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Utah summer jobs market appears strong for many companies
Utah's summer job prospects are looking good for many companies. But some officials say they're having a hard time...
Man arrested after posting graffiti on Facebook
Pride in his alleged graffiti work led to the arrest of 20-year-old Matthew Quinn Todakonzie. He posted more than 150 photos of his work on Facebook and shared them with an undercover officer. Read more »
Two boys left behind at Lagoon following field trip, no one taking blame
A West Valley City mother wants answers after she says her 10-year-old son was left behind on a field trip to Lagoon. She said no one is taking responsibility for it, but organizers say the parent... Read more »
Photos: Davis Co. students prep for rocket competition in Washington, D.C.
Davis County students Quin Stewart, Hunter Davis and Mac Johnson bested more than 625 teams from around the country to win a spot in the 2013 Team America Rocketry Challenge, where they'll be... Read more »
Local Scouting leaders urged to 'vote their conscience' on policy regarding gays
The Great Salt Lake Council of the Boy Scouts of America voted Wednesday to not take an official position on a proposed membership policy that would end the practice of discriminating youth members... Read more »
University inventors speed date with investors
Representatives from Utah's universities were given the chance to secure investing during a special "Speed Teching" event hosted Tuesday by the University of Utah. Read more »
Critics push for alternative to West Davis highway
Multiple groups came together Tuesday outside Syracuse Arts Academy to detail their opposition to the West Davis highway contemplated by the Utah Department of Transportation. They said the... Read more »
Developer to turn Kaysville farmland into 300 homes
Destination Homes President Brad Wilson plans to develop 83 acres of farmland owned by the Hill family and turn it into a new neighborhood on the west side of Kaysville. Read more »
15 Utah high schools ranked in Daily Beast's top 2,000
A total of 15 Utah high schools were included in the Daily Beast's rankings of the top 2,000 U.S. schools. The state was led by Skyline High School in Salt Lake City, which ranked as number 205. Read more »
LDS missionaries using UTA's new rail lines to reach missions, Salt Lake International Airport
Missionaries from the LDS Church's Missionary Training Center in Provo are testing mass transit connections to local LDS missions as well as the Salt Lake International Airport. Read more »
Layton seeks Hometown Hero nominations
The city's Parks and Recreation Department is accepting nominations for 2013 Hometown Heroes. This year's celebration will honor Vietnam War veterans. Read more »
Fleeing man tried to hide from police by breaking into homes, officers say
Investigators say a man being chased by police tried to hide in several Davis County homes, but was confronted by homeowners who kicked him out. Read more »
Safe Kids F.I.T. Fair set for Saturday in Kaysville
Safe Kids Davis County will host the 13th annual Safe Kids F.I.T. Fair on Saturday. Read more »
Harrisville man who died after falling off roof identified
Police have identified the man who died Tuesday after falling off of a roof as Nathan Wilkinson, 35, of Harrisville. Read more »
Clearfield High teacher charged with sexual abuse of student
A Clearfield High School agriculture teacher has been charged with sexually abusing a 17-year-old female student. Read more »
Report: More Utahns confident home prices will increase
The Zions Bank Utah Consumer Attitude Index fell 2.4 points to 76.5 in April, while the national Consumer Confidence Index climbed 6.2 points to 68.1. The 2.4-point decrease in the CAI is within... Read more »
Harrisville man dies after falling from roof
A Harrisville man working on a roof fell 25 feet and died Tuesday. Read more »
Horse owner ordered to get treatment for injured animal
A Farmington horse owner has been given five days to obtain treatment for one of his horses after the animal was found with a halter embedded in its face in what a Humane Society investigator said... Read more »
About Utah: The ski bums next door
New Yorkers Chuck and Paddy Mollard moved to Utah to retire — and they're not the retiring type. Read more »
66 by 2020: Utah has 7 years to reach college degree goal and top the nation
Utah's lawmakers have joined the governor, educators and the business community in endorsing a statewide goal to increase the number of adults with degrees or certificates by 2020. With seven years... Read more »
Volunteers' time worth more than ever, report states
Volunteers may work for free, but they've never earned more for their organizations than they do now, according to a study released this month. And no where are their more volunteer hours given... Read more »
Copper wiring stolen from 2 LDS meetinghouses in West Haven
Several air conditioning units were severely damaged at two LDS meetinghouses in West Haven, and it’s going to costs thousands of dollars to repair. Read more »
