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• Final U.S. 89 study calls for 6-lane freeway

  14-03-2018 23:46
  SALT LAKE CITY — Major changes are coming to a main north-south corridor in Davis and Weber counties, with U.S. 89 slated to be transformed into a six-lane freeway without traffic signals.The Utah Department of Transportation approved and released its final version of a state environmental study looking at project implications for the rapidly growing area.Dubbed by long-time locals as the Mountain Road, U.S. 89 is already buckling under congestion that the transportation agency says is onl
  
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• Pressure mounts as groups join Salt Lake's cries for veto of inland port bill

  14-03-2018 23:16
  SALT LAKE CITY — Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski met with Gov. Gary Herbert on Wednesday to push him to veto a bill to create an inland port authority over the city's northwest quadrant, but it wasn't immediately clear whether the meeting had any sway, though city officials were hopeful."The meeting was positive," said Paul Murphy, the mayor's deputy director of communications. "The governor listened to the objections from the city and promised to meet with legislators and others bef
  
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• National fentanyl shortage affecting Utah hospital

  14-03-2018 23:12
  
  Authorities have been dealing with a growing problem of opioids on the streets, but hospitals, including one in Utah, are dealing with a completely different opioid crisis.
  
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• Jurors deliberating whether day care injuries to 3 toddlers were abuse or accidents

  14-03-2018 22:42
  SALT LAKE CITY — Jurors began deliberations Wednesday after a week of testimony over whether three toddlers hurt in a Murray day care were deliberately harmed by their baby sitter, or whether a series of unfortunate accidents have been lumped together and labeled a crime.While in the care of Kami Kay Tollefson, a 16-month-old boy was hit so hard by something in 2008 that his pancreas split.One year later, an 18-month-old boy was somehow deprived of oxygen to the point that the blood vessel
  
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• When Stephen Hawking visited Salt Lake City

  14-03-2018 22:25
  
  Stephen Hawking, this generation's Einstein, passed away on Wednesday. Here's a look back at the physicist's two visits to the Beehive State.
  
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• Mother and son artists making a splash in Ogden

  14-03-2018 22:22
  
  Sharing studio space can be a challenge for most artists, but for mother and son duo Barbara and Daniel Price it's how they work best.
  
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• Man killed by police was wanted for hitting an officer last month

  14-03-2018 22:01
  SALT LAKE CITY — A man shot and killed by police near the parking lot of a Sandy TRAX station on Tuesday was wanted for allegedly hitting a West Valley police officer while trying to flee from police last month.On Wednesday, police identified Bryan Keith Liles, 31, of Spanish Fork, as the man shot by police. Court records show Liles has a lengthy criminal history and had outstanding warrants for his arrest.It was just a year ago that Liles — who had long struggled with drug addiction
  
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• Man dies in Draper industrial accident

  14-03-2018 21:45
  
  A man died after an industrial accident in Draper on Wednesday afternoon, officials confirmed.
  
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• Utah State task force to address critics of $25M Koch gift

  14-03-2018 20:42
  
  Utah State University faculty members are debating what kind of statement to make about a $25 million donation from the billionaire Koch brothers.
  
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• Utah Senate Pres. Wayne Niederhauser stepping down from Legislature

  14-03-2018 20:42
  SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Senate President Wayne Niederhauser not only won't run again for his leadership position but he won't be in the Legislature at all.The Sandy Republican previously announced he wouldn't run for another term as president but as recently as last week said he intended to seek re-election to the Senate.But Niederhauser said Wednesday he started to question that decision as the 2018 Legislature adjourned late last Thursday."For the last few days, I have carefully evaluated
  
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• Sterling Scholars: Where are they now?

  14-03-2018 20:41
  We asked people who have participated in the Sterling Scholar program since it began in 1962 to tell us a bit about their lives since then. Here are some of their responses:
  James Bevan
  James BevanJames B Vevan1962, MusicI became an MBA mechanical engineer and worked in manufacturing for 50 years, the final 20 in senior management. During that time I conducted choirs for 15 years and was music director and conductor for eight local productions of Broadway musicals. I also spent a time as a class
  
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• Utah students demand change as part of national walkouts

  14-03-2018 20:39
  
  As her voice rose with emotion and anger, 17-year-old Elizabeth Love delivered a message to politicians while speaking to about 500 fellow students gathered outside one of at least 30 Utah high schools that held walkouts Wednesday to protest gun violence.
  
