LDS Missionary Clothing Boom Ties Utah Stores
Utah stores report a surge in missionary apparel after The Church lowered mission age in October. Youthful missionaries and applicants rise, boosting demand for knee-length dresses, skirts, suits, and shirts. Retailers expand women’s sections, fitting rooms, and inventory as Sister Missionary shops in Orem and Salt Lake City see brisk sales.
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Provo Teen Parker Allred Dies After Illnesses
Parker Allred, a 6-foot-1 Timpview High sophomore, died Saturday morning at Primary Children's Hospital after a severe staph infection combined with influenza and pneumonia. Coach Bryan Hopkins said he was a healthy athlete who played football and water polo and was known as the "blue eyed boy." Teammates laid blue ribbons at the school Saturday night in his memory.
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Primary Children’s Hospital
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Blue Eyed Boy
Provo River Trail rape victim lawsuit dismissed
A Utah County judge ruled the work release program negligent supervision claims against Utah County and related agencies are insufficient, dismissing a rape victim’s 2010 case. The victim, attacked near the Provo River Trail, plans to appeal. the attacker is serving life in prison. Meanwhile Utah joins 16 states urging the Supreme Court to uphold bans on same sex marriage and DOMA.
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Salt Lake City
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California
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Woman overcomes injury to ski after life changing crash
Antonson survived a severe car crash that left her leg pinned by pins rods and staples. After hours in rescue and a risky surgery she saved her leg and now skis with caution guided by Snowbasin instructor Howard Adams. She aims to live fully despite daily pain and the danger of re injuring her leg.
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Weber State to host student tax prep via VITA on two campuses
Weber State University extends its VITA program offering free tax preparation with double audit checks by student preparers and faculty. Appointments run on Weber State main campus in Ogden and Davis campus in Layton through late February to early March, with hours set for evenings and weekends.
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Layton
School of Accounting & Taxation
Bill to Give Buses Right of Way in City Traffic
Carpenter supports a bill granting buses priority on roads based on passenger numbers to speed up schedules and reduce idle time. He says the change would help buses merge back into traffic, improve air quality, and level the playing field with cars to promote public transit usage.
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Carpenter
Monroe 1x expansion debated over county grant and city route
City officials weigh Monroe Boulevard as a link between Ogden and North Ogden. Critics caution about crime, proximity to three elementary schools, and question whether residents must cover sidewalk costs. Some council members favor improving current roads or within city expansion. If rejected, grant funds may vanish and eminent domain questions remain unresolved.
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