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• New Mexico land administrator selected to lead Utah school trust office

  03-01-2018 23:35
  SALT LAKE CITY — Craig J. Johnson, an administrator in New Mexico's State Land Office, has been selected as new director of Utah's School Children's Trust.
  The job offer was extended Tuesday by the Utah State Board of Education but salary negotiations are ongoing.
  Johnson, commercial resources division director of the New Mexico lands office, succeeds Tim Donaldson, who was director of Utah's School Children's Trust from 2013 until Aug. 4, when he suddenly resigned. The State School Board
  
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• Safety inspections still needed if car registration expired in 2017

  03-01-2018 23:25
  SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Division of Motor Vehicles is reminding drivers that although safety inspections are no longer required on passenger vehicle registrations in Utah, they are required for vehicles whose registrations expired in 2017.
  Legislation discontinuing the safety inspection requirement became effective on Monday but does not change requirements in place prior to that date.
  "This means if a passenger vehicle registration expires in 2017 that would have required a safety inspe
  
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• Utah governor visits ninth-graders, champions hard work, civility

  03-01-2018 23:13
  SOUTH JORDAN — A small group of South Hills Middle School students had some questions for Gov. Gary Herbert, who stopped by and talked with the teens Wednesday.
  Their questions ranged from population growth and urban sprawl to the governor's thoughts on medical marijuana and the recent news of the retirement of Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah.
  "I don't think a lot of people get to talk to the governor like this," said Samantha Crapo, 14.
  Samantha said she was impressed to learn of "all the things
  
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• Cabin blaze leads to rare winter wildfire in southern Utah

  03-01-2018 23:02
  
  A rare January wildfire is burning in an area north of Zion National Park, officials said Wednesday.
  
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• I-15 near Honeyville to close Wednesday, Thursday

  03-01-2018 23:00
  
  I-15 near Honeyville will close Wednesday and Thursday night as crews install steel beams for a new bridge in northern Utah.
  
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• Al Gore, Mitt Romney, Hatch and other leaders react to Thomas S. Monson's death

  03-01-2018 22:46
  SALT LAKE CITY — Leaders from Utah and around the world have responded to the death of LDS Church President Thomas S. Monson, who passed away on Tuesday night.
  Here are the reactions so far:
  "President Thomas S. Monson was a mighty prophet of God and we are honored to have served by his side these past 10 years. His far-reaching and multifaceted ministry touched the lives of people from all walks of life in remarkable ways. As a result, President Monson's legacy will continue to be an infl
  
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• Midvale man charged with threatening to kill president

  03-01-2018 22:41
  SOUTH JORDAN — A Midvale man accused of threatening to kill President Donald Trump during the president's visit to Utah in December now faces federal charges.
  Travis Luke Dominguez, 33, who was previously convicted of 911 abuse, was arrested over the weekend by South Jordan police for investigation of 10 counts each of making terroristic threats, emergency telephone abuse and communications abuse.
  The U.S. Attorney's Office announced Wednesday that a federal grand jury had returned an 11-c
  
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• Utah man charged with murdering Virginia teacher

  03-01-2018 22:33
  NORFOLK, Va. — A Utah man has been charged with the New Year's Eve shooting death of a Norfolk, Virginia, schoolteacher.
  Edward Alan Shaw, 70, of Sevier County, was charged Tuesday with murder, a second-degree felony, in Norfolk, Virginia, for the shooting death of Caroline M. Hendrix, 50, and use of a firearm in commission of a felony.
  Shaw is currently in a Virginia hospital after being "shot by an acquaintance of Hendrix who was attempting to come to her aid," according to a statement f
  
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• Christine Decker, former juvenile court judge, dies

  03-01-2018 22:24
  SALT LAKE CITY — Retired 3rd District Juvenile Judge Christine Decker died Tuesday, according to a Utah State Courts spokesman.
  Decker was appointed to the juvenile court in August 2004 by then-Gov. Olene Walker and served until her retirement in February 2015. After leaving the bench, Decker remained active in advisory and training efforts in the court.
  "Judge Decker cared deeply about the children and families she served," Utah Supreme Court Chief Justice Matthew Durrant said in a statem
  
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• KSL Indie Report: How many movies, TV shows were filmed in Utah in 2017?

