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Gov. Gary Herbert tells Washington committee: Let us manage our land

Utah Gov. Gary Herbert testified at a House Natural Resources subcommittee hearing Tuesday and said state solutions work best when it comes to managing public lands, threatened species and failing... Read more »

May 21, 2013

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Antler auction nets record prices for Boy Scouts, elk refuge

A booming market for elk horns pushed the federal government's annual antler auction to record-breaking prices over the weekend in Jackson, Wyo. Read more »

May 21, 2013

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Salt Lake City has highest rate of same-sex couples raising kids

Unexpected as it may sound, a new study finds that the Utah capital and its outskirts have the nation's highest percentage of gay or lesbian couples raising children. Read more »

May 21, 2013

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S.L. draws up airport plans

Mountain views, faster takeoffs and workout equipment are a few things Salt Lake City officials are considering as they draw up plans for a nearly $2 billion remake of the city's airport. Read more »

May 20, 2013

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Man killed in crash on I-215 in North Salt Lake

A 54-year-old man was killed Monday in a crash with two other vehicles on I-215. Read more »

May 20, 2013

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'We're here to serve all boys,' Utah Scout executive says

More than 40 local Scouting leaders will participate in a national meeting of the Boy Scouts of America in Texas this week, during which a vote will be taken on a new membership policy. Read more »

May 20, 2013

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Salt Lake County considering mutual commitment registry

The Salt Lake County Council will consider the creation of a mutual commitment registry during its meeting Tuesday. Employers could then use to the registry to extend benefits to partners of unmarried employees. Read more »

May 20, 2013

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Utah to dry out this week

A wave of storms left Utah soggy over the weekend, but the state should continue to dry out as the week progresses. Temperatures will actually shift to the 80s, with the National Weather Service predicting a good chance for a sunny... Read more »

May 20, 2013

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Roy man sent to prison for killing father who he said abused him

Joseph Nance pleaded guilty to manslaughter for shooting and killing his father in a Kaysville motel. Prosecutors said they took a history of abuse into account when offering the plea deal. Read more »

May 20, 2013

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Search for Susan Cox Powell is over, West Valley police say

After 3 1/2 years, West Valley police have called off the search for Susan Cox Powell. They shared extensive new details about their investigation Monday. Read more »

May 20, 2013

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Fly a flag for Cody: Army confirms Utah man died in Afghanistan explosion

A Utah County man originally listed as "missing in action" this week after a bomb went off next to him in Afghanistan was confirmed "killed in action" Saturday night by the Army. Read more »

May 18, 2013

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A day of Krypto helps students prepare for the future

The 640 third- through sixth-graders traveled to Roy High School to compete in the 22nd annual Math & Science Olympiad. Read more »

May 14, 2013

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New law banning teen drivers from cellphones starts Tuesday

When Utah teenagers want to hit the road this week, they are going to have to hang up their cellphones. On Tuesday a new law prohibiting teens from using a cellphone while driving takes effect. Read more »

May 13, 2013

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Women unite to build homes for low-income families

Women across Utah are cinching up tool belts and swinging hammers for the Habitat for Humanity's annual National Women Build Week. Read more »

May 10, 2013

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Community rallies to support Eagle Mountain widow, 6 children

Aimee Dodd, a widowed mother of six, received some helping hands Thursday. Keller Williams employees rallied together with other volunteers to put in an irrigation system, lay sod and plant... Read more »

May 9, 2013

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Orem mother known for kind heart dies during childbirth

What was supposed to be a day of joy turned into a day of grieving for a Utah County family. Katrina Lawrence, the mother of five, died during childbirth Monday. Read more »

May 8, 2013

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Fourth-graders leave their mark at Living Planet Aquarium

A fourth grade Castle Dale class left their mark at The Living Planet Aquarium Tuesday. A pair of Styrofoam mannequin heads containing all of their signatures will be displayed in the new Deep Sea... Read more »

May 7, 2013

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Ceremony blesses healing hands at Huntsman Cancer Institute

Huntsman Cancer Institute employees dedicate themselves daily to helping their patients, but Monday was a day set aside as a spiritual refuge for their healing hands to be recognized. It also... Read more »

May 6, 2013

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