Pageantry, pyrotechnics launch Beijing Games Updated: 11:46 AM- BEIJING - It was one of the most anticipated moments in sports history, the extravagant opening ceremony at the Beijing Olympics, expected to be seen on television by some 4 billion people around the world. Full Story
Productivity growth slowed in spring Posted: 8:15 AM- WASHINGTON - The efficiency of America's workers grew at a slightly slower pace in the spring as companies sought to produce more with leaner work forces. Workers' compensation growth slowed, too. Full Story
China's games: Utahns understand what the Olympics mean to the host Often, a city hosts an Olympic Games as a coming-out party, to prove that its people have arrived, that they are not repressed and backward, that they are modern, cosmopolitan, open for business and ready to take their place on the world stage. Full Story
The FLDS in Westcliffe When residents of Custer County, Colorado, realized that their new neighbors were members of the the FLDS church, alarm spread about what their intentions might be. The FLDS invited The Salt Lake Tribune to visit a secluded home in Westcliffe.
Teachers give back to school tips Teachers from the various school districts give parents tips on getting their children to go back to school.
American Idol Auditions Thousands gather at the Energy Solutions Arena Tuesday morning to audition for American Idol.
Back to Fashion Not everyone can afford his or her own personal stylist to keep up with the latest fashion trends. That's why we decided to go shopping with three local cool hunters - teenage fashion experts - to collect style notes about what's hot for this year's back-to-school season. Full Story
Senator, others push to beautify littered, weed-laden 5600 West When Chuck McDowell moved to his neighborhood two decades ago, 5600 West was nothing more than what he calls a "basic country road."
But after years of paving, expansion and repaving, 5600 West from 4100 to 5400 South now sits up to 5 feet 6 inches higher than some of the Full Story
