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• Partnership helps Hispanics in Utah get access to health care

  21-10-2017 23:45
  SANDYRaquel Zapata didn't want to spend the money to get vision tests for all three of her kids, but she realized it was an important part of overall health.
  Lucky for them, the Hispanic Health Fair offered free vision screenings, among other medical and health services at the South Towne Expo on Saturday, where one of the three kids ended up needing further attention.
  "He might need glasses," Zapata, of West Jordan, said, adding that she would have put it off to avoid the financial hurdle some
  
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• Photos: Arborists go out on a limb during competition at Liberty Park

  21-10-2017 23:29
  Deacon Maloney competes in the aerial rescue event during the North American Tree Climbing Championship at Liberty Park in Salt Lake City on Friday.
  Hosted by the International Society of Arboriculture and the Utah Community Forest Council, the event includes tree-climbing arborists from the United States and Canada. The competitions simulate working conditions of arborists in the field. Male and female competitors perform five different events during preliminary rounds. Each event tests a compe
  
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• Op-ed: Let's not subject the school board to party politics

  21-10-2017 22:45
  Having been a member of the Utah State Board of Education during what was perhaps its most "rocky period," 1976-1984, I am, of course, always interested in USBE news and the many issues and accomplishments of this important body.I was surprised and very concerned when our Utah Legislature passed SB78, State Board of Education Candidate Selection, which requires a partisan election for school board candidates. What a step backward for schools in our Beehive State! The schools belong to all the pe
  
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• University of Utah researcher named to National Academy of Medicine

  21-10-2017 22:43
  
  A University of Utah Health biomedical informatics researcher was named to the National Academy of Medicine this week.
  
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• Fallen soldier's son gets his father's car thanks to generosity of strangers

  21-10-2017 21:19
  PLEASANT GROVEA special car found in Utah is on its way to Texas, not for hurricane relief, but for a surprise birthday present.
  Army 1st Lt. Jonathan Rozier, of Texas, was killed in the line of duty in 2003. He left behind his wife, Jessica, and baby son, Justin, as well as his 1999 Toyota Celica GT, which his wife sold to make ends meet.
  Now, Justin is old enough to drive, and his mother decided to see if she could track down that old car for her son.
  Jessica Rozier was able to track the car t
  
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• Op-ed: Utah families need payday lending reform

  21-10-2017 21:05
  Last week saw an important development in the long simmering public debate over “payday” lending. As most Utahns know, payday loans are relatively small loans, typically about $375, lent with an agreement to repay when the borrower receives their next paycheck. Payday loans have extremely high interest rates averaging about 400 percent per year.By way of comparison, in their heyday, New York City mafia loansharking syndicates typically charged around 250 percent. Although each loan t
  
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• Wrongful death lawsuit filed by family of couple who died in Weber County plane crash

  21-10-2017 21:01
  
  The family of a couple who died in a plane crash in Weber County in July has filed a wrongful death lawsuit in Weber County District Court against the estate of the other couple who was in the plane, according to records.
  
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• Utah moves to update regulation of oil, gas wells

  21-10-2017 20:56
  SALT LAKE CITYThe Utah Air Quality Board is proposing to revamp the way it regulates the oil and gas industry by streamlining the permitting process of producing wells, which make up more than half of the "minor" source permits in the state.
  Utah has 12,300 producing crude oil and natural gas wells, according to 2013 numbers, and ranks 10th in the country for natural gas production and 11th for crude oil production.
  The majority of those wells are in eastern Utah's Uinta Basin, which struggles w
  
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• Murray firm studying what could be next generation of non-addictive pain meds

  21-10-2017 19:42
  
  Amid an opioid crisis in which Utah has ranked as high as 7th in opioid overdose deaths, Utah researchers are now testing what could become a new generation of non-opioid and non-addictive pain medications.
  
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• Chen holds on to win Rostelecom Cup and beat Hanyu

  21-10-2017 19:36
  MOSCOWNathan Chen's technique trumped Yuzuru Hanyu's superiority in program components to win the men's figure skating event at the Rostelecom Cup on Saturday.
  Chen, the U.S. champion, reeled off four quads including a spectacular opening quad Lutz-triple toe opening combination and a quad-double-double cascade in the second half of the free skate.
  Hanyu did three quads but won the free skate segment with a six-point advantage on components. However, Chen was too far ahead after Friday's short p
  
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• Police: No foul play in 2016 death of woman found in Bear River

  21-10-2017 18:19
  
  The death of a 26-year-old woman whose body was found in the Bear River in July 2016 has been ruled an accident.
  
