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• Family mourns Santaquin teen killed in shooting accident

  27-10-2017 23:26
  SANTAQUIN — A 15-year-old boy was shot and killed earlier this month in what officers are calling a tragic accident, police confirmed Friday.
  Deryk Lowe was shot inside his home about 9:30 p.m. on Oct. 7. A 23-year-old brother had just taken his 9mm handgun out of a backpack believing it was unloaded, while Deryk was standing in the doorway of his room, according to Santaquin police.
  The brother said he turned "with the gun in his right hand and bumped his right hand with his left hand, th
  
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• International media leaders called to rebuild trust at annual gathering

  27-10-2017 22:49
  SALT LAKE CITY — Jeff Jarvis, a leading thinker on digital innovation in journalism, draws inspiration from a surprising source: YouTube stars.
  He described sitting in a room with hundreds of YouTube fans at a recent conference, observing their concern for the stars' mental health struggles, such as eating disorders and suicidal thoughts.
  "The empathy in that room is thick," Jarvis said Friday on the first day of the general assembly of the Inter American Press Association, an internationa
  
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• Orrin Hatch retiring? Utah senator maintains he still hasn't made up his mind

  27-10-2017 22:04
  
  As media reports continue to suggest Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, is making plans to retire, the longest-serving Republican senator in history maintained Friday that he hasn't made up his mind yet.
  
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• Hikers told to wear orange on trails also used by hunters

  27-10-2017 22:04
  
  As hikers and hunters head out on some of the same trails this fall, Utah wildlife officials say hikers should wear bright clothing and take steps to make sure they're visible to hunters.
  
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• Advocates go over the edge to raise awareness about domestic violence

  27-10-2017 22:03
  Bebe Vanek and Kristina Ruedas rappelled 165 feet down the Maverik Base Camp building during the YWCA's Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Week Without Violence "Over the Edge" event in Salt Lake City on Friday.
  Participants were asked to raise $1,000 in much-needed funds for domestic violence and sexual assault services at the Salt Lake Area Family Justice Center at the YWCA. The Family Justice Center offers free, confidential, walk-in services to help men and women in abusive relationship o
  
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• This is why Utah ranks among the best states for trick-or-treating

  27-10-2017 21:36
  Utah certainly has a sweet tooth for Halloween.The Beehive state was recently ranked among the top five states for trick-or-treating in a new analysis from iBotta, a food deals and promotions website.Oregon and Washington ranked as the top two states for the most candy purchased. Utah, California and New Jersey rounded out the top five.On the other end, Ohio, Michigan and Georgia ranked among states where the least amount of candy is purchased, according to the report.The analysis revealed some
  
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• Utah Educational Savings Plan receives top honor 7 years running

  27-10-2017 21:34
  SALT LAKE CITY — For the seventh straight year, the Utah Educational Savings Plan has been awarded a gold rating by Morningstar's Manager Research Group.
  Morningstar, a leading industry analyst, evaluated 62 plans in its annual report, with only four earning the top rating. It rated the 529 college savings plans for their management, fund partners, oversight, investment offerings, fees and performance.
  Morningstar analyst Heather Larsen lauded Utah's plan for its "compelling investment opt
  
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• Traffic being diverted on Terminal Drive at Salt Lake airport

  27-10-2017 21:18
  SALT LAKE CITY — A big change at the Salt Lake City International Airport is causing a lot of confusion for some drivers.
  Friday, crews split Terminal Drive in two, with the left lane for passengers who want to go to the economy parking lot. The other lanes splitting off to the right lead to the parking garage, rental car returns and terminals.
  "We encourage everyone to slow down and look at the signs, follow the signs," said airport spokeswoman Nancy Volmer. "I think it is very well signe
  
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• Have You Seen This? World's greatest McDonald's employee works in Hyrum

  27-10-2017 21:15
  
  Some people are good at their jobs, others enjoy their jobs and some are a mixture of both, like this amazing woman in Hyrum, Utah. We should all be a little bit more like ChristyAnne.
  
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• Trump to come to Utah to announce monument changes

  27-10-2017 20:59
  SALT LAKE CITY — The White House announced Friday that President Donald Trump will come to Utah in December for his official announcement on changes to Bears Ears and Grand Staircase national monuments.
  Earlier Friday, Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, said the president called him to say that he will make reductions to both monuments.
  "I was incredibly grateful the president called this morning to let us know that he is approving Secretary (Ryan) Zinke's recommendation on Bears Ears," Hatch said.
  
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• LDS Church to hold women's, priesthood general conference sessions annually

  27-10-2017 20:41
  
  Two sessions of the LDS Church’s general conference will be consolidated, the church announced Friday.
  
