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• Utah Guard to conduct live-fire artillery exercise Sunday

  15-02-2018 23:54
  CAMP WILLIAMS — The Utah National Guard will conduct a live-fire artillery exercise at Camp Williams Sunday.Soldiers from the 640th Regional Training Institute will be participating in the live fire to train for a new career in the artillery field.Artillery fire will occur sporadically throughout the day, beginning at approximately 7 a.m. and ending about 7 p.m. The exercises are not open to the public.Those expected to be most affected by the exercises are residents of Bluffdale, Riverton
  
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• Photos: Flags lowered to half-staff in honor of Florida shooting victims

  15-02-2018 23:43
  An American flag flies at half-staff in Sat Lake City on Thursday in honor of the 17 people who were killed in a shooting Wednesday at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. President Donald Trump issued a directive to lower U.S. flags to half-staff at all federal facilities in honor of the victims through Monday. Per the directive, Utah Gov. Gary Herbert ordered the U.S. and Utah flags be flown at half-staff at all facilities for the same duration.See the world through the e
  
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• Utahn caught after 4-day manhunt faces even more charges

  15-02-2018 23:30
  
  The string of criminal charges filed against accused Herriman shooter Justin Llewelyn continued Thursday.
  
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• Snowbird building new lift, training center to honor Sandy skier killed in 2015 avalanche

  15-02-2018 23:22
  
  Bryce Astle, of Sandy, was killed in an avalanche in Austria in 2015 while training for the Olympics. To honor his life, Snowbird Ski Resort announced it will be building a new training center, chairlift and avalanche center.
  
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• Mitt Romney to launch Senate bid Friday, culling Utah lawmakers' support

  15-02-2018 22:55
  SALT LAKE CITY — Mitt Romney has been making calls to Utah Republican lawmakers over the past couple of days seeking their support for the U.S. Senate campaign he now intends to launch Friday.Sen. Todd Weiler, R-Woods Cross, announced in a tweet Thursday he'd talked to Romney."I think he's been calling a lot of legislators to let us know he is going to run and would appreciate our support," Weiler said. "I told him he has it, so I'm excited he's running."Romney canceled plans to announce h
  
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• New Harmons in Holladay set to open Wednesday

  15-02-2018 22:52
  HOLLADAY — Harmons Neighborhood Grocer is preparing to open its 18th store on Wednesday.The 16,500-square-foot, three-story Harmons Holladay Market is located at 4675 S. Holladay Blvd.According to a statement from the company, Harmons began as a fruit stand in 1932 and has expanded to locations from northern Utah to St. George.
  
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• Despite complaints, Interior boss pushing big reorganization

  15-02-2018 22:04
  
  Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke is pressing ahead with a massive overhaul of his department, despite growing opposition to his proposal to move hundreds of public employees out of Washington and create a new organizational map that largely ignores state boundaries.
  
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• 2 LDS girls among victims in Florida shooting

  15-02-2018 21:29
  
  Two LDS girls were among the victims in the Florida school shooting, LDS Church officials said Thursday. One of the girls died and the other is seriously injured.
  
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• Vandal replaces American flag with ISIS flag at Hurricane High

  15-02-2018 20:49
  
  Police are searching for a vandal who took down an American Flag flying at Hurricane High School and replaced it with an ISIS flag.
  
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• Parents, here's how to talk to your kids about school shootings

  15-02-2018 20:38
  
  The hours and days after any national tragedy — such as Wednesday’s shooting — can be difficult, especially tragedies involving children. It’s also a time when parents likely want to talk to their children about the tragedy.
  
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• Award-winning '64 Beetle a thing of beauty

  15-02-2018 19:56
  
  Jodi Pratt Bigler's customized and restored 1964 Volkswagen Beetle is a showcase of style, personality and power. The '64 Beetle underwent quite the transformation to become the award-winning car that it is today.
  
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• You can enjoy Snow Canyon State Park despite busy weekend crowds; here’s how

  15-02-2018 19:34
  
  Presidents Day weekend is one of the busiest weekends of the year at Snow Canyon State Park, with most visitors expected to arrive midday Saturday, but there are things visitors can do to help improve their own enjoyment of Southern Utah’s beautiful 7,400-acre park and help reduce overcrowding in the park.
  
