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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
Salt Lake delays demolitions in historic Yalecrest
Mar 20, 2010 6:57 pm
There will be no demolitions this summer in Yalecrest, where in past years wrecking balls have torn - both literally and...
Utah Jazz: Motivated Suns rise to occasion
Mar 20, 2010 6:23 am
It was billed as a fight between the Jazz and Phoenix for fourth place in the NBA's Western Conference ? and, mostly...
Will refs let K-State guards mug Jimmer?
Mar 20, 2010 6:08 am
If BYU can outlast No. 7-ranked Kansas State in the Ford Center Saturday, they'll advance to the Sweet 16 in Salt Lake City.
BYU basketball: Cougars approach game with nothing-to-lose mindset
Mar 20, 2010 3:46 am
It's time for BYU's basketball team to relax a little bit.
State regulators close Draper-based Advanta Bank Corp.
Mar 20, 2010 3:08 am
DRAPER ? A Salt Lake County bank is the latest financial institution to close its doors.
Could BYU's Fredette be next March darling?
Mar 19, 2010 10:27 pm
Jimmer Fredette has all the ingredients to be the next out-of-nowhere star in the NCAA tournament: the catchy nickname, the...
Local News for Southern Utah from thespectrum.com
Animal assistance in high demand
Mar 20, 2010 9:44 am
CEDAR CITY ˆ­- Amidst a troubled economy, an increased number of pet owners are looking to low-cost assistance programs as a way to get their dogs and cats spayed and neutered.
Dixie Forum to discuss Grand Staircase Escalante
Mar 20, 2010 3:00 am
FOR THE SPECTRUM DAILY NEWS
Intersection yields 2 accidents all year
Mar 20, 2010 3:00 am
CEDAR CITY - Following Thursday's two-car accident at the intersection of 200 North and 100 West, which prompted a traffic sign discussion, Cedar City Police report that only two accidents have occur...
Runaway found with suspected hitchhiker
Mar 20, 2010 3:00 am
ST. GEORGE - A teen runaway and a 25-year-old man were taken into custody Thursday afternoon following a St. George Police investigation into a report of hitchhiking or panhandling near the Chuck-A-Ra...
Mar 20, 2010 3:00 am
ST. GEORGE - The Board of Trustees of Dixie State College approved a new fee Friday morning which would allow students to save money to renovate their student center, known as the Gardner Center.
Mar 20, 2010 3:00 am
CEDAR CITY - One seat on the Iron County Commission remains the only open county-level seat in which newcomers are opposing an incumbent after filing ended Friday.
Mar 20, 2010 3:00 am
ST. GEORGE - The fields are set for Utah's 2010 elections, with several challengers signing on late for local elections, and a long list of candidates vying for federal and statewide positions.
Mar 20, 2010 3:00 am
ST. GEORGE - While the inauguration ceremony formally installed Stephen D. Nadauld Friday to the position of president of Dixie State College, he took the opportunity to promote student success.
As health vote nears, Matheson undecided
Mar 20, 2010 3:00 am
ST. GEORGE - Although the House is expected to vote on sweeping health care reform Sunday, Rep. Jim Matheson, D-Utah, has yet to pledge his support or opposition to the polarizing piece of legislation...
