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Researchers: Don’t blame drought for low Great Salt Lake
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Utah Senate votes to repeal 17th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution (with video)
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Gnomes booted from Pennsylvania park homes
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Utah Jazz: Shelvin Mack quickly making an impact
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Police: N.M. man brandished gun before U.S. marshal opened fire
Albuquerque, N.M. • A man fatally shot outside his family’s home by a deputy marshal had followed the federal officer at an Albuquerque trailer park in the dark and brandished a weapon twice before the marshal opened fire and killed him, state police said Wednesday. The account from New Mexico State... Albuquerque, N.M. • A man fatally shot outside his family’s home by a deputy marshal had followed the federal officer at an Albuquerque trailer park i... -
Park City man arrested after threatening ex-employer in video
A Park City man was arrested Wednesday after he allegedly posted a video online showing himself holding an assault rifle and threatening his former employer. The man, 34, had recently been fired after his employer suspected him of theft and other violations, Park City police wrote in a statement. A ... A Park City man was arrested Wednesday after he allegedly posted a video online showing himself holding an assault rifle and threatening his former em...
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TRIBTALKTrib Talk: The federal fraud case against FLDS leadersEleven members of the polygamous Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints remain in custody on charges of food stamp fraud. On Thursday at 12:15 p.m., attorney Roger Hoole, former FLDS member Kristyn Decker and Tribune reporter Nate Carlisle join Jennifer Napier-Pearce to talk abo... Eleven members of the polygamous Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints remain in custody on charges of food stamp fraud. On Thur...
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SPONSORED ARTICLEReady to Party? Top 5 Reasons to Join the Utah Arts Festival’s Masquerade PartyAre you a fan of the Utah Arts Festival? Now you don’t have to wait until summer to support your favorite annual arts event. On Saturday, Feb. 20, the Utah Arts Festival presents its 13th annual Masquerade Party at the new Falls Event Center at Trolley Square. From dancing and dining to ca... Are you a fan of the Utah Arts Festival? Now you don’t have to wait until summer to support your favorite annual arts event. On Saturday, Feb. 20...
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PHOTO GALLERYGenesis Gospel Choir brings new spirit to Mormons
Get ready, Utah. There’s a new American gospel choir in the Beehive State, and it’s not Baptist or Methodist or Pentecostal. It’s Mormon. More than … -
A rainy day fund for Utah’s higher education buildings?
A Utah lawmaker is seeking colleagues’ feedback on a bill that would set up a rainy day-type fund for universities requesting state money for new buildings. Under the plan, the higher education commissioner’s office and State Board of Regents would put together a formula rating each of Utah’s eight ... A Utah lawmaker is seeking colleagues’ feedback on a bill that would set up a rainy day-type fund for universities requesting state money for new buil...
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4A girls basketball: Alta holds off Highland to advance to semifinals
Taylorsville • Highland sliced the deficit to two points late in the third quarter. The battering Rams’ physicality had gradually drained Alta’s finesse players. All the momentum favored the underdog. And then it didn’t. In her first game after missing the opening round with a tweaked ankle, Alta’s ... Taylorsville • Highland sliced the deficit to two points late in the third quarter. The battering Rams’ physicality had gradually drained Alta’s fines...
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House approves ban on noncompete clauses
The Utah House unanimously passed a bill that would bar businesses from forcing workers to sign contracts with clauses that keep employees from going to work for competing businesses. “We should not be treating people like personal property,” said Rep. Mike Schultz, R-Hooper. “Let’s not let special-... The Utah House unanimously passed a bill that would bar businesses from forcing workers to sign contracts with clauses that keep employees from going ...
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PHOTO GALLERYKids get rapt in mummies exhibit at Leonardo
Meet the mummies. That invitation was extended Wednesday to about 50 Boys & Girls Clubs in Salt Lake and Tooele counties by The Leonardo museum … -
Deputy, gunman killed in Colorado
A sheriff’s deputy in Colorado serving an eviction notice outside Denver was killed Wednesday morning and two others injured in a shootout with a man who opened fire as the officers entered the home, authorities said. Officers with the Park County Sheriff’s Office were heading in after Martin Wirth ... A sheriff’s deputy in Colorado serving an eviction notice outside Denver was killed Wednesday morning and two others injured in a shootout with a man ...
