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A troubling case of tenure denied at UVU

Sat, 18 May 2013 10:29:41 MDT

A troubling case of tenure denied at UVU

By scott abbott

Updated May 18, 2013 10:29AM MDT

Scott Carrier may be the best-known member of the Utah Valley University faculty. His publications have appeared in Harper’s, GQ, Mother Jones, and Esquire. Stories have been broadcast on public radio programs that include “All Things Considered,” “Day to Day,” “Marketplace” and “Hearing Voices.” As an assistant professor at UVU, Carrier’s single-minded pursuit of truth has taken him to the heart of the war in Afghanistan and to the center of a raging avalanche in the pre-dawn Wasatch Mountains....

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Did Susan Powell’s brother-in-law hide her body?

Sat, 18 May 2013 12:59:02 MDT

Did Susan Powell’s brother-in-law hide her body?

By Michael McFall The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated May 18, 2013 12:59PM MDT

As West Valley City police call off the latest search for Susan Powell, new details have surfaced about the possible involvement of her late brother-in-law in her disappearance. Susan Powell was last seen Dec. 6, 2009, at her West Valley City home, which she shared with her husband, Josh Powell, who police have said was the only person of interest in the investigation. But fairly soon after she vanished, police started seeing clues that her husband’s brother, Michael C. Powell, may have been in...

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Utah Valley releases finalists for AD position

Sat, 18 May 2013 00:02:31 MDT

Utah Valley releases finalists for AD position

The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated May 18, 2013 12:02AM MDT

Utah Valley released the four finalists for the school’s position of athletic director, replacing Mike Jacobsen who will retire June 30. UVU plans a series of campus and community forums Tuesday and Wednesday as part of the search for the institution’s new athletic director. The four finalists for the position are Kurt Esser, senior associate athletic director at the University of New Mexico; Vincent Otoupal, athletic director at California State University, Monterey Bay; Kent Stanley, senior a...

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Search in Oregon called off after no sign found of Susan Powell

Fri, 17 May 2013 07:04:27 MDT

Search in Oregon called off after no sign found of Susan Powell

By Nate Carlisle The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated May 17, 2013 07:04AM MDT

Police on Thursday ended the search in rural Oregon for the remains of Susan Powell after finding no sign of the missing Utah wife and mother. West Valley City police, who have been investigating Powell’s disappearance, led the search. The lack of success in Scotts Mills, Ore., is the latest letdown in the 3½-year search for Powell, who was 28 when she vanished, and raises the hardest questions yet about whether to continue the investigation. West Valley City Manager Wayne Pyle told KUTV on We...

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Joe's Valley Reservoir Net Survey turns up 36-inch tiger muskie and trout in the 5- to 7-pound class

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:48:58 MDT

Joe's Valley Reservoir Net Survey turns up 36-inch tiger muskie and trout in the 5- to 7-pound class

The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated May 16, 2013 03:48PM MDT

Calvin Black, fisheries biologist with the DWR in Southeast Region, sent in this report of Joe's Valley Reservoir. Joes is place I've been wanting to visit for years. Looks like now may be the time. Joes Valley Reservoir Trend Net Survey – May 16, 2013 The annual trend net survey by the Division of Wildlife Resources occurred on Joes Valley Reservoir today with a mixture of fish in the nets. The splake were real healthy with most of the fish measuring 10-17 inches, with several large 5-7 pound...

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Comedy coming to Utah at Wiseguys: Dave Coulier, Chris Hardwick, Marc Maron, Janeane Garofalo

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:35:03 MDT

Comedy coming to Utah at Wiseguys: Dave Coulier, Chris Hardwick, Marc Maron, Janeane Garofalo

The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated May 16, 2013 03:35PM MDT

Wiseguys comedy clubs throughout Utah have a number of comedy stars appearing soon, including: • Dave Coulier, tonight in Ogden and then May and May 18 in West Valley City • Chris Kattan, on May 24 and May 25 in West Valley City • Marcus, on May 31 and June 1 at Trolley Square • Chris Hardwick, June 6-8 at West Valley City • Mike Epps, June 14-16 at West Valley City • Andrew Dice Clay, June 22 at West Valley City • Marc Maron, Aug. 17 at West Valley City • Janeane Garofalo, on Aug. 20 at Trolley...