  03-01-2018 22:21
  
  2017 was a busy year for the state of Utah as feature films, documentaries, narratives, television shows and music videos chose the Beehive State as their backdrop. How many were filmed here and how much money did that bring in for Utah?
  
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• KSL Indie Report: How many movies, television shows were filmed in Utah in 2017?

  03-01-2018 22:21
  
  2017 was a busy year for the state of Utah as feature films, documentaries, narratives, television shows and music videos chose the Beehive State as their backdrop. How many were filmed here and how much money did that bring in for Utah?
  
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• 3 Payson brothers construct virtual reality motion simulator in basement

  03-01-2018 21:42
  
  Caleb Chamberlain had machined numerous “somethings” before — namely clocks — but what now stood in his basement was a definite first for him and his two brothers.
  
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• Utah man charged with fatally shooting teacher in Virginia

  03-01-2018 21:28
  
  Police in Virginia say a Utah man has been charged with fatally shooting a schoolteacher in Norfolk on New Year's Eve.
  
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• 2 arrested in Taylorsville home burglary

  03-01-2018 21:23
  
  Two people were arrested for allegedly breaking into a Taylorsville home Wednesday afternoon and then stealing a car.
  
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• President Thomas S. Monson: An example of charity, humor and faith

  03-01-2018 21:17
  
  Officials from the Mormon church announced the death of President Thomas S. Monson Tuesday evening.
  
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• Two arrested in Taylorsville home burglary

  03-01-2018 20:56
  TAYLORSVILLE — Two people were arrested for allegedly breaking into a Taylorsville home Wednesday and then stealing a car.
  Now Unified police are trying to determine if they can be linked to other burglaries.
  About 11:25 a.m., a 16-year-old boy and 19-year-old man went to a residence at 2171 W. Quailstone Drive (4800 South).
  "They knocked first. The homeowner didn't answer the door. At which time they began to kick the door in," said Tracy Wyant, chief of the department's Taylorsville prec
  
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• Review: Outdoor products for the new year

  03-01-2018 20:45
  
  Whether you’re hiking in the foothills near your home or trekking deep into the Wind River Mountain Range, having the right gear can have a huge impact on the experience.
  
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• Utah spa owner charged with money laundering, prostitution

  03-01-2018 19:42
  LAYTON — The owner of a Layton day spa made her first appearance in court last week on charges of running a prostitution operation.
  Zehong Wang, 56, of Monterey Park, California, was charged in November in 2nd District Court with money laundering, a second-degree felony; exploiting prostitution, a third-degree felony; and sexual solicitation, a class B misdemeanor.
  Wang ran the Golden Day Spa, which is now closed. Starting in September, after receiving a tip, undercover police officers pos
  
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• Kaysville expected to censure councilman, call for his resignation

  03-01-2018 19:31
  KAYSVILLE — In the wake of reports that the Davis County Attorney's Office is investigating Kaysville City Councilman Dave Adams for extortion, the City Council is expected to censure the councilman and ask for his resignation.
  Kaysville's newly elected Mayor Katie Witt said Wednesday she has support from all council members except Adams for a resolution scheduled for a vote Thursday night to censure Adams for violating the city's code of conduct and issue a public letter "respectfully req
  
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• Gov. Herbert, Sen. Lee, Mitt Romney, Jeff Flake and other leaders react to Thomas S. Monson's death

