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Riverton News

Local news for Riverton, UT continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Friday | KSL TV

5. Dog for hire to sniff out drugs

Police aren't the only ones looking for drugs these days. Parents have an interest and a new tool to go after drugs that can tear families apart.

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Related Topix: Drugs

Thu Jun 26, 2008

Salt Lake Tribune

Officer slain in line of duty remembered

The family of slain corrections officer Stephen Anderson honored the first anniversary of his death doing what he enjoyed most when alive: spending time with loved ones.

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Related Topix: Draper, UT

Tue Jun 24, 2008

TheSpectrum.com

Budd-Jackson

Sarah Lee Budd and Eric Jackson were married Saturday, June 21, 2008 at the Salt Lake LDS Temple.

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Related Topix: Saratoga Springs, UT, Santa Clara, UT

Sun Jun 22, 2008

Deseret Morning News

Jordan Board OKs school in Herriman

Children in Jordan School District can look forward to a new $17 million elementary school slated to open summer 2009.

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Related Topix: Education Etc., West Jordan, UT, Kids, Family, Herriman, UT, South Jordan, UT

Sat Jun 14, 2008

ABC 4

Midvale veterinarian faces child abuse charges

Charges of drugs for sex with teens sent a Midvale man to jail. Gary Durrant, a local veterinarian is accused of meeting with boys, befriending them and inviting them over to his house at 7023 South Derek ...

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Related Topix: Cell Phones, Electronics

Thu Jun 12, 2008

Salt Lake Tribune

Bluffdale man dies from injuries suffered in crash

A Bluffdale man whose car was struck by a pick-up truck that ran a stop sign May 30 has died from his injuries.

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Related Topix: Bluffdale, UT

Tue Jun 10, 2008

TheSpectrum.com

Jack Shane Tripp

Jack Shane Tripp passed away quietly at his home June 8, 2008 in Cedar City, Utah.

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Related Topix: Salt Lake City Metro, Salt Lake City, UT, Cedar City, UT, Murray, UT

Sun Jun 08, 2008

Salt Lake Tribune

Utah cities are shelling out for D.C. lobbyists

Most Utah mayors have known their congressional representatives for years. Some have strong personal relationships forged in old political battles.

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Related Topix: Herriman, UT, Lehi, UT, South Salt Lake, UT, Utah, US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Chris Cannon

Fri Jun 06, 2008

Salt Lake Tribune

Shooting the breeze

Michael Slade surveyed the southern shores of Great Salt Lake not long ago from the driver's seat of his Land Rover.

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Related Topix: Sundance Film Festival, Sandy, UT, Photography

Wed Jun 04, 2008

KTVX

Riverton principle charged in school abuse case

The case of an award-winning first grade teacher with a dark secret is now having a strong effect on his former boss.

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Related Topix: Education Etc.

Tue Jun 03, 2008

Salt Lake Tribune

Toll-road plan has some cities steamed

The idea of tolling the Mountain View Corridor was dead, at least that's what Riverton Councilman Brad Markus thought.

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Related Topix: West Valley City, UT, Draper, UT, South Jordan, UT

Sun Jun 01, 2008

Great Falls Tribune

McKnight - Maestas

Shawna May McKnight and Steven James Maestas have chosen July 19 as the date of their wedding.

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Related Topix: Wedding, South Jordan, UT

Thu May 15, 2008

KSL TV

Most students in the Class of 2008 pass UBSCT

“All of our teachers, whether they're a PE teacher, whether their band teacher, or choir teacher, they give writing assignments for their kids. So kids get more use to writing.”

Nicole Gonzales and Becky Bruce reporting Scores are in for the Utah Basic Skills Competency Test , and 80 percent of all high school seniors passed this year. via KSL TV

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Related Topix: Electronic, Gonzales, Family, Kids

Mon May 12, 2008

Salt Lake Tribune

Woman, 46, trampled to death at horse ranch

Horses trampled a woman to death in Riverton at about 2:40 p.m. Saturday, police said. via Salt Lake Tribune

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Sat May 10, 2008

Salt Lake Tribune

Thousands rush to see 'Idol' star

“I never thought I would make it this far.”

Kelsi Portz tried to see David Archuleta one last time before he left Murray High School. via Salt Lake Tribune

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Related Topix: Cottonwood Heights, UT, Murray, UT, Game Show, American Idol, Reality TV, Entertainment, Television

Tue May 06, 2008

RDH

Dr. Michael F. Richards named winner of practice makeover contest

“After speaking with him, we realized that he was the perfect choice for this prize. We are thrilled to present this prize to Dr. Richards and his staff. We at Orthoease and OMS know that Dr. Richards and his staff will truly benefit from this.”

Orthoease and its partner Orthodontic Management Solutions have announced that Michael F. Richards, DDS, is the winner of the 2008 Orthoease and OMS Practice Makeover Contest. via RDH

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Related Topix: Salt Lake City Metro, Salt Lake City, UT, Orthodontics, Health

Mon May 05, 2008

Deseret News

Utah foster parents honored

“Down through the years, I think the children have done just as much for me as I've done for them.”

Eva Sexton has kept a record of all of the children she has cared for since becoming a foster parent 36 years ago. via Deseret News

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Related Topix: Utah, Salt Lake City Metro, Salt Lake City, UT, Sundance Film Festival, South Jordan, UT

Sat May 03, 2008

Salt Lake Tribune

Challengers say Buttars needs to go

“There isn't a single time this session I could have raised my hand and said, 'I'm proud that's my senator,' ”

Sen. Chris Buttars wasn't at the "Meet the Candidates" night Wednesday in Riverton - he wasn't invited - but his presence was unavoidable, and Republican delegates wanted to know why he should be replaced. via Salt Lake Tribune

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Related Topix: South Jordan, UT, West Jordan, UT, Herriman, UT, US News

Thu May 01, 2008

Deseret News

Schools reorganized in surprise move

“We challenged the five principals on the board of trustees to meet with the other principals who represent each region (on the executive committee) and come up with a recommendation for each classification”

Moving schools to new regions or different classifications is nothing new. Every four years the Utah High School Activities Association's board of trustees oversees realignment, which shuffles schools in order ... via Deseret News

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Related Topix: Utah, Roy, UT, American Fork, UT, Pleasant Grove, UT, Utah County, UT

Tue Apr 29, 2008

WLOS

Utah man tied to Las Vegas ricin case pleads not guilty

A Utah man has pleaded not guilty to a federal charge related to the ricin poison case in Las Vegas. via WLOS

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Related Topix: Sundance Film Festival, Salt Lake City Metro, Salt Lake City, UT

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