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Utah Governor Urges Residents To Turn Off Lights

2007-09-13T01:54:00.001-07:00

Gov. Jon Huntsman wants Utah residents and businesses to turn off all lights for one hour Sept. via KUTV - Original Story

Senate resolution honors miners, rescuers

2007-09-11T03:37:00.001-07:00

"I have been saddened greatly by the events that have transpired in my home state throughout the past several weeks" The Senate passed a resolution today honoring the "courage and sacrifice" of the miners trapped and rescuers killed in the Crandall Canyon Mine accident last month. via Deseret News - Original Story

Blumner: The difference between the two parties is as deep as a coal mine

2007-09-09T01:24:00.001-07:00

A lot of people tell me that they are sick of both political parties. They claim the parties are essentially the same and it doesn't matter who is in power, since both the Democrats and the Republicans are in ... via Salt Lake Tribune - Original Story

Preacher draws crowd at USU, saying - Mormonism is not true'

2007-09-07T22:43:00.000-07:00

"We never know what the future holds." Holding a worn, leather-bound Bible, itinerant preacher Eli Brayley raised his hand and shouted, "Mormonism is not true." Gradually, he was encircled by about 50 students outside Utah State University's Taggart ... via The Herald Hournal - Original Story

Utah Housing Values Skyrocket

2007-09-05T20:25:00.000-07:00

SALT LAKE CITY Much of the nation is dealing with flat or falling home prices -- but demand in Utah is driving values through the roof. via Kutv.com - Original Story

Scientist Made First 911 Call About Mine

2007-09-03T23:10:00.000-07:00

"There is no indication they are giving up" A seismologist who detected ground tremors was the first to notify authorities of the cave-in that trapped six miners, even before mine officials called for an ambulance, according to 911 recordings.University of Utah seismologist Walter Arabasz made his call about a potential problem at the Crandall Canyon mine early on Aug. 6, four minutes before mine officials made their call.The 911 tapes obtained Monday by The Associated Press showed that from the earliest moments scientists suspected the shaking came from a mine collapse, not a natural earthquake, as mine co-owner Bob Murray has maintained throughout the ordeal that has entered its fourth week. Read more - Original Story

Fireproofing homes reduces forest fire size

2007-09-01T21:43:00.000-07:00

"The message here is that fireproofing homes not only preserves structures, but limits the size of forest fires" Submitted by harminka on Fri, 2007-08-31 11:14. A new study involving the University of Colorado at Boulder that modeled the spread of forest fires in Colorado and other western states indicates the size and ... via Huliq.com - Original Story

Lehi likely to approve huge residential-retail site plan

2007-08-28T21:06:00.001-07:00

"Then you can actually start getting into more concrete design elements" After tonight Utahns could be a step closer to seeing what a Frank Gehry-designed hotel, water park and basketball arena would look like. via Salt Lake Tribune - Original Story

Rachael Runyan Case Opened On 25th Anniversary of Child's Murder -...

2007-08-26T20:25:00.001-07:00

"I don't know if I deserve an award" RACHAEL RUNYAN CASE REOPENED ON 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF CHILD'S MURDER POLICE RESTART INVESTIGATION & PARENTS OFFER BIG REWARD Twenty-five years after Rachael Runyan was snatched from a playground and murdered, the ... via Office of the Utah Attorney General - Original Story

Field House goes techno

2007-08-24T20:25:00.001-07:00

"It's a historical site, so we can't put anything on the outside of the building." The Einar Nielsen Field House recently installed four plasma TVs to its cardio area, which will be in operation starting today. via The Daily Utah Chronicle - Original Story

Bill removing Salt Lake County from Jordan School District split passes in landslide vote

2007-08-22T20:45:00.001-07:00

"All we're trying to do is say, you know, we're important, we need a voice." A bill that would remove Salt Lake County's influence in a vote to split the Jordan School District passed the House by a landslide 62-11 in a special session this morning. via Deseret News - Original Story

