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sltrib.com — The issue of whether gays can change their sexual orientation is again churning up debate. The author of a controversial 2001 study claiming that gays can do so has now disavowed his conclusions, but a Utah organization for Mormons plans to continue using so-called reparative therapy in its efforts to help or "cure" those with same-sex attraction.

sltrib.com — Salt Lake City is a top hiking town, National Geographic says Published on May 23, 2012 01:10PM Walked up City Creek Canyon lately? How about a mosey up Emigration Canyon or putting your boots onto a trail in Big or Little Cottonwood canyons?

sltrib.com — Song of the Day: Rage Against the Machine's 'The Ghost of Tom Joad' Published on May 23, 2012 06:02PM For about a month now, I have been asking scores of musicians what they first concerts were, for a future story. (Go ahead, scoop me.) My first concert was relatively late in life.

sltrib.com — Mormonism 101? Hatch plans book to explain his LDS religion Published on May 22, 2012 12:42PM Orrin Hatch apparently is poised to pen a "tell-all" book - all, that is, about the Mormonism he knows and loves.Hatch - Utah's senior U.S.

sltrib.com — It's more than a little embarrassing, but then $760,000 screw-ups are like that. In what is being described as an "accounting error," Salt Lake City spent $762,273 that it didn't have on a $1.5 million fleet facility at 1990 W. 500 South. News of the blunder caught the City Council off guard at a budget hearing Tuesday.

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sltrib.com — The Utah Education Association's PAC has endorsed Gov. Gary Herbert over challenger Peter Cooke in the race for governor, saying the board felt Herbert could be a valuable ally to the association. "There is nothing more essential to Utah's long-term economic prosperity than our ability to educate our children and ensure they are competitive in a global economy," Herbert said in a statement.

sltrib.com — Provo police are investigating to see if the weekend death of a woman is related to an arson apartment fire last March that already claimed the lives of two others. Jeanette Spahr, 52, died at a care facility Friday according to a friend of Spahr's, who said "she was in real bad shape" since the accident.

sltrib.com — The new 80-page Utah Travel Guide may be less than half the size of its predecessor, but it is accompanied by three publications that focus on specific regions and is designed to complement the state's online marketing efforts.

sltrib.com — Plans for tonight: A Magic musical night Published on May 23, 2012 12:50PM * Oklahoma punk band Broncho performs at Kilby Court, 741 S. Kilby Court (330 West), Salt Lake City. Opening acts: Bad Weather California, Heavy Drags. Show starts at 7. Tickets are $6, at 24Tix.

sltrib.com — Plans for tonight: A Magic musical night Published on May 23, 2012 12:50PM * Oklahoma punk band Broncho performs at Kilby Court, 741 S. Kilby Court (330 West), Salt Lake City. Opening acts: Bad Weather California, Heavy Drags. Show starts at 7. Tickets are $6, at 24Tix.

sltrib.com — Canyons Resort to show 3 free films as part of the Sundance series Published on May 23, 2012 11:20AM Canyons Resort will be the Park City venue for three free outdoor film screenings as part of the Sundance Institute Summer Series. The films will screen at 9 p.m.

sltrib.com — U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar announced Wednesday that the government will routinely crank up flows out of Glen Canyon Dam whenever spring or fall rains create conditions likely to maximize sediment flows into the Grand Canyon.

sltrib.com — Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Corroon on Tuesday unveiled his list of 15 nominees to oversee a monumental revision of the ordinance governing development in the canyons and foothills. They included canyon residents and conservationists, community activists and outdoors enthusiasts, a resort attorney, a water manager, even a former TV anchorman.

sltrib.com — Justin Bieber coming to Utah! Published on May 23, 2012 10:34AM Just announced: Justin Bieber will headline EnergySolutions Arena on Janualy 5, 2013, with tickets going onsale on or about June 2 at SmithsTix. On June 19, he will release hus fourth studio album "Believe."