Gallup: On any given day, Utahns lead in feeling enjoyment, stress
Utahns reported feeling the most enjoyment on any given day in 2012, but that enjoyment was tempered with some of the highest reported stress in the country, Gallup said in its latest well-being... Read more »
Man pleads guilty to manslaughter in father's death
Joseph Nance was"suffering from a mental illness" that prompted him to believe he was being threatened at the time of the 2011 shooting, court documents say. Read more »
Cache Valley charter school tops Utah rankings
InTech Collegiate High School in North Logan has been named the best high school in the state for the second consecutive year by U.S. News but ranked 652nd nationally. Read more »
Wanted man fled from court, is found hiding in garage
A man wanted in connection with a burglary spree was arrested after he was spotted in a court parking lot in Farmington and then fled, police say. Two nearby schools were temporarily locked down until his arrest. Read more »
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Utah State runner Brittany Fisher gaining strength after 50-foot fall from a Southern Utah cliff
Whatever happened to Brittany Fisher, the former Utah State student-athlete who fell from a cliff in the middle of the night? Glad you asked. Read more »
'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 »
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 »
About Utah: Without fanfare, the National Ability Center in Park City has taken the 'dis' out of disability
Since 1985, the National Ability Center in Park City has shown people with so-called disabilities how to adapt and enjoy the many benefits of sports and recreation. Read more »
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 »
Mormon missionary age announcement prompted teen to reveal alleged abuse from coach
A former Kaysville teacher and basketball coach has been ordered to stand trial on 11 felonies stemming from allegations of a sexual relationship with a student. The girl was 15 and 16 at the time... Read more »
Utah GOP convention agenda includes vote on Common Core
Utah's Republican Party will vote on a resolution opposing the Common Core State Standards on Saturday. The resolution has received an unfavorable recommendation by party leadership who worry the... Read more »
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 »
West Davis Corridor project unveiled amid criticism
The Utah Department of Transportation has completed the environment study for the controversial West Davis Corridor project. On Thursday, the agency released the Environmental Impact Study for a... Read more »
Prison ordered for man who shot neighbor he thought was 'telepathically' threatening him
A Centerville man who pleaded guilty but mentally ill to shooting his neighbor was sentenced to prison. He said he believed the neighbor was "telepathically" raping his wife. Read more »
Photo gallery: Law enforcement asks people to secure most important cargo by buckling up
The Utah Department of Public Safety launched its Click It or Ticket campaign Monday with an interesting display at the state Capitol. A pickup truck was suspended in midair with a strap made of... Read more »
Students blend learning, fun at annual physics day
More than 5,000 students from the Intermountain West participated in a special physics day Friday at Lagoon. Read more »
2 county attorneys investigating Swallow, Utah Attorney General's office
Utah Attorney General John Swallow finds himself in the cross hairs of another criminal investigation, this one by two county attorneys in conjunction with federal authorities. Read more »
Deseret News wins awards for education, environment, family reporting
When it comes to meaningful reporting on education, the environment and the family, Deseret News reporters stand out in the Rocky Mountain region. Read more »
Utah lawmakers look to regulate child access to e-cigarettes
Utah lawmakers intend to pursue legislation that would regulate the sale and marketing of electronic cigarettes to children and teens. Read more »
Bountiful ballet school founded in 1973 still standing strong, helping to fulfill dreams
One local ballet school finds success and respect for 40 years by sticking to its core principles: a classical ballet focus and a commitment to nurturing all types of students. Read more »
Rep. Bishop not ecstatic about military furlough
The Pentagon says budgets cuts will force most of its civilian workforce to take 11 unpaid leave days this year. Read more »
Davis District honors top employees
The Davis School District recently honored its top 10 employees during the annual CARE Awards dinner. Read more »
West Haven man rescued from cliff said he'd been there 2 days
A West Haven man who said he became injured and stuck on a cliff ledge in Weber County for two days was rescued Tuesday. Read more »
Smoke, small fire damage bakery
A small fire caused extensive smoke damage to a small bakery Thursday night. Read more »
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