-10-2017 04:30
  SALT LAKE CITY — The Rev. Tyler Doherty smiled and ran his hands through the soft, thick fur of a grey cat brought before him."May you and Marti enjoy life together and find joy with the God who created you." He carefully recited the prayer for the blessing of the animals as the cat meowed.After the blessing, Marti Jones coaxed her cat, Xochityl, back into a carrier."It's kind of been a hard year for her," she said. "She’s had a hard time and I’m struggling with whether to get
  
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• Doctors, pastors meet to consider 'playing God' with people's DNA

  08-10-2017 02:55
  SALT LAKE CITY — “We don’t know what we don’t know.”That sentiment was shared again and again on Saturday as scientists, religious leaders and students met at the Episcopal Conference Center downtown to discuss the future of gene editing. Participants were seeking answers to tough moral and ethical questions, but many left more confused than they started.“God and Human Suffering: Conversations on 21st Century Genetics and Our Shared Future” focused on a
  
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• Fourth grade football team dedicates final game to boy's slain mother

  08-10-2017 02:20
  MESQUITE, Nevada — Heather Alvarado never missed her son’s football games."She was (always) up and down running the field, screaming for them and cheering them on, helping the boys," said her husband, Albert Alvarado.Nine-year-old Albie plays for Cedar City's Canyon View fourth grade football team."He loves playing. He tried other sports, but he really stuck to football," his father said.Albie and his team — the Falcons — desperately wanted to earn a win on the road in Me
  
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• Housing program helps Hyrum literally build community

  08-10-2017 02:10
  HYRUM, Cache County — After nearly 25,000 hours of blood, sweat and tears, 10 families recently slept in their new Hyrum homes, marking the completion of the city's first mutual self-help housing community.Neighborhood Housing Solutions just opened up 10 glistening homes with varying styles in Hyrum just past the reaches of the right-field foul pole at the Mountain Crest High School baseball field.Known previously as Neighborhood Nonprofit Housing Corp., the organization works to create af
  
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• Improved U.S.-Russia relations runs through Ukraine, Jon Huntsman Jr. says

  08-10-2017 02:05
  
  Restoring sovereignty to Ukraine is an essential first step to improving the strained relationship between the United States and Russia, Ambassador Jon Huntsman Jr., said Saturday.
  
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• New tenant plans to renovate, reopen classic Springville theater

  08-10-2017 01:49
  SPRINGVILLE — A Utah film producer has signed a lease on a Springville theater and plans to renovate the space that has shown movies and performances since 1937.Despite a long list of repairs needed to get the Rivoli Theater in shape, Melissa Cannon is working to reopen the facility to show films, stage performances and host community events, the Daily Herald reported.Cannon said the theater was a staple for the community, and it needs people back in it."I loved the stories of the people i
  
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• Adams Publishing acquiring Pioneer News media division

  08-10-2017 01:29
  MINNEAPOLIS — Family-owned Adams Publishing Group is acquiring the media division assets of the Pioneer News Group Co. in a deal that includes 22 daily and weekly newspapers in Utah, Idaho, Oregon, Montana and Washington.Terms of the sale that's expected to close Nov. 1 were not disclosed. Minneapolis-based Adams Publishing says the acquisition also includes a newspaper and commercial printing facility, various shoppers and websites.The Seattle-based Pioneer News Group is a media business
  
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• 'Forever family': Video of Utah girl getting adoption news gets national attention

  08-10-2017 00:02
  
  A video of a Utah girl went received national attention this week after she got news that she would be adopted.
  
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