  03-01-2018 19:27
  Utah leaders have responded to the death of LDS Church President Thomas S. Monson, who passed away on Tuesday night.
  Here are the reactions we've received and collected so far. We will update this article as more reactions come through.
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  Gov. Gary Herbert
  Herbert tweeted his thoughts on Monson:
  "Jeanette and I join millions of people around the world in mourning the death of LDS Church President @ThomasSMonson. His life was a sermon of service. He cared about all people as children of God
  
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• Charges: Midvale man threatened to kill president, police

  03-01-2018 18:56
  SOUTH JORDAN — A Midvale man previously convicted of 911 abuse is back in jail for allegedly making numerous terroristic threats against law enforcement and even the president of the United States.
  Travis Luke Dominguez, 33, was arrested over the weekend by South Jordan police for investigation of 10 counts each of making terroristic threats, emergency telephone abuse and communications abuse.
  Since Oct. 28, investigators say Dominguez has been using the Unified Police Department's anonymo
  
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• 2 Utahns injured, 1 killed in rollover crash on I-84 in Idaho

  03-01-2018 18:29
  
  Two Utah residents were injured and another killed in a fatal rollover crash on Interstate 84 near Caldwell early Wednesday morning.
  
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• This one change to Mitt Romney’s Twitter bio points to Senate run

  03-01-2018 18:21
  Mitt Romney just made a switch to his Twitter profile page that might indicate a Senate run.
  News reports across the web have indicated that Romney will run for Senate now that Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, has announced his retirement. Hatch plans to finish out the year in office before retiring.
  Romney, who is registered to vote in Utah, made his potential Senate run semi-official on Twitter on Tuesday by switching his location, according to CNN.
  Before Hatch's announcement, Romney listed his loca
  
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• President Monson remembered for his love, service

  03-01-2018 18:06
  
  People around the world reacted to news of the death of LDS Church President Thomas S. Monson on social media beginning early Wednesday morning.
  
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• Opportunity in Utah: Mitt Romney eyes political resurgence

  03-01-2018 17:33
  
  He has already made a fortune in business, managed an Olympics, served as governor and secured a presidential nomination. Now, Mitt Romney, at 70 years old, is considering a new career in Congress.
  
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• Jay Evensen: Orrin Hatch was many things, but never boring

  03-01-2018 17:05
  SALT LAKE CITY — On the day Orrin Hatch first was elected to the Senate, I was preparing for a high school football game.I don’t remember what team we were playing, just that feeling I had that my senior season was ending and I probably wouldn’t strap on the pads ever again — that is, unless all those college recruiters had been given the wrong number for my house. That, and I was wishing our season record wasn’t almost certain to end 1-9.Oh, and I looked forward to
  
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• Op-ed: Holladay residents should not foot the bill for poor planning

  03-01-2018 15:10
  While a recent Deseret News editorial attempted to balance the positions of the city of Holladay ("High-density growth highlights tensions between planners and residents," Dec. 26), its citizens and the developers, it did not explain the primary reason Holladay Citizens for Responsible Development opposes the proposed development plan.In 2008, the city approved a beautiful outdoor mall with 600 residences. That plan had public money attached to it: The developer could earn $119 million, paid for
  
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• 'Scouting teaches boys how to live': A prophet's lifelong love of Scouts

  03-01-2018 08:25
  
  Throughout his life, President Monson supported and advocated the Boy Scouts program. Here's a look at some of his history with the organization.
  
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• The Victor Valiant: President Monson loved Michigan football

  03-01-2018 08:16
  
  As we remember the life of former LDS Church president Thomas S. Monson, we also remember his love of football.
  
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• 3 memorable President Monson moments

  03-01-2018 08:15
  
  President Monson was known for being a good storyteller, and for his ability to use his life experiences as teaching tools.
  
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• President Thomas S. Monson: An example of charity, humor and faith, dies at 90

  03-01-2018 08:05
  
  LDS Church President Thomas S. Monson died Tuesday evening, church officials announced Tuesday.
  
