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Sandy residents ask why they didn’t hear about water problem

Sandy residents ask why they didn’t hear about water problem

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Residents in a Salt Lake City suburb are asking why they were allowed to drink possibly tainted water for a week before they were alerted to the problem. The Salt Lake Tribune reports officials in Sandy declared Sunday evening that its water is safe to drink after […]

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Proposal would let Utah women stay on birth control in jail

Proposal would let Utah women stay on birth control in jail

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A proposal in the Utah Legislature would allow female jail inmates to take birth control while behind bars, though county sheriffs have raised concerns about cost of providing the medication. Democratic Rep. Jennifer Dailey-Provost told the Salt Lake Tribune that birth control should be no different from […]

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No. 19 ASU women finish with 20-0 run to beat Utah by 2

No. 19 ASU women finish with 20-0 run to beat Utah by 2

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Courtney Ekmark’s two free throws with under a second remaining capped a 20-0 run and No. 19 Arizona State stunned Utah 60-58 on Sunday. Andrea Torres’ 3-pointer with 8:09 left extended a Utes lead to 18 points but those would be the only points scored by […]

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Gas leak suspected in Utah apartment explosion; No injuries

Gas leak suspected in Utah apartment explosion; No injuries

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Authorities say a natural gas leak is suspected in an apartment building explosion in Alta. Unified Fire Authority officials say there were no injuries in Saturday afternoon’s explosion that occurred in the attic of the building. The Deseret News reports that the blast caused an […]

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Spiral sculpture graces front of new courthouse in Provo

Spiral sculpture graces front of new courthouse in Provo

PROVO, Utah (AP) — A towering steel spiral structure that sits in front of the new state courthouse in Provo is the work of an Arizona artist who says he wanted a light and airy piece of art to contrast the courthouse. The Daily Herald in Provo reports that sculptor Lyle London […]

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Mother who helped free son from Venezuelan jail praised

Mother who helped free son from Venezuelan jail praised

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The family and friends of a Utah woman who spent nearly two years pushing to get her son freed from a Venezuelan jail was remembered for her fearlessness and determination at her funeral Saturday. The 50-year-old Laurie Holt died unexpectedly Feb. 10 at her Riverton, […]

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Edwards, Cheatham help Arizona St. beat Utah 98-87

Edwards, Cheatham help Arizona St. beat Utah 98-87

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Arizona State stayed in the NCAA Tournament picture by putting together one of its best offensive performances of the season. The Sun Devils heated up early and never cooled down on their way to beating Utah 98-87 on Saturday night. Arizona State dominated around the […]

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Woods scores 19 to lead Portland St. over S. Utah 78-69

Woods scores 19 to lead Portland St. over S. Utah 78-69

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Holland Woods registered 19 points and eight assists as Portland State topped Southern Utah 78-69 on Saturday night. Michael Nuga had 12 points for Portland State (11-14, 6-8 Big Sky Conference), which earned its fourth consecutive home victory. Deante Strickland added 11 points. Jamie Orme had […]

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Harding scores 28 to lead Weber St. past Montana St. 94-82

Harding scores 28 to lead Weber St. past Montana St. 94-82

OGDEN, Utah (AP) — Jerrick Harding had 28 points as Weber State topped Montana State 94-82 on Saturday night. Caleb Nero had 19 points for Weber State (16-10, 10-5 Big Sky Conference). Cody John added 18 points. Brekkott Chapman had 14 points and 14 rebounds for the home team. Tyler […]

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Utah Valley beats Texas Rio Grande Valley 76-64

Utah Valley beats Texas Rio Grande Valley 76-64

EDINBURG, Texas (AP) — Jake Toolson had 17 points as Utah Valley defeated Texas Rio Grande Valley 76-64 on Saturday night. TJ Washington had 14 points for Utah Valley (17-8, 6-4 Western Athletic Conference). Ben Nakwaasah added 10 points. Richard Harward had 10 points for the visitors. Lesley Varner II […]

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