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• GOP U.S. Senate candidates gunning for frontrunner Mitt Romney

  15-03-2018 23:00
  SALT LAKE CITY — Eight Republicans have jumped into the U.S. Senate race so far — many of them saying they're gunning for Mitt Romney.Romney seems to be enjoying incumbent status even though the only elected office he has held is governor of Massachusetts. Utah State Auditor John Dougall, a Republican who flirted with a run himself, complained earlier that Romney's candidacy should drive a conversation, not a coronation.But it has started a conversation — all about Romney.To wi
  
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• GOP U.S. Senate candidates gunning for front-runner Mitt Romney

  15-03-2018 23:00
  SALT LAKE CITY — A dozen Republicans jumped into the U.S. Senate race before Thursday's candidate filing deadline — many of them saying they're gunning for Mitt Romney.Romney seems to be enjoying incumbent status even though the only elected office he has held is governor of Massachusetts. Utah State Auditor John Dougall, a Republican who flirted with a run himself, complained earlier that Romney's candidacy should drive a conversation, not a coronation.But it has started a conversat
  
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• Utah governor gets Scouting for Food drive started

  15-03-2018 22:27
  SALT LAKE CITY — Gov. Gary Herbert on Thursday ceremoniously made the first donation to the annual Scouting for Food drive benefiting the Utah Food Bank, regional food banks, and emergency pantries across the state.The governor, flanked on either side by the National Guard and Boy Scouts, urged Utahns to contribute.Utahns can leave on their doorsteps bags or boxes filled with nonperishable food items by 9 a.m. Saturday, and Boy Scouts assisted by the National Guard across the state will pi
  
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• 'Great Outdoors Bandit' gets 5 years for bank robberies

  15-03-2018 22:07
  BOISE, Idaho — A serial bank robber nicknamed the "Great Outdoors Bandit" who robbed an Orem credit union has been sentenced to more than five years in prison and ordered to pay $31,000 in restitution. Witnesses described him as outdoorsy.Josue Daniel Alfaro of Portland, Oregon, received the sentence of five years and three months Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Boise. The sentence will be followed by three years of supervised release.Bank security cameras caught images of Alfaro, 32, we
  
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• Utah day care owner acquitted of abusing 1 child

  15-03-2018 21:38
  SALT LAKE CITY — A Murray woman was found not guilty Thursday of abusing a toddler in her day care years ago, but jurors were unable to reach a verdict on charges related to two other children.Kami Kay Tollefson, 45, showed little emotion as the decision was read, but accepted a congratulatory pat on the shoulder from a family member once the jurors had left the room. Her attorney declined to comment as she left the courtroom.Meanwhile, quiet cries could be heard from the children's parent
  
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• Bishop proposes bill to include overseas Mormon missionaries in US census

  15-03-2018 21:33
  
  Mormon missionaries serving outside the United States along with all Americans living overseas would be counted in the 2030 census under legislation Rep. Rob Bishop proposed Thursday.
  
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• Girl hospitalized after having nose bitten off by dog, police say

  15-03-2018 21:26
  
  A 7-year-old girl is recovering at a Salt Lake City hospital after the end of her nose was bitten off by a dog while she was playing at a friend’s home, police said.
  
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• Man charged in boating accident that killed 2 Utahns reaches plea deal

  15-03-2018 21:01
  
  Bonneville County prosecutors say they have reached a plea agreement with an Idaho Falls man who was charged following a boating accident in August that claimed the lives of two people.
  
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• Bishop proposing bill to include overseas Mormon missionaries in U.S. census

  15-03-2018 20:43
  SALT LAKE CITY — Mormon missionaries serving outside the United States along with all Americans living overseas would be counted in the census under legislation Rep. Rob Bishop proposed Thursday.Currently, only those in the military and working for the federal government abroad are captured in the constitutionally mandated once-a-decade head count. States with high numbers of overseas residents might receive less funding for federal programs and could be underrepresented in Congress."This
  
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• Police planning extra patrols for St. Patrick's Day revelers

  15-03-2018 20:23
  WEST VALLEY CITY — Every year, St. Patrick's Day shenanigans ensue as 33 million people around the world raise pints to celebrate the holiday, according to WalletHub.Ahead of this weekend's activities, local safety officials are encouraging people to find a safe ride home and not test their "luck of the Irish" by driving under the influence."On St. Patrick's Day, our DUI arrests are higher than most of the holidays out there," said Utah Highway Patrol Lt. Todd Royce as UHP officials and We
  
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• What one Jewish leader said after touring the Jordan River Temple with LDS Church leaders

  15-03-2018 19:30
  SALT LAKE CITY — Robert Abrams, a Jewish leader and former New York attorney general, has toured Mormon temples before.As he toured the newly renovated Jordan River Temple with Jewish and LDS Church leaders Wednesday, he again considered what the two religions have in common."To go through this temple today and to see so many of the Jewish Old Testament themes found in this temple and memorialized in this temple — it just really reaffirms the connection between (Jews and Mormons)," A
  
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• 3 Utah cities rank among least fattest in the country