sltrib.com — 'Situation' on rehab: 'it feels like you're not gonna recover' Published on May 23, 2012 09:22AM It's been two months since "Jersey Shore" star Mike Sorrentino (a k a "The Situation") was doing rehab at Utah's Cirque Lodge, and you know what that means -- time for the tearful TV confessional.

sltrib.com — South Salt Lake police recently sought help with their most prominent unsolved murder. The Vidocq Society, a Philadelphia-based club that examines old murders, traveled to Utah in March to look at the case of Sherry Black, who was murdered at her South Salt Lake bookstore on Nov. 30, 2010.

sltrib.com — Washington * Americans who have only passing contact with Mormons are more likely to react to negative information about Mitt Romney and his faith and less inclined to buy into the counter, pro-Mormon argument, according to a new study.

sltrib.com — The 2012 presidential election is an interesting one for us Jews. Do we pressure the candidate who belongs to a faith that seemingly enjoys baptizing our dead -­ Mitt Romney? Or do we lobby President Obama to again address his ethnic group, which harbors a dislike for Jews that exceeds any other American group?

sltrib.com — Stewart Elementary School is in the migratory flight path of bats, said Vonzaa Hewitt, the school's principal. But lately, the bats seemed to have been making a home inside the Centerville school. "We have removed approximately 70 to 75 bats from the school in about a month's time," said Jamie Stell, lead animal control officer for Davis County Animal Care and Control.

sltrib.com — South Salt Lake police recently sought some help with their most infamous unsolved murder. - If you have a tip... The Vidocq Society, a Philadelphia-based club that examines old murders, traveled to Utah in March to look at the case of Sherry Black, who was murdered at her South Salt Lake bookstore on Nov.

sltrib.com — Two Mexican nationals appeared before a federal judge Monday, charged with smuggling a rifle into Mexico after threatening a sporting goods store employee who purchased the weapon on KSL.com. In March 2009, the two men sent a Barrett .50 caliber rifle from the United States to Nogales, Mexico, according to a complaint filed Tuesday in Utah's U.S.

sltrib.com — Jeffs knew the progress of his case, 'revelations' indicate Published on May 22, 2012 05:56PM Warren Jeffs latest "revelations from God" sound some familiar notes: Let my people go, whirlwind judgements, tornados and floods, etc. The first is dated May 1, and references the petition for discretionary review filed before the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals (the one that was denied a few days ago).

sltrib.com — Song of the Day: The Lemonheads' 'Hospital' Published on May 22, 2012 04:42PM I have sick all weekend, and I am still sick, and am determined to get much better by Thursday so that I don't collapse from fatigue/nausea/dehydration/post-nasal apocalypse at Thursday night's show by The Civil Wars.

sltrib.com — South Salt Lake police recently sought some help with their most infamous unsolved murder. The Vidocq Society, a Philadelphia-based club that examines old murders, traveled to Utah in March to look at the case of Sherry Black, who was murdered at her South Salt Lake bookstore on Nov. 30, 2010.

sltrib.com — Mormonism 101? Hatch's new book to explain his LDS religion Published on May 22, 2012 12:42PM Orrin Hatch is about to publish a "tell-all" book - all, that is, about the Mormonism he knows and loves. Hatch - Utah's senior U.S.

sltrib.com — Utah woman cited after her grandbaby is found in hot van Police " Temperature inside vehicle was 97 degrees. By Brennan Smith | The Salt Lake Tribune First Published 1 minute ago * Updated 1 minute ago A 47-year-old West Jordan woman has been cited on suspicion of child abuse after leaving her 8-month-old granddaughter inside a van while she went inside a Deseret Industries store Monday.

sltrib.com — Ogden Nature Center to host two summer concerts Published on May 22, 2012 11:22AM The Ogden Nature Center will host two summer concerts at its rustic Visitor Center this summer. The first one will host Brown Bird onThursday, June 28 at 7 p.m., with the gates opening at 6 p.m.

