Utah County

'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 this week.

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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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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BYU Wilkinson Center's east entrance gets a facelift

Demolition crews began removing an east-facing portion of the Wilkinson Center on Wednesday. The canopy and the drop-off area it sheltered were part of the student center's original design when the... Read more »

May 16, 2013

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2 Orem men arrested after allegedly offering teen girls money for sex

Two men were arrested in Orem after police say they offered a 14-year-old girl and her 16-year-old sister $30 to have sex with them. Read more »

May 16, 2013

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Pleasant Grove class shows kids how to 'sit'

The Pleasant Grove day camp is designed for boys and girls, ages 10 to 15, who want to learn some skills in order to become baby-sitting pros. Read more »

May 16, 2013

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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 »

May 15, 2013

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NTSB says dropping legal limit for blood-alcohol level in drivers will save lives

The National Transportation Safety Board wants all states to lower the impaired driving definitions for blood-alcohol content from 0.08 percent to 0.05 percent. Read more »

May 14, 2013

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Utah's public university presidents paid less than national median

Most of Utah's public university presidents are paid less than the national median. Read more »

May 14, 2013

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Pertussis outbreak announced at Davis County school

The Davis County Health Department has announced an outbreak of pertussis at Viewmont High School. Read more »

May 13, 2013

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Lindon City Aquatics Center to open May 25

The Lindon City Aquatics Center will open for the summer on Saturday, May 25. Read more »

May 13, 2013

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Elder abuse conference to be held in Provo next month

The Provo Police Department is partnering with the Utah Area Agencies on Aging and other organizations to host the first Elder Abuse Conference on Thursday, June 13, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Utah County Convention Center, 220 W.... Read more »

May 13, 2013

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