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Utah GOP files campaign complaints against 3rd District challenger
The Utah Republican Party has filed complaints against Democratic congressional candidate Soren Simonsen, contending...
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Hatch uses harsh words against Obama team in chat with students
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Sen. Orrin Hatch used some harsh language while speaking to a group of college students Thursday. Read more »
BYU tuition rises 3 percent for 2013-2014 year
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A 3 percent increase in all tuition categories will be implemented for Brigham Young University's 2013-2014 academic year. The increase was announced Oct. 2 and will help cover increased costs all... Read more »
Ron Paul given rock star treatment at UVU
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Ron Paul received a robust welcome at Utah Valley University on Thursday, drawing supportive chants, cheers and standing ovations from the audience as he lambasted the Federal Reserve, income... Read more »
BYU sponsors American Conference for Irish Studies annual meeting
BYU sponsors the 28th annual American Conference for Irish Studies in Park City, on Oct. 26-28. Read more »
Ron Paul to visit Utah Valley University on Thursday
U.S. Congressman and former Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul will speak at Utah Valley University on Thursday. Read more »
Sen. Orrin Hatch, Scott Howell tussle over partisanship, Obamacare
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Senate candidate Scott Howell wants voters to know that not all Democrats are evil. Sen. Orrin Hatch concedes there are a few good ones, but when they get together bad things happen. Read more »
Utah County Health Department conducting preparedness survey
PROVO — The Utah County Health Department is conducting a survey to determine families' level of disaster preparedness. Information gathered will be used by the county to improve planning and training for responders and to... Read more »
Live stream: Senatorial debate between Sen. Orrin Hatch, Democratic challenger Scott Howell
Debate between Republican incumbent Orrin Hatch and Democratic challenger Scott Howell now under way. Read more »
Provo School District special education to hold classes for parents
PROVO — The Provo School District special education team will hold a night of classes to educate parents on what is available for the needs of children with disabilities. The free event will be held Oct. 24 at Provo Peaks... Read more »
Westlake High band to honor director's son with original work
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Westlake High School band will honor its director's deceased son with an original composition. The band has commissioned the work by renowned composer Samuel Hazo to honor the memory of Garrett... Read more »
With Utah's 'house in order,' Salt Lake is the 9th best economy
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Salt Lake’s economy grew on average by 2.53 percent annually since 2001 despite the recession, making it one of the strongest among large metropolitan areas in the U.S. Read more »
Massive $450 million project taps into unseen water below Geneva Steel
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A huge source of water no one has ever seen is fueling a massive project in Utah County. Read more »
Mia Love doubles Jim Matheson in 3rd quarter fundraising
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Capitalizing on her speech at the Republican National Convention and Utah campaign events featuring GOP stars, Mia Love raised more than twice as much money in the past quarter as Democratic Rep.... Read more »
GOP activist Greg Peterson's bail to remain at $2 million, judge rules
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Greg Peterson's bail will remain at $2 million. Third District Court Judge Katherine Bernards-Goodman has denied a motion to have the Orem man's bail lowered to $750,000 despite Peterson's claims... Read more »
Man attacked victim with baseball bat, Provo police say
A man accused of beating another man with a baseball bat has been arrested and booked into the Utah County Jail. Read more »
Spanish Fork library patrons can waive fines with food
SPANISH FORK — Library patrons can eliminate their fines by bringing in food for the needy. The city library's annual Food for Fines drive will take place Nov. 1-24. For each nonperishable food item patrons bring, up to $1... Read more »
Families celebrate Timpanogos Cave's 90th anniversary
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Brenda Sanchez and Zayra Lara stopped for a photo on the Timpanogos Cave trail overlooking the fading fall colors on the rocky mountainside. Read more »
Ad war rages in Jim Matheson, Mia Love 4th Congressional District race
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The ad war between Rep. Jim Matheson and Saratoga Springs Mayor Mia Love isn't just heating up. It's a raging inferno. And it has left both 4th Congressional District candidates hot and bothered,... Read more »
U., USU, BYU weighing impact of Mormon missionary policy change
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A special task force is being formed at Utah State University to look at strategies for dealing with recent changes to the age requirements for LDS missionaries. Read more »
Utahn heads to Liberia to help educate impoverished children
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A Utah County man is on his way to Liberia to deliver notebooks, pens, toys and scholarships to children orphaned by war and AIDS. Read more »
Pleasant Grove ups daily fishing limit for soon-to-be drained community pond
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Officials would rather have pond-stocked fish end up in frying pans than have them die when the Manila Creek Park Pond is drained after next week. Read more »
Credit union employee charged with stealing thousands from customers
An Eagle Mountain man has been charged with stealing more than $25,000 from customers while an employee of Mountain America Credit Union. Read more »
Crushing debt: Students finding solutions to avoid or survive loans
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Government-backed student loan debt has mushroomed in the United States, as have defaults on those loans. There are strategies that can help student loan debtors avoid default and its consequences,... Read more »
7 more miles of Mountain View Corridor to open along Wasatch Front
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When busy mom Laurel Price needs to replenish school supplies or buy clothing for any of her four children, she hops in her car and leaves her Herriman community in the rearview mirror because of... Read more »
State saving millions with online services, report shows
Utah saved $46 million over five years by providing services online rather than traditional “offline” methods through government offices, by telephone or through the mail, according to a University of Utah study. Read more »
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Ugly incident during East-Woods Cross girls soccer match offers schools, athletes a teaching opportunity
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Ugly incident on the soccer field offers schools, athletes a teaching opportunity. Read more »
Ron Paul given rock star treatment at UVU
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Ron Paul received a robust welcome at Utah Valley University on Thursday, drawing supportive chants, cheers and standing ovations from the audience as he lambasted the Federal Reserve, income... Read more »