sltrib.com — Some stream access questions answered, others remain in Utah lawsuit Published on May 22, 2012 10:16AM A legal ruling on the stream access issue in Utah came down Monday and it answered, sort of, some questions.

sltrib.com — Those who enjoy wine, beer or cocktails with their food are always looking for new things to try. We asked Frederic Barbier, the assistant food and beverage director at Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort in Little Cottonwood Canyon, to tell us about one of his recent discoveries: Recommendation " 2010 Morgan Cotes du Crow, Monterey County, California.

sltrib.com — Third falcon egg hatches in downtown Salt Lake City (video) Wildlife " Two more could pop open anytime. By brett prettyman | The Salt Lake Tribune First Published May 21 2012 03:43 pm * Updated 1 hour ago Note: A third egg hatched at around 8:45 am Tuesday morning.

sltrib.com — Plans for tonight: Feel the Grouplove Published on May 22, 2012 09:12AM * Alt-indie bohemians Grouplove perform at The State Room, 638 S. State St., Salt Lake City. Opening act: Reptar. Show starts at 8. Tickets are $15, at the State Room website.

sltrib.com — Plans for tonight: Feel the Grouplove Published on May 22, 2012 09:12AM * Alt-indie bohemians Grouplove perform at The State Room, 638 S. State St., Salt Lake City. Opening act: Reptar. Show starts at 8. Tickets are $15, at the State Room website.

sltrib.com — Sundance hit 'The Surrogate' gets a new title: 'Six Sessions' Published on May 22, 2012 09:06AM One of the more acclaimed movies at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival will be hitting theaters with a different title.

sltrib.com — It's payback time in the Republican runoff for Salt Lake County mayor. Former County Commissioner Brent Overson, a supporter of GOP candidate Mike Winder, filed a formal complaint Friday with the County Clerk's Office, alleging that the campaign financial-disclosure forms of Republican primary opponent Mark Crockett were too vague, lacking descriptions of specific expenditures.

sltrib.com — A Utah judge agreed Monday with anglers arguing that all rivers and streams are public waters, but he has yet to decide whether a law restricting access to them went too far. Fourth District Judge Derek Pullan ruled that the Utah Constitution makes clear the waters that HB141 two years ago restricted from public access are owned by the state and must be managed in the public trust.

sltrib.com — Washington * When she was only 16, Abby Huntsman spent weekends hanging out at the CBS News Washington bureau, watching family friend John Roberts in his daily grind and feeling the itch to join the ranks of journalism. A decade later, the daughter of ex-Utah Gov.

sltrib.com — The number of peregrine falcons in the nest on the Joseph Smith Memorial Building in downtown Salt Lake City doubled this past weekend and two more soon could be added. Two of the four eggs in the box hatched Sunday as the world watched via webcam.

sltrib.com — Utah State University President Stan Albrecht gleefully wrote in an Aug. 17 e-mail that Boise State University President Bob Kustra's "world is crumbling around him and he is desperate." "All signatures are in place.

sltrib.com — The transient camp is just yards off a bend in Warm Springs Road, but it's only visible once you slip through a break in a chain link fence and step into a stand of trees.

sltrib.com — DWR Slow in Getting Word Out Regarding Fishing Issues and Regulations Published on May 21, 2012 12:36PM The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, for all of its promoting good fishing in the state, has - at least in my opinion - seemingly been avoiding talking about the issues.

sltrib.com — Plans for tonight: A 'Dream' in Sandy Published on May 21, 2012 01:12PM * A lecture on "Easy Tree Identification" happens at Red Butte Garden, 300 Wakara Way, University of Utah campus, Salt Lake City. The lecture, part of a series of talks, starts at 6:30. Free.

sltrib.com — Plans for tonight: A 'Dream' in Sandy Published on May 21, 2012 01:12PM * A lecture on "Easy Tree Identification" happens at Red Butte Garden, 300 Wakara Way, University of Utah campus, Salt Lake City. The lecture, part of a series of talks, starts at 6:30. Free.

