Updated: October 07, 2008 12:19:44 AM MDT
College budget crunch packs a one-two punch
Ethan Dodge is fresh out of Lone Peak High School, but he already owns an indie-pop recording label, Turtle Dove Promotions. Now, he's off to college to pursue a bachelor's degree in Utah Valley University's digital media program - one of 57 four-year programs the Orem school launched on its way to Full Story

 
Charter schools far outshine public in AYP
Utah's charter schools performed far better than their traditional public school counterparts in meeting Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) goals for the federal education program No Child Left Behind. Full Story

 
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Jazz notes: Lights out for Jazz at home
Talking about the new lighting and sound system installed at EnergySolutions Arena, which will enable the Jazz to darken their arena for player introductions this season, Deron Williams was practically glowing Monday. Full Story

 
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Lehman top exec defends his actions
WASHINGTON - The chief executive of Lehman Brothers Holding Inc., whose bankruptcy filing last month dramatically escalated the Wall Street financial crisis, faced angry lawmakers Monday and defended his leadership and the millions of dollars he and other executives made as the company's troubles Full Story

 
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Play ball: Insurers should get real about health reform
The Legislature's Health System Reform Task Force is pulling toward a November deadline, but there's one group that's deliberately rowing out of sync: the insurance companies. Full Story

 
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Without cable, you'll need a new TV or a converter box
OK, Utahns need to take this whole digital TV-conversion thing seriously.     Come Feb. 17, all broadcasters will switch off their analog television signals. Full Story

 
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Good grief! Gigantic gourd goes missing
Posted: 6:38 AM- GRAND BLANC TOWNSHIP, Mich. - A massive pumpkin has gone missing from a front yard of a home in suburban Flint, Mich. - and its owner suspects some mighty strong thieves. Full Story

 
New senior center
MAGNA - Marilynn Mangum wouldn't mind more elbow room for playing pinochle. And her husband sure could use a larger garden, perhaps for a corn patch.     Both will get their way along Magna's historic Main Street, where Salt Lake County will break ground today on a bigger, better Full Story

 
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