Utah County

State parks off to a busy start for Memorial Day holiday weekend

All but three of the 33 Utah state parks that offer camping are chock full this Memorial Day holiday weekend.

Provo school administrator to work on suicide prevention full time

Dr. Greg Hudnall, associate superintendent of the Provo City School District, is stepping down next month so he can focus all of his attention on preventing teen suicide. Read more »

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Timpanogos Cave open for tours Saturday

Timpanogos Cave National Monument will kick off its 90th summer season Memorial Day weekend, with the first cave tour of the year on Saturday, May 25. Read more »

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Salt Lake City ranked the 14th healthiest major city in America by NerdWallet

Salt Lake City was named the 14th healthiest city in America, according to a study by NerdWallet. Read more »

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Man killed in fall near Bridal Veil Falls

Police were working Wednesday night to identify a man who was killed after falling almost 200 feet near Bridal Veil Falls. Read more »

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KSL viewers raise more than $81,000 for Oklahoma tornado victims

SALT LAKE CITY - More than $81,000 was raised in a six-hour period Tuesday night for victims of the massive tornado in Moore, Okla. Read more »

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$2.6B needed for Utah to reach per-pupil national education spending average

Lawmakers met Wednesday for the first meeting of the Education Task Force. The task force was created during the most recent legislative session to advance long-term planning and goals for public... Read more »

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4 reasons why you need to paraglide at Point of the Mountain

Paragliders travel from all around the world to soar at the Point of the Mountain. There are four main reasons why you should try paragliding at this Utah landmark. Read more »

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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 »

May 21, 2013

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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 »

May 20, 2013

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Former Jazzman Thurl Bailey named ambassador to Utah refugee community

Former Utah Jazz player Thurl Bailey is taking his talents to Utah's refugee community. Read more »

May 20, 2013

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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 »

May 20, 2013

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Mental state of dad accused of shooting 5-month-old son investigated

Josh Petersen, the man accused of killing his infant son, appeared in court Monday. His medical history is now in the process of being evaluated. Read more »

May 20, 2013

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Orem man gets life without parole for stabbing death of girlfriend

Steven Gray was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in the October killing of his girlfriend, Jennifer Brackenbury. The woman had apparently been stabbed more than 40... Read more »

May 20, 2013

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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 »

May 20, 2013

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'Count My Vote' Republicans weigh next move on caucus changes

The prominent Republicans behind the group threatening to launch an initiative to give candidates an alternative to the caucus and convention system, are still deciding their next move after the... Read more »

May 20, 2013

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Mia Love announces she's officially running against Matheson — again

Mia Love made it official Saturday at the GOP state convention — she’s once again challenging Utah’s only Democrat in Congress, Rep. Jim Matheson, for his 4th District seat. Read more »

May 20, 2013

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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 »

May 20, 2013

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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 »

May 20, 2013

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Six hospitalized in Saratoga Springs rollover accident Saturday night

An accident in Saratoga Springs resulted in six hospitalized. Police responded to a call around 9:30 of an accident near 1200 west and SR-73, about one and a half miles away from the Crossroads... Read more »

May 19, 2013

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Fly a flag for Cody: Army confirms Utah man died in Afghanistan explosion

A Utah County man originally listed as "missing in action" this week after a bomb went off next to him in Afghanistan was confirmed "killed in action" Saturday night by the Army. Read more »

May 18, 2013

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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 »

May 18, 2013

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Utah soldier presumed dead in Afghanistan

Family members believe a Utah County soldier missing in action in Afghanistan has been killed. Read more »

May 18, 2013

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Utah added 43,000 more jobs in April 2013 compared to April 2012

The Utah Department of Workforce Services reported Friday that Utah’s employment rate for April 2013 grew by an estimated 3.5 percent, adding 43,100 jobs to the economy compared to April 2012. Read more »

May 18, 2013

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Utah facing $1.2 billion-dollar water pollution problem

Utah water quality regulators say a $3 increase per household on sewer rates would help the state address the most challenging water pollution problem they've seen since the federal Clean Water Act... Read more »

May 17, 2013

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Salt Lake City School Board considering property tax increase

The Salt Lake City School Board is considering a property tax increase that would cost an additional $12.65 per year on a $100,000 home. Read more »

May 17, 2013

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