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Obama's budget weighs in at $3T
President Barack Obama released a $3 trillion budget blueprint Thursday that calls for major investments in education, health care and energy, while also promising to slash unnecessary programs. Full Story

 
Judge: MSHA OK in halting mining at West Ridge
Federal mine safety regulators did not abuse their discretion in shutting down a longwall mining machine at Murray Energy Corp.'s West Ridge coal mine after a series of "bounces" during the past month, a judge in Denver ruled Thursday. Full Story

 
 
Legislators targeting $67 million fee increase, most likely on cars
Lawmakers are headed toward raising fees by $67 million in fees to soften the blow in some areas deemed critical by legislative leaders, but haven't agreed on a source for the funds. Full Story

 
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Jazz: Boozer trying to get up to speed
They plowed ahead for months while waiting for Carlos Boozer to return from an injured left knee, then hit the accelerator in recent weeks, going 9-1 in February with a season-best six-game winning streak. Full Story

 
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Lawmaker tells agency to lighten up on liquor penalties
Murray police officers may have thought they were blending in with the crowd during undercover stings to ferret out liquor violations at the Huka Bar & Grill. Full Story

 
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Fighting city hall
Don't try to tell folks in Sigurd that you can't fight city hall. They've been doing it for years. But it seems that for every battle the group wins, it attracts a new enemy and has to start all over again. Full Story

 
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Lambs Cafe turns 90
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Pat Bagley Herblock Prize Winner
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Tribute to Larry H. Miller
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Music: New venue opening its doors
The State Room, a new music venue, is scheduled to open April 1 on busy State Street in downtown Salt Lake City, a few doors down from the popular Bar Deluxe and a few blocks from the equally popular Burts Tiki Lounge. Full Story

 
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Bullet holes found after Kansas City death ruled natural
Kansas City, Mo.» Police and medical examiners who thought a man died of natural causes changed their minds after funeral-home workers found bullet holes in his head. Full Story

 
I-80 neighbors: Let there be a wall
A wider Interstate 80 is eating into a pocket-size Sugar House neighborhood, where residents who want a sound wall hope the state's cash-strapped roads department can bring them some relief. Full Story

 
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