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• Provo man proposes to girlfriend while being arrested

  15-02-2018 19:26
  
  They say all’s fair in love and war.
  
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• Venezuelan girl to live with Utah mother of jailed American

  15-02-2018 19:05
  
  A 7-year-old Venezuelan girl has made it to the United States after a long fight to take her away from the turbulent South American nation where her jailed mother and the mom's American husband are fighting for their freedom.
  
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• Both directions of I-15 reopen near Beaver after snowy conditions cause closure

  15-02-2018 19:00
  
  Both directions of I-15 have reopened after snowy conditions closed the freeway for several hours near the I-70 Interchange early Thursday morning.
  
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• Dozens of firefighters battle flames at Salt Lake reception center

  15-02-2018 14:49
  
  Investigators are looking for clues to what started a fire in Salt Lake City Thursday morning. About 40 firefighters responded to 309 W. 1500 South.
  
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• Herriman High student killed in Bangerter crash remembered by classmates

  15-02-2018 07:16
  
  Hours after a crash with a school bus that took his life, a Herriman High School senior was remembered Wednesday night as “the most selfless, loving person you could meet.”
  
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• Senate gives first nod to IUDs for low-income women

  15-02-2018 06:33
  SALT LAKE CITY — The Senate gave its first nod to bill that will use Medicaid funds to give family planning services including long-acting, reversible birth control like intrauterine devices to women under the poverty level.Sen. Brian Zehnder, R-Holladay, sponsored the bill on the Senate floor."Utah is only one of seven states that doesn't have this waiver," Zehnder told the Senate, adding that the fiscal note on the bill anticipates a 3-1 return on investment.Sen. Dan Hemmert, R-Orem, spo
  
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• After elk crashes copter, some question wildlife chopper use

  15-02-2018 05:45
  
  The case of an elk that died after it leapt in the air and brought a low-flying research helicopter down in Utah highlights the use of helicopters in wildlife monitoring, which has been criticized by animal-rights groups but praised as effective by wildlife managers.
  
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• Utah seeks to 'opt out' of Every Student Succeeds Act year-end tests

  15-02-2018 04:50
  SALT LAKE CITY — Utah's final plan to comply with the federal Every Student Succeeds Act comes with one caveat — a request to opt out of student testing requirements.Failing to comply with federal requirements could imperil $123 million in federal funds the state receives for programs that assist children experiencing homelessness, live in poverty or whose parents are migrant farmworkers, among other initiatives. The funding also supports professional development for teachers.The pla
  
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• Committee halts bill on 'evidence-based' behavioral health services

  15-02-2018 04:22
  SALT LAKE CITY — The House Health and Human Services Committee on Wednesday opted not to recommend a bill that promotes evidence-based practices in mental health and substance abuse treatment.Instead, the committee voted 10-2 to request the Legislature's Health Reform Task Force study the contents of HB199 later this year.In its original iteration, the bill, titled Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health amendments, gives lawmakers the authority to withhold funds from local health ag
  
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• Crews respond to fire near Jordan River Trail

  15-02-2018 03:40
  
  Multiple agencies responded to a field fire Wednesday evening on the Jordan River Parkway Trail, officials said.
  
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• Utah transportation officials hope new technology can prevent crashes

  15-02-2018 03:34
  
  While talk of driverless cars and how they’ll change the lives of motorists continues, important building blocks of tomorrow’s transportation are already in play on Redwood Road.
  
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• Iron County GOP officer resigns after prostitution arrest

  15-02-2018 03:31
  ST. GEORGE — An officer with the Iron County Republican Party has resigned after he was criminally charged in a St. George prostitution sting.St. George police say Blake Cozzens, 28, of Cedar City, responded to an online ad and arranged to pay for sex acts via text message with someone working with officers and posing as a sex worker.Cozzens, the treasurer and former chairman of the Iron County GOP, was one of five men arrested and charged in the sting.Iron County GOP Chairman Andrew Young
  
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• Christians mark the first day of Lent with Ash Wednesday

  15-02-2018 03:16
  
  Christians around Utah celebrated Ash Wednesday, first day of Lent.
  