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Jordan Valley School performs The Little Mermaid

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:01:02 MDT

Jordan Valley School performs The Little Mermaid

By Rinna Waddhany Special to The Tribune

Updated May 16, 2013 12:01PM MDT

Jordan Valley School had a lot of fun under the sea. Well, not literally in water, but in late April the school put on a production of “The Little Mermaid” with colorful costumes, dancing and singing. “It’s one of the most unique things I’ve ever seen,” said Caitlin Barney, Jordan Valley School’s music therapist. The school in Canyons District serves students with severe disabilities. This year’s spring production marks the fourth year of what’s becoming a favorite program for the students,...

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Jordan Valley School performs The Little Mermaid

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:00:03 MDT

Jordan Valley School performs The Little Mermaid

By Rinna Waddhany Special to The Tribune

Updated May 16, 2013 12:00PM MDT

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Music in Utah in July: Kenny Chesney, One Direction, The Band Perry

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:51:02 MDT

Music in Utah in July: Kenny Chesney, One Direction, The Band Perry

The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated May 16, 2013 09:51AM MDT

With nearly 150 pop and rock concerts scheduled through September, Wasatch Front music fans have some tough decisions to make.On Aug. 1, for example, they have to choose among Bob Dylan at Usana Amphitheatre, The Cult at The Depot, The National at the Twilight Concert Series in Pioneer Park, Megadeth at the Maverik Center or the country rockers Due West at the Ed Kenley Amphitheater in Layton.The decisions are just as tough on July 19, when Steve Martin performs at the Deer Valley Music Festival...

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West Valley City meets with Latino leaders after racial profiling allegations

Thu, 16 May 2013 06:37:38 MDT

West Valley City meets with Latino leaders after racial profiling allegations

By pamela manson The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated May 16, 2013 06:37AM MDT

West Valley City • Latino leaders will provide “cultural competency” training for police officers and the city will translate a complaint form into Spanish and other languages as part of an effort to build trust between the minority community and law enforcement. In addition, the community leaders will arrange meetings where West Valley City police officers and city officials can talk with residents. The plan was reached Wednesday in a 3½-hour closed-door meeting between West Valley City officia...

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Records: West Valley narcotics officers have disciplinary history

Thu, 16 May 2013 06:34:42 MDT

Records: West Valley narcotics officers have disciplinary history

By Janelle Stecklein The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated May 16, 2013 06:34AM MDT

At the same time newly minted West Valley City narcotics detective Shaun Cowley was being trained as an evidence custodian for his unit, the detective assigned to teach him was being reprimanded for mishandling money. According to a discipline letter released Wednesday by West Valley City police in response to a public-records request, detective James Terrill was tasked with instructing Cowley during a joint operation of the city’s Neighborhood Narcotics Unit (NNU) and the DEA’s Metro Narcotics...

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DA: Probe into fatal Willard shooting likely to take at least two months

Thu, 16 May 2013 06:34:50 MDT

DA: Probe into fatal Willard shooting likely to take at least two months

By janelle stecklein The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated May 16, 2013 06:34AM MDT

The Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill said Tuesday he expects it will take at least two more months to determine whether the officer-involved shooting that killed 21-year-old Danielle Willard was justified. “I can promise you one thing, I don’t want it to take one more day than it has to,” Gill said. Meanwhile, attorneys representing Willard’s mother, Melissa Kennedy, argued Tuesday before the Salt Lake County Council that documents related to the November fatal shooting should be rel...

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Utah board wants Herbert to reconsider Snake Valley water deal rejection

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:04:15 MDT

Utah board wants Herbert to reconsider Snake Valley water deal rejection

By Judy Fahys The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated May 15, 2013 10:04AM MDT

Water leaders, certain Utah Gov. Gary Herbert made a bad decision when he rejected the Snake Valley water deal last month, are asking him to reconsider. The legislators and water experts on the Utah Water Development Commission voted Tuesday to send a letter urging Herbert to reverse course and sign a Utah-Nevada agreement that, in their view, best protects Snake Valley water rights and statewide interests. Washington County Water Conservancy District Director Ron Thompson said he felt the deal...