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• Police: Bystanders save child from drowning at St. George clubhouse pool

  14-03-2018 19:31
  
  A six-year-old girl had a close call with drowning Tuesday while swimming at a pool at an apartment complex in St. George.
  
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• Video: Domo CEO Josh James kicks off Domopalooza with a Kinjaz dance routine

  14-03-2018 19:17
  This year's Domopalooza kicked off with dancing ninjas, one of whom was Domo CEO Josh James.The Kinjaz competitive dance group appeared on stage for a quick dance routine to open up the event, which is running this week to promote Domo software.Watch a video of the performance below.So this is happening right now at #DP18 pic.twitter.com/uMa08mW9Zx— Herb Scribner (@HerbScribner) March 14, 2018
  The group included a "master" dancer, who donned a golden hat and mask to shield his identity.The
  
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• 'If we don't take action, who will?': Utah students participate in nationwide walkout

  14-03-2018 19:17
  COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS — Huddled on the football field bleachers under light rain, hundreds of Brighton High School students sat in silence Wednesday as the names of victims of the recent Parkland, Florida, school shooting were read aloud.Students in attendance said they reflected on the deaths of 17 students and teachers and their own roles in furthering the national conversation on school safety.
  At the conclusion of the observance at Brighton High, student organizer Isaac Reese called on ea
  
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• Utah couple considered divorce to get daughter expensive surgery

  14-03-2018 19:14
  
  A happily married Utah couple considered divorcing in order to get their daughter a $100,000 surgery their insurance wouldn’t cover.
  
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• Live blog: An on-the-scene look at Utah students participating in nationwide walkout

  14-03-2018 18:52
  
  Students and teachers are staging protests across the state and country Wednesday on the one-month anniversary of the fatal Parkland, Florida school shooting.
  
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• An on-the-scene look at Utah students participating in nationwide walkout

  14-03-2018 18:52
  
  Students and teachers are staging protests across the state and country Wednesday on the one-month anniversary of the fatal Parkland, Florida school shooting.
  
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• Police ID man shot, killed by ATF agent near Sandy TRAX station

  14-03-2018 18:34
  
  Police released the name of the man who died after a shooting involving a federal agent near a TRAX station Tuesday night.
  
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• USU gives students head start with 1st outdoor design program in the country

  14-03-2018 18:19
  
  Utah State University’s Outdoor Design Program is only three years old, but it has more than 180 students enrolled. And even though their first graduates won’t come until 2019, they are already placing students with jobs.
  
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• Utah Senate President Wayne Niederhauser stepping down from Legislature at year's end

  14-03-2018 18:15
  SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Senate President Wayne Niederhauser not only won't run again for his leadership position but he won't be in the Legislature at all.The Sandy Republican previously announced he wouldn't run for another term as president but as recently as last week said he intended to seek re-election to the Senate.But Niederhauser said Wednesday he started to question that decision as the 2018 Legislature adjourned late last Thursday."For the last few days, I have carefully evaluated
  
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• Here are the 2018 Wasatch Front Sterling Scholar winners and runners-up

  14-03-2018 17:45
  The Deseret News and KSL Broadcast Group developed the Sterling Scholar program to focus attention on outstanding high school seniors. The purpose is to recognize them publicly as well as award cash scholarships and tuition waivers from participating institutions.The 2018 Sterling Scholar winners and runners-up in their respecive categories are:GENERAL STERLING SCHOLAR AND BUSINESS & MARKETING WINNER:2018 Sterling Scholar competition General Sterling Scholar winner, Business & Marketing
  
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• Celebrities, scientists, public figures react to Stephen Hawking's death on Twitter

  14-03-2018 17:32
  Physicist Stephen Hawking has died at the age of 76, a family spokesperson said, according to BBC News.The family released a statement saying Hawking died peacefully at his home in Cambridge, England, in the early hours of Wednesday morning."We are deeply saddened that our beloved father passed away today," Hawking's three children said in a statement. "He was a great scientist and an extraordinary man whose work and legacy will live on for many years. His courage and persistence with his brilli
  
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• Poll: Who is the most prominent Utahn?

