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Salt Lake City to bump diciest issues to 2010
Two landmark anti-discrimination laws are done -- signed, sealed and on Salt Lake City's books. And with the LDS Church's head-turning nod, capital leaders can breathe easier that protections for gays in housing and employment won't be a target during the upcoming Legislature.
'Black Friday' shoppers hit stores early
Shoppers lined up for the midnight opening of Toys R Us, which opened five hours early on Black Friday this year with scores of "doorbuster" deals to lure recession-weary shoppers.
Undaunted by age or injury, Eriksen skis on in style
Park City » A helmet now covers his legendary locks. Stein Eriksen skis a little slower, too, testimony to the wisdom gained from being almost 82 and surviving a frightful collision two years ago that beat him up worse than any Olympic race course.
Man dies in brawl over woman
Police on Thursday arrested a man suspected of killing his girlfriend's ex-boyfriend in West Valley City. The victim, 41-year-old Steve J. Doolittle, lives across the street from his ex-girlfriend near 3600 South and 5450 West, said West Valley City police Lt.
BYU-Utah contest hints of religious rift
As a BYU football player competing against Utah, Aaron Roderick remembers the derisive signs and religious taunts of fans -- likely the same fans who now support him as a Ute assistant coach.
Cops: Rescue equipment didn't fail
Elberta » A Stansbury Park man stuck in a narrow Utah County cave died after a more than daylong rescue attempt. John Edward Jones, 26, was briefly freed from an opening in Nutty Putty Cave, but slipped back in when an anchor in the cave wall, which was attached to a system of ropes and
Rolly: It's so much more than just a football game
With Utah's own version of the Holy War scheduled to commence at 3 p.m. Saturday in Provo, I have once again compiled a list of the differences between Utah fans and BYU fans that forever will pit these two armies on the opposite sides of the abyss.
Tubing park opens for winter season
Park City » Gorgoza Park will open its tubing lanes today. It will operate seven tubing lanes and three rope tows from noon to 8 p.m. Regular tubing rates will apply for the early opening.
Lend a hand during holidays and beyond
The following organizations are accepting charitable donations through the holidays. Information and referrals for these and other community support programs is available by calling 211.
Man arrested for threatening to rob store
Draper police arrested a 50-year-old man who threatened to rob a convenience store Thursday afternoon. At about 4:40 p.m., the man gathered several items at the Maverik store, 11415 S.
Two men arrested after woman shot in SLC
Two men were arrested on attempted homicide charges after a shooting that left an unidentified Salt Lake City woman in serious but stable condition late Wednesday.
Man who dies in cave had robust life
John Jones had maneuvered his way out of tight spots before he got stuck in Utah County's Nutty Putty cave Tuesday night. He had explored many caves, including those around St.
Thanksgiving service beyond the numbers
The men in the Salvation Army's rehabilitation program cooking turkeys and stuffing early Thursday morning didn't stop to tally the numbers of holidays they had missed to drug and alcoholic addiction.
Woman critically injured in crash
North Logan » An 18-year-old woman is in critical condition at McKay-Dee Hospital after a crash in North Logan on Tuesday left her with a head injury.
Cache School Board to review grade configurations
Logan » The president of the Cache County School Board says he wants the board to revisit a change in grade school configurations at four valley elementary schools.
2 Zion entrances get solar photovoltaics
Springdale » Zion National Park has installed solar power systems at the south and east entrance stations. Park Superintendent Jock Whitworth says the 2-kilowatt systems provide half the electricity needed to run the stations.
