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Learn about Utah's Envirothon, a year-long high school environmental science learning experience and competition sponsored by the Utah Association of Conservation Districts

The 2012 Core Academy will provide high quality instruction in Mathematics, Literacy in History/Social Studies, and Literacy in Science to complement and support the integration of the Utah Core State Standards and to ensure that all Utah students are college and career ready.

If you like to hunt deer in northern Utah, you're encouraged to do one of two things: Attend an open house on Feb. 13 or send your comments to an email address.

The Division of Wildlife Resources allows livestock owners to bid for grazing permits on certain DWR Wildlife and Waterfowl Management Areas. In selected areas, carefully planned grazing is a useful tool in managing wildlife habitat.

This race features incredible scenery in Sand Hollow State Park, including beautiful views of Pine Valley Mountain and the Sand Dunes.

Davis Applied Technology College (DATC), a UCAT campus, has a mission to be on the cutting edge of technology, not only in training, equipment and facilities, but also in energy efficiency.

In the Walt Disney Imagineering ImagiNations Design Competition, held annually, a team of design students from Utah State University took 3rd place. The team was comprised of USU students Jason Cooper, Adam Dambrink and Philip Le Goubin, who were tasked with presenting a design based on a “futuristic Disney attraction on the moon in the year 3011.”

Preliminary unemployment rates are now available for each of Utah's counties. Although these rates will be revised next month as the figures go through the Bureau of Labor Statistics' "benchmarking" process, they provide a quick look at Utah's unemployment hot spots.

Steep roadways, freeway ramps or sharp curves may benefit from a highly skid resistant surface. UDOT engineers work to keep roads as safe as possible by maintaining skid-resistance and setting appropriate speed limits.

The College Board today announced that with more than one out of five members of the class of 2011 passing an Advanced Placement (AP) exam, Utah ranked tenth in the nation for percentage of students passing AP

Governor Gary R. Herbert will host media access time to comment on timely issues and respond to questions from Capitol-credentialed media representatives

KEARNS, UTAH - In front of what has been called the fastest ice in the world and the athletes who train on it, Utah Governor Gary R. Herbert and Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker joined other Utah officials and Olympic VIPs to announce the formation of an exploratory committee to consider a bid for the 2022 or 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

KEARNS, UTAH - In front of what has been called the fastest ice in the world and the athletes who train on it, Utah Governor Gary R. Herbert and Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker joined other Utah officials and Olympic VIPs to announce the formation of an exploratory committee to consider a bid for the 2022 or 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) recognizes that predator management is a legitimate wildlife-management tool that must be available to DWR personnel when needed. The DWR also recognizes that although predator management can be controversial, it is important to effectively manage both predator and prey populations

Utah companies participating in INDIASOFT 2012 can share the State of Utah booth to display catalogs and wares. Join us in Hyderabad and expand your business into India in 2012.

In fall 2011, charter schools enrolled 51,421 students. Since the opening of the first group of charter schools in 1999, total enrollment has increased by more than 51,000 students.

Utah law requires any person, who has reason to believe that a child has been subjected to abuse, neglect or dependency, to immediately notify the nearest DCFS office, a peace officer or law enforcement agency. This notification is called a referral.

Utah Governor Gary R. Herbert, Lt. Governor Greg Bell, Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph

Students and community members welcomed the Year of the Dragon during the Chinese New Year Banquet in the TSC Ballroom on Saturday. "We want … people beside Chinese to know about the lunar new year, and the Chinese culture as well," said Vivian Kwok, Chinese Students and Scholars Association (CSSA) vice president of Student Life.

Last year, Utah said it would give $148 million worth of incentives to help companies expand, more than double the amount allocated in 2010, as the state tries to spur employment.

During past hunts, landowners in the Delta area have had some difficult encounters with spring snow goose hunters. Some of these encounters have even resulted in damage to personal property.

Weber State University’s 16th Annual Storytelling Festival will take place Feb. 27-29. The award-winning festival will include performances from national, local and student storytellers.

In all, 2.1 billion viewers in 160 countries and territories amassed 13.1 billion viewer hours of Olympic coverage. The estimated value of print media exposure value during the Games tallied $22.9 million.

SALT LAKE CITY - After learning about the deaths of Charlie and Braden Powell, Governor Gary R. Herbert issued the following statement:

The results indicate that Utah children have healthier teeth today when compared to five years ago. Overall dental decay fell from 55% in 2005 to 51% in 2010 for children ages 6 to 8.

Looking to persuade someone to move to Utah to work for your business? Looking to convince the folks at headquarters to move more operations to Utah? Put this fun and fast-paced video into the mix!

in Midway, Utah in July 9 through July 14, 2012. This championship is one of 13 national championships conducted annually by the United States Golf Association and is the first national golf championship to he held in Utah.

You’ll learn how essayists write with clarity, how to free your imagination and capture sensory impressions on the pages of your journal, and how to structure material and speak in your own voice.

Take advantage of the $45 early registration and get ready for a great conference at Jordan High School March 2 and 3. The conference registration goes up to $55 after February 10, 2012, so register now and save!

The goal of these grants is to increase the number of youth who serve in meaningful roles as volunteers dedicated to addressing important needs in communities across Utah. Applications due on February 21, 2012.

Scheduled for February 16th at the Dixie Business Alliance in St. George.

SALT LAKE CITY -After learning about the tragic death of Micron CEO Steve Appleton, Governor Gary R. Herbert issued the following statement:

SALT LAKE CITY - In response to today's announcement from the Bureau of Land Management to severely restrict available acreage for oil shale and tar sands leasing in Utah, Governor Gary R. Herbert issued the following statement:

On Monday, February 13, 2012 Utah Career and Technical Education (CTE) high school students across the state will participate in a Virtual Healthcare Interactive (VHI) live broadcast, in partnership with the Utah State Office of Education (USOE) and Intermountain Healthcare.

Currently, there are three paved trails around the lake, albeit disconnected ones. There’s a trail near the Provo Boat Harbor called Skipper Bay Trail, which also connects to the Provo River Trail...

To put together our recommendations for the Wildlife Board, we will be holding open houses at different locations across the state during the month of February.

Franz Kolb of the Governor's Office of Economic Development and Lew Kramer of World Trade Center Utah pull in a team of experts to provide a great opportunity to learn about international networking.

Faculty and tutors from University College’s writing center at Utah Valley are joining forces with the Orem City Library to open a new public writing center that will benefit the entire Utah County community. The Community Writing Center, which will debut Feb. 10 with an 11 a.m. ribbon-cutting and open house that runs from 2-5 p.m., will provide local residents and students from the local school districts with help in developing writing skills in a variety of areas.

At the Jan. 24, 2012 Board meeting, District administration recommended Option C to the Board of Education. It is anticipated that the Board will make a final decision regarding the boundary in their meeting on Feb. 14. The survey will remain open for those who wish to submit comments in the meantime.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Appraisers, appraisal management companies, realtors, lenders, architects, green builders, sales staff, and others interested effectively understanding green and energy efficient homes.