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• Man with history of fleeing arrested after high-speed chase

  27-10-2017 20:36
  WEST VALLEY CITY — A man with a history of leading police on chases in stolen vehicles was arrested early Friday after leading officers on another high-speed chase.
  Officers were looking for Jerry Lynn Herzet, 52, of West Valley City, late Thursday. Just before midnight, officers spotted him in a stolen 2017 Infiniti Q50 near 4200 W. Volta Ave. (3900 South), said West Valley police spokeswoman Roxeanne Vainuku.
  Because of his history of fleeing, officers positioned themselves in the area t
  
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• Hatch retiring? Senator maintains he still hasn't made up his mind

  27-10-2017 20:35
  
  As media reports continue to suggest Sen. Orrin Hatch is making plans to retire, the longest-serving Republican senator in history maintains he hasn't made up his mind yet.
  
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• Utah Valley University trustees approves 3 new engineering degrees

  27-10-2017 20:20
  OREM — The Utah Valley University board of trustees have approved three new engineering degrees.
  The new Bachelor of Science degrees in civil engineering, electrical engineering and mechanical engineering are set to begin in fall 2018, pending approval of the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
  According to a statement from the university Thursday, the new degrees will serve the nearly 500 students currently enrolled in pre-engineering, as well as future students.
  The new pr
  
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• Hikers told to wear orange on Utah trails also used by hunters

  27-10-2017 20:17
  OGDEN — As hikers and hunters head out on some of the same trails this fall, Utah wildlife officials warn hikers that they should wear bright clothing and take steps to make sure they're visible to hunters.
  Hunters can pretty much go anywhere hikers can, including the foothills, where an extended archery program allows hunters to help thin out urban deer populations, said Phil Douglass, outreach manager with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.
  "I get that kind of question every year:
  
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• Police to expand weekend, Halloween patrols looking to crack down on DUIs

  27-10-2017 20:16
  
  Those heading out on the roads this weekend through Halloween night Tuesday may see extra law enforcement, as Utah Highway Patrol and other agencies plan to beef up DUI checkpoints across the state for the holiday.
  
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• Hatch: Trump says he'll shrink Bears Ears, Grand Staircase

  27-10-2017 20:03
  
  Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, said Friday morning he received a phone call from President Donald Trump indicating he follow Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke's recommendation to considerably reduce the 1.35 million-acre Bears Ears National Monument.
  
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• Colleges to students: Skip sombreros, blackface on Halloween

  27-10-2017 19:59
  
  Universities are urging students in search of an attention-grabbing costume this Halloween to pass on sombreros, Native American headdresses and blackface.
  
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• A boooo-tiful display of jack-o'-lanterns

  27-10-2017 19:49
  The nearly 200 intricately carved pumpkins at Ken's Pumpkin Patch at Farmington City Hall on Friday were created by Ken Klinker, who uses power tools to etch the designs into foam pumpkins that will last for years.
  According to Klinker's Facebook page, many of his pumpkins are available for sale, but some are not due to restrictions by the pattern designer. He's licensed by BYU and the University of Utah to sell pumpkins with their logos on them. The display at 160 S. Main is open until 8:30 p.m
  
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• Review: 4 days with the 2017 Mazda MX-5 RF

  27-10-2017 19:45
  
  Light and nimble, the MX-5 is an affordable roadster that is immensely fun to drive.
  
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• Chipotle's new burrito deal can give you free burritos for a year, but there's a catch

  27-10-2017 19:40
  Chipotle is coming out with a downright scary deal for Halloween.The company announced its "Boorito" deal is returning this Halloween. Customers will receive a discounted $3 burrito if they wear a costume to the restaurant.According to the company's website, "Determination of whether a ‘costume’ qualifies for the offer is at the sole discretion of Chipotle restaurant personnel."The deal has made national headlines, including at Fox News, Time Money and Delish.
  Customers can also win
  
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• Accused Cedar City flasher faces 21 charges

  27-10-2017 19:35
  CEDAR CITY — A Cedar City man accused of flashing students at Southern Utah University and fighting with officers after he was taken to jail now faces 21 charges.
  On Sept. 8, SUU police issued a warning to students that a man had entered the women's restroom at Eccles Coliseum the day before and exposed himself to a woman.
  "Another victim reported that about 6:30 a.m. a suspect was seen with his pants down on the University Boulevard overpass," according to police.
  The incidents prompted o
  
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• WinCo Foods in South S.L. opens Nov. 9

  27-10-2017 19:32
  SOUTH SALT LAKE — WinCo Foods will open the doors to its new 85,000-square-foot store at 2100 South and State Street at 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 9.
  The store will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and will be staffed by between 180 and 200 full- and part-time employees.
  The WinCo is part of the first phase of the planned $45 million, mixed-use development that will include retail and residential components. It is part of the initial implementation of the South Salt Lake Downtown Maste
  
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• More luxury homes selling in Salt Lake County, realtor says

  27-10-2017 17:30
  
  More luxury homes are selling along the Wasatch Front, and a local realtor expects that to continue.
  