Olympic Exploratory Committee tells governor, mayor to go after 2026 Winter Games
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The state’s Olympic Exploratory Committee is unanimously recommending Salt Lake City pursue another bid, this time for the 2026 Winter Games. Read more »
Ron Paul to visit Utah Valley University on Thursday
U.S. Congressman and former Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul will speak at Utah Valley University on Thursday. Read more »
Sen. Orrin Hatch, Scott Howell tussle over partisanship, Obamacare
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Senate candidate Scott Howell wants voters to know that not all Democrats are evil. Sen. Orrin Hatch concedes there are a few good ones, but when they get together bad things happen. Read more »
BYU tuition rises 3 percent for 2013-2014 year
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A 3 percent increase in all tuition categories will be implemented for Brigham Young University's 2013-2014 academic year. The increase was announced Oct. 2 and will help cover increased costs all... Read more »
Mia Love doubles Jim Matheson in 3rd quarter fundraising
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Capitalizing on her speech at the Republican National Convention and Utah campaign events featuring GOP stars, Mia Love raised more than twice as much money in the past quarter as Democratic Rep.... Read more »
LDS Church withdraws plan for 9-story Missionary Training Center building
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The LDS Church issued the following statement regarding the previously-announced nine-story building at the Provo Missionary Training Center. Read more »
210 Rio Grande: The epicenter for Utah's homeless
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More than 80 percent of the state's homeless are along the Wasatch Front, according to a 2011 state report. Many land at 210 Rio Grande some time or another to seek shelter, sustenance or a... Read more »
Crushing debt: Students finding solutions to avoid or survive loans
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Government-backed student loan debt has mushroomed in the United States, as have defaults on those loans. There are strategies that can help student loan debtors avoid default and its consequences,... Read more »
Massive $450 million project taps into unseen water below Geneva Steel
![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20121019063247im_/http://www.deseretnews.com/images/headline/queue2/865564535/865564535.jpg)
A huge source of water no one has ever seen is fueling a massive project in Utah County. Read more »
Hatch uses harsh words against Obama team in chat with students
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Sen. Orrin Hatch used some harsh language while speaking to a group of college students Thursday. Read more »
Ad war rages in Jim Matheson, Mia Love 4th Congressional District race
![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20121019063247im_/http://www.deseretnews.com/images/headline/queue2/865564431/865564431.jpg)
The ad war between Rep. Jim Matheson and Saratoga Springs Mayor Mia Love isn't just heating up. It's a raging inferno. And it has left both 4th Congressional District candidates hot and bothered,... Read more »
U., USU, BYU weighing impact of Mormon missionary policy change
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A special task force is being formed at Utah State University to look at strategies for dealing with recent changes to the age requirements for LDS missionaries. Read more »
With Utah's 'house in order,' Salt Lake is the 9th best economy
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Salt Lake’s economy grew on average by 2.53 percent annually since 2001 despite the recession, making it one of the strongest among large metropolitan areas in the U.S. Read more »
Live stream: Senatorial debate between Sen. Orrin Hatch, Democratic challenger Scott Howell
Debate between Republican incumbent Orrin Hatch and Democratic challenger Scott Howell now under way. Read more »
Pleasant Grove ups daily fishing limit for soon-to-be drained community pond
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Officials would rather have pond-stocked fish end up in frying pans than have them die when the Manila Creek Park Pond is drained after next week. Read more »
Safety tricks and tips for little witches and superheroes
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Along with Christmas, Halloween is one of the top holidays that children look forward to. Parents, children and motorists should take necessary precautions to keep everyone safe at Halloween.... Read more »
Families celebrate Timpanogos Cave's 90th anniversary
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Brenda Sanchez and Zayra Lara stopped for a photo on the Timpanogos Cave trail overlooking the fading fall colors on the rocky mountainside. Read more »
Utah County Health Department conducting preparedness survey
PROVO — The Utah County Health Department is conducting a survey to determine families' level of disaster preparedness. Information gathered will be used by the county to improve planning and training for responders and... Read more »
7 more miles of Mountain View Corridor to open along Wasatch Front
![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20121019063247im_/http://www.deseretnews.com/images/headline/queue2/865564367/865564367.jpg)
When busy mom Laurel Price needs to replenish school supplies or buy clothing for any of her four children, she hops in her car and leaves her Herriman community in the rearview mirror because of... Read more »
GOP activist Greg Peterson's bail to remain at $2 million, judge rules
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Greg Peterson's bail will remain at $2 million. Third District Court Judge Katherine Bernards-Goodman has denied a motion to have the Orem man's bail lowered to $750,000 despite Peterson's claims... Read more »
Utahn heads to Liberia to help educate impoverished children
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A Utah County man is on his way to Liberia to deliver notebooks, pens, toys and scholarships to children orphaned by war and AIDS. Read more »
U. regains status as largest state school after UVU enrollment drops
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After several years of growth, enrollment at Utah's public colleges and universities saw a slight decline this year, according to figures released Friday by the Utah System of Higher Education. Read more »
BYU sponsors American Conference for Irish Studies annual meeting
BYU sponsors the 28th annual American Conference for Irish Studies in Park City, on Oct. 26-28. Read more »
- Sen. Orrin Hatch, Scott Howell tussle...
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- Ugly incident during East-Woods Cross...
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- Mia Love doubles Jim Matheson in 3rd...
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- Massive $450 million project taps into...
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- GOP activist Greg Peterson's bail to...
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- With Utah's 'house in order,' Salt Lake...
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- 210 Rio Grande: The epicenter for...
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- Olympic Exploratory Committee tells...
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