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• New Cottonwood Heights City Council member shaves city logo into her head

  03-01-2018 06:35
  
  When you think of politicians, certain images may come to mind. However, one of the newest members of the Cottonwood Heights City Council is taking a different approach — with a different haircut.
  
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• Lois M. Collins: How reporting 2 stories changed my life in 2017

  03-01-2018 04:11
  I’m not sure why the beginning of a new year makes one want to look back. But I’m clearly not alone in the overpowering urge to do so. Reading blogs and news sites over the long New Year’s weekend yielded a trove of “lessons learned in 2017” presented by reporters, politicians, scientists and others.Perhaps putting the year just finished in perspective is an important mental exercise in order to move cleanly into whatever 2018 will bring. I love journalism because i
  
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• The faces of Utah's 80 homicides in 2017

  03-01-2018 03:56
  In 2017, the Deseret News tracked 80 homicides that occurred in Utah, including a disturbing number of children and young adults. Equally disturbing is the number of children and young adults who are accused of committing those killings.
  The victims of homicide — the killing of one human being at the hands of another — in Utah in 2017 ranged in age from just 13 days to 85 years. More than two-thirds of them were shot to death.
  Following is a look at the circumstances surrounding each
  
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• The disturbing trends from Utah's 2017 list of homicides

  03-01-2018 03:56
  SALT LAKE CITY — A disturbing number of children and young adults were victims of Utah homicides during 2017.
  Equally disturbing is the number of children and young adults who are accused of committing those killings.
  A total of 80 people died as a result of homicide — the killing of one human being at the hands of another — in Utah during 2017, according to statistics kept by the Deseret News. That number is down from 2016's record setting tally of 90, and falls more in line w
  
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• Thefts of idling vehicles prompt warning from 2 Utah police agencies

  03-01-2018 03:01
  
  Two Salt Lake Valley police agencies issued warnings about the danger of leaving cars to idle in driveways after several car owners reported thefts Tuesday.
  
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• Investigators probing cause of deadly bus crash on I-70

  03-01-2018 02:45
  SALT LAKE CITY — Investigators on Tuesday were combing through a mangled Greyhound bus to determine whether any mechanical problems caused it to careen from a road in the Utah desert on New Year's Eve, killing a 13-year-old girl and injuring 12 other people.
  Meanwhile, the driver of the bus remained hospitalized in critical condition with skull fractures and other serious injuries, Utah Highway Patrol Lt. Steve Salas said.
  The bus was carrying 14 people, including the driver, when it drift
  
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• Study puts Utah 9th for people moving out

  03-01-2018 02:42
  SALT LAKE CITY — Despite being among the fastest growing populations in the country, a new study ranks Utah among the top states from which people are leaving.
  The Beehive State ranked No. 9 on the list of most moved from states in 2017, according to the National Movers Study by United Van Lines. The report indicated that 56 percent of moves were outbound in 2017, meaning more residents moved away from Utah than migrated into the state.
  The distinction made Utah the only Western state to f
  
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• New Salt Lake council members optimistic, outgoing leaders critical of mayor

  03-01-2018 02:42
  SALT LAKE CITY — New Salt Lake City Council members Amy Fowler and Chris Wharton hugged outgoing Councilwoman Lisa Adams and Councilman Stan Penfold after taking the oath of office Tuesday.
  The two new council members, joined by second-term Councilman James Rogers and Councilwoman Erin Mendenhall, were met with cheers and applause from a crowd of supporters at their swearing-in ceremony on the steps of the Salt Lake City-County Building.
  After ceremoniously taking Adams' and Penfold's plac
  
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• Utah initiative aims to assess students' mental health needs

  03-01-2018 02:34
  SALT LAKE CITY — Utah public colleges and universities do not track suicides among their students, but the campuses, starting this year, will regularly assess the mental health and wellness needs under a new systemwide initiative.
  Nationally, there is surging national demand for mental health services on college campuses, according to a new Associated Press report. However, among the nation's 100 largest public universities, less than half tracked student suicides and just 27 did so consis
  
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• Mona man dies after train collides with dump truck in Nephi

  03-01-2018 02:27
  
  A Mona man died after the dump truck he was driving was struck by a train Tuesday afternoon, authorities said.
  
