Helicopter crashes near West Valley City Two people were injured when a helicopter crashed in Salt Lake County on Thursday night.
The crash occurred about 9:35 p.m. near State Road 111 and 6600 West near West Valley City, said Salt Lake County sheriff's Lt. Full Story
Becker backs Obama recovery plan WASHINGTON » President-elect Barack Obama on Thursday warned of a dire economic future if Congress doesn't act quickly on a vast stimulus plan -- a point underscored by Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker, who has his own wish list of projects to spur a recovery in Utah's capital. Full Story
Jazz under consideration for Europe trip For all the places basketball has taken him, 66-year-old Jazz coach Jerry Sloan never has seen the Eiffel Tower in Paris or Big Ben in London. As Sloan cracked before Wednesday's game, he's still waiting just to get out of southern Illinois. Full Story
Obama team urges delay in digital TV transition WASHINGTON » President-elect Barack Obama is urging Congress to postpone the Feb. 17 switch from analog to digital television broadcasting, arguing that too many Americans who rely on analog TV sets to pick up over-the-air channels won't be ready. Full Story
Will smoke for food Has Gov. Jon Huntsman got a deal for you. He says he can remove the remaining state sales tax on groceries -- 1.75 percent -- and send the bill to smokers. Full Story
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NICU nurse training During a training session University Hospital and Clinic nurses experience what it is like to be a premature baby in the hospital's neonatal intensive care unit.
Utah @ CES Utah companies EZGear and AtPlay innovate at the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
Review: 'Gran Torino' - a Western, with chrome plating It can be said about "Gran Torino" and its star-director, Clint Eastwood, that they don't make 'em like that any more. It's your choice to either praise or mock Eastwood for creating a movie completely lacking in irony or moral ambiguity. Full Story
School bus liquor-store run gets cops' attention BILLINGS, Mont. » A school bus driver made an unscheduled stop at a liquor store, then allegedly asked a student to help hide her purchases when police stopped her, the district superintendent said. Full Story
Sandy relaxes temporary Sign Ordinance Sandy business owners don't have to apply for a permit to display temporary signs on their properties through Feb. 22.
The Sandy City Council approved a temporary Sign Ordinance allowing retailers place sale announcements, grand opening or special offer banners of any kind, number and size for Full Story
