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UtahSALT LAKE CITYMother, daughter plead guilty in artifacts case
A mother and daughter pleaded guilty Monday to several felony charges stemming from a sweeping federal investigation into the theft and illegal trafficking of American Indian artifacts.Jeanne (JEAN'-nee) Redd, 59, pleaded guilty to seven federal counts of theft of government property, theft of tribal property and trafficking in stolen artifacts. Her 37-year-old daughter, Jerrica Redd pleaded guilty to three similar counts.
MOABColorado teens drowns near Moab
A Colorado teenager died Saturday after his raft overturned in a turbulent stretch of the Colorado River near Moab.The Grand County Sheriff's Office says the 17-year-old boy from Fraser, Colo., was on a raft that flipped Saturday afternoon in an area called Funnel Falls. A kayaker saw the teen, who was wearing a lifejacket, get sucked under again in nearby Skull Rapid.
SALT LAKE CITYMormon historians lobby to save archivist's job
Some scholars of early Mormon history have begun a letter-writing campaign in hopes of preserving the job of an archivist who works for the Community of Christ, an Independence, Mo.-based church.Ron Romig, 60, has worked as the lead archivist for the church since 1988. He said he was told June 15 that his position - and those of other church employees - were being cut for budgetary reasons.
SALT LAKE CITYNew details emerge of '97 extortion against Miller
New details about a 1997 extortion threat against Utah Jazz owner Larry H. Miller have emerged in from an FBI file obtained after Miller's recent death.The 86-page file, details of which were published Saturday by The Salt Lake Tribune, includes a copy of an extortion letter as the Jazz prepared for the sixth game of the 1997 NBA Finals against the Chicago Bulls.
SANDYReal Salt Lake ties Earthquakes 1-1
San Jose kicked in an own-goal in second-half injury time, allowing Real Salt Lake to tie the Earthquakes 1-1 on Friday night.Real Salt Lake (5-6-5) extended its undefeated streak to five matches (2-0-3), tying a franchise record last done Sept. 27-Oct. 25, 2008.
BULLFROG70 boaters cited at Lake Powell for violations
Authorities arrested two boaters and cited 70 for alcohol or safety violations at Lake Powell as part of a nationwide crackdown on unsafe boating.Last weekend law enforcement in Utah set up a checkpoint at Halls Crossing Marina at Lake Powell in southern Utah.
LOGANUncle Sam to pond scum: I want you!
Somewhere among the beakers and the bubbling green-tinged tanks in this Utah State University lab, Jeff Muhs is searching for champion pond scum for Uncle Sam.If he and others like him around the country are successful, algae-based biofuel could one day power one of the world's biggest gas guzzlers: the U.S. military.
SALT LAKE CITYSeminar to train agencies in plural family culture
A committee that blends Utah and Arizona state agencies, nonprofits and representatives from polygamous groups wants to help service providers learn how to work with plural families.The First Annual Safety Net Clinical Training Conference will be held in Salt Lake City on Aug. 17. It will provide cultural education for social and domestic violence workers, medical providers and others.
SALT LAKE CITYInquiry reopened in discovery of poet's remains
Any doubt that remains found in the Utah wilderness were those of Everett Ruess, a legendary wanderer of the 1930s, seemed to be erased by a battery of forensic and genetic tests a few months ago.But Utah's state archaeologist, who was not involved in the discovery, is raising a series of questions about whether the remains are actually those of the poet and artist who disappeared in the Escalante canyons.
SANTAQUINWife of actor Gary Coleman arrested in Utah
Police say the wife of actor Gary Coleman was booked into jail after an argument at the couple's Utah County home.Shannon Price was arrested Wednesday and held for about two hours before posting $1,205 bail. Utah County Jail records show the 23-year-old Price was booked for investigation of domestic violence, criminal mischief and disorderly conduct. It's unclear whether Price has an attorney.
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