http://www.deseretnews.com/utah Salt Lake City news and Utah from the online home of the Deseret News. en-us Copyright 2009, Deseret News Publishing Company Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:00:01 MST Mon, 07 Dec 2009 23:06:13 MST Newspapers http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705349993/Classmates-salute-their-superhero.html?linkTrack=rss-30 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705349993/Classmates-salute-their-superhero.html Swathed in a dreamed-up cape and armed with the power of an 8-year-old imagination, Jared Vance used to be the only superhero... Mon, 07 Dec 2009 23:06:13 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705349992/Tragedy-leads-to-a-gift-of-healing.html?linkTrack=rss-30 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705349992/Tragedy-leads-to-a-gift-of-healing.html It began with alcohol, a crash and a funeral; it ended with a hug, forgiveness and a gift. Mon, 07 Dec 2009 23:04:03 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705349831/Salt-Lake-Costco-bracing-for-Palin-visit.html?linkTrack=rss-30 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705349831/Salt-Lake-Costco-bracing-for-Palin-visit.html Better bundle up if you want to see Sarah Palin during her book tour's only stop in Utah — you're probably in for a... Mon, 07 Dec 2009 23:02:45 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705348641/Boundary-decision-put-on-hold-until-February.html?linkTrack=rss-30 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705348641/Boundary-decision-put-on-hold-until-February.html SPANISH FORK — New city councils will decide the fate of a controversial boundary shift between Spanish Fork and Mapleton. Mon, 07 Dec 2009 23:01:15 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705349986/Murray-to-sterilize-release-feral-cats.html?linkTrack=rss-30 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705349986/Murray-to-sterilize-release-feral-cats.html MURRAY — For more than four decades, communities have tried to rid themselves of wild cats by capturing and killing... Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:55:03 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705349977/Idaho-man-charged-with-animal-cruelty.html?linkTrack=rss-30 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705349977/Idaho-man-charged-with-animal-cruelty.html Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:53:16 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705349946/No-injuries-after-car-strikes-TRAX-train.html?linkTrack=rss-30 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705349946/No-injuries-after-car-strikes-TRAX-train.html Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:49:44 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705349423/Teen-hurt-while-riding-on-car-hood-at-Riverton-High-School.html?linkTrack=rss-30 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705349423/Teen-hurt-while-riding-on-car-hood-at-Riverton-High-School.html Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:48:51 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705349221/State-appeals-judges-ruling-in-Uintah-teen-beating-case.html?linkTrack=rss-30 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705349221/State-appeals-judges-ruling-in-Uintah-teen-beating-case.html Prosecutors have appealed the dismissal of a case against a teenage Uintah County girl who allegedly paid a man to beat her... Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:39:55 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705349858/New-St-George-courthouse-to-open.html?linkTrack=rss-30 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705349858/New-St-George-courthouse-to-open.html ST. GEORGE — The new 5th Judicial District courthouse will open Dec. 14. Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:39:29 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705349442/Pleasant-Grove-woman-charged-in-identity-theft-case.html?linkTrack=rss-30 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705349442/Pleasant-Grove-woman-charged-in-identity-theft-case.html PROVO — A Pleasant Grove woman accused of working with her boyfriend to steal his adopted daughter's identity faces... Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:37:44 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705349630/Helicopters-rescue-stranded-hikers.html?linkTrack=rss-30 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705349630/Helicopters-rescue-stranded-hikers.html HANKSVILLE, Wayne County — Helicopters were used to rescue stranded hikers from the Robber's Roost area just outside... Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:36:56 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705348651/FLDS-leadership-asks-court-for-new-trust-manager.html?linkTrack=rss-30 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705348651/FLDS-leadership-asks-court-for-new-trust-manager.html The governing body of a southern Utah-based polygamous church is asking a judge to remove a court-appointed accountant from... Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:36:07 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705349873/Firefighters-cant-save-Payson-familys-home.html?linkTrack=rss-30 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705349873/Firefighters-cant-save-Payson-familys-home.html PAYSON — A family lost their home Monday after building designs made it unsafe for firefighters to douse the spreading... Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:34:36 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705349872/Teens-turbulent-past-outlined-in-murder-case.html?linkTrack=rss-30 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705349872/Teens-turbulent-past-outlined-in-murder-case.html He downed his first beer at 8, smoked marijuana at 11, dropped out of school after seventh grade and was charged with... Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:33:45 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705349976/Defense-attorney-says-out-of-state-profiling-illegal.html?linkTrack=rss-30 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705349976/Defense-attorney-says-out-of-state-profiling-illegal.html PARK CITY (AP) — A defense attorney claims the Utah Highway Patrol profiles cars with out-of-state license plates on I-80. Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:32:38 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705348965/Free-workshop-for-those-who-want-to-quit-smoking.html?linkTrack=rss-30 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705348965/Free-workshop-for-those-who-want-to-quit-smoking.html People who want to try a fresh approach to kicking the tobacco habit are invited to attend a free one-hour workshop on... Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:20:48 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705349891/2M-error-could-mean-layoffs-in-Grand-district.html?linkTrack=rss-30 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705349891/2M-error-could-mean-layoffs-in-Grand-district.html Up to 45 Grand School District employees — about 20 percent of the district's work force — may receive pink slips... Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:52:49 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705349950/Most-Utahns-dont-want-to-revive-food-tax-to-help-state-budget.html?linkTrack=rss-30 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705349950/Most-Utahns-dont-want-to-revive-food-tax-to-help-state-budget.html FRUIT HEIGHTS — On Monday afternoon, the smell of fresh-baked bread filled the air at the Sadler home in this sleepy... Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:43:27 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705349810/Brian-David-Mitchell-stalked-other-girls-doctor-says.html?linkTrack=rss-30 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705349810/Brian-David-Mitchell-stalked-other-girls-doctor-says.html Two FBI agents grilled Brian David Mitchell during an intense interrogation shortly after the man accused of kidnapping and... Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:40:18 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705349836/Woodland-Hills-needs-you-1-briefly.html?linkTrack=rss-30 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705349836/Woodland-Hills-needs-you-1-briefly.html WOODLAND HILLS — City officials are advertising to fill a City Council vacancy — for two weeks. Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:27:06 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705349898/Dog-trapped-for-3-weeks-reunited-with-owner.html?linkTrack=rss-30 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705349898/Dog-trapped-for-3-weeks-reunited-with-owner.html Family members say it was a remarkable reunion Sunday when their dog — who police believe survived being trapped in a... Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:26:47 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705349892/U-says-it-needs-some-150M-for-repairs.html?linkTrack=rss-30 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705349892/U-says-it-needs-some-150M-for-repairs.html The University of Utah is facing costly repairs after corroded pipes in its century-old life sciences building failed three... Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:25:43 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705349930/Moderate-optimism-among-Utah-business-leaders.html?linkTrack=rss-30 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705349930/Moderate-optimism-among-Utah-business-leaders.html Utah business leaders feel moderate optimism about the economy and what it means to their companies as 2010 approaches. But... Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:19:23 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705349895/UTA-union-continue-contract-talks.html?linkTrack=rss-30 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705349895/UTA-union-continue-contract-talks.html The Utah Transit Authority Board of Trustees voted Monday to extend a contract for the union that represents 1,300 bus and... Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:44:15 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705349867/Group-sets-organ-donor-sign-up-record.html?linkTrack=rss-30 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705349867/Group-sets-organ-donor-sign-up-record.html A local foundation has earned the Guinness world record for "Most People to Sign Up as Organ Donors — 8 Hours." Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:40:16 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705349861/Man-charged-in-threat-to-IRS-worker.html?linkTrack=rss-30 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705349861/Man-charged-in-threat-to-IRS-worker.html A Utah County man accused of writing threatening messages to an Internal Revenue Service employee on MySpace made his initial... Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:18:49 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705349848/Hogle-Zoo-awaiting-its-millionth-visitor.html?linkTrack=rss-30 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705349848/Hogle-Zoo-awaiting-its-millionth-visitor.html Who will be Hogle Zoo's one millionth visitor this year? Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:02:12 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705349824/Powerful-snowstorm-sweeps-across-West.html?linkTrack=rss-30 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705349824/Powerful-snowstorm-sweeps-across-West.html A large and powerful storm howled across the West with snow and strong winds Monday, snarling traffic, closing schools and... Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:17:29 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705349813/Two-arrested-in-Summit-County-pharmacy-robbery.html?linkTrack=rss-30 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705349813/Two-arrested-in-Summit-County-pharmacy-robbery.html PARK CITY — Two Salt Lake men have been arrested in connection with a pharmacy robbery that Summit County investigators... Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:03:16 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705349775/Feds-in-Nevada-mull-plan-to-relocate-mustangs.html?linkTrack=rss-30 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705349775/Feds-in-Nevada-mull-plan-to-relocate-mustangs.html A federal advisory panel meeting in Nevada is trying to decide whether to back a proposal to relocate thousands of wild... Mon, 07 Dec 2009 09:40:22 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705349757/Photos-of-the-week-Dec-6.html?linkTrack=rss-30 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705349757/Photos-of-the-week-Dec-6.html A collection of the Deseret News' best photos for the week of Nov. 30 - Dec. 6. Sun, 06 Dec 2009 23:52:06 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705349753/Utahs-high-court-has-rich-history.html?linkTrack=rss-30 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705349753/Utahs-high-court-has-rich-history.html Some 38 men and two women have donned the robes of Utah Supreme Court justices since Utah was granted statehood in 1896. Sun, 06 Dec 2009 23:42:35 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705349744/Teachers-learn-to-merge-art-core-curriculum.html?linkTrack=rss-30 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705349744/Teachers-learn-to-merge-art-core-curriculum.html Jangling bells, lively dance steps and colorful books are important tools that can push forward the learning process, even... 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