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Proposed new round of closures threatens Hill Air Force Base

A proposal in President Barack Obama's new federal budget for another round of military base closures starting in 2016 is being seen as a threat to Hill Air Force... Read more »

April 12, 2013

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Avalanche expert who died in slide was focused on safety, co-workers say

Craig Patterson, an avalanche forecaster and veteran outdoorsman who died in an avalanche Thursday, worked to keep others safe. Read more »

April 12, 2013

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State's fire risk high, but lower than 2012

Utah land officials say this year's wildfire season will be better than last year, but fire danger will still be high and the state likely will see some large fires. Read more »

April 11, 2013

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Governor seeks to build Utah's tech profile

Utah's governor believes the Golden State can provide some potentially prosperous opportunities for the Beehive State in the form of jobs and economic development. Read more »

April 11, 2013

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Lawmakers set April 19 deadline to call override session on gun veto

Legislative leaders set an April 19 deadline for lawmakers to decide whether they want to try to override Gov. Gary Herbert's veto of the controversial "constitutional... Read more »

April 10, 2013

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Philosopher and marriage activist shares insight at BYU, Sutherland Institute

Princeton University professor Robert P. George spoke to Utah leaders and students this week about the importance of protecting traditional marriage. Read more »

April 10, 2013

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