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Utah football: DE Maxs Tupai signing is big addition to 2016 class
The Utes signed the last member of their 2016 recruiting class on Wednesday afternoon. Maxs Tupai, a four-star defensive-end recruit out of Murray High, picked the Utes over reported finalists Oklahoma and UCLA.... The Utes signed the last member of their 2016 recruiting class on Wednesday afternoon. Maxs Tupai, a four-star defensive-end recruit out of Murray Hig... -
BYU basketball: Cougars hoping for more late-season magic against Portland
Provo • The night before their second-to-last regular season game at the Marriott Center, BYU senior guards Chase Fischer and Kyle Collinsworth said the team has the talent and depth to make the next few weeks memorable. But first, they have to figure out how to beat the only West Coast Conference t... Provo • The night before their second-to-last regular season game at the Marriott Center, BYU senior guards Chase Fischer and Kyle Collinsworth said t... -
PHOTO GALLERYCJ the German shorthaired pointer wins Westminster dog show
NEW YORK • Now appointed America’s top dog — CJ, the German shorthaired pointer. CJ won best in show at the 140th Westminster Kennel Club … -
Senate confirms Robert Califf as head of FDA
Washington • The Senate overwhelmingly confirmed President Barack Obama’s nominee to be commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday despite frustration over the agency’s response to the epidemic of painkiller abuse. The vote was 89-4 for Dr. Robert Califf, a prominent cardiologist ... Washington • The Senate overwhelmingly confirmed President Barack Obama’s nominee to be commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday ... -
Obama bans U.S. imports of slave goods
President Barack Obama signed a bill Wednesday that includes a provision banning U.S. imports of fish caught by slaves in Southeast Asia, gold mined by children in Africa and garments sewn by abused women in Bangladesh, closing a loophole in an 85-year-old tariff law that has failed to keep products... President Barack Obama signed a bill Wednesday that includes a provision banning U.S. imports of fish caught by slaves in Southeast Asia, gold mined b...
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Nike’s Philip Knight gives $400 million to Stanford
Nike Inc. co-founder Philip Knight donated $400 million to Stanford University to start a graduate scholars program that will address “global challenges” facing society. The gift is the largest-ever cash contribution from an individual to Stanford, the university said Wednesday in a statement. Knigh... Nike Inc. co-founder Philip Knight donated $400 million to Stanford University to start a graduate scholars program that will address “global challeng...
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PHOTO GALLERYRestaurant review: Fast-food Asian plus a Sichuan surprise at CY Noodles House
I’ve written about the increasing dining variety at South Salt Lake’s Chinatown development for a couple of years; if you still haven’t been, might I … -
GM joins Toyota atop J.D. Power dependability rankings
General Motors and Toyota dominated J.D. Power’s latest U.S. vehicle dependability study, as auto owners reported more problems overall because of technologies including voice recognition and navigation systems. GM landed three brands in the top 10 and had the leading vehicle in eight categories, mo... General Motors and Toyota dominated J.D. Power’s latest U.S. vehicle dependability study, as auto owners reported more problems overall because of tec...
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Google offering consumers faster mobile pages
Google is making wider use of a technology that loads Web pages faster and consumes less data than usual, seeking to ease frustrations with navigating the Internet on mobile phones. Google, a subsidiary of Alphabet, said Wednesday it will put websites built with its Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP) te... Google is making wider use of a technology that loads Web pages faster and consumes less data than usual, seeking to ease frustrations with navigating...
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Springville holds its ground to advance to 4A semifinals
Taylorsville • Cheyanne Brown glanced conspicuously at Springville coach Camie Oakey upon hearing her defensive assignment. Assigned to guard Judge Memorial’s Vanessa Austin, who was superior in both size and strength, Brown understood the severity of this task: Fail and the Devils likely lose the g... Taylorsville • Cheyanne Brown glanced conspicuously at Springville coach Camie Oakey upon hearing her defensive assignment. Assigned to guard Judge Me... -
Ammon Bundy, 15 others plead not guilty
Portland, Ore. • Ammon Bundy and another 15 defendants pleaded not guilty Wednesday to federal conspiracy charges related to the 41-day occupation of an Oregon wildlife refuge. Bundy sat at the main defense table while most of his co-defendants sat in the jury box as they listened to a government pr... Portland, Ore. • Ammon Bundy and another 15 defendants pleaded not guilty Wednesday to federal conspiracy charges related to the 41-day occupation of ...
