http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/ut-news/ en-us Thu, 31 Dec 2009 05:13:18 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2418162/posts An Ogden father was arrested early Wednesday after he allegedly shot his daughter's estranged boyfriend in the chest. Ogden police Lt. Scott Sangberg said the 20-year-old boyfriend was lucky: The handgun used was a small, .22-caliber, and the bullet struck a rib, resulting in only a minor wound that doctors at McKay-Dee Hospital were able to treat before releasing the man. The father, 39, was arrested and booked into Weber County Jail for investigation of aggravated assault, Sangberg said. The incident began about 1 a.m. when the daughter called her father, complaining her boyfriend had kicked her out of the... Salt Lake Tribune http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2418162/posts#comment Thu, 31 Dec 2009 05:13:18 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2416029/posts New population figures give a boost to the GOP By: Chris StirewaltPolitical EditorDecember 28, 2009 The 2010 census is sure to be controversial.Republicans will thunder about the community organizers who get hired to do the counting, and Democrats will wail that the homeless and migrant workers are undercounted.But in the final pre-count estimate just released by the Census Bureau, we already have a broad idea of where the results are headed and what they will mean politically.The numbers are cause for alarm for Democrats.Of the states gaining House seats -- Texas (three) and Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Nevada, South Carolina, Utah... Washington Examiner http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2416029/posts#comment Mon, 28 Dec 2009 02:44:53 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2413160/posts The husband of a missing Utah woman rented a car two days after his wife was reported to have disappeared, logging hundreds of miles on the vehicle as police try to determine where he traveled, the Deseret News reported. Police in West Valley City, Utah, a suburb of Salt Lake City, say that Joshua Powell — a person of interest in his wife's disappearance — rented the car for 24 hours while police had his minivan in custody to process it for evidence. Police are now looking into where Powell drove during that 24-hour period because the car lacked a... Fox News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2413160/posts#comment Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:44:18 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2413001/posts The night that off-duty Ogden police Officer Jared Tongsaeng Ingalsbe crashed into two power poles, four cars and a house in Harrisville, there was both alcohol and a prescription drug in his bloodstream. Ingalsbe was initially charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, a class B misdemeanor. But prosecutors later allowed the officer to plead guilty to a non-alcohol-related reckless driving charge, which left him facing none of the usual drunken-driving sanctions like license suspension and substance-abuse treatment classes. Deputy Weber County Attorney Christopher Allred explained Monday that toxicology reports did not support beyond a reasonable doubt... Salt Lake Tribune http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2413001/posts#comment Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:59:07 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2412526/posts SALT LAKE CITY -- The Utah man who inspired Dustin Hoffman's character in the movie "Rain Man" has died. Kim Peek, 58, collapsed at his home in Salt Lake City on Saturday from what his dad says was a massive heart attack. Kim couldn't do simple things like turning on a light or dressing himself because the membrane that allows the right and left hemisphere to talk to each other was missing. Kim was a unique megasavant. He was able to recall most everything he read or heard -- from zip codes to historical events -- and he could do... KSL-TV http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2412526/posts#comment Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:30:33 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2412114/posts Alex Robinson wants his assault rifles on foreign battlefields and Utah gun racks alike, so a proposed Firearms Freedom Act exempting local-only sales from federal regulation isn't a game changer at his Salt Lake City machine shop. Then again, Utah is gun country. Armed self-defense true believers see life and death in every constitutional affront. Many applaud a message bill that would preclude federal regulation of any guns made, sold and kept within state lines -- even as they acknowledge that such a law's prospects in federal court are dubious. "There's absolutely no reason Utahns should be subject to some... Salt Lake Tribune http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2412114/posts#comment Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:45:55 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2409797/posts President Barack Obama is on a path to becoming the greatest con man in history. He conned the Nobel Committee into awarding him the Peace Prize, even as he continues military occupations and escalates and expands his wars. He conned many peace advocates into voting for him, but now he continues President George W. Bush's military policies. He conned many environmental activists into voting for him, but now his administration promotes nuclear power, persecutes endangered species such as wolves, and promotes an ineffectual, loophole-filled "cap and trade" carbon scheme. He conned many health reform advocates into voting for him, but... Salt Lake Trbinune http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2409797/posts#comment Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:34:02 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2409629/posts SALT LAKE CITY — Still looking for that perfect gift for the Mitt Romney fans on your Christmas list? How about a ticket to Romney's only Utah appearance on his upcoming tour to promote his just-finished book, "No Apology: The Case for American Greatness"? It's not until March 13, but tickets for a speech by the former presidential candidate at the Salt Palace go on sale at 10 a.m. Thursday. The tickets, priced at $25 through Jan. 31 or $95 with a private reception with Romney, include a pre-signed copy of the book that's scheduled to be released March 2.... The Deseret News, Salt Lake City, Utah http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2409629/posts#comment Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:28:27 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2408976/posts University