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Pine Valley Ranger District Seeking Public Comment for Proposed Fuel Breaks Improvement
Published on May 21, 2012 at 01:33PM
(ST. GEORGE)-The Pine Valley Ranger District of the Dixie National Forest is seeking public comment for the proposed Fuelbreaks Improvement Project which encompasses three fire fuelbreaks adjacent to the communities…
Miss Moroni
Published on May 21, 2012 at 12:46PM
Aubrey Blackham was crowned the new Miss Moroni over the weekend at the All American Girl Miss Moroni Scholarship Pageant. Her attendants include Sharice Roberson and Shaunae Bronson.
Welsh Singing Sensation To Perform at Pioneer Day Celebration
Published on May 21, 2012 at 10:25AM
(SALT LAKE CITY)-The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints has announced renowned Welsh mezzo-soprano Katherine Jenkins will be the featured performer at this year’s “Joy of Song” Pioneer Day…
Charges Filed In Booby Trap Case
Published on May 21, 2012 at 05:55AM
Two Utah men are facing charges for allegedly setting booby traps along the Big Springs trail in Provo Canyon. Nineteen-year-old Benjamin Rutkowski and 21-year-old Kai Christensen will answer to the…
Hundreds Gather To Watch Eclipse
Published on May 21, 2012 at 05:55AM
Hundreds of people gathered at the Gateway last night to watch the solar eclipse. The moon started blocking the sun at about 6:30 p.m., and at about 7:30 p.m., the…
Farr West Facing Higher Utility Bills
Published on May 21, 2012 at 05:54AM
People in Farr West will see their utility bills jump nine dollars a month, if the city council gives final approval to the proposed budget. The council has tentatively approved…
Utah-Based Reserve Command Gets New Leader
Published on May 21, 2012 at 05:54AM
The Army Reserve 807th Medical Command, headquartered at Fort Douglas, has a new leader. Major General Craig Bugno took over command of the 807th in ceremonies at Fort Douglas yesterday….
Hot, Windy Weather Raises Fire Danger
Published on May 21, 2012 at 05:54AM
Hot temperatures, stiff winds and lots of dry vegetation are creating ripe conditions for wildfires across much of Utah. The National Weather Service has issued a red-flag warning for much…
Tribes, Environmental Groups Protest Green River Nuke Plant
Published on May 21, 2012 at 05:53AM
Native American tribes and environmental groups are protesting plans to build a nuclear power plant along the Green River in eastern Utah. They staged a demonstration over the weekend at…
Snow College Approves 4 Year Program
Published on May 18, 2012 at 03:38PM
The State of Utah Board of Regents voted unanimously today to approve a Bachelor’s Degree of Commercial Music to be offered by Snow College. The program is the first four-year…
Salt Lake Among Best For Tech Job Growth
Published on May 18, 2012 at 05:59AM
Salt Lake City is among the top cities for technology job growth. The Forbes list ranks Salt Lake number four. The magazine says the City has attracted major Silicon Valley…
Big-Rig Hauling Oranges Rolled Over On Interstate 80
Published on May 18, 2012 at 05:59AM
Utah Highway Patrol officials say there was a traffic jam on Interstate 80 this morning after a big-rig carrying oranges rolled over. UHP officials say it happened around 10:30 on…
Deseret Industries Guard In Struggle, Fires Gun
Published on May 18, 2012 at 05:58AM
A man is in jail after a struggle with a Deseret Industries security guard. The off-duty Salt Lake County Unified Police officer confronted Robert Young last night at 131 East…
Regulators Reject Green River Pipeline Proposal
Published on May 18, 2012 at 05:57AM
Federal regulators reject a Colorado developer’s plan to study a proposed pipeline to send water from the Green River to Denver, Colorado. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission yesterday killed the…
Samurai Sword Attack
Published on May 18, 2012 at 05:57AM
Police are looking for a suspect who allegedly wielded a samurai sword in an attack that left one man injured. The incident took place in the parking lot of a…
U. Business Hall Of Fame Inducts James Lee Sorenson
Published on May 18, 2012 at 05:56AM
James Lee Sorenson is the newest member of the David Eccles School of Business Hall of Fame at the University of Utah. The technology entrepreneur created the foundation for the…
Wildfires Rage Across Arizona And Colorado
Published on May 18, 2012 at 05:56AM
Fire crews in Arizona and Colorado are battling a series of wildfires that continue to grow. At the same time, a good portion of Nevada, including the Sierra region which…
Festival Supports National Kids To Parks Day
Published on May 18, 2012 at 05:55AM
This weekend’s Living Traditions Festival at Washington Square in Salt Lake City is tying in with Saturday’s National Kids to Parks Day. National Kids to Parks day is part of…
Gunnison Teenager Finalist In National Challenge
Published on May 18, 2012 at 05:55AM
A teenager from a small Utah town is a finalist in a national video competition. Seventeen-year-old Spencer Agren of Gunnison learned yesterday that the video he produced is one of…
University Parkway Closing For Three Days
Published on May 18, 2012 at 05:54AM
One of the busiest thoroughfares in Utah County is closing for three days. University Parkway is scheduled to close tonight at ten from 400 West to the Interstate 15 interchange…
Iron County Cabin Owners Warned of Mountain Man
Published on May 17, 2012 at 02:50PM
An elusive Utah mountain man wanted for burglary isn’t out of the woods yet, and the Iron County Sheriff’s office wants campers and cabin owners to know it. On Thursday,...