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Embattled Viacom chairman gets paid like a champ
Viacom is paying Chairman and Chief Executive Philippe Dauman like a top industry performer, even as high debt and sagging stock have pressured the company to seek an investor for its famed Paramount Pictures. Dauman said Tuesday he’ll sell part of Viacom’s film division, saying the proceeds would h... Viacom is paying Chairman and Chief Executive Philippe Dauman like a top industry performer, even as high debt and sagging stock have pressured the co...
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Recreation: Goose festival celebrates rite of migration
Delta • The great naturalist Aldo Leopold described the beauty of the sounds and sights of nature in his classic book “A Sand County Almanac” as he wrote about the world he would like to leave his children. “I hope to leave them good health, an education, and possibly even a competence,” he wrote. “... Delta • The great naturalist Aldo Leopold described the beauty of the sounds and sights of nature in his classic book “A Sand County Almanac” as he wr... -
Former defendant testifies against Johnson at I Works trial
A man who had been only a name but one mentioned repeatedly finally showed up in court Wednesday to testify in the federal court trial of St George businessman Jeremy Johnson and two top-level employees of his online marketing company. Federal prosecutors used the testimony of Loyd Johnston, himsel... A man who had been only a name but one mentioned repeatedly finally showed up in court Wednesday to testify in the federal court trial of St George bu... -
Boeing’s Leanne Caret to oversee $30B defense unit
Boeing Co. named Leanne Caret as president and chief executive of its $30 billion defense business as new CEO Dennis Muilenburg starts to reshape the aerospace company’s leadership team. Caret, 49, will be the first woman to oversee the defense, space and security business at Boeing, the second-larg... Boeing Co. named Leanne Caret as president and chief executive of its $30 billion defense business as new CEO Dennis Muilenburg starts to reshape the ...
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MLB: Josh Hamilton has injured knee and will start season on DL
Surprise, Ariz. • Texas Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton will start the season on the disabled list because of an injured left knee. Rangers assistant general manager Thad Levine said the five-time All-Star, bothered by swelling in the knee, received a stem cell and platelet rich plasma injection Monda... Surprise, Ariz. • Texas Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton will start the season on the disabled list because of an injured left knee. Rangers assistant ge... -
NFL: Plenty of lightning rods in Chargers’ stadium storm
In a last-ditch effort to end their long, bitter push for a new stadium, the San Diego Chargers have joined a diverse group that includes some polarizing figures and civic lightning rods who have been involved in various issues in a city known for political dysfunction and an inability to get big pr... In a last-ditch effort to end their long, bitter push for a new stadium, the San Diego Chargers have joined a diverse group that includes some polariz...
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NFL: 49ers GM says he expects Kaepernick to be on team in 2016
San Francisco general manager Trent Baalke said Wednesday he expects quarterback Colin Kaepernick to be with the 49ers next season. Asked at the NFL combine if Baalke foresees a return to the team by Kaepernick, who lost his job during 2015 to Blaine Gabbert, he replied “absolutely.” Kaepernick went... San Francisco general manager Trent Baalke said Wednesday he expects quarterback Colin Kaepernick to be with the 49ers next season. Asked at the NFL c... -
Legislative committees, Thursday, Feb. 25
House Business and Labor, 8 a.m., 445 State Capitol HB268 Attorney General Employment Amendments (M. Noel) HB294 Second-hand Store Amendments (R. Edwards) HB403 Asbestos Litigation Transparency Act (B. Wilson) SB108S1 Birthing Center Amendments (D. Henderson) SB129 Driving Privilege Card Ame... House Business and Labor, 8 a.m., 445 State Capitol HB268 Attorney General Employment Amendments (M. Noel) HB294 Second-hand Store Amendments (R. ...
