Today's Stories
- Valdez Files for Lt. Governor
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Posted May 12, 2008 02:15 PM by Jeff Robinson
Beginning what the Utah Democratic Party calls a historic candidacy, party nominee Josie Valdez filed to run for Lieutenant Governor this morning, joining Bob Springmeyer's ticket. The Latina candidate says people of all different races will be important voters this election year.
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- Controversy at State Republican Convention
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Leavitt Volunteers Booed by Delegates
Posted May 12, 2008 02:10 PM by Jeff Robinson
Saturday's state Republican convention at Utah Valley State College was not without controversy. In the 3rd District race, about a dozen volunteers for David Leavitt's campaign drew boos from delegates when they began marching down the convention aisles with signs supporting Chris Cannon -- after Leavitt had been knocked out. Winner Jason Chaffetz said that's the type of behavior he's trying to put a stop to.
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- Strong Turnout at Convention Makes Dems Hopeful for Change
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Posted May 12, 2008 08:45 AM by Elizabeth Ziegler
Utah Democrats think this is the year to add some blue to what is perhaps the reddest state in the nation. This weekend's convention was abuzz with excitement over the presidential election. State party leaders say this energy will invigorate voters - including some Republicans - to elect Democrats to state and local offices.
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- Becker Making Strides on Environmental Promises
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Posted May 12, 2008 01:00 AM by Eric Ray
These days, it seems most politicians fill their campaigns with promises to clean up the environment. Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker is no different. He has several environmental goals he hopes to accomplish during his first six months in office. Just over four months have passed since Becker took office. In the second of a series on Becker's 180-Day Action Plan, KCPW's Eric Ray follows the freshman mayor's progress on environmental issues:
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- It's Hay Fever Season Again
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Pollen Counts Climbing
Posted May 12, 2008 01:00 AM by Elizabeth Ziegler
A stuffy nose may not be life threatening, but seasonal allergies can be dangerous for people with asthma. Intermountain Asthma and Allergy Clinic physician Dr. Greg Wickern says an alarming number of people don't know how to manage their asthma.
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- Chaffetz Nearly Ousts Incumbent Cannon
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Posted May 12, 2008 01:00 AM by Eric Ray
Utah’s Republican delegates gathered Saturday at Utah Valley State College in Orem for the party’s state convention. KCPW’s Eric Ray has the highlights:
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- Cannon Narrowly Avoids Defeat at Republican Convention
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Posted May 10, 2008 08:32 PM by Eric Ray
Utah Congressman Chris Cannon narrowly avoided an outright ouster at Saturday's Republican Party convention and instead will face newcomer Jason Chaffetz in June's primary election for the party's 3rd district nomination.
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- Operation Keep in Touch Bringing Webcams to Libraries for Military Families
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Posted May 09, 2008 04:00 PM by Elizabeth Ziegler
Operation Keep in Touch is bringing webcams to 40 libraries throughout Utah, just in time for Mother's Day. Military families can use the internet video equipment to visit in real-time with loved ones serving oversees.
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- Options Exist for Those Looking to 'Go Green'
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Annual Live Green Festival is Saturday in Salt Lake
Posted May 09, 2008 01:30 PM by Eric Ray
Those looking to make their homes more environmentally friendly have an increasing number of options available to them, says Ashley Patterson of the Green Building Center.
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- Not Just Huntsman in Race for Governor
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Posted May 09, 2008 12:42 PM by Jeff Robinson
Governor Jon Huntsman may enjoy high approval ratings, but he won't be the only candidate on the ballot this November. This weekend, delegates to the state Democratic Party convention could choose Bonneville Research founder Bob Springmeyer to be his opponent. Springmeyer says he'd be the underdog against Huntsman, but the race is winnable.
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