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• Utah leaders react to Sen. Orrin Hatch's retirement

  03-01-2018 01:52
  "Sen. Hatch has been a tremendous servant to the people of Utah, and he will be sorely missed. It has truly been an honor serving with him in the United States Senate, and I know he will continue to do fantastic work for Utahns."
  — Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah"Thank you, Sen. Hatch, for your many years of sacrifice and service. Thanks to your family as well. Utah and the nation will miss you!"
  — Rep. Chris Stewart, R-Utah"I had just started teaching at Box Elder High School when Orrin Hatch
  
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• Police: Dump truck driver from Mona killed in crash with train

  03-01-2018 01:33
  NEPHI — A 27-year-old dump truck driver died after his vehicle collided with a train in Juab County Tuesday afternoon.
  There are no crossing arms or warning lights at the crossroads in Nephi, the Juab County Sheriff's Office said in a prepared statement.
  Deputies arrived about 1 p.m. to find that David Stubbs, 27, of Mona, had died of his injuries. He worked for Taurus Plumbing & Excavating in Nephi, according to the statement.
  The commercial truck was traveling west on Sheep Lane Driv
  
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• More-precise radiation treatment coming to Utah in 2020

  03-01-2018 01:31
  SALT LAKE CITY — A special cancer therapy technology designed to reduce radiation side effects will be available in Utah beginning in 2020, likely serving about 200 patients each year from around the region, the Huntsman Cancer Institute announced.
  The treatment, called intensity modulated proton therapy, is tailored to treat cancerous tumors with more precision, limiting radiation's effects on surrounding parts of the body, said Dr. David Gaffney, senior director of clinical research for
  
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• In our opinion: An era in Utah politics will come to an end

  03-01-2018 01:30
  Few things are more rare than for someone to voluntarily relinquish power. But it happened Tuesday with an overdue announcement by Sen. Orrin Hatch.For the past 42 years, Hatch has served the people of Utah in the U.S. Senate. In that time, he amassed the kind of power that comes only through seniority, ranking as the longest-serving Republican senator in history. But he also amassed the kind of power that comes from effective lawmaking, chairing three powerful committees during his long tenure,
  
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• Photos: City's across the Wasatch Front swear in new officials

  03-01-2018 01:18
  Sandy Police Capt. Jeff Duval, left, and Deputy Chief Bill O'Neal, right, talk with Sandy Mayor Kurt Bradburn after Bradburn's swearing-in ceremony at the Hale Centre Theatre in Sandy on Tuesday. In addition to the ceremony in Sandy, oaths of office were taken on Tuesday in South Salt Lake, Riverton, Midvale, South Jordan, North Salt Lake and Murray. Officials in West Jordan, Provo and Taylorsville will be sworn in Wednesday, and Holladay will swear in its new officials Thursday. Bradburn, 35, b
  
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• Man wanted in Taylorsville killing arrested in Palm Springs

  03-01-2018 01:16
  TAYLORSVILLE — A man wanted for the killing of a Taylorsville man was arrested Tuesday in Palm Springs, California.
  Shaun Eugene Fleming, 36, of Salt Lake City, was wanted in connection with the shooting death of Toussaint "TJ" L'Ouverture Tyler Jr., 30, on Dec. 10 in an apartment complex at 742 W. Sunny River Road. Tyler was killed in front of his 4-year-old daughter.
  Fleming is charged in 3rd District Court with aggravated murder, four counts of aggravated kidnapping, aggravated robbery,
  
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• Man wanted in Taylorsville homicide arrested in California

  03-01-2018 00:12
  
  A Salt Lake City man wanted in connection with a Taylorsville homicide in December was arrested in California Tuesday morning, police said.
  
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