  15-03-2018 19:24
  Three Utah cities ranked among the top 10 least-fattest cities in the country in a recent report from WalletHub.The Provo-Orem area, the Ogden-Clearfield area and Salt Lake City ranked within the bottom 10 of the Wallethub's list of "fattest cities in America." These were the only Utah cities on the list.Salt Lake City ranked as the third least-fattest city. Provo-Orem finished at No. 10 and Ogden-Clearfield ended at No. 9 on the list.Salt Lake City had the country's fifth-lowest percentage of p
  
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• 3 Utah cities rank among least fat in the country

  15-03-2018 19:24
  Three Utah cities ranked among the top 10 least-fat cities in the country in a recent report from WalletHub.The Provo-Orem area, the Ogden-Clearfield area and Salt Lake City ranked within the bottom 10 of the Wallethub's list of "fattest cities in America." These were the only Utah cities on the list.Salt Lake City ranked as the third least-fat city. Provo-Orem finished at No. 10 and Ogden-Clearfield ended at No. 9 on the list.Salt Lake City had the country's fifth-lowest percentage of physicall
  
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• A guide for spring break in northern Utah

  15-03-2018 19:10
  
  With spring break coming up for a lot of school districts around Utah, finding something to entertain the kids — while not breaking the budget — can be a challenge. These places in northern Utah help fix that problem.
  
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• Wintry weather causes traffic delays throughout Utah

  15-03-2018 18:21
  
  A mixture of rain and snow is making Thursday’s morning work commute tricky for drivers.
  
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• Local man loses arm in accident, continues love of restoring cars

  15-03-2018 18:21
  
  Delwyn Freidl lost enough as a teenager to make most people quit building cars, but he kept right on going.
  
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• Trapped passenger goes into labor during Cedar City crash

  15-03-2018 18:11
  
  A woman who reportedly went into labor during a traffic accident and was briefly trapped inside the car was freed by first responders and taken to the hospital Tuesday
  
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• Vivint Arena adds new sensory room for fans with autism

  15-03-2018 18:02
  
  Parents and children with autism got a chance to experience a new sensory room installed at Vivint Arena. The room, which will be opened March 30, will allow those with sensory-related problems a place for comfort during sporting events.
  
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• Are you helping your child with his homework too much or too little?

  15-03-2018 17:07
  SALT LAKE CITY — Before you sit down to another evening of ninth-grade algebra after a long day at the office, consider this: Children whose parents help a lot with their homework may not perform any better on standardized tests than those who do it all by themselves.That's the finding of a recent global survey that examined parents' attitudes about schools and their involvement in their children's education.In a survey of more than 27,000 parents, the London-based Varkey Foundation found
  
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• Boeing lines up to back Utah drone radar innovator Fortem Technologies

  15-03-2018 14:58
  PLEASANT GROVE — The world's largest aerospace company is betting that the micro-radar innovation coming out of Utah's Fortem Technologies will be a major player in managing the coming explosion of autonomous flying drones.Fortem announced Thursday that Boeing is among a small group of investors in a $15 million, Series A funding round that will help the company continue to develop and expand the market for its artificial intelligence-driven TrueView radar system.Fortem's system can simult
  
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• Rescued snowmobiler wanted to 'just give up (but) you can't'

  15-03-2018 05:35
  HEBER CITY — A 60-year-old snowmobiler who spent four nights alone in the woods without supplies recalls watching a rescue helicopter fly across the night sky as he crawled under a pine, believing "that was my chance. I missed it."On Wednesday, a day after his rescue, David Hales reflected on his ordeal from a hospital bed. He said he thought Tuesday that he might not live another day as he trekked what he estimated as seven miles on his hands and knees, through a stream and up a steep slo
  
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• Many Utah students stayed indoors while classmates walked out to honor Florida victims

  15-03-2018 04:42
  
  Not all students participated in Wednesday’s nationwide walkout. It’s not that they didn’t want to honor the Florida victims, it was, rather, the opportunity to express a different point of view.
  
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• What is an inland port and what would creating one mean for Utahns?

  15-03-2018 04:10
  
  What would the creation of an inland port mean for Salt Lake City and the rest of the state?
  
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• 'Sensory room' for children with autism unveiled at Vivint Smart Home Arena

  15-03-2018 02:36
  SALT LAKE CITY — While his two sons happily played on computer tablets inside the Vivint Smart Home Arena's newly unveiled "sensory room," Steve Pratt tried his best to describe what day-to-day life is like for a child with autism."It's like (they're at) a rock concert all the time," said Pratt, from Bluffdale."A lot of times they have hypersensitivity to loud sounds. Sometimes all they need is a five-minute break ... to decompress a little bit."Thanks to the new sensory room, Pratt's two
  
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• Legendary NBA coach Phil Jackson answers ‘Kobe vs. MJ’ debate at SL tech conference

  15-03-2018 02:33
  
  Phil Jackson answers the age-old debate while headlining Utah tech company Domo's annual conference Wednesday.
  