Stress Causes Killer Mine Bumps

2007-08-20T20:25:00.001-07:00

"If you throw a hand grenade, it explodes small pieces around it, and if you get hit by it, you die" It's a benign name for something that explodes like a hand grenade. Mine "bumps" shoot high-speed coal and rock at anyone in the way as support pillars buckle. via KSL-TV Salt Lake City - Original Story

Addressing the misuse of government property

2007-08-18T22:08:00.001-07:00

Topic: Addressing the misuse of government property On July 27, I went to Wal-Mart in Payson. via The Daily Herald - Original Story

Utah Mine Search Goes Deeper

2007-08-17T00:16:00.001-07:00

"We have had some miners that have been working in the rescue effort that have asked to be relieved. They've been somewhat frightened" More than a week after a thunderous collapse, a search for six missing miners moved Tuesday toward the back of the mine, where officials hoped the men sought refuge in search of an air pocket.Crews were drilling another hole in the hopes of finding the men. They already have drilled two holes and fitted a camera down one of them, but they have yet to learn the coal miners' fate.The camera's ghostly images revealed only one indication of a miner's presence: a tool bag for hammers, wrenches and chisels hanging from a post, 3.4 miles from the entrance and more than 1,800 feet underground. Read more - Original Story

Reber appealed to U.S. Supreme Court

2007-08-14T20:26:00.001-07:00

"The Ute Tribe is the only tribe in the U.S. where greater than 50 percent blood quantum is required" Reber appealed to U.S. Supreme Court Lezlee Whiting 14.AUG.07 Potential To Impact Attempted Murder Case A man who claims that his "treaty rights" allowed him to hunt and fish without the need for a Utah hunting ... via The Uintah Basin Standard - Original Story

Anti-gay church cheers disaster

2007-08-12T21:33:00.001-07:00

"Being in politics, you see people use tragedies for their own personal political benefit. It is sad that they do so." The statement comes across a fax machine with all the impact of a kick in the gut: "Thank God for the Utah Mine Disaster." Members of a Kansas-based church notorious for picketing military funerals to generate ... via Deseret News - Original Story

Officials mourn Faust's passing

2007-08-11T00:42:00.001-07:00

"My father felt that he was somebody he could talk to." As news of the late-night passing of LDS President James E. Faust spread on Friday, leaders in the political and legal communities said Faust was well-respected as a church leader, an attorney and tireless ... via Deseret News - Original Story

Witnesses testify at hearing for ex-mayor

2007-08-08T23:47:00.001-07:00

Topic: Witnesses testify at hearing for ex-mayor Eagle Mountain is the cesspool of Utah, it is in the news constantly and that news is always bad. via Daily Herald - Original Story

Utahs On the Spot Vehicle Renewal Program Recognized with National Awards for Marketing Excellence

2007-08-06T23:12:00.001-07:00

The Utah State Tax Commission, Division of Motor Vehicles received the GovMark Council award for Best State and Local Marketing, as well as the Best Overall Marketing Program for its " On the Spot " marketing ... via Utah Business - Original Story

Is abstinence-only enough while STDs rise?

2007-08-04T21:19:00.001-07:00

Topic: Is abstinence-only enough while STDs rise? By the way, for comparison the Utah rate in 2005 was 3.86 . Are you saying that the Netherlands, the world's most liberal country, has a teen pregnancy rate ... via The Daily Herald - Original Story

Prescription Drug Addiction: A Utah Epidemic

2007-08-03T00:56:00.001-07:00

"I kept the bottle with me and I didn't have good tolerance for pain and I took more than I should have, and like the feeling" Utah's prescription drug problem is being called an epidemic. Last year more Utahns died as a result of over-the-counter or prescription drug overdoses than died in automobile crashes. via Kutv.com - Original Story