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• Small southern Utah town closes in on preserving rare historic bridge

  21-10-2017 17:03
  
  The Rockville Bridge in Washington County was built nearly a century ago. However, with age comes the cost to repair to keep a little piece of Utah history.
  
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• Chen holds on to win Rostelecom gold

  21-10-2017 16:42
  MOSCOWNathan Chen's technique trumped Yuzuru Hanyu's superiority in program components to win the men's event at the Rostelecom Cup, the first leg of this year's six Grand Prix figure skating competitions.
  Chen, the US national champion, reeled off four quads including a spectacular opening quad Lutz-triple toe opening combination and a quad-double-double cascade in the second half of the free skate Saturday. Hanyu did three quads, but won the free skate segment with a six-point advantage on com
  
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• In our opinion: Remembering Gary Ott

  21-10-2017 14:05
  Former Salt Lake County recorder Gary Ott should be remembered for his years of dedicated and competent public service, not for the controversy that defined his final years, when he showed signs of dementia while seemingly being propped up by his closest aides.Ott served as the county’s elected recorder from 2001 until August, when, hampered by health problems, he resigned as part of an agreement negotiated between his next of kin and county officials.Generally speaking, people enter publi
  
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• In our opinion: Internet providers offer cheaper web access to Utah’s poor

  21-10-2017 14:05
  There is virtually no sphere of modern life not affected by the rapid growth of internet connectivity throughout the world. Yet people living in poverty remain disadvantaged by having no access or only limited access to the online world. In Utah, there is now a program that seeks to provide household internet service to low-income citizens, which gives a fundamental boost to the state’s battle against intergenerational poverty.About a third of Utah households with annual incomes below $35,
  
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• Maronite Catholic patriarch visits Salt Lake, discusses refugees

  21-10-2017 07:55
  SALT LAKE CITYThe head of the Maronite Catholic Church visited Salt Lake City on Friday, speaking with interfaith leaders about difficulties his country faces amid a surge in refugees.
  Cardinal Moran Mor Bechara Boutros al-Rahi, patriarch of the Maronite Catholic Church in Lebanon, met with each Salt Lake Interfaith Council member, shaking their hands and posing for pictures at the Catholic Pastoral Center in Salt Lake.
  This is the first time a Maronite Catholic patriarch visited the Utah parish
  
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• 60 guns, 12 pounds of pot seized from Kanab home

  21-10-2017 07:54
  SALT LAKE CITYA Kane County man has been arrested after police say they found 12 pounds of marijuana, a large amount of cash and roughly 60 guns in his home.
  Gerald Ginn, 71, of Kanab, was taken into custody for investigation of distributing a controlled substance, possessing firearms despite being a restricted person and having drug paraphernalia.
  Officers with the Kanab police and the Kane County Sheriff's Office served a search warrant at Ginn's home on Oct. 13, the sheriff's office said in a
  
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• Kanab man who was under investigation found dead, police say

  21-10-2017 07:49
  KANABA Kanab real estate agent who was under investigation for alleged stalking and suspicion of other crimes was found dead Friday at his home.
  A family member called police when she couldn't find the 49-year-old man Friday evening, said Kane County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Alan Alldredge. Officers responded and found his body. They believe he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
  A search warrant for in the case was unsealed Thursday in 6th District Court. The man had not been arreste
  
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• Elizabeth Smart joins The 5 Browns' Deondra Brown to 'make noise' about sexual abuse

  21-10-2017 06:55
  PROVOIn the past week, the hashtag "#MeToo" has taken social media by storm.
  And at BYU on Friday night, abduction survivor Elizabeth Smart and Deondra Brown, of the musical group The 5 Browns, shared their own stories of sexual abuse in hopes that "together we can change the paradigm from 'I've never told anyone' to 'people have powerful stories and we need to listen,'" according to a press release for the event.
  "We're here and we're talking about big, dark, scary issues, issues that we don't
  
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• Vernal man writes letter to editor asking for forgiveness

  21-10-2017 06:51
  
  A Vernal man who says he's hurt many people in his life has written an open letter to the editor of the paper asking for forgiveness.
  
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• Utah auto mogul Sam Young dies at 89

  21-10-2017 06:20
  
  Utah automotive mogul Sam Young died Wednesday, Oct. 18, at age 89, according to a press release from his family members.
  
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• Possible stalking charge, but no child porn indictment for Kanab man

  21-10-2017 05:07
  
  Prosecutors are weighing whether to charge a Kanab real estate agent with stalking local women, secretly taking pictures of children and entering other people's homes to commit sex acts. They have declined to charge him with child pornography.
  