of Utah scientists say seismic images of the plumbing feeding the Yellowstone supervolcano show a magma plume much larger than previously thought. Scientists say they've imaged a plume of hot and molten rock rising at an angle from the northwest at a depth of at least 410 miles, contradicting claims there is no deep plume, only shallow hot rock moving like slowly boiling soup. A related University of Utah study used gravity measurements to indicate the banana-shaped magma chamber of hot and molten rock a few miles beneath Yellowstone is 20 percent larger than previously believed, so a future... .UPI http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2408976/posts#comment Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:17:19 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2408831/posts SALT LAKE CITY — As predicted earlier this week, Salt Lake County followed in the footsteps of its largest city Tuesday in passing, unanimously, two new laws that create protections against discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. The pair of statutes was modeled after ordinances adopted by Salt Lake City last month that also passed their council panel without a dissenting vote. While some county GOP council members took a hard stance against a proposal that extended insurance benefits to same-sex partners earlier this year, the anti-bias measures were roundly supported. Republican Councilman Jeff Allen, who opposed extending... Deseret News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2408831/posts#comment Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:29:37 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2408513/posts Former Gov. Mitt Romney could square off with Sarah Palin for the 2012 GOP presidential nomination, but he’s already gearing up to take her on in the world of book sales. Palin’s bestseller has been racking up sales for the former Alaska governor and vice-presidential candidate, and now Romney’s team is planning an ambitious national tour for the March release of his new book, “No Apology: The Case for American Greatness.” Romney aides in Utah are hoping for up to 10,000 fans at one of the first stops on the planned tour, a March 13 signing at the Salt Palace... Boston Herald http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2408513/posts#comment Wed, 16 Dec 2009 06:46:32 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2408031/posts The state Capitol is expected to teem Tuesday with hundreds of red-dressed conservatives rallying to take back a government they believe has been hijacked... the Code Red rally that is part of a nationwide effort that will take its message to the White House. the bloating of government and its crushing control over people's lives. Philpot -- who is exploring a possible run against Democrat Jim Matheson, now in his fifth term representing Utah's 2nd Congressional District -- said he plans to focus on the Bill of Rights. While Philpot does not specifically intend to target any specific officeholders, he... Salt Lake Tribune http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2408031/posts#comment Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:20:45 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2407326/posts (SALT LAKE CITY) – Former presidential candidate Mitt Romney is preparing a more prominent presence on the national scene with a new book coming out in the spring. His new book, “No Apology: The Case for America’s Greatness” comes out March 2 and Romney is kicking off a book tour at the Salt Palace March 13 with a book signing hosted by the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics. Kirk Jowers, a long-time Romney backer, is its director and says the book will offer ideas about turning around a nation some see in a decline. Jowers said he hopes... MidUtahRadio.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2407326/posts#comment Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:54:45 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2407002/posts SALT LAKE CITY - Over the course of two weeks, Utah Republicans had the chance to see the two most talked-about potential presidential candidates in their party. Mitt Romney attended an event for ADX security systems and Sarah Palin visited to sign her bestselling book. The Utahpolicy.com, Fox 13 Insider Poll finds that Mitt Romney is taken far more seriously as a potential presidential candidate. 53.5 percent of Republicans say they expect Romney to be the Republican party candidate to face Barack Obama. 31.3 percent of Democrats think Romney will be the candidate. Only 4.7 percent of Republicans and 6.3... KSTU-TV Fox 13 Salt Lake City, Utah http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2407002/posts#comment Mon, 14 Dec 2009 06:56:33 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2406694/posts SALT LAKE CITY -- Mitt Romney is preparing for a more prominent presence on the national scene with a new book coming out next spring. Tickets go on sale next week for a major book event in downtown Salt Lake City in March. One year since the presidential election ended, Romney is stepping up his profile with national TV appearances, newspaper Op-Eds, fundraising for fellow Republicans and a new book called "No Apology: The Case for America's Greatness." The book comes out March 2. One of the first events in a national book tour will be at the Salt Palace... KSL-TV NBC 5 Salt Lake City, Utah http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2406694/posts#comment Sun, 13 Dec 2009 19:02:34 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2406157/posts PROVO, Utah -- The Nativity at the Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum at Brigham Young University includes an elephant, a white rhino and many other animals. "This Nativity is a 300-square-foot presentation that features about 30 different animal species," said Patty Jones, administrative assistant at the museum. "We started this tradition 25 years ago to simply remind our patrons that all things testify of the creator." This year's Nativity is in the center atrium of the museum. The museum is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission... http://www.mormontimes.com/people_news/church_news/?id=12234 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2406157/posts#comment Sat, 12 Dec 2009 17:51:50 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2405196/posts I don't get the BCS. Don't get it at all. I don't get why banks are making it so hard to get a loan when the main reason the economy is staggering is because people can't get loans. I don't get why Americans watch so many shows about dancing. I don't get how Taylor Swift can be considered country. But what I really don't