Utah's legislative session that saw the resignation and replacement of attorney general and also the surprise legalization of gay marriage only for 17 days is slated to begin on Monday. Lawmakers are returning to Utah's Capitol Hill for the 45-day long session. Lawmakers are expected to deal with the fallout from those issues, with proposals to tighten campaign disclosure requirements and … [Read more...]
Utah unemployment rate continues to drop
The Utah Department of Workforce Services on Friday reported that the number of Utahns who are gainfully employed increased last month. It stated that state's nonfarm payroll employment for December last year grew by 1.8 per cent, which means creation of 22,500 new jobs to the economy compared to that of December 2012. At present, Utah’s employment level registers at 1,301,600. The report … [Read more...]
Man claimed to be rock star to avoid medical bills
ST. GEORGE, Utah: A Minnesota man, accused of using the identities of rock stars to avoid his medical bills, while getting treatment at Dixie Regional Medical Center missed his court date Tuesday. Phillip Michael Schaeffer, 54, received medical treatment three different times between 2010 and 2013, according to an affidavit of probable cause filed in the 5th District Court. One time he used … [Read more...]
After LDS, Mormon Church opposes Utah Liquor Laws liberalization
After LDS church, Mormon Church has raised its strong objection against the proposal of liberalizing Utah's famously strict liquor laws, saying it is highly important to avoid an alcohol culture. The strong defence has drawn a line against the advocates of restaurant and bar industry and tourism sector, who have helped ease alcohol regulations in recent years. The Church of Jesus Christ of … [Read more...]
Utah Governor hints at expanding Medicaid
Gary Richard Herbert, 17th Governor of the US state of Utah, on Thursday said that the administration will expand Medicaid to cover more of the state’s uninsured. The Republican Governor, during his monthly news conference, however, did not mention that which of two strategies endorsed by a legislative Health Reform Task Force he prefers in this regard or whether he has some another approach … [Read more...]
Southern Utah Youth install 110 ‘no smoking’ signs at St. George bus stops
ST. GEORGE: Youth in St. George, Washington County are taking a stand against smoking at city bus stops. On Wednesday afternoon they spent hanging up 77 'no smoking' signs at SunTran system bus stops. A city ordinance already exists barring smoking contained by 25 feet of a bus stop, but students said they recurrently witnessed people violating the law, and thought of something needed to be … [Read more...]
Cops ready to Cite Drivers Leaving Vehicles Unattended
OGDEN, Utah – Odgen Police officials issued a warning saying that they will soon be dispensing citations to drivers leaving their cars unattended and running. The decision has been made to lessen auto thefts. John Harvey, police spokesman said on Thursday that 36 of the 82 auto thefts reported in Ogden over the past three months, were due to unattended and running vehicles. Another 34 … [Read more...]
Former Basketball Teacher Accused Of Unlawful Sexual Activity
KAYSVILLE, Utah: A former Kaysville teacher and basketball coach has been accused of unlawful sexual activity and conduct with a minor. Stephen Niedzwiecki has faced 11 charges relating to an alleged sexual relationship with his 15-year-old student and has been sentenced for up to 20 years in prison and $20,000 in fines . That doesn't go far enough for the victim of the crimes, Jamie … [Read more...]
Utah gay couple seeks parenting rights on their adopted child
The recent decisions on Utah’s same-sex marriage has put many homogenous couples in a legal limbo. A gay couple, Matthew Barraza and Tony Milner, who are struggling hard to seek parenting rights for their 4-year-old child, joined the lawsuit filed on Tuesday by the American Civil Liberties Union suing Utah over its decision not to recognize the gay marriages. “The halt on same sex marriages … [Read more...]
Utah university offers paternity testing fearing possible sperm swap
The University of Utah, which is probing a possible sperm swap at a fertility clinic in Salt Lake City area, on Wednesday announced free paternity testing to the women who underwent artificial insemination at the two fertility clinics that employed the suspected lab worker. At a news conference on Wednesday, the university also clarified its relationship with the defunct clinic. University’s … [Read more...]
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