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Big boom in Utah 'burbs: 10 have doubled - or more - since 2000 Census
New census estimates released Wednesday reveal that 10 Utah cities have doubled their populations - or more - since the 2000 Census.
Campaign finance rules earn an F
Utah has some of the weakest financial disclosure standards in the country but might be able to look to ethical standard-bearer Louisiana for guidance.
Local recycling still going full-steam, despite economy
Utah Valley's largest recycler is encouraging residents to keep at it. While it's true that the market for recycled materials is down with the rest of the economy, that doesn't mean recycling has stopped, said Susan Hayward of Waste Management.
Beehives and Buffalo Chips 5/16
Beehives to those who have made Utah Valley a hive of innovation. A new program, the Utah Genius Awards, honored Utahns who obtained the most patents or trademarks in 2008.
Bob and Annette Etzel, along with Tony Basso stand and accept an award for a sense of pride by maintaining their facility from Price Community Progress Committee member Kathy Smith for their Cedar Hills Storage facility.
ST. GEORGE - Municipal leaders from across the state took a peek at St. George's efforts to 'go green,' Thursday, looking for ideas they might be able to use at home.
2. Lindon police bust family-run ...
Police have busted a Utah County prostitution ring, complete with the names of more than 1,000 clients.
About 2,000 homes in Layton now have access to the Utah Telecommunications Open Infrastructure Agency's fiber-optic network.
After lengthy negotiations and a city referendum, Wal-Mart will open its doors at 8 a.m. Wednesday.
Cedar Hills couple involved in prostitution ring pleads guilty
A Cedar Hills couple charged with running a prostitution business out of their home pleaded guilty Tuesday to reduced charges.
Tobacco tax? Then tax caffeine too, lawmaker says
A conservative Mormon state lawmaker says that if Utah wants to raise its tax on tobacco then it might as well raise taxes on addictive substances like caffeine too.
4. Economy: Stimulating Thought
Bonding, not budget cuts, could drag Utah out of recession. By Ted McDonough As City Weekly went to press, Utah lawmakers were readying to debate a resolution blasting federal efforts to rescue the economy.
Cedar Hills Wal-Mart to open this month
Wal-Mart has announced it will open its new Cedar Hills store on March 18, about a month ahead of schedule.
Play planned -- Westfield Elementary School presents "Cinderella," now showing through March 2. Performances are at 7 p.m., with a 2 p.m. matinee on Feb.
Elderly Pleasant Grove man dies after being struck by teen driver
An 88-year-old Pleasant Grove man died late Tuesday after he was struck by a car while crossing the street.
looking for community contributers for new site
The Daily Herald is looking for community contributers for its new community based web site at ourtowns.heraldextra.com. Community contributers are needed for Saratoga Springs, Eagle Mountain, Fairfield, Cedar ...
Lawmakers debate whether to take $4 billion in stimulus money
Congressional Republicans claim to not have had time to comb through the $780 billion federal spending package before voting on it, but Utah lawmakers won't make a move until they've seen the strings attached.
Car registration fees could rise
Your car and pick-up truck registration fees will go up $21 for the next couple of years if state senators agree with a bill passed by the House on Friday.
Motorists may pay more to prevent UHP cuts
Utah drivers could end up paying a bit more to help keep Utah Highway Patrol troopers on the road under a proposal approved Wednesday by a House committee.
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