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Richfield man ejected in rollover on SR-118
Published on March 09, 2010 at 05:08PM
(RICHFIELD) – A Richfield man was taken to the hospital this morning after he was ejected from his vehicle in a rollover on SR-118 south of Richfield at about 11am….
Web Developer Announces Run Against Matheson
Published on March 09, 2010 at 03:02PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—A web developer has announced his candidacy for a U.S. House seat from Utah. Last week, Randall Hinton announced he will challenge Democratic Representative Jim Matheson in Utah’s…
Feds To Probe Cause of Runaway Prius
Published on March 09, 2010 at 02:50PM
(EL CAJON, Calif.)—A Toyota Prius that sped out of control on a California freeway was towed to a dealership Tuesday while federal and company inspectors converged on the car to…
U.S. Appeals Court Rebuffs Wilderness Groups
Published on March 09, 2010 at 02:42PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—A U.S. appeals court has ruled wilderness groups cannot intervene to help the government fight a lawsuit filed by Kane County seeking ownership of two dirt roads crossing…
Riverton Car Accident Injures 5; Woman in Critical Condition
Published on March 09, 2010 at 02:37PM
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(RIVERTON)—A crash involving multiple cars near Riverton High School sent one woman to the hospital in critical condition Tuesday. Witnesses say a driver was making a left-hand turn Tuesday morning…
No Death Penalty For Man Accused of Wedding Murders
Published on March 09, 2010 at 02:33PM
(OGDEN)—Weber County prosecutors have decided against seeking the death penalty in the case of a man accused of shooting and killing two people at a wedding party three years ago,...
iPhone app Helps Utah Students Report Crime
Published on March 09, 2010 at 02:28PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—The University of Utah is letting its students know how they can use their cell phones find out where crimes are happening around them. The Daily Utah Chronicle…
Utah Scenic Byways Guide Goes Online
Published on March 09, 2010 at 02:24PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—A guide to some of Utah’s most scenic roads can now be found on the state’s Office of Tourism Web site. The site features listings of which roads…
Governor Signs Bill Requiring Financial Disclosure
Published on March 09, 2010 at 02:21PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—Utah Governor Gary Herbert has signed a bill into law calling for candidates for state offices to file financial disclosure forms. Under House Bill 270, everyone running for…
Robber Takes Tills From Taylorsville 7-11
Published on March 09, 2010 at 02:17PM
(TAYLORSVILLE)—A robber got away with several tills from a 7-11 convenience store in Taylorsville early Tuesday morning. Witnesses say they saw a black Ford Explorer sitting outside the 7-11 in…
Roll Call selects Chaffetz as hamburger expert
Published on March 09, 2010 at 12:55PM
(WASHINGTON D.C.)- A newspaper that covers Congress has selected Rep. Jason Chaffetz as the official judge of hamburgers around the Capitol and its office buildings. Roll Call decided to do…
Utah cowboys use Internet to register livestock
Published on March 09, 2010 at 10:43AM
(SALT LAKE CITY) – The traditional five-year renewal cycle for livestock brands is currently underway. The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food is sending out notices to owners of cattle,...
Snow College Service Award
Published on March 09, 2010 at 09:31AM
(Ephraim) Snow College recently received a national award for its service learning programs. The award is called the Presidents Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll and was awarded to more…
Bear tracking proves successful
Published on March 09, 2010 at 07:04AM
(NEPHI) – Biologists with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources went on an adventure Monday morning to track down a hibernating bear for ongoing research. The three-year old, 200-pound female…
Deputy makes drug bust on I-70
Published on March 08, 2010 at 04:57PM
(ELSINORE) – A Las Vegas man was arrested on I-70 Friday for transporting over a pound of methamphetamine wrapped in duct tape. According to a sheriff’s report, Sgt. Adrian Hillin…
North Sanpete Sterling Scholar Contenders
Published on March 08, 2010 at 01:40PM
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(Mount Pleasant) The Sterling Scholar Competition in central Utah will conclude next week. Schools throughout the area have put forward their top seniors to contend for top honors and scholarships….
