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Utah was the 45th state admitted to the union, on January 4, 1896. Approximately 88% of Utah's 2,500,000 people, known as "Utahns," live in an urban concentration with Salt Lake City as the center, known as the Wasatch Front. In contrast, vast expanses of the state are nearly uninhabited, making the population the sixth most urbanized in the U.S. The name "Utah" is derived from the Ute Indian language, meaning "people of the mountains". Utah is known for its geological diversity ranging from snowcapped mountains to well-watered river valleys to rugged, stony deserts. Meanwhile, Utah is also known for being one of the most religiously homogeneous states in the Union, with approximately 62% of its inhabitants claiming membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which greatly influences Utahn culture and daily life.
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Utah Top News Stories from Deseretnews.com
Bad credit? For corporate borrowers, not a problem
Sep 5, 2010 7:45 pm
With rising fears of a prolonged recession and stomach-churning moves in the stock market, corporate bond markets have...
Official: Obama backing research tax credits
Sep 5, 2010 4:51 pm
Seeking ways to spur economic growth ahead of the November elections, President Barack Obama will ask Congress to increase...
Real Salt Lake ties MLS record with victory
Sep 5, 2010 7:46 am
Real Salt Lake tied an MLS record Saturday night with a 1-0 victory over the New York Red Bulls at Rio Tinto Stadium.
News analysis: Focus on Obama's faith puts religion, politics together
Sep 5, 2010 5:48 am
It took only a day for a massive exercise in unity to become the latest salvo in the culture wars.
Utah State football: No. 7 Sooners squeak by Aggies 31-24
Sep 5, 2010 5:39 am
DeMarco Murray ran for 218 yards and two touchdowns and converted a key fourth down, helping No. 7 Oklahoma survived an...
Cavalry Chowder and more at Camp Floyd Days
Sep 5, 2010 3:44 am
They sat in the shade of a canvas tarp waiting for the crowds to arrive for Camp Floyd Days. The event began at 10 a.m....
Local News for Southern Utah from thespectrum.com
Sep 5, 2010 12:08 pm
ST. GEORGE ? The Astrological Society of Southern Utah will resume monthly meetings starting on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 630W.1250 North.
Repealing birthright citizenship criticized
Sep 5, 2010 11:52 am
SALT LAKE CITY ? A group of Democrats, clergy and educators has sharply criticized an effort in Utah to amend the U.S. Constitution to repeal citi­zenship for children of illegal immigrants bo...
Sep 5, 2010 10:09 am
CEDAR CITY - Potential homebuyers, homebuilders, architects, and even those who just like to browse for fun, looked at homes throughout Iron County on Saturday for the 16th Annual Building Industry As...
Sep 5, 2010 9:52 am
A statement in the city of St. George's annual water report about levels of arsenic got many residents' attention. In response, The Spectrum & Daily News tested the water in four Southern Utah cit...
Film festival organizers thinking big
Sep 5, 2010 9:49 am
ST. GEORGE - Filmmakers from 36 countries descend on Southern Utah for this month's DOCUTAH film festival.
Sep 5, 2010 3:00 am
At the discretion of the editorial department, The Spectrum reports police or rescue incidents of general interest where no arrest is made.
Sep 5, 2010 3:00 am
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Dixie State College ROTC to retire flags in ceremony
Sep 5, 2010 3:00 am
For The Spectrum Daily News
Sep 5, 2010 3:00 am
HURRICANE - The annual Peach Days community celebration wrapped up Saturday with a parade, pioneer displays, a hike along the Hurricane Canal, a fiddling contest and endless food offerings that starte...
Fans cheer on DSC in home opener
Sep 5, 2010 3:00 am
ST. GEORGE - Football fans turned out for a tailgate gathering Saturday to cheer on Dixie State College before its home opener against Central Washington.
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