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Utah School-Site Geologic-Hazard Reviews

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT

To ensure that proposed school building sites are investigated for potential geologic hazards, the Utah State Office of Education (USOE) recommends a preliminary site screening evaluation by the Utah Geological Survey (UGS), the preparation of detailed geologic-hazard reports by professional consultants (employing Utah licensed geologists) retained by the school district, and subsequent review of those geologic-hazard reports by the UGS.

Utah Health Plans Rated in Annual State Report

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT

In an ongoing effort to increase health care transparency and give Utahns valuable information to make health care decisions, the Utah Department of Health's (UDOH) Health Data Committee and the Division of Health Care Financing have published the 2010 Health Plan Quality of Care Report. The report evaluates the quality of performance for selected Utah health plans covering more than 900,000 members across the state-roughly 40.0% of the insured.

Governor Herbert, Legislators Recognize 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Governor Herbert will be joined by Rep. Daw and leaders from Utah's BSA Councils to recognize the association's 100th anniversary this afternoon at the Utah State Capitol.

Google Workshop Helps Parents and Teachers of Children with Autism

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT

The University of Utah, Google and Universal Studios Creative will host a free workshopand tutorial on the SketchUp software for parents and teachers of children with autistic characteristics. The SketchUp workshop will take place on Saturday, Feb. 6 from 10 a.m. to noon

Two New Fossil Rodents Discovered in Utah

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT

A newly-published report describes the discovery of two new prehistoric rodents in Utah. The report also identifies two fossil rodents and a rabbit previously known from other states. All are from a site near Sevier in central Utah.

Utah Publishes Annual Highway Safety Report

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Each year in Utah, there is an overwhelming amount of money spent on medical bills to treat bicyclists and pedestrians who have been involved in a crash involving a motor vehicle. In 2007, hospital and emergency charges totaled more than $8.4 million to treat bicycle injuries and nearly $7.5 million to treat

pedestrian injuries.

All highway safety issues are covered in the 53-page 2009 Highway Safety Report.

Utah Supreme Court Judicial Vacancy Announced

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Applications are now being accepted for a vacancy on the Utah Supreme Court bench. The position will replace Justice Michael J. Wilkins who will retire effective May 15, 2010. To be considered for the position, candidates must be at least 30 years of age, a citizen of the United States, a resident of Utah for at least five years, and admitted to practice law in Utah.

Prepare now to plant your garden

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Growing a vegetable garden can be fun and rewarding and is a great family activity. There is nothing like a ripe vine tomato or other fresh produce. Learn from experts how to prepare and take care of your garden and fruit trees in Utah.

14th Annual Weber State Storytelling Festival February 22-24, 2010

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Weber State Storytelling Festival will be on February 22, 23, 2010 at the Eccles Conference Center. National, State and local storytellers perform. The public is invited to attend. February 24, 2010 the activities will be held at the Davis Conference Center. Over 20 students and student groups from Weber District Elementary and Secondary Schools will present stories at the festival. Schools are invited to bring students to the three day festival.

Utah's Urban Farmers: Agricultural Activity on the Wasatch Front

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Agriculture in Utah carries roughly half the relative economic weight that it does nationwide. In 2008, farming accounted for just 0.25 percent of total personal income ($218 million) in Utah and 0.47 percent of gross state product ($511 million).