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• BYU assistant professor studies Mexico earthquake to prepare Wasatch Front

  27-10-2017 16:24
  
  A BYU assistant professor visited Mexico City to study last month's major earthquake there and how that information can be used along the Wasatch Front.
  
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• Wasatch Front Pizza Tour: seventh stop — The Pie Pizzeria

  27-10-2017 16:05
  SALT LAKE CITY — If you want to receive a diploma from the University of Utah, you must meet two requirements: complete the coursework for your selected major and eat pizza at The Pie Pizzeria at least once, if not dozens, of times.Although the second caveat isn’t exactly true, The Pie Pizzeria is a mainstay among students at the University of Utah. Located just off of President’s Circle in the basement underneath University Pharmacy, it’s just a short walk from campus to
  
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• Man arrested after chase reaches speeds over 100 mph, police say

  27-10-2017 16:02
  
  Police arrested a wanted man who they say led them on a chase that briefly reached speeds of 105 mph early Friday.
  
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• In our opinion: Families and schools must address racial vulgarities

  27-10-2017 14:05
  Last week, news broke nationally that a Utah high school had disciplined students for filming and posting themselves uttering vulgar racial slurs. This story underscores the need for individuals, families and schools to critically analyze what they are doing to root out invectives and racial vulgarities.In an edited video posted to Instagram, five Weber High School female students chanted a phrase that, when played backwards by the app, revealed a string of vulgarities and racially derogatory sl
  
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• Worthless Verdicts?: KSL investigates tens of thousands of unpaid civil settlements

  27-10-2017 06:45
  
  Every year in Utah, tens of thousands of people win cases in small claims court ... and claim none of the judgment.
  
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• Man critically injured after being hit by car in Millcreek

  27-10-2017 05:34
  
  A 60-year-old man is in extremely critical condition after being hit by a car in Millcreek, police said.
  
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• Utah man downplays role in alleged opioid drug ring

  27-10-2017 05:27
  SALT LAKE CITY — A Utah man accused of helping run a multimillion-dollar opioid-drug ring based out of a Cottonwood Heights basement is downplaying his role as he asks to be released from jail before trial.
  Lawyers for Drew Wilson Crandall, 31, said in court documents Wednesday that he made less than $65,000 for the two years of work he did for a longtime friend, alleged ringleader Aaron Shamo, 27.
  But prosecutors have said Crandall was Shamo's partner in selling the powerful opioid fentan
  
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• Education program will give thousands of Utah students chance to see 'Hamilton'

  27-10-2017 05:10
  
  Thousands of Utah high school students will have what some people consider the “experience of a lifetime” this spring through the Hamilton Education Program.
  
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• Trump's announcement decrying opioid 'public health emergency' welcomed in Utah

  27-10-2017 04:37
  SALT LAKE CITY — President Donald Trump's official designation of America's opioid crisis as a public health emergency Thursday drew optimism from state decision-makers, though a Utah Department of Health official cautioned the gesture is mostly symbolic for now.
  "I think in general, we have to be realistic about how much this really does do, but we also are grateful for it," said Angela Stander, prescription drug overdose prevention coordinator for the Utah Department of Health. "It's hel
  
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• Police: Mail from more than 30 Summit County residents found in pair's car

  27-10-2017 04:04
  
  A man and a woman were arrested early Thursday morning after a sheriff’s deputy found mail from more than 30 Summit County residents the pair allegedly stole.
  
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• University of Utah hires Dallas-based headhunter for presidential search

  27-10-2017 03:12
  SALT LAKE CITY — A Dallas-based executive search firm, R. William Funk & Associates, has been hired to conduct the search for the next president of the University of Utah.
  The firm, which specializes in higher education search consulting, received the highest scores from state evaluators among seven vendors that took part in a request for proposals process conducted over the summer.
  Fees for the search firm's services were not immediately disclosed by U. officials. The Deseret News has
  
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• How Amazon could help decrypt evidence in the Susan Powell case

  27-10-2017 02:55
  
  A Utah-based contractor is asking for Amazon's help to decrypt the last hard drive belonging to the late Josh Powell, a person of interest in the 2009 disappearance of his wife, Susan Cox Powell. Here's why.
  
