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Plymouth residents ordered to boil water after E. coli discovered in town's water supply

Residents of Plymouth have been ordered to boil all water after the discovery of E. coli in the town's water supply. The water system has been flushed and levels of chlorine added to the water have... Read more »

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Utah's Count My Vote caucus initiative moving forward

Plans are moving forward to launch an initiative petition drive to let voters decide if candidates should be able to bypass the caucus and convention system used by political parties. Read more »

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Jobs available: You get to go camping but hard work required

Utah is one of 22 project sites selected for grants to hire young people to work in conservation projects on public lands in states throughout the West. Here, the Grand Staircase Escalante Partners... Read more »

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Third book in Utah author Shannon Hale's Princess Academy series coming in 2015

Utah author Shannon Hale is writing a third book in the Princess Academy series, she announced on her blog squeetus.com this week. Read more »

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Utah Repertory Theater to stage 'Bellhop'

Utah Repertory Theater Company announces its production of the farce "What the Bellhop Saw" May 31-June 15 at the Historic Murray Theater. Read more »

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Book review: 'Salt Lake City: A Photographic Portrait' entrances readers with vivid splendor

A new book offers a breathtaking glimpse of some of Salt Lake City's most magnificent aspects. History, heritage and beauty combine in "Salt Lake City: A Photographic Portrait" to explore the... Read more »

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Book review: 'America's National Parks' features stunning pop-ups, retro-style art

After three years in development," America's National Parks, A Pop-Up Book" is a coast-to-coast journey featuring 18 of the most popular parks, including six as stunning pop-ups, using retro-style... Read more »

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Book review: 'Hikernut’s Canyon Lands Companion' details 12 great hikes in the Southwest

“Hikernut’s Canyon Lands Companion” is a good start for novice hikers wanting to hit some of the major and most scenic canyon hikes in Utah, Arizona and New Mexico. Read more »

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E. coli detected in Plymouth water supply

Residents in Plymouth have been advised not to drink the water after E. coli was detected in the water supply. Read more »

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West Haven man critical following UTV crash

A 30-year-old man is in critical condition after he and a friend rolled an off-road vehicle. Read more »

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Couple charged with child abuse after baby suffers facial burns

A mother and her boyfriend were charged Friday with abuse or neglect of a disabled child after the 9-month-old suffered facial burns. Read more »

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Susan Powell's father wants help searching for her along I-84

Susan Powell's father plans to launch a new search next week for his missing daughter along I-84 between Tremonton in northern Utah and Pendleton, Ore. Read more »

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BYU, Adobe researchers design 3D editing algorithm

BYU professor Bryan Morse and grad student Joel Howard, together with researchers from Adobe, develop tools for editing 3D photos like those found in Photoshop and similar products. Read more »

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Colorado River meeting, new map highlight challenges to river system

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation has scheduled a "next steps" meeting in its expansive Colorado River Basin supply and demand study. The San Diego event on Tuesday includes representatives from all... Read more »

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Student president of University of Utah impeached for low GPA

The elected student government of the University of Utah has impeached its president after he failed to maintain a minimum grade-point average. Read more »

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Man arrested in 2 bank robberies

A man was arrested Friday after police say he robbed two Salt Lake County banks. Read more »

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Man arrested at airport with gun strapped to prosthetic leg, police say

Airport police arrested a man Thursday night who allegedly had a loaded gun strapped to his prosthetic leg. Read more »

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Police were watching, listening to Josh and Steven Powell, unsealed warrants show

Newly unsealed court documents outline the many efforts West Valley police used to try and find out what happened to Susan Powell, including wiretaps Josh Powell and his father. Read more »

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Classically trained chef opens diner in Uintah County's oilfield

Signs are common in the oilfields of the Uintah Basin. Some point the way to drilling rigs or natural gas compressor stations. Others warn about the potential presence of hydrogen sulfide gas. A... Read more »

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Man charged with killing Ogden officer found dead in jail

Matthew David Stewart, the man charged with murdering Ogden police officer Jared Francom, was found dead in his Weber County Jail cell Friday. Read more »

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Canyonlands announces change to backcountry reservation process

Beginning Sept. 1, Canyonlands National Park will be changing the reservation process for all its backcountry permits. Read more »

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Q-and-A: Answers to common questions about the Common Core State Standards Initiative

The Deseret News provides answers to common questions about the Common Core State Standards Initiative. Read more »

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Common Core State Standards attract controversy across U.S.

Some say the Common Core State Standards adopted by all but five U.S. states will better prepare graduates for college and work. Others say the standards are an intrusive, cookie-cutter approach to... Read more »

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Salt Lake County Library to hold Summer Reading Kickoff Party

Salt Lake County Library's annual Summer Reading Kickoff Party will be on Saturday, June 1 at the library's Viridian Event Center and Veterans Memorial Park. Read more »

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West Jordan announces road projects

Construction season is underway in West Jordan, with several projects taking place to improve roads, water lines, storm drainage and more. Read more »

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