  14-03-2018 16:16
  
  It’s that time of year again where we haphazardly fill out brackets and pretend like we know what we’re talking about when it comes to college basketball — choosing a team because of their school colors is totally a legit reason.
  
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• Candidates file for congressional, Utah legislative races

  14-03-2018 13:05
  SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Reps. Rob Bishop, John Curtis, Mia Love and Chris Stewart this week officially filed for re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives.Federal and state candidates in Utah have until 5 p.m. Thursday to file for the November election.Curtis won the special election in 2017 to replace Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, after Chaffetz stepped down in June.Curtis faces two Republican challengers who filed Monday, Henry Kneitz III, of Draper, and Michael David Leavitt, of Ore
  
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• Man dies following police shooting near Sandy TRAX station

  14-03-2018 05:42
  
  A 30-year-old man shot by federal agents near the Historic Sandy TRAX station Tuesday afternoon has died from his injuries, police say.
  
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• Sterling Scholars: Top winner created robotic intermediary between police, civilians

  14-03-2018 05:39
  
  On Tuesday night, Skyline High School senior Vikrant Ragula added another accomplishment to his lengthy resume: General Sterling Scholar of the 2018 Deseret News/KSL Sterling Scholar Program.
  
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• Police: Boy arrested in Instagram school shooting threat

  14-03-2018 05:35
  WEST JORDAN — Police have arrested a boy who they say threatened gun violence over Instagram at a middle school in West Jordan.Several people called police Tuesday evening, saying they had concerns about the post, said West Jordan Police Sgt. J.C. Holt. The boy, whose name and age were not released, had posted picture of himself holding a handgun, Holt said.A comment on the post asked, "Are you going to shoot up the school?" and the poster replied, "(Expletive) yes," followed by #JoelPJens
  
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• Sterling Scholar 2018 Wasatch Front Winners

  14-03-2018 05:27
  The Deseret News and KSL Broadcast Group developed the Sterling Scholar program to focus attention on outstanding high school seniors. The purpose is to recognize them publicly as well as award cash scholarships and tuition waivers from participating institutions.The 2018 Sterling Scholar winners and runners-up in their respecive categories are:GENERAL STERLING SCHOLAR AND BUSINESS & MARKETING WINNER:2018 Sterling Scholar competition General Sterling Scholar winner, Business & Marketing
  
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• Refinery fire leaves film of oil on school, homes

  14-03-2018 05:05
  
  An overnight fire at a Bountiful refinery deposited a thin layer of oil on cars, homes and an elementary-school playground nearby.
  
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• I-15 crash prompts UHP to warn against driving with unsecured loads

  14-03-2018 05:00
  
  A crash that sent a woman and her daughter to the hospital prompted the Utah Highway Patrol to issue yet another warning Tuesday about the importance of securing loads.
  
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• Police: Boy arrested after threatening middle school in Instagram post

  14-03-2018 04:11
  
  A boy was arrested Tuesday evening after police say he posted a picture of himself holding a gun on Instagram and indicated he would shoot up a West Jordan middle school.
  
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• Melanoma rates on the rise in Utah — are you doing enough to prevent it?

  14-03-2018 03:50
  
  It’s not groundbreaking news that Utah has one of the highest skin cancer rates in the country. Are you doing everything you can to prevent it — all year long?
  