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• Utah film industry heads to Capitol Hill

  15-02-2018 03:04
  SALT LAKE CITY — From Butch and Sundance to Star Wars' "The Last Jedi," Utah's rich history in the realm of film production was on full display as scores of people celebrated Film Day on the Hill Wednesday in the rotunda of the state Capitol.Over the years, the Beehive State has been the backdrop for some of the most iconic movies of all time, including the aforementioned films along with others like "Thelma and Louise" and "127 Hours," as well as television shows such as "Touched by an An
  
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• Utah's newest ski resort weathering the lack of snow

  15-02-2018 03:00
  
  It's a challenging year for Utah ski resorts due to the lackluster snowfall. The state's newest resort is using creative measures to compensate.
  
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• Mayor Biskupski approves demolition of 'eyesore' building holding up Other Side Academy expansion

  15-02-2018 02:48
  SALT LAKE CITY — After more than a year of struggle, the vocational training school Other Side Academy has received approval to demolish a decaying and dilapidated building to make room for up to 100 new beds for those in need.Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski on Tuesday evening signed an appeal overturning the city's Historic Landmark Commission's previous decision denying The Other Side Academy's demolition permit application months ago."We are absolutely thrilled," said Dave Duroche
  
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• Study: Romance fraud has cost Americans more than $800M over last 3 years

  15-02-2018 02:44
  
  Valentine’s Day is a time for love and romance — and it’s the perfect opportunity for scamming.
  
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• 'A darn fun life': Utah couple to celebrate 76 years of marriage

  15-02-2018 02:36
  SOUTH JORDAN — After nearly 76 years of marriage, S. Hal and Venita Kartchner know, perhaps better than just about anyone, how to make love last."I don't think we fell in love until after we got married," 96-year-old Venita Kartchner explained on Valentine's Day, while sitting in a recliner in the living room of the couple's home in the retirement community of Sagewood at Daybreak in South Jordan.The couple met when Hal Kartchner's best friend introduced him to a girl from Ely, Nevada, in
  
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• Wednesday's Child: 'I'm a good kid'

  15-02-2018 02:28
  
  When most people head to the barber shop, it's to get a clean cut and a fresh look. However, on Wednesday, Dayton walked into Brick's Barbershop in Salt Lake City for a fresh start.
  
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• UDOT smart vehicle network lays groundwork for transportation's future

  15-02-2018 02:19
  TAYLORSVILLE — UTA bus passengers who regularly travel routes along Redwood Road in Salt Lake County may find their commute times sticking much closer to the schedule thanks to some very high-tech gadgetry that's just been brought online.The Utah Department of Transportation showcased its connected/autonomous vehicle network, the first operational network of its kind in the nation, to visiting transit leaders and local media Wednesday. And while improving transit vehicle efficiency may not
  
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• Criminal case filed against embattled mortuary owner, employees

  15-02-2018 02:16
  SOUTH SALT LAKE — Criminal charges were filed Wednesday against the owner of an embattled mortuary accused of allowing unlicensed employees to embalm and cremate remains.Tanner Jay Carver, 34, of Spanish Fork, and Shane Adam Westmoreland, 41, of Mapleton, are each charged in 3rd District Court with seven counts of unlawful and unprofessional conduct and 10 counts of unlawful preparing of a dead body for disposition without a license. All are class A misdemeanors.Carver is the principal own
  
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• Mitt Romney plans, then abruptly cancels online launch of U.S. Senate campaign

  15-02-2018 02:12
  SALT LAKE CITY — Mitt Romney abruptly canceled the online launch of his U.S. Senate campaign scheduled for Thursday, citing the deadly shooting at a Florida school Wednesday."As a father and grandfather, my heart aches for the victims of today's tragic events. My prayers go out to all of the families and loved ones affected by this senseless act of violence," he tweeted."Out of respect for the victims and their families, I will not be making an announcement tomorrow about the Senate race."
  