Utah Seeks to Refute Federal Science on Sage Grouse
Published on May 17, 2012 at 02:11PM
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Gov. Gary Herbert’s public lands director says Utah should come up with its own scientific studies on sage grouse habitat that could be used to “refute” federal wildlife agencies should…
Utah Teachers Recieve Arch Coal Foundation's Golden Apple Award
Published on May 17, 2012 at 02:06PM
Nine area teachers were presented Golden Apple Achiever awards by the Arch Coal Foundation. Teachers receiving Golden Apple Achiever Awards were Paul Allred of North Sanpete High School, Camille Carlson…
Another Red Flag Warning
Published on May 17, 2012 at 02:01PM
A Red Flag warning from Prescott to the Kaibab Plateau is in effect for Thursday and Friday. This warning covers the Williams, Tusayan, and North Kaibab districts of the Kaibab…
UDOT to Open Passage Through S.R. 14 Landslide Before Memorial Day
Published on May 17, 2012 at 01:45PM
UDOT will provide dirt road access through a landslide area on state Route 14 ahead of schedule, improving mobility over the Memorial Day weekend for travelers between Iron, Kane, and…
BLM Fee-Free Days
Published on May 17, 2012 at 01:34PM
The Bureau of Land Management, in conjunction with other agencies within the Department of the Interior, will waive recreation related fees for visitors to the National System of Public Lands…
BLM Requests Public Help to Stop Rock Art Vandalism
Published on May 17, 2012 at 01:28PM
The Bureau of Land Management is responding to vandalism at rock art sites located on public lands, including the archaeological and historic Land Hill in Southern Utah. Land HIll is…
Renderings Released for Hartford, Indianapolis, Temples
Published on May 17, 2012 at 10:28AM
(SALT LAKE CITY)-Wednesday, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints released renderings for both the Hartford, Connecticut and Indianapolis, Indiana Temples, as well as the location designated for the…
Electronic Billboards Banned In Provo, For Now
Published on May 17, 2012 at 06:04AM
Electronic billboards are banned in Provo, for now. The city’s community development director says the temporary restriction will give them time to redo the sign ordinance to catch up to…
Van Halen Postponing Concert Dates
Published on May 17, 2012 at 06:03AM
There is some bad news this morning for fans of the legendary rock band Van Halen. The group was scheduled to perform four concerts in Salt Lake City in September…
Steven Powell Guilty Of Voyeurism
Published on May 17, 2012 at 06:03AM
A Washington state jury has unanimously convicted Steven Powell of 14 counts of voyeurism. He could get 70 years in prison when he’s sentenced next month. Powell is the former…
Lawmakers Seek Special Session To Correct Education Budget Gaff
Published on May 17, 2012 at 06:02AM
Legislative leaders are looking to call a special session to correct a 25-million-dollar education mistake. However, a timetable for a possible extra session has not been set, and so far…
Sundance Film Festival Pumps Millions Into Local Economy
Published on May 17, 2012 at 06:02AM
A report out by the University of Utah says the 2012 Sundance Film Festival pumps millions of dollars into the state economy. The study found the ten-day festival in January…
May Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month In Utah
Published on May 17, 2012 at 06:01AM
The Utah Department of Public Safety is launching its fifth annual DRIVE AWARE, RIDE AWARE campaign to instruct and encourage motorcycle riders and car and drunk drivers to recognize each…
DEA Wants To Scan All License Plates On Utah "Drug Corridor"
Published on May 17, 2012 at 06:01AM
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration wants to scan license plates on all vehicles on Interstate 15 in southwest Utah. The DEA and two Utah sheriffs asked state lawmakers yesterday for…
Utah Schools Earn National Honor For Building Character
Published on May 17, 2012 at 06:00AM
Two Utah schools are among the nation’s best at building character. Blessed Sacrament Catholic School in Sandy, and Mountainville Academy charter school in Alpine are among the 24 schools recognized…
Former St. George teacher sent to prison for sex crimes
Published on May 16, 2012 at 04:52PM