sltrib.com — A 65-year-old woman is dead after her car was hit Sunday by a stolen Mercedes allegedly driven by 17-year-old runaway from a residential treatment school in Provo. Police had chased the Mercedes, but halted shortly before it collided with the back of an SUV stopped at a red light near 1860 S.

sltrib.com — The Cricket's Daily 3: Goodbye, Robin Gibb Published on May 21, 2012 09:30AM Here's what's happening in pop culture: * Another icon of the disco era is gone: Robin Gibb, one of the brothers who formed The BeeGees, died Sunday at the age of 62.

sltrib.com — New Brunswick, N.J. * A former Rutgers University student who used a webcam to watch his roommate kiss another man days before the roommate killed himself was sentenced Monday to 30 days in jail.

sltrib.com — Settebello to open Wednesday in Farmington Published on May 21, 2012 10:48AM Settebello Pizzeria Napoletana will open it's newest restaurant in Farmington on Wednesday, May 23. It is located in the new Farmington Station complex, about 900 North and 100 West.

sltrib.com — The Cricket's Daily 3: Goodbye, Robin Gibb Published on May 21, 2012 09:30AM Here's what's happening in pop culture: * Another icon of the disco era is gone: Robin Gibb, one of the brothers who formed The BeeGees, died Sunday at the age of 62.

sltrib.com — A 65-year-old woman is dead after her car was hit by a stolen Mercedes allegedly driven by 17-year-old runaway from a residential treatment school in Provo. Police had just called off a chase of the speeding teen when he hit the car near 1860 S. University Ave., said Provo police Sgt.

sltrib.com — Utah State Parks reservoir conditions report - water is warming Published on May 21, 2012 09:06AM The Utah State Parks reservoir condition report for the week of May 21.Bear Lake State Park Marina: Launch Ramp OPEN/56 degreesBear Lake First Point: Launch Ramp OPEN/56 degreesBear Lake Rainbow Cove: Launch Ramp OPEN/56 degreesBear Lake Rendezvous Beach: Launch Ramp OPEN/56 degrees *18' and smaller boats should be launched due to low water levelDeer Creek State Park: Launch Ramp OPEN/53 degreesEast Canyon State Park: Launch Ramp OPEN/52 degreesWide Hollow at Escalante State Park: Launch Ramp OPEN/58 degreesGreat Salt Lake State Marina: Launch Ramp OPEN/60 degrees Gunlock State Park: Launch Ramp OPEN/62 degrees Huntington State Park: Launch Ramp OPEN/63 degreesHyrum Lake State Park: Launch Ramp OPEN/62 degreesJordanelle State Park: Launch Ramp OPEN/52 degreesMillsite State Park: Launch Ramp OPEN/57 degreesOtter Creek State Park: Launch Ramp OPEN/52 degreesPalisade State Park: Launch Ramp OPEN/51 degreesPiute State Park: Launch Ramp OPEN/52 degreesQuail Creek State Park: Launch Ramp OPEN/63 degrees Red Fleet State Park: Launch Ramp OPEN/53 degreesRockport State Park: Launch Ramp OPEN/55 degreesSand Hollow State Park: Launch Ramp OPEN/61 degrees Scofield State Park: Launch Ramp OPEN/48 degreesStarvation State Park: Launch Ramp OPEN/56 degreesSteinaker State Park: Launch Ramp OPEN/56 degreesUtah Lake State Park: Launch Ramp OPEN/64 degreesWillard Bay State Park: Launch Ramp OPEN/67 degreesYuba State Park: Launch Ramp OPEN/64 degreesU.S.

sltrib.com — Washington * Less than two years into office, Sen. Mike Lee was forced to sell his dream home in Alpine with his mortgage bank taking a significant loss - up to $400,000 - in a "short sale" as the housing bust in his neighborhood drained his house's value.

sltrib.com — Everyone driving on Interstate 15 in southwest Utah may soon have their license plate scanned by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. The DEA and two sheriffs are asking permission to install stationary license plate scanners on the freeway in Beaver and Washington counties.