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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.

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 »

April 10, 2013

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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 »

April 9, 2013

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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 »

April 8, 2013

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Utah hoping to be 1 of 6 drone testing sites in the country

Utah is pushing to become one of six drone testing sites across the country. The exact location of where the testing site would be located is still under wraps, as officials see that information as... Read more »

April 1, 2013

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About Utah: Father doing all it takes to nail the landing after snowboarding accident

A terrain park crash has snowboarder Cody Walker fighting to walk again. That includes paying a hefty bill for physical rehabilitation that insurance barely begins to cover. Friends and family have... Read more »

April 1, 2013

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The Great Utah Shakeout: Prepare for disaster with April 13 conference

This is the 11 of a series of columns to help Utahns get ready for emergencies, disasters and the Great Utah ShakeOut 2013. This week, make plans to attend the Utah Prepare Conference and Expo on... Read more »

March 31, 2013

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Utah opens trial courts to TV and radio coverage

The Utah court system will make a big change Monday by opening trial proceedings to television and radio coverage. Read more »

March 31, 2013

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Medical examiner: Ethan Stacy died of burns, drugs and pneumonia

The obvious injuries to 4-year-old Ethan Stacy did not cause his death. Instead his death was classified a homicide due to a combination of drug toxicity, scalding injuries and aspiration... Read more »

March 30, 2013

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Police shoot, kill Sandy man following I-15 crash

A man who led police on a high-speed chase was shot and killed by officers Friday night after the driver crashed. Read more »

March 30, 2013

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Regents approve 5 percent statewide tuition increase

College and university students in Utah will pay 5 percent more in tuition next year after the Utah Board of Regents approved the boost on Friday. Read more »

March 30, 2013

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Utah vets' feelings still strong 40 years after troops left Vietnam

Forty years ago, the last 2,500 U.S. combat troops were withdrawn from South Vietnam, ending the war. Decades later, post-traumatic stress disorder, suicide and homelessness still plague many... Read more »

March 29, 2013

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Neighbors offer support for deceased teen with chalk art display

KAYSVILLE — Neighbors of a Kaysville family offered support in the form of colorful chalk art Friday, as they dealt with grief from the death of the family's 13-year-old girl. Rebecca... Read more »

March 29, 2013

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Stepfather told police death of Ethan Stacy was 'an accident'

In police interviews read and played in court Thursday, Nathan Sloop repeatedly said the death of his 4-year-old stepson was "an accident." Read more »

March 28, 2013

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Man rammed by bison says he was protecting runners

A man, saying he wanted to set the record straight, insisted Thursday he is not the “thrill-seeker” that witnesses and previously released photographs made him appear to be after a... Read more »

March 28, 2013

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Utah Board of Regents expected to approve 5 percent tuition increase

The Utah Board of Regents on Friday is expected to pass a tuition increase, raising the total for students at Utah's public colleges and universities by 5 percent. Read more »

March 28, 2013

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Nathan Sloop's own words describe ugly abuse before 4-year-old's death

Nathan Sloop and his new wife, Stephanie, believed they needed to "break" her 4-year-old son, Ethan Stacy. Read more »

March 27, 2013

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Unexpected death of Kaysville teen under investigation

Police are investigating the unexpected death of a 13-year-old Centennial Junior High School student. Read more »

March 27, 2013

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Utah ranks high in overall well-being

Many Utahns would proclaim Utah is a great state, but it helps to have a nod as one of the country's "elite." Read more »

March 26, 2013

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About Utah: Utahn Carl Richards discusses the art of going viral

Fueled by social media and his column in The New York Times, Utahn Carl Richards, a financial planner who likes to sketch his advice, has become a one-man conglomerate. Read more »

March 25, 2013

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Disabilities require special attention before disaster strikes

Now is the time to plan and prepare for an emergency if you have someone with access and functional needs. Read more »

March 24, 2013

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Earth Day contest sparks debate

Reduce, reuse and keep on mining. That's the message going out to Utah elementary students this spring in an Earth Day poster contest sponsored by the Utah Division of Oil, Gas and Mining. Read more »

March 24, 2013

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Clearfield Community Church turns fire into hope on Palm Sunday

Members of the Clearfield Community Church held Palm Sunday services at Wasatch Elementary School, eager to prove that the fire which ravaged their church building on Tuesday could not prevent them... Read more »

March 24, 2013

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Statewide Scouting for Food drive to fill local pantries

Hundreds of Boy Scouts braved chilly spring temperatures Saturday to gather bags of canned fruit, vegetables, meat and other items from the doorsteps of generous Utahns to help supply the local... Read more »

March 23, 2013

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The Great Utah ShakeOut

In 2012, the Deseret News, Emergency Essentials, Utah Disaster Kleenup and Be Ready Utah teamed up to bring Utahns four months of emergency preparedness information. This year, readers will be... Read more »

Jan. 18, 2013

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