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• South Salt Lake asking state to fund 12 new cops, firefighters to service homeless center

  15-02-2018 01:53
  SOUTH SALT LAKE — Bracing for the homeless resource center they never wanted, South Salt Lake leaders are asking the state for roughly $3.6 million to compensate for its impact.South Salt Lake Mayor Cherie Wood said Wednesday her team submitted its request to state leaders Friday, requesting $2.6 million in ongoing funds and about $1 million in one-time funds to pay for the additional police and fire needs city officials estimate will come with the 300-bed homeless resource center planned
  
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• Photos: Happy birthday! Salt Lake Public Library marks 120 years

  15-02-2018 01:44
  Peter Bromberg, executive director of the Salt Lake City Public Library, Mayor Jackie Biskupski and City Council Vice Chairman Chris Wharton blow out candles on a birthday cake as the library celebrates 120 years of service on Wednesday. During the celebration in the Main Library's atrium, Biskupski proclaimed Feb. 14 as Salt Lake City Public Library Day. The first library, which opened in 1898 on the top floor of the City-County Building, featured 11,910 volumes. The library system now houses m
  
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• Photos: Taking it to the bank: Project aims to shore up Jordan River

  15-02-2018 01:43
  Mark Roia, a field technician for the Salt Lake County Watershed Planning and Restoration Program, moves Christmas trees into place during a revetment project on the Jordan River at the Murray Nature Center in Taylorsville on Wednesday. The revetment project used recycled Christmas trees to reinforce and protect banks along the Jordan River from erosion.See the world through the eyes of award-winning photojournalists. Click through the gallery above to view the unique images our visual storytell
  
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• Mitt Romney postpones Senate announcement

  15-02-2018 01:40
  
  Mitt Romney has postponed his Senate announcement out of respect for the victims and families of a Florida high school shooting where at least 17 people are confirmed dead.
  
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• Salt Lake club owner charged with sexually abusing workers

  15-02-2018 01:32
  SALT LAKE CITY — The owner a Salt Lake club was charged Wednesday with sexually abusing former female workers.Jorge Adan Bizarro, 36, is charged with three counts of forcible sexual abuse, a second-degree felony.Bizarro is the owner of the Moose Lounge, 180 W. 400 South. Charging documents say two of his three alleged victims were attacked at that address.A 33-year-old woman told police that in 2014, Bizarro "followed her to the freezer and locked the door." Bizarro then inappropriately to
  
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• Bail increase denied for Utahn accused of killing stepdad in fight

  15-02-2018 01:25
  PROVO — A judge has denied an increased bail for a South Jordan man accused of killing his stepfather in a fight last year.Police say Jace Zeeman, 27, may have been fighting with his stepfather, Brandon Bourgeois, 47, in an effort to defend his mother, but took the altercation too far.Zeeman was originally charged with manslaughter, a second-degree felony, and two counts of domestic violence in the presence of children, a third-degree felony. But last month, the charge for Bourgeois' death
  
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• 1 dead in Bangerter Highway crash involving school bus

  15-02-2018 01:22
  
  One person is dead after a collision involving a Jordan School District bus on Bangerter Highway Wednesday afternoon, police said.
  
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• Employee for signature-gathering business charged with forging names

  15-02-2018 00:44
  
  An employee for a signature-gathering company was charged Tuesday with forging signatures of Davis County voters on three petitions.
  
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• Charges: State employee hacked into co-worker's computer

  15-02-2018 00:12
  
  A state employee was charged Wednesday with illegally getting into his co-worker's computer, changing her Facebook password and reading her messages.
  
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• Photos: Christians mark the first day of Lent with Ash Wednesday

  15-02-2018 00:07
  Darlin Garay, a medical assistant on the kidney transplant team at Primary Children's Hospital, receives ashes from spiritual care volunteer Mary Jane Morris at the hospital's chapel in Salt Lake City on Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent, a period of 40 days (excluding Sundays) before Easter, often observed as a time of reflection and an acknowledgement of darkness before the coming of light. Ash Wednesday is observed by many Western Christians, including Anglicans, Luther
  
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• Op-ed: Celebrating Black History Month in Utah

  15-02-2018 00:00
  Utah is a state where its citizens enjoy celebrating this country's rich history both locally with Pioneer Day and nationally with Independence Day. It speaks volumes about the people who choose to call this state home. This month, the nation celebrates Black History Month. It's a time to remember the important achievements and contributions of blacks or African-Americans throughout our nation's history.According to the United States Census, Utah has an estimated 1.4 percent of people who report
  
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