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• 3 injured in Ogden Canyon crash

  21-10-2017 05:00
  
  One man was in critical condition and two others men had minor injuries after a crash in Ogden Canyon on Friday afternoon.
  
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• New position has Daggett County residents hoping it will increase tourism and create jobs

  21-10-2017 04:03
  
  Many residents in rural Utah know how tough the job market can be — especially now with the tourism season winding down. In Daggett County, a new position has many residents hoping for an increase in visitation that will ultimately create new jobs.
  
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• Maronite Catholic patriarch visits S.L., discusses refugees

  21-10-2017 03:28
  SALT LAKE CITYThe head of the Maronite Catholic Church visited Salt Lake City on Friday, speaking with interfaith leaders about difficulties his country faces amid a surge in refugees.
  Cardinal Moran Mor Bechara Boutros al-Rahi, patriarch of the Maronite Catholic Church in Lebanon, met with each Salt Lake Interfaith Council member, shaking their hands and posing for pictures at the Catholic Pastoral Center in Salt Lake.
  This is the first time a Maronite Catholic patriarch visited the Utah parish
  
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• How to hike safely in Utah

  21-10-2017 03:10
  
  Avid hikers and experts tell us how to stay safe while hiking in Utah's mountains.
  
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• Pounding the pavement for a cause motivates runners

  21-10-2017 03:00
  
  Runners find extra motivation raising money for those in need.
  
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• More girls tackling mountain biking at the high school level

  21-10-2017 03:00
  
  The mountain biking community is growing and girls are not shying away from the sport.
  
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• Intermountain Team LiVe Well promotes and encourages the sport of cycling

  21-10-2017 03:00
  
  Intermountain Team LiVe Well turns pedaling into a passion and a Utah passport.
  
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• Intermountain Healthcare's Life Flight rescue operations

  21-10-2017 03:00
  
  Intermountain Healthcare's Life Flight helicopters save lives and are equipped with the only civilian-operated hoist equipment in the U.S.
  
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• Does your bike fit you? A bike fitting may be needed

  21-10-2017 03:00
  
  Making sure your bicycle fits your riding style will bring comfort and alleviate potential overuse injuries.
  
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• U. instructor: Adverse childhood experiences impact students' learning, health

  21-10-2017 02:58
  SANDYNo one is asking Utah schoolteachers to act as therapists.
  Nor would state law allow educators to ask young students about adverse childhood experiences such as divorce, witnessing domestic violence or experiencing abuse.
  But a University of Utah faculty member who addressed educators attending the Utah Education Association convention Friday urged them to learn how "toxic stress" affects children and to strive to be a trusted adult who can help buffer their students from the effects of adv
  
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• New program aims to give senior citizens a lift

  21-10-2017 02:54
  PROVOUtah Valley Rides, a program that provides reliable transportation to senior citizens and people with disabilities in Provo and Orem, is rolling forward.
  The program, which was 20 years in the making, allows qualifying participants to schedule rides to the doctor's office, grocery store or anywhere else they need to go. Rides are available from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and vans are equipped to transport passengers with mobility devices.
  The program is staffed by
  
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• Midvale celebrating Veterans Day with breakfast, ceremony

  21-10-2017 02:51
  MIDVALEThe city will celebrate Veterans Day on Nov. 11 with a free pancake breakfast followed a patriotic ceremony.
  The breakfast, prepared by the LDS Church's Midvale Stake, will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the Midvale Senior Center, 7550 S. Main. It will include pancakes, eggs, ham, orange juice and coffee.
  The ceremony will begin at 10:45 at the Veterans Memorial Monument in the Midvale City Cemetery, 471 W. 6th Ave. An honor guard from the Unified Fire Authority will post the colors. Following tha
  
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• Herbert headed to Jordan, Israel for trade mission

  21-10-2017 02:49
  SALT LAKE CITYGov. Gary Herbert is on his way to Jordan and Israel for a trade mission.
  The trip is hosted by the Governor's Office of Economic Development and the World Trade Center Utah.
  Herbert is scheduled to arrive in Jordan on Saturday and attend meetings in Amman before heading to Israel on Monday.
  The trip includes visits to Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. The governor is expected to return to Utah on Oct. 28.
  
