Prosecutor won’t pursue trespassing charges in Mormon church plaza kissing incidentSALT LAKE CITY — The Salt Lake City prosecutor’s office says it will not pursue charges against two men who were cited for trespassing on a Mormon church-owned downtown plaza earlier this month after sharing a kiss. On a mission: Utah 7-year-old takes car, goes for joyride to avoid Sunday trip to churchPLAIN CITY, Utah — Police in Utah say a 7-year-old boy led officers on a car chase in an effort to avoid going to church. On a mission: 7-year-old Utah boy takes car, goes for joyride to avoid trip to churchPLAIN CITY, Utah — Police say a 7-year-old boy led officers on a car chase Sunday through Weber County in an effort to avoid going to church. Dispatchers received reports of a child driving recklessly on Sunday morning and Weber County Sheriff’s Capt. Klint Anderson says one witness said the boy drove through a stop sign. Associated Food Stores to buy 36 Albertsons stores in Utah from SupervaluSALT LAKE CITY — Grocery wholesaler Associated Food Stores Inc. says it has agreed to buy 36 Albertsons stores in Utah from Minneapolis-based Supervalu Inc. Back to Earth: ATK Space Systems blames layoffs on end of space shuttle, Minuteman programsOGDEN, Utah — The phase-out of the space shuttle for a new generation of space vehicles means hundreds of layoffs in Utah. Utah Sen. Orrin Hatch opposes Sotomayor nomination, cites her judicial philosophySALT LAKE CITY — Utah Sen. Orrin Hatch says he will vote against Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor. Delta reducing number of nonstop Salt Lake City-to-Tokyo flightsSALT LAKE CITY — Delta Air Lines says it’s reducing the number of nonstop Salt Lake City-to-Tokyo flights, less than two months after the carrier launched them. Signs of life: Mammal tracks from 190 million years ago found at Dinosaur National MonumentSALT LAKE CITY — Hundreds of tiny footprints left by mammals some 190 million years ago have been found on a canyon wall in a remote part of Dinosaur National Monument, park officials said Thursday. Utah governor says his priorities as China ambassador will include global economy, North KoreaWASHINGTON — Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman said Thursday he would work with the Chinese government to shore up the global economy and to persuade North Korea to abandon its nuclear weapons effort if he is confirmed as ambassador to China. Utah judge rejects polygamous church trust settlement proposalSALT LAKE CITY — A judge has rejected a proposed settlement that would have returned control of a state-managed land trust back to followers of polygamous leader Warren Jeffs. Tribes urge Utah officials not to develop commuter rail station on site of ancient villageSALT LAKE CITY — Tribes in Utah are speaking out against a proposal to develop a commuter rail stop on what was once an American Indian village. University of Utah gets donation of newspapers spanning more than 130 yearsSALT LAKE CITY — The parent company of The Salt Lake Tribune is donating editions of the paper from 1871 to 2003 to the University of Utah, which will conserve the fragile volumes and keep them available for public access. Alliant Techsystems unveils rocket motor to help send astronauts into orbitPROMONTORY, Utah — Alliant Techsystems Inc. has unveiled a rocket motor designed to propel the next generation of manned space-flight vehicles into orbit. Federal appeals board OKs drilling near prehistoric sites in southern UtahSALT LAKE CITY — A federal appeals board has cleared the way for oil and gas drilling around prehistoric ruins in southern Utah. Polluted rain, snow raises concerns for sensitive landscapes in 16 national parksSALT LAKE CITY — A pollutant that can slowly trigger changes in the lives of plants and animals is increasingly being found in 16 National Park Service sites, mostly in the Western United States. Second ‘kiss-in’ on Mormon church plaza in Utah draws shouting matchSALT LAKE CITY — A mass-kissing protest near the Mormon church temple Sunday drew a shouting match between gay activists and a group of faithful Mormons. Second ‘kiss-in’ on Mormon church plaza in Utah draws shouting, but no arrestsSALT LAKE CITY — A mass-kissing protest near the Mormon church temple drew a shouting match between gay activists and a group of faithful Mormons. 6 people killed, including 4 children, in 2-vehicle traffic collision near Salt Lake CityMAGNA, Utah — Six people were killed, including four children, and three people were seriously injured when two cars collided early Saturday in the Salt Lake City suburb of Magna, authorities said. Police say man who owes his brother money reluctantly robs Utah snow cone standRIVERTON, Utah — Investigators said an armed man seemed reluctant, but robbed a 16-year-old girl working at a snow cone stand anyway. Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Lt. Don Hutson said the man walked through the back door of the Snow Shack on Wednesday and showed that he had a gun. Wildlife officials perplexed by increase in killings of black bears in Utah this summerSALT LAKE CITY — Utah wildlife officials say people have killed five black bears in the last two weeks, mostly bruins that wandered into campgrounds or were found eating livestock. Searchers find body of third and final person missing after weekend mudslide in northern UtahLOGAN, Utah — Searchers have recovered the body of the third and final person missing after a weekend mudslide destroyed a northern Utah home. Searchers find bodies of 2 missing after weekend mudslide in N. Utah; 1 still missingLOGAN, Utah — Searchers have found the bodies of two of three people missing after a weekend mudslide destroyed a northern Utah home, officials said Tuesday. Logan mayor: Searchers find bodies of 2 missing after weekend mudslideLOGAN, Utah — The mayor of a town in northern Utah says searchers have found the bodies of two of three people missing after a weekend mudslide destroyed a family home. Environmental group calling for moratorium in Utah on disposing of depleted uraniumSALT LAKE CITY — State regulators will consider whether federal rules for disposing of depleted uranium are adequate to protect health and safety in Utah or if the waste should be banned until more stringent procedures are put in place. Utah playground to include electronic games in effort to get kids playing outsideLAYTON, Utah — The traditional playground is getting a modern makeover. When it comes to controlling wily coyotes without deadly force, simple answers remain elusiveMILLVILLE, Utah — Coyotes are often unwelcome guests, whether they’re prowling city parks, stalking the prairies or roaming the modern American suburb. Usually they forage for food, snarf down a rodent or two and disappear into the night. Gay couple says they were detained on plaza outside Mormon temple after kiss on cheekSALT LAKE CITY — A gay couple say they were detained by security guards on a plaza owned by the Mormon church and later cited by police, claiming it stemmed from a kiss on the cheek. Utah’s 4-day workweek creates new supply of volunteers with full-time jobsSALT LAKE CITY — Utah, a state that has always been a leader in the percentage of residents who volunteer, appears to have inadvertently found a way to boost volunteerism: a four-day workweek. State-by-state list of cites and areas to receive stimulus money to combat homelessnessState-by-state look at cities, counties and communities where stimulus money will be distributed to combat homelessness and the dollars for each location, according to the Housing and Urban Development Department: University of Utah says HBO show ‘Big Love’ can’t use its ‘U’ logoSALT LAKE CITY — The University of Utah says the HBO series “Big Love” can’t use the school’s name or logo without its permission. |
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