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• Photos: Fire chars carport, part of duplex in Salt Lake City

  14-03-2018 02:38
  Resident Gloria Morgan walks with a Salt Lake City firefighter as they work on a fire at her duplex on Fremont Avenue on Tuesday. The blaze on Salt Lake City's west side tore through a carport and into the eaves of the single-story home, causing roughly $100,000 in damage. Crews quickly doused the flames about 8 a.m., sparing the inside of the building from serious damage. The cause was under investigation.See the world through the eyes of award-winning photojournalists. Click through the galler
  
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• Utah pharmacies dispensed thousands of naloxone kits in 2017

  14-03-2018 02:21
  SALT LAKE CITY — An order given by the Utah Department of Health making it significantly easier for pharmacies to give out naloxone resulted in 4,275 doses of the rescue medication being dispensed in 2017, the department announced this week.A standing order issued in December 2016 by Dr. Joseph Miner, executive director of the department, allowed pharmacists to dispense naloxone without a prescription."Every dose of naloxone we get out in our communities represents a potential life saved,"
  
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• Police: Suspect in federal case shot by officers in Sandy

  14-03-2018 02:14
  SANDY — Officers seeking to arrest a suspect in a federal criminal case shot and injured the man while he was in a car near a Sandy light-rail stop, authorities said.He was struck by more than one round and taken to Intermountain Medical Center, said Sandy Police Lt. Dean Carriger. The extent of his injuries wasn't immediately known and his name was not released.No officers were injured.Other people were in the car at the time, but no one else was wounded, Carriger said. The shooting happe
  
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• At BYU, LDS leader says integrity is no old-fashioned virtue

  14-03-2018 01:45
  PROVO — In 1976, industrial tycoon Jon Huntsman Sr. pulled a young Ron Rasband out of college. He mentored the truck driver's son. He groomed him for leadership. In 1987, he made him president of Huntsman Chemical.Then in 2003, their roles flipped. As an LDS Church general authority, Elder Ronald A. Rasband became president of the faith's Utah Salt Lake City Area. Among those he was to supervise was an Area Seventy named Elder Jon M. Huntsman Sr."When I became his area president," Elder Ra
  
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• Utah man who nearly cut officer's ear off sues police, alleging excessive force

  14-03-2018 01:21
  SALT LAKE CITY — A man who recently pleaded guilty to almost slicing a Salt Lake City police officer's ear off has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against that officer claiming he used excessive force first.Leon Dane Hall, 25, of Salt Lake City, filed a civil lawsuit in federal court Monday against Salt Lake City officers Conrad Leong, Tyler Bang, Cody Wilkes, Miles Southworth and Livsey Harrison, claiming his constitutional rights were violated when police used "unlawful detention an
  
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• Gov. Herbert, S.L. Mayor Biskupski to meet Wednesday on inland port bill

  14-03-2018 01:18
  SALT LAKE CITY — Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski will meet with Gov. Gary Herbert this week in hopes of negotiating better terms on a bill city leaders consider a massive state land grab of nearly 20,000 acres in the capital city's northwest quadrant.The meeting is planned for Wednesday, according to Paul Murphy, the mayor's deputy director of communications.Even though the governor has already said he intends to sign SB234 — a bill that would create a new board that would over
  
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• Police investigate officer-involved shooting in Sandy

  14-03-2018 01:07
  
  Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting at 181 E. 8900 South.
  
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• Why does the US have a trade deficit and what caused it?

  14-03-2018 00:43
  
  Recent tariffs placed on steel and aluminum have sparked debate worldwide. Those tariffs were placed partially because of the U.S. trade deficit with other countries. So where did the deficit come from and what does that mean?
  
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• Photos: First deaf NBA player shares story overcoming obstacles

  14-03-2018 00:13
  Lance Allred, the first deaf player in NBA history, chats with Herriman High students McClain and McCall Morris after speaking at the school in Herriman on Tuesday. Allred, who played for the Cleveland Cavaliers and college at basketball for Weber State University and the University of Utah, is now a motivational speaker and currently the TEDx star of "What is Your Polygamy." During his visit to the school, Allred, who is legally deaf from RH complications at birth, shared his story of being an
  
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• Aggravated murder charges filed in 2007 killing of billiards hall owner

  14-03-2018 00:09
  WEST VALLEY CITY — Formal criminal charges were filed Tuesday in an 11-year-old killing of a West Valley billiards hall owner.Tien Truong Nguyen, 37, of West Valley City, is charged in 3rd District Court with aggravated murder and aggravated robbery, first-degree felonies.He was also charged with aggravated assault, a third-degree felony, stemming from a separate case. It was that case that ultimately gave police their big break for police in the murder investigation.On Jan. 10, 2007, the
  
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