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• Worker dies from head injury in accident at Geneva Rock in Draper

  15-03-2018 02:28
  DRAPER — A worker has died after a chute he was installing at a Geneva Rock operation in Draper fell on him, authorities said.The 57-year-old Lee MacKay died of his injuries Wednesday afternoon, Draper police said. Officers offered condolences to his family and co-workers.MacKay was trying to free the heavy piece of equipment that had become stuck when it struck him in the head around 1:30 p.m., said Draper Police Sgt. Chad Carpenter.Draper detectives and the federal Occupational Safety an
  
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• Federal appeals court sides against owner of Geist, dog killed by police

  15-03-2018 02:03
  
  A dog owner whose Weimaraner was shot and killed by a Salt Lake City officer in 2014 will ask a federal appeals court to reconsider its decision that the policeman acted reasonably.
  
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• The calm before another storm

  15-03-2018 01:00
  Clouds take on a pink and purple tinge as the sun rises over the Wasatch Mountains in Salt Lake City on Wednesday. After several days of clear, sunny weather, a storm system is expected to bring rain and snow to the Wasatch Front. According to the National Weather Service, the area can expect rain showers, mainly after noon on Thursday, with a high near 50. Friday is expected to be partly sunny with temperatures in the mid-50s. Saturday will bring a chance of rain and snow showers, with highs in
  
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• Baby-sitting classes scheduled at McKay-Dee Hospital

  15-03-2018 00:50
  OGDEN — Intermountain Healthcare is sponsoring several baby-sitting classes geared toward youth 9 to 15.During the two-hour class, participants will learn about fun and safe activities to do while baby-sitting; safety rules for hand hygiene and giving children medication; safety issues; feeding, burping and diapering an infant; how to recognize and respond to a child's cues; how to help a child that is choking; infant and child CPR; and how to calm a crying infant.Each participant is asked
  
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• ‘Great Outdoors Bandit’ sentenced to over 5 years in prison

  15-03-2018 00:47
  
  A judge ordered prison time Tuesday for a man known as the “Great Outdoors Bandit” for robberies in Utah and Idaho.
  
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• Saratoga Springs receives award for decreasing water usage nearly 30%

  15-03-2018 00:46
  SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Rural Water Association of Utah recently awarded the city an efficiency award for implementing a secondary water metering system that decreased irrigation water usage by 30 percent.Mayor Jim Miller said in a statement the award "shows the ingenuity of city staff and our commitment" to be good stewards over limited water resources.The cost of installing the 4,000 meters throughout the city was approximately $3.6 million, which was funded through a bond that will be re
  
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• Baby-sitting classes scheduled at Logan Regional Hospital

  15-03-2018 00:36
  LOGAN — Intermountain Healthcare is sponsoring several classes on becoming super baby-sitters. The classes, which are $35, are geared toward youth 9 to 14.During the class, participants will learn about infant care, safety, first aid, and fun activities. The cost of the class includes a light lunch, a baby-sitting book, and tote bag.The five-hour classes will be held at Logan Regional Hospital, 500 E. 1400 North, on Saturday, May 5, 11 a.m.; Tuesday, June 12, 11 a.m. ; Tuesday, June 19, 11
  
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• Clearfield in process of purchasing mobile park; dozens of residents to relocate

  15-03-2018 00:35
  CLEARFIELD — The city has some big aspirations to redevelop a section of land it is in the process of purchasing for $4.75 million.But the move isn't sitting well with residents of a mobile home park that will be forced to move.The city is currently under contract to purchase the Clearfield Mobile Home Park at 442 S. State. According to a news release from the city, the park sits on 15 acres in the heart of the city and includes 172 mobile home spaces, with approximately 47 units occupied.
  
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• Cottonwood Heights hosts open house on Wasatch Boulevard master plan

  15-03-2018 00:33
  COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS — Residents and are invited to attend an open house to discuss a master plan for Wasatch Boulevard.The meeting will be held at City Hall, 2277 E. Bengal Blvd., on Monday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.The master plan, which focuses on the corridor between I-215 and the mouth of Little Cottonwood Canyon, will be used to guide future evolution of the roadway and the communities it serves."This planning effort will paint a comprehensive picture of the corridor; develop a long-r
  
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• West Jordan teacher had fantasies about students, charges say

  15-03-2018 00:24
  FARMINGTON — A middle school teacher who allegedly told police he has fantasies about his teen students has been charged with trying to entice a teenage girl into having sex.Nathaniel James Park, 30, of Ogden, was charged Wednesday in 2nd District Court with enticing a minor, a second-degree felony, and three counts of dealing in harmful materials to a minor, a third-degree felony.From August through January, Park had conversations via social media with someone who he thought was a 13-year
  
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• 'This is wow’: Salt Lake able to participate in 2026 Winter Games bidding process

  15-03-2018 00:02
  SALT LAKE CITY — Salt Lake City's hopes of hosting another Winter Games won't have to be put on hold now that the United States Olympic Committee has apparently agreed to participate in the bid process for 2026."This is wow. This is what we've been working on for a couple of years," Fraser Bullock, a leader of the state's Olympic Exploratory Committee and the former 2002 Winter Games chief operating officer, told the Deseret News Wednesday.Bullock said the USOC has formally notified the In
  
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