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MLB: Yankees’ Mark Teixeira says fractured shin has healed
Tampa, Fla. • Mark Teixeira joked he can steal two or three bases this season. The New York Yankees first baseman is happy to be back on his feet. He injured his right shin when he fouled off a pitch on Aug. 17 and still felt pain during three at-bats the following week. An MRI on Sept. 11 discovere... Tampa, Fla. • Mark Teixeira joked he can steal two or three bases this season. The New York Yankees first baseman is happy to be back on his feet. He ... -
Soccer: Man City powers to 3-1 win over tenacious Dynamo Kiev
Sergio Aguero scored one goal and helped create another as Manchester City powered to a 3-1 first-leg win over Dynamo Kiev in the last 16 of the Champions League on Wednesday. Aguero and David Silva’s goals gave City a 2-0 cushion at the break before Vitaliy Buyalskiy pulled one back for Dynamo and ... Sergio Aguero scored one goal and helped create another as Manchester City powered to a 3-1 first-leg win over Dynamo Kiev in the last 16 of the Champ... -
Watching Trump and Sanders, Mitt Romney says he gets it: ‘We’re just mad as hell’
In his most extensive remarks yet on the 2016 presidential race, Mitt Romney on Tuesday said he shared the feeling of many Americans that Washington has failed them and urged national leaders to take on big problems, including issues that the GOP has rarely put at the fore during the past year, such... In his most extensive remarks yet on the 2016 presidential race, Mitt Romney on Tuesday said he shared the feeling of many Americans that Washington h... -
Murray • Inside a dimly lit auxiliary gymnasium at Murray High School, Maxs Tupai wondered if the cap he was about to don would fit. The color of the cap and which logo it featured would reveal the next phase of football for the four-star former Spartan defensive end/linebacker. But it didn’t fit. N... Murray • Inside a dimly lit auxiliary gymnasium at Murray High School, Maxs Tupai wondered if the cap he was about to don would fit. The color of the ...
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MLB: Orioles pitcher Gallardo still waiting on tests results
Sarasota, Fla. • The Baltimore Orioles were hopeful Yovani Gallardo would be getting acclimated to the team by now. But the status of the team’s new right-hander is still unclear as the Orioles await the results of additional medical tests they ordered. Gallardo’s physical began on Monday; the pitch... Sarasota, Fla. • The Baltimore Orioles were hopeful Yovani Gallardo would be getting acclimated to the team by now. But the status of the team’s new r... -
Soccer: FIFA asks for details of victory speeches ahead of election
FIFA asked presidential candidates to provide details of their intended victory speeches ahead of Friday’s election in a bid to keep them on message while the governing body tries to repair its scandal-tarnished image. The five contenders, who met at a FIFA gathering on Wednesday, were also been pro... FIFA asked presidential candidates to provide details of their intended victory speeches ahead of Friday’s election in a bid to keep them on message w... -
DNA tests confirm animal killed in Utah trap was gray wolf
Utah authorities say DNA tests confirm an animal accidentally killed in a coyote snare last year was a gray wolf. Officials said Wednesday that biologists thought the animal found near the Wyoming state line was a wolf when it was found in November, but conducted DNA tests to make sure it wasn’t a d... Utah authorities say DNA tests confirm an animal accidentally killed in a coyote snare last year was a gray wolf. Officials said Wednesday that biolog...
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Soccer: The Americas look to reassert their influence within FIFA
Struggling for money and reeling from successive scandals, two groups of newly appointed leaders of American football have travelled to Switzerland in the hope of reviving their once important influence on the sport’s governing body, FIFA. To achieve that, some just want to be on the winning side in... Struggling for money and reeling from successive scandals, two groups of newly appointed leaders of American football have travelled to Switzerland in... -
Olympics: Professional boxers could be cleared to compete in Olympics
The world’s best professional boxers could be eligible to compete in this year’s Olympics under proposals put forward by the sport’s world governing body. The International Boxing Association (AIBA) discussed a fast-track proposal to open Olympic tournaments to all boxers during its meetings in Manc... The world’s best professional boxers could be eligible to compete in this year’s Olympics under proposals put forward by the sport’s world governing b...