A former St. George high school teacher has been sentenced to prison for fondling three young girls and a woman over the course of several years. 42 year old John…
Manti Chamber Discusses Summer Events; Learns of Job Regulations
Published on May 16, 2012 at 03:28PM
(MANTI)-As the Manti Chamber of Commerce convened for its meeting in May at Dirk’s Farmhouse Restaurant, summer events and job regulations were among the topics of discussion. Chamber president Mary…
Miss Moroni
Published on May 16, 2012 at 01:49PM
The Miss Moroni crown will be given to a new queen this Saturday. Since the day is also Armed Forces Day the evenings events will honor residents from Moroni who…
Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway and Tunnel to be historic landmark
Published on May 16, 2012 at 01:25PM
Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway and Tunnel will be dedicated Friday as a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark. The public is invited to the dedication ceremony at the South Campground Amphitheater in…
Red Flag Fire Warning for Southern and Central Utah
Published on May 16, 2012 at 01:24PM
Because of recent hot temperatures and predictions calling for continued hot weather, forecasters issued a wildfire danger warning for a swath of Utah stretching from the St. George and Zion…
Former teen counselor sentenced for making child porn
Published on May 16, 2012 at 01:19PM
A former counselor at a Panquitch facility for troubled teens has been sentenced to federal prison for making child pornography. Yesterday (Tuesday), U.S. District Judge Ted Steward sentenced 29 year…
Open House/Dedication Announced for Manaus, Brazil Temple
Published on May 16, 2012 at 10:56AM
MANAUS, Brazil (AP)-The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints has announced open house and dedication dates for the Church’s temple at Manaus, Brazil. The public…
Audit Finds Misspent Money At The Utah Department Of Transportation
Published on May 16, 2012 at 06:08AM
An audit is showing some misspent money at the Utah Department of Transportation. The state auditor says ten-thousand dollars went to hotels and meals for employees who went to conferences…
Police Confirm Body Found Is Four-Year-Old Corbin Anderson
Published on May 16, 2012 at 06:08AM
Police in Ogden say an autopsy is confirming a body found along the Weber River is that of four-year-old Corbin Anderson. Officers say the medical examiner confirmed the identity. Investigators…
Green River On Endangered List
Published on May 16, 2012 at 06:07AM
The Green River, which runs through some of Utah’s most beautiful and rugged country is also one of the most polluted. The river was named number 2 on a list…
Ogden Cheerleaders Accused Of Hazing
Published on May 16, 2012 at 06:07AM
Nine Ogden High School cheerleaders are accused of hazing new cheerleaders. The nine have been suspended. They allegedly held a party this month where the incoming cheerleaders were called names…
Jury Deliberations To Continue In Powell Jury
Published on May 16, 2012 at 06:06AM
Jury deliberations will continue today in the Steven Powell voyeurism trial in Washington State. Powell is accused of video recording two young neighbor girls. If convicted he could get five…
Pleasant View Residents Fight Nine-Story Building
Published on May 16, 2012 at 06:06AM
Pleasant View residents turn out to voice their concerns over plans to build a nine-story building at the LDS Missionary Training Center. The new structure would replace the aging Melvin…
Unified Police Seek Help Finding Missing Man
Published on May 16, 2012 at 06:06AM
The Unified Police Department is asking for help in locating a missing 73-year-old man. Salt Lake Police say Kenneth “kenny” Rodgers has dementia and may be lost. He was last…
Taylorsville Considers Reuniting With Unified Police Department
Published on May 16, 2012 at 06:05AM
The Taylorsville Police Department is considering a plan to reunite with the Unified Police Department, in an effort to save money. Seven years ago, Taylorsville broke away and formed its…
Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway, Tunnel Named Historic Landmark
Published on May 16, 2012 at 06:04AM
Zion National Park’s Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway and Tunnel will be recognized as a National Civil Engineering Landmark. Design and construction of the highway and tunnel presented unique and dangerous challenges….
