Davis County
5,000+ students blend learning, fun at annual physics day at Lagoon
More than 5,000 students from the Intermountain West participated in a special physics day Friday at Lagoon.
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More than 40 local Scouting leaders will participate in a national meeting of the Boy Scouts of America this week.
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 »
Utah communities mark some improvement in air pollution battle
The latest rankings by the American Lung Association note some improvements on the Utah air quality front, but major metro area still flunked because of short-term spikes in pollution levels. St.... Read more »
UDOT announces top 10 road projects for 2013
With summer driving season approaching, the Utah Department of Transportation has announced its top 10 road construction projects for the rest of the year. Read more »
Woods Cross to build water treatment facility to reduce PCE
Woods Cross will spend about $4 million to build a water treatment facility to get rid of PCE in wells. Residents will be an additional $7 to $9 a month to pay for the facility. Read more »
Students at Ogden elementary school evacuated due to bomb threat
Students at Shadow Valley Elementary in Ogden were evacuated Tuesday due to a bomb threat. Read more »
Layton police reviewing video in Monday's Mountain View Elementary School pipe bomb scare
Layton police are reviewing two weeks of surveillance video in an effort to find whoever put a pipe bomb on top of Mountain View Elementary School. Read more »
Suspected pipe bomb forces evacuation of Layton elementary school
A suspicious device was found at Mountain View Elementary on Monday, prompting officials to evacuate the school and cancel classes for the day. Read more »
Farmington Canyon Road section now open
Farmington Canyon Road, which had been closed after flooding, is now open to the intersection with Francis Peak Road and Skyline Drive. Read more »
Job growth in Utah shows happy news for unemployed
Employment in Utah is looking up, according to the Utah Department of Workforce Services. Read more »
Great Utah ShakeOut kicks off preparedness for next year
This is the 14th and last of a series of columns to help Utahns get ready for emergencies, disasters and the Great Utah ShakeOut 2013. This week: The ShakeOut happened, but it's not too late for... Read more »
Utah experiences 'significant' increase in STD cases in 2012
Cases of some sexually transmitted diseases increased dramatically statewide in 2012, and the trend has continued through the start of 2013, according to the Utah Department of Health. Read more »
Burns weren't enough to kill Ethan Stacy, doctor testifies
A burn expert testified that the burns 4-year-old Ethan Stacy suffered would not have been enough to kill him if treated properly. The boy's mother and stepfather are each charged with capital... Read more »
Photos: Students hope to blast off to rocket contest title
Three Davis County students are competing to win the 2013 Team America Rocketry Challenge. Read more »
Davis adopts random drug testing policy for its high schools
Students in Davis County will be subject to random drug tests beginning this fall after the Davis School Board on Tuesday adopted a policy aimed at deterring the use of illegal and prohibited... Read more »
KUED's 'Preparing for Disaster' should be required viewing for all Utahns
KUED airs “Preparing for Disaster: Are You Ready?” on Tuesday. Locally produced, the program should be required viewing for Utahns. Local emergency preparedness officials are... Read more »
UHP offers teen driving classes
The Utah Highway Patrol is working to teach teen drivers crash avoidance skills at its Teen Driving Challenge classes. The classes are held Saturdays in April and May. Read more »
ShakeOut, don't freak out during earthquake drill
This is the 13th of a series of columns to help Utahns get ready for emergencies, disasters and the Great Utah ShakeOut 2013. This week: The Great Utah ShakeOut is here. Here's who's participating... Read more »
Utah skiing's had no better friend than Spence Eccles
Since he started skiing at the age of 9 at Snowbasin, Spence Eccles of the famous Eccles financial family has maintained a lifelong love affair with the sport. He'll be honored Tuesday by the Utah... Read more »
Aging baby boomers want to live active lives, require innovations in medical treatment
The baby boomer generation is aging, and a large portion of the growing 65-and-older population isn't going quietly into a sedentary retirement. Read more »
Free sage grouse viewing trip is April 27
Bird enthusiasts will have an opportunity to take a trip and see male sage grouse strutting and vocalizing on a historic breeding ground. Read more »
Federal budget cuts ground Utah squadron and end Blue Angels' season
The U.S. Air Force plans to ground one-third of its active-duty force of combat planes, including at least one squadron at Hill Air Force Base because of automatic federal budget cuts. Read more »
Phone scammers target parents of Utah's top consumer watchdog
The parents of Utah’s top consumer watchdog were targeted by phone scammers Tuesday, and now Francine Giani and her family are warning everyone else about a recurring con. Read more »
Strong winds blow, but most infrastructure still standing
Street signs, barricades and power lines were blown down, garbage cans and trampolines tossed about, vinyl fences blown out. Read more »
How to really help your neighbors in an emergency
This is the next in a series of columns to help Utahns get ready for emergencies, disasters and the Great Utah ShakeOut 2013. This week: Consider how well trained your neighborhood is to take on an... Read more »
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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 »
Doug Robinson: Memo to the government: Feel free to spy on me
Recently, we learned that the government seized phone records of reporters hoping to discover leaks and "sources" and perhaps a recommendation for a good sushi place. Read more »
Bountiful man killed in 3-car collision on I-215
Police have identified the man killed in an accident on I-215 Monday. 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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