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New air monitors set up as inversion plagues parts of Utah

New air monitors set up as inversion plagues parts of Utah

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Two new air monitors have been installed to track air pollution in Utah. KSL-TV in Salt Lake City reported Sunday that the new monitors were put in place earlier this month in Murray and Magna. Utah Department of Environmental Quality officials say the devices will enable scientists […]

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Stolen car spiked, stopped in Sevier County after chase

A man in Sevier County is now in jail after a short police chase Monday morning. According to Richfield City Police Chief Trent Lloyd, 25-year-old Jesse Allen from Colorado stole an idling car in Salina around 9:06 a.m. A Richfield Police officer waited to see if Allen would come past […]

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Nurse sentenced for sexual abuse of patients at hospitals

Nurse sentenced for sexual abuse of patients at hospitals

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A male registered nurse convicted of sexually abusing female patients at Salt Lake City-area hospitals has been sentenced to maximum sentences that will keep him in prison at least 11 years and possibly for life. Judge Vernice Trease sentenced 55-year-old Adam Tae Kyun Lim of […]

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New county clerk to tackle election woes in Utah County

New county clerk to tackle election woes in Utah County

PROVO, Utah (AP) — The incoming county clerk in Utah County used to work for a major construction machinery company helping companies increase sales and efficiencies. Now, Amelia Powers will be tasked with figuring out to run efficient elections in a county that Gov. Gary Herbert called out last month […]

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Cellphone panic alarm leads to arrest of sex-assault suspect

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (AP) — Police in Colorado arrested a Utah man on sexual assault charges after responding to a panic alarm from a cellphone activated by a juvenile male. KJCT-TV reports that when Grand Junction officers traced the alarm Thursday, they found the man and juvenile in a car. The juvenile […]

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Suicide recorded on cell phone sends Utah man to prison

PROVO, Utah (AP) — A Utah man who helped a teenage girl kill herself and filmed the act to fulfill what prosecutors called a fascination with death will serve at least five years and up to life in prison. Tyerell Joe Przybycien apologized to the girl’s family as he was […]

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McAdams-Love race in Utah spurred $11M in spending

McAdams-Love race in Utah spurred $11M in spending

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — New figures show the fierce battle for a U.S. House in Utah where Democrat Ben McAdams narrowly unseated Republican Mia Love was one of the most expensive races in Utah history. Final campaign finance reports filed Thursday with the Federal Election Commission show that about […]

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2 Jesuit provinces releases 153 names of accused abusers

2 Jesuit provinces releases 153 names of accused abusers

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Two Roman Catholic Jesuit provinces that cover nearly half the U.S. released the names Friday of more than 150 priests and other ministry leaders who were found to have “credible allegations” of sexual abuse made against them dating to the 1950s. Jesuits West, which covers 10 […]

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Arrested man accused of threatening to shoot people in store

ST. GEORGE, Utah (AP) — A 26-year-old man from northern Utah has been arrested in southern Utah after authorities said they learned of alleged threats to shoot people at a Walmart store and commit suicide by cop. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office says deputies took Milton Bowcutt into custody Thursday […]

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Scott Sommerdorf  |  The Salt Lake Tribune             
After midnight, Utah Governor Gary Herbert thanks the Representatives for their work as the Legidlators ended the 2012 session in the Utah House of Representatives, Thursday, March 8, 2012.

Utah governor wants to cut tax rate, add taxes on services

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah Gov. Gary Herbert on Thursday proposed adding new sales taxes on services while cutting the overall tax rate, part of a reform effort he said will be a “heavy lift” but is essential for the state’s economic future. Herbert outlined the idea as he […]

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