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• Lindon seeking donations for annual Thanksgiving dinner

  21-10-2017 02:45
  LINDONThe city is gearing up for its annual community Thanksgiving dinner and is putting out the call for donations of money, food and time.
  Cash donations can be made at the City Center, 100 N. State, the Community Center, 25 Main, or online at lindoncity.org.
  Food donations can be dropped off at the City Center or the Community Center. Items that are needed include unprepared Jell-O, any flavor; canned pineapple; canned corn, green beans; yams; stuffing mix, white grape juice; 2-liter bottles
  
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• 60 guns, 12 pounds of pot seized from Kanab man's home

  21-10-2017 02:43
  
  Police recovered 12 pounds of marijuana and 60 guns from a man’s home last week after a 6-month drug investigation in the Kanab area.
  
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• Looking for work? Here are 3 industries hiring for the holidays

  21-10-2017 02:29
  
  Winter is coming. And while the phrase “seasonal hiring” may conjure images of summer jobs by the pool, the holidays also bring a slew of temporary employment.
  
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• Photos: High school students get behind-the-scene's look at FBI

  21-10-2017 02:00
  High school students discuss a simulated crime scene during the FBI's Teen Academy at the agency's field office in Salt Lake City on Friday. Thirty-two students from local high schools spent the day getting a unique view into the FBI and its mission, values and investigations. Throughout the day, participants heard from FBI personnel about topics including civil rights, human trafficking, domestic terrorism and cybercrime. They also took part in demonstrations by the FBI's evidence response and
  
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• 'The best kept secret:' STEM conference encourages Latino, Native American students

  21-10-2017 01:58
  SALT LAKE CITYThousands of Hispanic, Native American and Chicano students are gathering in Salt Lake City this week for one of the largest national STEM conventions for minorities.
  The 2017 National Diversity in STEM Conference gives underrepresented students a chance to meet mentors and network with employers in science, technology, engineering or mathematics.
  The event is hosted by the Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science, a nonprofit corporation dedica
  
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• Photos: Painting the perfect pumpkin

  21-10-2017 01:34
  Kristina Hayward cackles as she paints a pumpkin during Utah Foster Care's annual Pumpkin Fest at the Gateway in Salt Lake City. The event, co-sponsored by Utah Foster Care, The Gateway and Utah Educational Savings Plan, included a costume contest and dancing to the tunes of DJ Rob. There were also information booths for prospective foster moms and dads. Utah Foster Care is a nonprofit organization that serves Utah's children by finding, educating and nurturing families to meet the needs of chil
  
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• How to watch the Orionid meteor shower on Friday

  21-10-2017 01:16
  
  The annual Orionid meteor shower peaks early Saturday morning, and if the clouds clear up this afternoon, it should be a good night to see shooting stars.
  
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• Police: No foul play in death of woman found in Bear River

  21-10-2017 01:15
  SALT LAKE CITYThe death of a 26-year-old woman whose body was found in the Bear River in July 2016 has been ruled an accident.
  The state medical examiner has determined Nicole Barlow, of Brigham City, drowned "due to acute morphine and methamphetamine toxicity," the Box Elder County Sheriff's Office said Friday in a prepared statement.
  There was no evidence of trauma, according to the sheriff's office.
  Barlow was spotted by a fisherman about 8:45 p.m. on a Saturday in a stretch of river about a
  
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• Jon Huntsman Jr. promises to encourage travel between Russia and U.S.

  21-10-2017 01:09
  SALT LAKE CITYAmbassador Jon Huntsman Jr. says he will encourage travel between Russia and the United States and promote exchange programs between the two countries.
  The former Utah governor also vowed to look at cultural diplomacy and support the work of American business in Russia, noting that's what brought him to the country 30 years ago.
  Huntsman made the comments in a minutelong excerpt of a town hall meeting posted Friday on the U.S. Embassy's Facebook page.
  The new U.S. Ambassador to Rus
  
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• West Jordan couple charged with murder in death of 13-day-old boy

  21-10-2017 01:08
  WEST JORDANA West Jordan couple have been charged with murder in the death of a newborn boy who only lived only 13 days.
  Maria Elena Sullivan, 26, and Dylan James Kitzmiller, 21, each were charged Friday in 3rd District Court with murder, a first-degree felony, and three counts of child abuse inflicting serious bodily injury, a second-degree felony.
  Prosecutors have issued $1 million arrest warrants for Sullivan and Kitzmiller.
  The boy was born Sept. 4 with no known medical problem, court docume
  
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• Downed power lines in Provo cause road closures, Midvale road reopens

  21-10-2017 00:37
  
  Multiple downed power lines in Provo and Midvale closed roads Friday afternoon, according to the Utah Department of Transportation and Provo Power.
  
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