Interior door locks could save lives in the classroom

2007-07-31T23:30:00.001-07:00

"I have a gun and I know how to use it!A Get out of the car, you scumbags!" Topic: Interior door locks could save lives in the classroom Quote I'm pretty sure Utah teachers can carry a conceal handgun.A That might be why Utah is one of the few states which has never has a school ... via Daily Herald - Original Story

Burned by blazes

2007-07-30T00:57:00.001-07:00

"I wouldn't be surprised if these four counties are experiencing the same problems of the other 25 counties." Jim and Carolyn Ockey, of Nephi, whose property was badly damaged in the Salt Creek fire, attend a conference in Salt Lake City that aimed to help farmers and ranchers. via Salt Lake Tribune - Original Story

IDX Expands Consumer Base and Increases Leads for St. George GMAC Real Estate

2007-07-27T23:18:00.001-07:00

Using IDX Broker, St. George GMAC Real Estate is able to extend its services to a larger population of consumers /24-7PressRelease/ - EUGENE, OR, July 27, 2007 - IDX, Inc. via Press Release News From 24-7 Press Re... - Original Story

Supporters Push For Vote On Extra Utah House Seat

2007-07-25T23:16:00.001-07:00

Supporters of new House seats for Utah and the District of Columbia predicted they have enough support to win a vote in the Senate on a "great civil rights issue." In a conference call with reporters Tuesday, advocates said they are pushing for a vote before the Senate leaves on its August break. While they don't have a commitment from Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., they are confident the bill could pass if it lands on the calendar. "When push comes to shove, people are not going to deny this going through," said Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, who backs the bill along with fellow Utah Republican Sen. Bob Bennett. Read more - Original Story

County to ban fireworks

2007-07-23T21:48:00.001-07:00

"Anything where there are victims, we respond with local agencies to the scene and assist the victim" The recent string of wildfires in Southern Utah has been cause for concern among members of the Iron County Commission. via The Spectrum Online Edition - Original Story

Utahns back alternative fuels

2007-07-21T23:29:00.001-07:00

"We need to be in the process of controlling these emissions" By enormous margins, Utahns want alternative fuels developed in a fight against global warming. via Deseret News - Original Story

Summer Showers Bring No Heat Relief

2007-07-19T17:25:00.001-07:00

It's been 41 days since there was any recordable rain in Salt Lake City. That's a bit shy of the state record of 63 days without rain set between Sept. 11 and Nov. 12, 1952, but throw in above average temperatures and the result is a hot dry summer in Utah. "We had days with 3 percent relative humidity," said Monica Traphagen, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service here. "While we're dry here, we're not usually that dry." Thunderstorms rolling through recently have raised humidity levels, but as of Tuesday they had delivered no measurable rain, she said. Read more - Original Story

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Quick-Moving Utah Wildfire Kills 3 Men

2007-07-01T20:21:00.001-07:00

"It really is going to be a long-term fire as well." Three men who were working in a hay field died after being overcome by a wildfire burning in eastern Utah. via Fox News - Original Story

Pic Alas! Sightseeing is such sweet sorrow

2007-06-30T01:52:00.001-07:00

Don't be stubborn, there's lots to do between plays. There is always plenty to do outside the theater during the run of the Utah Shakespearean Festival in Cedar City, Utah. via Colorado River Weekender - Original Story

's blantantly liberal aganda

2007-06-27T23:11:00.001-07:00

Pages: [ 1 ] 2 Author Topic: The Daily Herald's blantantly liberal aganda How did conservative Utah Valley get such a blatantly liberal "hometown" paper? I have asked myself this question over and over as I ... via The Daily Herald - Original Story

Executed Man's Guilt Is Questioned

2007-06-26T01:35:00.001-07:00

"I tried probably 60 homicide cases and a number of those were capital murder cases" To the very end, convicted killer Larry Griffin shouted his innocence to the world _ through court filings, in pleas to the governor and to nearly any reporter willing to listen. via KSL-TV Salt Lake City - Original Story