SSD Board announces new superintendent
Published on March 08, 2010 at 12:03PM
(RICHFIELD) – The Assistant Superintendent of Schools for the Sevier School District has been chosen to replace Dr. Brent Thorne as superintendent. Myron Mickelsen was selected on March 4 after…
Storage tank topic at Sigurd public hearing
Published on March 08, 2010 at 11:05AM
(SIGURD) – The Sigurd Town Council will hold a public hearing this Thursday concerning amending the budget to fund construction of a 350,000 gallon storage tank. The Sigurd mayor and…
Budget hearing planned for Central Valley
Published on March 08, 2010 at 10:58AM
(CENTRAL VALLEY) – A public hearing is planned for Central Valley residents this Wednesday concerning amending the 2009-10 budget. The Central Valley Town Council is advising residents that they can…
Annabella plans public hearing on ordinances changes
Published on March 08, 2010 at 10:51AM
(ANNABELLA) – The Annabella Town Council has announced a public hearing to be held this Thursday for the purpose of gaining input on proposed changes to the existing Land Use,...
Cedar City cuts SUU impact fees
Published on March 08, 2010 at 10:44AM
(CEDAR CITY) – The Cedar City Council has cut impact fees for Southern Utah University. At last week’s city council meeting, councilmembers approved a resolution to cut $116,152 from the…
Rock slide closes stretch of I-70
Published on March 08, 2010 at 08:20AM
(GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO.) – A 17-mile stretch of I-70 has been closed in western Colorado after a rock slide punched gaping holes in a bridge and left huge boulders on…
Romney accuses Obama of "scapegoating"
Published on March 08, 2010 at 08:10AM
(SALT LAKE CITY) – Former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney said President Barack Obama is “scapegoating” insurance companies after failing to get health-care legislation passed in Congress. Romney told commentators…
Minor earthquake registered near Helper
Published on March 05, 2010 at 11:30AM
(HELPER) – A small earthquake near Helper was detected today. The University of Utah seismograph stations registered a 2.5-magnitude quake at about 7:50am centered four miles northeast of Helper and…
Juab School Superintendent plans retirement
Published on March 04, 2010 at 10:52AM
(NEPHI) – The Juab School District Superintendent plans to retire at the end of the school year. 69-year old, Kirk Wright says half of his 47-year teaching career was spent…
SR-143 closed due to high wind, snow
Published on March 04, 2010 at 10:27AM
(BRIAN HEAD) – The Utah Department of Transportation closed southern Utah’s SR-143 today from Brian Head to Mammoth Creek until further notice due to high winds and drifting snow. UDOT…
North Sanpete Policy Changes
Published on March 04, 2010 at 10:25AM
(Mount Pleasant) The North Sanpete School District is making some policy changes to comply with Federal regulations under employment law. The law requires that classified employees work no mare than…
Bennett blasts Obama on reconciliation
Published on March 04, 2010 at 08:55AM
(WASHINGTON D.C.) – Sen. Bob Bennett is blasting the Obama administration in their new effort of using reconciliation that would allow the Democrat’s health care plan to pass with a…
Missing Alpine man found safe near Delta
Published on March 04, 2010 at 08:12AM
(DELTA) – An Alpine man reported missing Wednesday has been found safe west of Delta. The Millard County Sheriff’s Office received a 9-1-1 cell phone call Wednesday from Steven Pack,...
Tropic woman injured on SR-12
Published on March 04, 2010 at 07:22AM
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(TROPIC) – A Tropic woman was taken to the hospital with possible injuries in a vehicle rollover on SR-12 west of Tropic Wednesday night. According to a UHP report, 37-year…
Feds say "no hidden agenda" in monument designations
Published on March 03, 2010 at 12:50PM
(WASHINGTON D.C.) – Department of Interior Secretary Ken Salazar told a Senate committee today that there is no “hidden federal agenda” to designate national monuments in Utah and around the…
Chaffetz targets government worker tax cheats
Published on March 03, 2010 at 12:33PM
(WASHINGTON D.C.) – 3rd District Congressman Jason Chaffetz says government workers behind on taxes should be fired. The Utah Republican introduced legislation in the House today that would allow federal…
Deputies warn of e-mail scam
Published on March 03, 2010 at 10:59AM
(RICHFIELD) – Sevier County Detectives are investigating a case of a stolen e-mail account involving a local user and suspects out of the country. Detectives say after stealing the account,...
UDAF sponsors pesticide workshops
Published on March 03, 2010 at 10:46AM
(SALT LAKE CITY) – The Utah Department of Agriculture is offering classes on the proper use of pesticide application and handling in northern and southern Utah locations. UDAF Spokesman Larry…
High Court rules in favor of land exchange
Published on March 03, 2010 at 08:40AM
(SALT LAKE CITY) – The Utah Supreme Court has upheld a land exchange between Garfield County and school trust lands managers over a challenge brought by the National Park Conservation…
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