Airliner returns to Salt Lake City airport after lightning strike; no damage foundSeptember 16th, 2009 Airliner hit by lightning, returns to Utah airportSALT LAKE CITY — An airliner returned to Salt Lake City International Airport when it was struck by lightning shortly after takeoff. The American Airlines MD-80 was bound for Chicago when it took off during storms that swept over the Salt Lake Valley on Monday.
Salt Lake City woman who held record for long fingernails talks about breaking them in crashSeptember 3rd, 2009 Utah woman talks about breaking long fingernailsSALT LAKE CITY — A Salt Lake City woman who held a Guinness World Record for her long fingernails before they broke off in a car crash says it was the most dramatic event of her life. But Lee Redmond, who lost the fingernails in February, says it's now much easier to do things and her hands seem to fly with the weight of the nails gone.
Whoa, Nellie: Spooked horse takes full carriage on a wild ride in downtown Salt Lake CityAugust 30th, 2009 Spooked horse takes family on wild carriage rideSALT LAKE CITY — Talk about a wild ride. A spooked horse pulling a carriage with seven people aboard took off through downtown Salt Lake City and didn't stop until it crashed through a police officer's bicycle and ran into a parked car.
Utah father of Elizabeth Smart recounts story of his own daughter's long abduction, reunionAugust 29th, 2009 Latest abduction invokes saga of Elizabeth SmartSALT LAKE CITY — The Utah father of Elizabeth Smart says he's horrified by the parallels between the latest abduction story to grip the nation and his own daughter's long journey with an alleged kidnapper. Snatched at knifepoint from her Salt Lake City bedroom, then 14-year-old Elizabeth Smart was kept for nine months in 2002 and 2003 as her alleged abductor drifted around from Salt Lake City to San Diego.
Prosecutor won't pursue trespassing charges in Mormon church plaza kissing incidentJuly 29th, 2009 No charges in Mormon church plaza kissing incidentSALT LAKE CITY — The Salt Lake City prosecutor's office says it will not pursue charges against two men who were cited for trespassing on a Mormon church-owned downtown plaza earlier this month after sharing a kiss. Prosecutor Sim Gill says in a statement there is reason to believe that although the property is private, Matt Aune and his partner, Derek Jones, did not think they could legally be ejected from the plaza because it is perceived to be open to the public.
Delta reducing number of nonstop Salt Lake City-to-Tokyo flightsJuly 24th, 2009 Delta reducing Salt Lake City-to-Tokyo flightsSALT LAKE CITY — Delta Air Lines says it's reducing the number of nonstop Salt Lake City-to-Tokyo flights, less than two months after the carrier launched them. Delta executive vice president Glen Hauenstein said Wednesday that the swine flu virus hurt traffic that was expected to be on the flight between Salt Lake City International Airport and Narita Airport.
Obama meets with Mormon leader, gets detailed genealogical records for familyJuly 20th, 2009 Obama, Mormon leader meet in Oval OfficeWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama met with the leader of the Mormon church on Monday in the Oval Office, thanking the religion's president for a thorough history of the first family. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints President Thomas S.
Second 'kiss-in' on Mormon church plaza in Utah draws shouting matchJuly 19th, 2009 Mormon 'kiss-in' in Utah leads to shouting matchSALT LAKE CITY — A mass-kissing protest near the Mormon church temple Sunday drew a shouting match between gay activists and a group of faithful Mormons. For the second consecutive weekend, about 100 people gathered to stage a "kiss-in" to protest the treatment of two gay men cited for trespassing July 9 after they shared a kiss on the plaza owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Second 'kiss-in' on Mormon church plaza in Utah draws shouting, but no arrestsJuly 19th, 2009 Second 'kiss-in' on Mormon plaza draws shoutingSALT LAKE CITY — A mass-kissing protest near the Mormon church temple drew a shouting match between gay activists and a group of faithful Mormons. About 100 people gathered Sunday for the second consecutive weekend to stage a "kiss-in" to protest the treatment of two gay men cited for trespassing July 9 after they shared a kiss on the plaza owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Gay couple says they were detained on plaza outside Mormon temple after kiss on cheekJuly 11th, 2009 Gay couple detained near Mormon plaza after kissSALT LAKE CITY — A gay couple say they were detained by security guards on a plaza owned by the Mormon church and later cited by police, claiming it stemmed from a kiss on the cheek. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said that the men became argumentative and refused to leave after being asked to stop their "inappropriate behavior." The men say they were targeted because they are gay.
Man puts 'stop' to his nagging conscience with $600 check for Utah road signsJuly 8th, 2009 Man won't 'stop' until he corrects youthful errorSALT LAKE CITY — It's a case of thief's remorse — more than three decades later. A man who said he stole a stop sign 35 years ago from a Salt Lake County road has mailed a $600 cashier's check — bearing an illegible signature — to the Utah Department of Transportation.
Late own goal lets Real Salt Lake tie Earthquakes 1-1July 4th, 2009 Real Salt Lake ties Earthquakes 1-1SANDY, Utah — San Jose kicked in an own-goal in second-half injury time, allowing Real Salt Lake to tie the Earthquakes 1-1 on Friday night. Real Salt Lake (5-6-5) extended its undefeated streak to five matches (2-0-3), tying a franchise record last done Sept.
Paperless boarding introduced at Salt Lake City airport for Delta Air Lines domestic flightsJune 3rd, 2009 Delta starts paperless boarding in Salt Lake CitySALT LAKE CITY — Delta Air Lines starts paperless boarding for its domestic flights at Salt Lake City International Airport. Travelers with Web-enabled mobile devices like a BlackBerry or iPhone can download their boarding passes, then hand over the devices for scanning by federal security screeners and airline gate agents.
Last call for Utah liquor licenses leaves state's largest city thirsty in attracting touristsJune 1st, 2009 Hiccups ahead in effort to relax Utah booze lawsSALT LAKE CITY — Utah is easing its liquor laws to encourage tourism, but the state's most-visited city needs to prepare for a buzz kill: A review of state records shows that Utah is quickly running out of liquor licenses for bars and restaurants. That means it could take much longer to create a downtown entertainment district craved by some local officials in Salt Lake City, the state's capital and economic and cultural center.
MLS suspends Real Salt Lake midfielder Javier Morales for 1 gameMay 5th, 2009 MLS suspends Real Salt Lake's Morales for 1 gameSANDY, Utah — Major League Soccer has suspended Real Salt Lake midfielder Javier Morales for one game for elbowing a Colorado player during a game last weekend. Morales will sit out Salt Lake's home game against the Los Angeles Galaxy on Wednesday night.
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