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• Police seek public's help in finding Layton shooting suspect

  27-10-2017 02:33
  LAYTON — Police are searching for a 31-year-old Layton man who they allege shot an acquaintance multiple times in the chest before leading police on a chase that ended in Salt Lake City.
  Officers believe Eddie Angelo Samora, 31, and the victim, whose name has not been released, had gotten into some type of argument about 12:40 p.m. Thursday, said Layton Police Lt. Travis Lyman.
  Police said Samora should be considered possibly armed and dangerous.
  The 32-year-old man was shot multiple times
  
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• Weber County leaders want to study changing form of government

  27-10-2017 02:24
  OGDEN — Has Weber County grown too big for its three-member commission form of government?
  A handful of Weber County leaders think maybe so — and that the question is, at the very least, worth asking.
  So that bipartisan group of elected officials — including Rep. Greg Froerer, R-Huntsville, Weber County Commissioner Kerry Gibson and North Ogden Mayor Brent Taylor — on Thursday became the first 13 signees on a petition for a vote next year on whether the county should form
  
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• Most Utah districts testing for lead in schools, but some not participating

  27-10-2017 01:37
  SALT LAKE CITY — Nearly 80 percent of Utah's school districts are participating in a voluntary sampling effort to detect lead in drinking water, but some are not sharing results with the state or are ignoring requests for information.
  The Utah Department of Environmental Quality rolled out the voluntary initiative earlier this year hoping to get an overall assessment of the extent of lead contamination, if any, in drinking water at public schools.
  To date, 1,088 sample results have been fo
  
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• Luis A. Miranda Jr. to bring 'Hamilton' education to over 2,000 Salt Lake City students

  27-10-2017 01:35
  SALT LAKE CITY — Luis A. Miranda Jr., father of “Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, helped to inaugurate the Hamilton Education Program’s Utah debut at a press conference in the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Theater Oct. 26.The Hamilton Education Program, known as EduHam, is set to bring the hit Broadway and Tony award-winning musical “Hamilton” along with a special corresponding U.S. history curriculum to 2,300 high school students and teachers
  
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• 'We knew what to do': Bystanders save a man in cardiac arrest

  27-10-2017 01:08
  RIVERTON — It was a bright, warm day in August when Darren Mann collapsed without warning.
  Mann, 48, was playing Ultimate Frisbee with friends at Riverton City Park when he went into cardiac arrest and fell to the grass.
  Sitting nearby, dozens of families were at a picnic for the LDS Church's Golden Meadows 1st Ward.
  Meghan Allen and her family were among the group when a man ran up to her.
  Somebody had fallen, he said, gesturing to the Frisbee players.
  Allen waved to one of her friends, S
  
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• Police: Provo man posed as doctor, sexually assaulted woman

  27-10-2017 01:04
  PROVO — Police have arrested a Provo restaurateur who they say posed as a doctor on Craigslist and sexually assaulted a woman in part of a purported medical study.
  A woman told police she met with Borzin Mottaghian, 34, at an office in Provo after answering the online ad for paid medical research, according to a police affidavit filed in 4th District Court. The case is being investigated by the Utah County Sheriff's Office because of an unspecified conflict with the Provo Police Department
  
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• Police: Provo man posed as doctor, sexually assaulted two women

  27-10-2017 01:04
  PROVO — Police have arrested a Provo restaurateur for the second time in roughly 24 hours after they say he posed as a doctor on Craigslist and sexually assaulted a second woman as part of a purported medical study.
  The two women, who did not know each other, told police separately that they met with Borzin Mottaghian, 34, at an office in Provo after answering the online ad for paid medical research, said Utah County Sheriff's Sgt. Spencer Cannon. His office is investigating the case becau
  
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• Charges filed in St. George home intruder case

  27-10-2017 00:34
  ST. GEORGE — A man accused of breaking into two St. George homes, sexually assaulting one woman and attempting to assault another, has been charged.
  Jaime Santos Torres, 24, of St. George, was charged Thursday in 5th District Court with forcible sexual abuse, attempted forcible sex abuse and two counts of burglary. All charges are second-degree felonies.
  On Tuesday, police say Torres entered a residence in the area of 3240 South in Little Valley and confronted a woman who had just gotten o
  
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• WSU ekes out a win in H20ath Water War

  27-10-2017 00:31
  SALT LAKE CITY — Despite stiff competition, Weber State University was able to turn the tide and eke out a win in this year's H2Oath Water War, earning a $5,000 scholarship to the department or program most closely related to water conservation.
  The competition, which wrapped up Friday, pitted Utah's colleges and universities against each other to see which school could acquire the most pledges from students, faculty, alumni and fans to take a water-wise pledge.
  WSU got off to a strong sta
  
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• Investigators decrypting one last hard drive from Josh Powell

  27-10-2017 00:06
  WEST VALLEY CITY — For more than four years, West Valley police have been examining Josh Powell's laptops and hard drives and decrypting them, searching for any clues into the disappearance of his wife, Susan Cox Powell, whom he is suspected of killing.
  Now, investigators are down to just one.
  "All of the hard drives, with the exception of one that is currently being worked on by the Utah company Decipher Forensics, have been decrypted," West Valley police spokeswoman Roxeanne Vainuku said
  
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