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Jordan Valley groundwater treatment permit up for public review

Wed, 15 May 2013 23:22:38 MDT

Jordan Valley groundwater treatment permit up for public review

By Judy Fahys The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated May 15, 2013 11:22PM MDT

The Utah Division of Water Quality has completed an in-depth, multi-year review of the Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District plan to clean up contaminated groundwater in southwest Salt Lake County and is asking the public to weigh in on the proposed permit. The Jordan Valley Southwest Groundwater Treatment Plant has worked for years on its plans to remove and treat groundwater tainted by historic mining in the southwestern Salt Lake Valley The division is poised to sign off on those plans no...

Boy who was riding bike on Utah freeway to remain in state custody

Tue, 14 May 2013 23:38:23 MDT

Boy who was riding bike on Utah freeway to remain in state custody

By Janelle Stecklein The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated May 14, 2013 11:38PM MDT

A 9-year-old Salt Lake City boy found riding his bike on Interstate 215 late in West Valley City on Friday night will remain in state custody for at least two more weeks, a judge ordered Tuesday. During a shelter hearing in 3rd District Juvenile Court, the 25-year-old mother of the boy did not dispute that, for now, the boy should remain with the state Division of Child and Family Services. Judge Charles Behrens scheduled another hearing in two weeks. The woman will be allowed supervised visita...

St. Regis Deer Valley welcomes families of deployed airmen for Mother’s Day brunch

Mon, 13 May 2013 07:15:33 MDT

St. Regis Deer Valley welcomes families of deployed airmen for Mother’s Day brunch

By Brett Prettyman The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated May 13, 2013 07:15AM MDT

Deer Valley • Katelyn Humiston planned on surprising her mom with breakfast on Mother’s Day. So the 9-year-old was a bit disappointed to learn her family had other plans. All was forgiven Sunday when Katelyn realized there was a fancy brunch with crab involved. The Humistons joined several other Utah families — with husbands and fathers deployed across the world — for a special Mother’s Day brunch at the J&G Grill inside the upscale St. Regis Deer Valley hotel. “I had scrambled eggs, bacon and ...

West Valley City’s acting police chief hopes to calm controversy

Sun, 12 May 2013 20:12:15 MDT

West Valley City’s acting police chief hopes to calm controversy

By janelle stecklein The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated May 12, 2013 08:12PM MDT

West Valley City • Anita Schwemmer chalks up her nearly two decades-long law enforcement career to a pair of intrepid boy detectives. “I always tease people and say it was too many Hardy Boys books as a child,” Schwemmer said with a laugh during a recent interview. But while the Hardy Boys always had their cases neatly wrapped by the end of the book, the issues Schwemmer has had to deal with since being appointed acting chief in February are much more complex. “She’s been asked to step in at a...

West Valley City Council members and staffers holding neighborhood meetings

Sat, 11 May 2013 08:17:03 MDT

West Valley City Council members and staffers holding neighborhood meetings

By Pamela Manson The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated May 11, 2013 08:17AM MDT

City Hall is coming to a park near you this spring and summer. West Valley City Neighborhood Services has organized four Meetup gatherings throughout the community where residents can ask questions of staffers and council members, get information on municipal events and enjoy some refreshments. Staffers will bring chairs, tables, canopies and information on services to the parks in West Valley’s Meet Up trailer. “Rather than hoping everyone comes to city hall, we thought we’d hit the road and ...

Show him the exit

Sat, 11 May 2013 01:01:07 MDT

Show him the exit

Updated May 11, 2013 01:01AM MDT

In “We’re on the case” (Opinion, April 26), West Valley City Mayor Mike Winder outlined five steps to clean up our city’s police department. There should be a sixth. Where was the city manager all the time that the corruption was going on? If we don’t go with Salt Lake County’s Unified Police Department, but instead just get a new city police chief, at least we should also replace the city manager. How can we expect anything different if we don’t? Fifteen years is enough. We West Valley reside...