Ty Detmer In College Football Hall Of Fame
Published on May 16, 2012 at 06:04AM
Former BYU quarterback Ty Detmer is being inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. Detmer played at BYU from 1988 to 91 and won the Heisman Trophy, as college…
State Technology Chief Fired In Health Data Breach
Published on May 16, 2012 at 06:03AM
Utah’s executive director of technology services is out, because of the health data breach earlier this year. Governor Gary Herbert announced yesterday that he asked Stephen Fletcher to resign in…
Provo Firm Gets $70-Million Venture Capital Investment To Expand
Published on May 16, 2012 at 06:03AM
A Utah County online surveying and data collection software company is getting 70-million dollars from two major Silicon Valley venture capital firms. Qualtrics will use that money to more than…
North Rim of Grand Canyon Opens for Summer
Published on May 15, 2012 at 10:29AM
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz.-Mid-Utah Radio has learned that as of Tuesday May 15, the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park opened for the summer season as reported by…
Woman Killed In Crash On Bangerter Highway Is Identified
Published on May 15, 2012 at 06:01AM
Police in West Jordan are identifying a woman killed in a crash on Bangerter Highway yesterday morning. Officers say 30-year-old Tanya Cordova died after her vehicle was struck by an…
USU Wins 15-Million-Dollar Grant To Help At-Risk Kids
Published on May 15, 2012 at 05:59AM
Utah State University has won a 15-point-five-million-dollar federal grant to help at-risk kids. Over the next seven years, USU’s College of Education and Human Services will help nearly three-thousand students…
Woman Struck, Killed By TRAX In Salt Lake City
Published on May 15, 2012 at 05:59AM
A woman is dead after being struck by a TRAX train in South Salt Lake. Police say the woman in her 20s was crossing the street at the Meadowbrook station…
Rally, March Planned By Family Accused Cop Killer
Published on May 15, 2012 at 05:59AM
The family of a man accused of killing a police officer is planning a rally and march in Ogden Friday at noon. Matthew David Stewart’s family says it will protest…
Salt Lake City Man Charged With Kidnapping
Published on May 15, 2012 at 05:58AM
A Salt Lake City man is charged with kidnapping after he allegedly tried to take a five-year old boy. Police say the boy had been playing in the front yard…
Autopsy For Missing Child Found Along Weber River
Published on May 15, 2012 at 05:58AM
Authorities conduct an autopsy on the body of a young child found along the Weber River. Search teams recovered the body of missing four-year-old Corbin Anderson on Sunday after a…
Another Delay For Timpanogas Highway
Published on May 15, 2012 at 05:57AM
Utah County’s often-delayed Timpanogas Highway project is facing yet another delay. Completion of all work on the 150-million-dollar widening project on State Route 92 between Alpine and Highland and Interstate…
Obesity Will Cost Utah Billions, Study Says
Published on May 15, 2012 at 05:57AM
Utahns’ expanding waistlines will expand the state’s health care costs by billions of dollars, a new study finds. The state Health Department reports that obesity-related health care for adults cost…
Utah Kids Better Off Than In Other States
Published on May 15, 2012 at 05:57AM
Children in Utah are better off than kids in many other states, according to the latest report from the advocacy group Voices for Utah Children. The group’s annual report shows…
Sugar House Getting $400-Million Investment
Published on May 15, 2012 at 05:56AM
Big changes and really big money are coming to Sugar House. The neighborhood expects to see 400-million dollars in private investment over the next five years. Salt Lake City redevelopment…
VA Grant Will Help Build Southern Utah Veterans Home
Published on May 15, 2012 at 05:56AM
The southern Utah community of Ivins is getting a nearly 12-and-a-half-million dollar grant to build a new veterans home. The grant from the Department of Veterans Affairs will cover about…
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