The link between labor and immigration

2007-06-24T00:34:00.001-07:00

Topic: The link between labor and immigration This week, just before it turns again to immigration, the Senate takes up the Employee Free Choice Act , which would restore to America's workers the right to join ... via Daily Herald - Original Story

Clinton no more immoral than Bush

2007-06-22T01:05:00.001-07:00

Topic: Clinton no more immoral than Bush While nearly three-fourths of the people in the United States have finally come to the conclusion that George W. Bush is nothing more than a dangerous, simple-minded ... via The Daily Herald - Original Story

Officials Confirm Death Of Killer Bear

2007-06-19T22:26:00.001-07:00

"Events of this type are extremely rare in Utah." The bear tracked down and killed by wildlife officers and hounds Monday was the one that dragged an 11-year-old boy from his family's tent in the Utah wilderness and killed him, officials said after an examination of its remains.Authorities also said the bear, weighing as much as 300 pounds, probably was the same one who had been harassing campers earlier in the weekend.Katie Baker of CBS station KUTV reports the first complaint about an "aggressive bear" was received Saturday night. Another was made Sunday, harassing another group of campers in the same spot before dawn Sunday. Kurt Francom said his son, Jake, was kicked in the head through a tent wall. Read more - Original Story

Utahns at war: Numbers swells

2007-06-17T21:47:00.001-07:00

"These are bittersweet days for me" A year of record-low call-ups for Utah's military reservists ended this week with the deployment of the largest Utah National Guard unit to receive orders for a tour of duty in Iraq since 2005. via Salt Lake Tribune - Original Story

U.S. District Judge in Utah blasts Bush administration push for 'one-size-fits-all justice'

2007-06-15T22:02:00.001-07:00

"Judges are the ones who look the defendants in the eyes. They hear from the victims. They hear from the prosecutors." The Bush administration is trying to roll back a Supreme Court decision by pushing legislation that would require prison time for nearly all criminals. via Salt Lake Tribune - Original Story

Teachers from Mexico to Help Fill Positions in Utah School Districts

2007-06-14T02:10:00.001-07:00

"These are very qualified teaching candidates who are proficient in English." Posted on 06/12/2007 2:02:41 PM PDT by batter Several Utah school districts have just hired a total of 12 new teachers from Mexico. via Free Republic - Original Story

Bill offers hope for people living in fear

2007-06-11T23:43:00.001-07:00

Topic: Bill offers hope for people living in fear Since the average Utahan is the victim of a violent crime every 445 years on average , it will be over 20,000 years on average before a gay person is the victim ... via Daily Herald - Original Story

A couple of interesting sites

2007-06-10T02:40:00.001-07:00

Here's a few interesting sites I found while scouring the web:

JavaTechnology.net - An upcoming Java tutorial site

Mazda 6 blog - A blog about the car Mazda 6

Take care, I'll be back with some Utah news real soon :)

Nik's knack: Title for Arrhenius

2007-06-09T20:22:00.001-07:00

"I knew that I'd have to probably take it out if I wanted to run my race plan, which was to keep it on a solid pace and do what I could to finish strong in the end" One Utah native had a dream ending, and another a successful runner-up finish, making Friday a day to remember for Utah collegians at the NCAA Track and Field championships. via Deseret News - Original Story

Utah rates 27th in U.S. in energy efficiency

2007-06-07T23:26:00.001-07:00

"Several states have adopted more stringent standards and set standards for additional appliances" In energy efficiency, Utah scores an unimpressive 27th out of the 50 states and the District of Columbia, according to a national "report card" released Tuesday. via Deseret News - Original Story

LDS Church members should be politically involved

2007-06-05T23:57:00.001-07:00

Topic: LDS Church members should be politically involved The percentage of Utahns who are adherents of the LDS faith is 62.4% . The percentage of the Utah legislature who are adherents of the LDS faith is 90%. ... via Daily Herald - Original Story

