Salt Lake County

Weekend rescuers save horse in house, buried kittens, trapped ducklings

Rescuers were kept busy during memorial day weekend saving a horse, kittens and ducklings.

Jordan school board sues UDOT for $4 million

The Jordan Board of Education is suing the Utah Department of Transportation for $4 million in compensation for land being used by UDOT in its Mountain View Corridor project. Read more »

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Graduating seniors celebrate through the night at school-sponsored parties

It's graduation season. And that means grad parties are in full swing. Read more »

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Photos: Zoo, scientists hopeful elephant will have another calf on the way.

SALT LAKE CITY — An elephant mom who resides with her baby at Hogle Zoo hopefully will have another one on the way. German veterinary scientists artificially inseminated the zoo's African... Read more »

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Make it a small: N.Y.'s ban on large sodas likely won't take in Utah

A growing number of Americans is contributing to the overconsumption of soft drinks, an issue experts believe is making people fat. Read more »

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University of Utah tech team heading to White House

Sometimes great big ideas come from really small — make that microscopic — materials. Read more »

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Salt Lake County home sales rise in April

Sales of previously owned homes and condominiums in Salt Lake County increased 17 percent in April. In addition, the median price of homes sold in April increased to $193,000, up 4 percent compared... Read more »

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Herbert signs executive order reducing idling for state fleet

Gov. Gary Herbert is putting the brakes on idling by signing the Reduction of Automotive Idling Executive Order, requiring all state vehicles to shut down whenever they’re idling for more... Read more »

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Poll shows Utahns think Legislature's land grab lawsuit is not worth the tax dollars

A new poll commissioned by Republican environmentalists shows 63 percent of Utahns believe the Legislature's lawsuit demanding the federal government turn over control of 30 million acres... Read more »

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Aspirin, other nonsteroid anti-inflammatory medications may reduce skin cancer risk

Aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications may protect against skin cancer, according to research published in the journal Cancer. Read more »

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3 local firms, partners will submit proposals for new downtown theater

Mayor Ralph Becker and the Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City have announced three finalists to perform architectural and engineering design services for the new Utah Performing Arts Center. Read more »

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New Hogle Zoo 'Rocky Shores' exhibit set to open Friday, June 1st

Hogle Zoo's newest residents were getting comfortable in their surroundings a day before their new exhibit is opened to the public. Read more »

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Investigators focus on stains in car of dead woman's ex-husband

While Salt Lake police have been silent about their investigation into the death of 49-year-old scientist Uta von Schwedler, a newly released search warrant shows detectives are still actively investigating the case and are treating... Read more »

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Car bursts into flames after colliding with cement barrier

Police are investigating a car accident on I-215 that killed one woman after her car collided with a cement barrier Wednesday. Read more »

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Cottonwood High School football coach Josh Lyman resigns

Cottonwood High School football coach Josh Lyman resigned Wednesday as a coach and teacher. Read more »

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Conservative Eagle Forum objects to high school play performed in March

A Bingham High School production of "Dead Man Walking" is under fire from a conservative lobbying group over claims the play contained inappropriate content. Read more »

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Fingerprints point to Riverton man in arson case

A Riverton man was charged Wednesday with arson after he allegedly set fire to an abandoned house. Read more »

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Farmers stall the march of Mormon crickets

A single Mormon cricket is not really a problem. But by the billions, they'll eat anything.  Grass, crops, sagebrush — even laundry on the clothesline — are all fodder for their... Read more »

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Mortgage rates at historic lows as home affordability grows

Mortgage interest rates have fallen to the lowest levels since long-term mortgages were introduced in the United States. Read more »

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Huntsman endorses Winder in Salt Lake County mayor's race

Former Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. endorsed West Valley City Mayor Mike Winder for Salt Lake County mayor Tuesday. Read more »

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Emergency responders honored

SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Department of Health's Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and Preparedness on Wednesday celebrated emergency medical services with an awards ceremony. Read more »

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Wheelchair-bound man charged with assault after ordering dog to attack

SALT LAKE CITY — A wheelchair-bound man was charged with assault Wednesday after he loosed his dog on another man after an argument. Eddie Loosle, 48, was charged in 3rd District Court with a class A misdemeanor in... Read more »

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Local physicians question national recommendation for prostate-cancer screening

Despite the risks, eliminating the prostate cancer screening test would be a mistake. Read more »

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Westminster to graduate its largest class

SALT LAKE CITY — Westminster College will graduate its largest class with more than 900 students on Saturday at the Maverik Center. Retiring college president Michael Bassis, will present the diplomas at his final... Read more »

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Fire School 101: Inside the life of a firefighter (+video)

The day is hot. The gear is heavy. The alarm rings and we have to respond to a fire. A car has collided with a school bus. It’s a scenario designed to show city leaders what firefighters must deal with on a second’s... Read more »

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Tips to ensure healthy swimming in summer pools (+video)

As outdoor city pools open for the summer season, there are a few things you ought to know before you enter the water. Read more »

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