get is Sarah Palin. I haven't understood Sarah Palin since I first heard her name as John McCain's running mate in the 2008 presidential election, may it forever rest in peace. She was a first-term governor... The Deseret News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2405196/posts#comment Fri, 11 Dec 2009 06:13:07 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2404795/posts It was single-digit cold as Madison Schiffman and her parents spent 13½ hours on lawn chairs, bundled in blankets, waiting for Sarah Palin to arrive at the Salt Lake City Costco on Wednesday. I waltzed in at midmorning, armed with only my club card. The Schiffmans, like me, undoubtedly thought there would be thousands of Palin fans here in Utah. Didn't happen. But those who did show were all about Palin, who has turned her 2008 vice-presidential debacle into Going Rogue: An American Life, which rests atop Amazon's best-seller list. Those of us standing in line got to talking about... The Salt Lake Tribune http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2404795/posts#comment Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:36:20 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2404309/posts Short booking windows causing anxiety, uncertainty. Shorter booking windows have been the trend for over a year now, making it difficult for businesses in the lodging industry to predict vacancy rates even a few weeks in advance. this time of year, the week after Christmas should be completely sold out and the minimum stay required for a reservation is seven days. But because travelers are booking later and wanting shorter stays, most hotels still have vacancies. John Duvivier, director of sales and marketing for Park City Lodging, said his company has had to lower the minimum number of nights. "We've... Park Record http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2404309/posts#comment Thu, 10 Dec 2009 04:16:51 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2403638/posts SALT LAKE CITY - Employees at the Salt Lake City Costco say they expect fans of former U.S. vice presidential candidate and Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin will be lining up outside the store Tuesday night. "We're excited to have here here, and we're excited to host the event," says store manager Kevin Campbell. Palin will be at the store at 1818 S. 300 West on Wednesday between 12 noon and 3 p.m. She will be signing copies of her new book, "Going Rogue." Campbell says the store will allow people to stay under the covered area at the front of... ksl.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2403638/posts#comment Wed, 9 Dec 2009 13:41:35 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2403524/posts Officials are in the early stages of deciding if Salt Lake City wants to compete for the 2012 Republican National Convention — so early, in fact, that they have not yet formed a bid committee to decide. Salt Lake City was invited by the Republican National Committee to attend an "interested parties" presentation in Washington, D.C., three weeks ago, said Scott Beck, president and chief executive officer of the Salt Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau. Beck attended, along with a representative from the governor's office. There, they learned what requirements in terms of amenities a host city would have to... The Deseret News, Salt Lake City, Utah http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2403524/posts#comment Wed, 9 Dec 2009 07:01:33 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2403170/posts A strong winter storm brought snow and traffic problems across Utah early Tuesday morning with the lake effect kicking in for some extra powder in parts of the Salt Lake Valley. Drivers, businesses and families from Wendover to Vernal and Tremonton to St. George were having varying degrees of success coping with snow that was feet-deep in places. Forecaster Eric Schoening of the National Weather Service's Salt Lake City office said he expected the storm to taper off Tuesday afternoon. Skies should clear for several days with another weaker storm expected to hit late Saturday and into Sunday. Temperatures will... The alt Lake Tribune http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2403170/posts#comment Tue, 8 Dec 2009 21:41:33 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2399801/posts Brian David Mitchell and a murderous polygamous family patriarch shared many similar traits and operated in very similar ways, an expert on religious cults and their members who commit crimes testified Wednesday. Richard Forbes, a retired law enforcer for both Salt Lake and Los Angeles counties, investigated killers Ervil LeBaron and Charles Manson during his career. Forbes is an expert on LeBaron and his followers. During the third day of Mitchell's competency hearing in federal court, Forbes compared the man accused of kidnapping and raping Elizabeth Smart to LeBaron and other religious cult leaders. Both men used revelation as a... Deseret News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2399801/posts#comment Fri, 4 Dec 2009 00:47:13 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2398950/posts Most Mormons have long suspected what three political science professors have confirmed: Increased knowledge about Mormons and their faith helps remove stigma attached to them. That news comes as the nation's highest-ranking Mormon risks his political future on heath care reform. Writing in USA Today, Professors David E. Campbell, John C. Green and J. Quin Monson, wrote "Americans still have a bias against Republican Mitt Romney, according to a study conducted during last year's election. Not a political bias, but a religious one. The good news: When people understood his Mormon faith, the bias melted away. The trio teach political... Mormon Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2398950/posts#comment Thu, 3 Dec 2009 02:13:27 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2397200/posts SALT LAKE CITY -- The mayor of Salt Lake City thinks extremist attitudes like those at some "tea parties" have no place here. Mayor Ralph Becker is slamming tea parties. He says he was visiting with a group from Ireland who had also been to a tea party in Utah. "They were surprised by how aggressive and mean-spirited the group was toward people who weren't just like them," Becker said. The Irish Times quoted Mayor Becker as saying the U.S. tea party movement represents "an incredibly narrow, bigoted, angry, nasty, mean view of the world." He clarified his comments to... KSL Television http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2397200/posts#comment Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:21:24 GMT