Dumb double-white-lines on a headache-driven highway

2007-06-04T02:09:00.001-07:00

"It is a fundamental tenet of the Republican Party that government ought not intrude in the private lives of individuals where no state purpose is served, and there is nothing more private or intimate than who you live with and who you love" Topic: Dumb double-white-lines on a headache-driven highway Your exageration is as idiotic as saying the law wants you to do nothing but look over your shoulder the entire time because at some point you will ... via Daily Herald - Original Story

Utah Uranium Announces Acquisition of Family Butte Mine Property

2007-06-01T20:22:00.001-07:00

"Company") (OTCBB: UTUC) is pleased to announce the acquisition of a 100% interest in approximately 112 mineral claims, consisting of 2,075 acres in the San Rafael Mining District, Utah, herein known as the "Family Butte" Utah Uranium Corp. is pleased to announce the acquisition of a 100% interest in approximately 112 mineral claims, consisting of 2,075 acres in the San Rafael Mining District, Utah, herein known as the "Family ... via Earth Times - Original Story

Utahns fail to advance at national spelling bee

2007-05-30T23:18:00.001-07:00

"I don't want to talk right now" Kunal Sah, a Green River teen who had hoped his showing at the Scripps 2007 National Spelling Bee would lead to a reunion with his deported parents, did not advance beyond the first round of the competition, ... via Deseret News - Original Story

Clear victory for Bush

2007-05-28T20:22:00.001-07:00

"It's not what you don't know that hurts you. It's what you know that just ain't so." Topic: Clear victory for Bush My students are bored with you, WRZ. You must be teaching at the Utah Mental Hospital. via The Daily Herald - Original Story

Memorial Day Travel Up Slightly, More than 346,000 Utahns Expected To Travel, Says AAA

2007-05-26T22:15:00.001-07:00

"This year our AAA Travel survey projects that the average household will spend $594 during Memorial Day weekend" As summer vacation season officially begins, travelers will inevitably be paying higher prices for the luxury of getting out of town. via Utah Business - Original Story

Audit: Millions Spent To Teach Kids Of Immigrants

2007-05-24T21:25:00.001-07:00

"They need to help us pay for those." Educating the children of illegal immigrants in Utah cost $54.9 million to $85.4 million in the 2005-06 school year, a wide range that reflects the difficulty of counting the population, according to an audit released Tuesday. Some lawmakers want the federal government to reimburse the state for the costs it incurs as a result of illegal immigration, although a bill by Rep. Karen Morgan, D-Cottonwood Heights, directing the Utah attorney general to find a way failed earlier this year. Illegal immigration is a contentious issue in Utah, where the state's growing economy has made it an attractive place for those seeking work. Read more - Original Story

Huntsman, Schwarzenegger ink global warming pact

2007-05-22T23:45:00.001-07:00

"Governor Schwarzenegger's leadership on this issue, where the federal government has failed, is instrumental" With a flourish of pens and handshakes, Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. and California Gov. via Deseret News - Original Story

Wind farm clears hurdle

2007-05-20T23:18:00.001-07:00

"It was a good deal for the school." Utah County cleared the way for Utah's first commercial wind farm at the mouth of Spanish Fork Canyon, where winds blow 30-40 mph almost like clockwork every night. via Casper Star Tribune - Original Story

Small Plane Crashes Near Morgan

2007-05-19T03:45:00.001-07:00

A small plane crashed Friday in Morgan County. A small plane has crashed at a grass landing strip near Morgan, Utah. via Kutv.com - Original Story

Ikea to open in Draper May 23

2007-05-17T12:37:00.001-07:00

"There's a lot of awareness of the Ikea brand in the Utah market. It's a vibrant, populous metropolitan area and a fast-growing one with new homes and new young families." Daily Herald To die-hard Ikea fans, the name connotes a one-stop shop for affordable contemporary D-I-Y furniture. via Daily Herald - Original Story

First post

2007-05-17T02:29:00.000-07:00

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