Utah Top News Stories from Deseretnews.com

Fox Movie Channel is celebrating 'Independence Day'

Jul 4, 2008 7:09 am

Deseret News film critic Jeff Vice and I agree on just about everything, as frightening as that may be (at least for Jeff). There are, however, three notable exceptions:

MormonTimes.com: Today in the Bloggernacle

Jul 4, 2008 7:09 am

Oooh and ahhh at the awe-inspiring, patriotic posts found this week in the Bloggernacle! Also enjoy a musical missionary's testimony and sign up for LDS Newsroom updates!

MormonTimes.com: Book Review: "A Modest Proposal"

Jul 4, 2008 7:09 am

Die-hard romantics looking for an appropriate romance novel with LDS standards will love this book.<BR>

Sister Beck to speak at BYU-I

Jul 4, 2008 7:09 am

Brigham Young University-Idaho announced Thursday that Sister Julie B. Beck, general president of the Relief Society of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, will speak at summer commenc...

MormonTimes.com: Virtual Mormons get a 'Second Life' -- Part 2

Jul 4, 2008 7:09 am

A journey to the different Mormon islands on Second life reveals characters who defend and attack the LDS Church.

Tubs help bathrooms become relaxing retreats

Jul 4, 2008 7:09 am

Bathrooms today serve more than a practical function. They are often created as a refuge from the stress and commotion of everyday life.

Backyard fireworks: Amateur pyrotechnic displays growing in scope & #151

Jul 4, 2008 7:09 am

For backyard patriots, the rockets available this Fourth of July are flashier, more creative and louder than ever before.

Scaredy cats & dogs Tips to keep your pets safe during fireworks season

Jul 4, 2008 7:09 am

The Fourth of July is no picnic for dogs and cats. A third more than normal will likely end up in shelters on July 5, after fireworks make them panic and bolt.

Mom's zeal to 'protect' has gone over the top

Jul 4, 2008 7:09 am

Dear Abby: I'm a high school student in the top 2 percent of my class. I'm heavily involved in extracurricular activities. I don't give my mom much to worry about, but she is always "concerned.&q...

Reel patriotic Stirring images can make movies a great July 4 option

Jul 4, 2008 7:09 am

Patriotic imagery and content pop up in the most unexpected cinematic places. Take, for example, the beloved boxing drama "Rocky" (1976). At the end of the movie, bloodied but still unbowed ...

Local News for Southern Utah from thespectrum.com

Boosting city pride

Jul 3, 2008 9:52 am

ST. GEORGE- Ever since his first day of working as an Operation City Pride crew member, Luke Abegglen felt "good about what we've been doing."

July Fourth Celebrations

Jul 3, 2008 3:00 am

Here are some of the events planned for the July Fourth holiday. If you have events to add, please send them to Cheryl Orr at corr@thespectrum.com.

Suppport Groups

Jul 3, 2008 3:00 am

LDS Family Services Addiction Recovery Program

Local News In Brief

Jul 3, 2008 3:00 am

Vision Dixie panel plans presentations

Enoch seeks funds for secondary water system

Jul 3, 2008 3:00 am

ENOCH - Impact fee alternatives to fund a possible secondary water system dominated the agenda during Wednesday night's Enoch City Council meeting.

Council to consider rec center options

Jul 3, 2008 3:00 am

CEDAR CITY - Before asking residents to consider a tax hike to pay for a proposed community recreation center and swimming pool, members of the Cedar City Council want to consider all of their options...

SUU administrators take on league roles

Jul 3, 2008 3:00 am

CEDAR CITY - Southern Utah University President Michael T. Benson took over as the vice chair of The Summit League's Presidents Council on Tuesday after a unanimous vote by the league's executive comm...

Protesters rally for clean air

Jul 3, 2008 3:00 am

SPRINGDALE - If the Environmental Protection Agency weakens the law that protects air quality in some national parks and wilderness areas, the effects could be devastating to Zion National Park, accor...