Free for all: Science movie night, etc. Updated Sep 3, 2010 10:49AM MDT Science Movie Night Sept. 7 • The Utah Museum of Natural History announces its Science Movie Night, screening the documentary “The Life of Birds” that explores the most colorful, popular birds on Earth. After the movie, Bruce Thompson, Tracy Aviary’s director of education, will discuss a variety of Utah’s birds. 6:30 p.m. at the Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, Salt Lake City. Rooftop concerts Friday, Sept. 10 • Provo City kicks off its first Rooftop Concert Series with local singer-songwrit... Copyright 2010 The Salt Lake Tribune. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

SALT LAKE CITY — A man brandishing a handgun robbed a west-side restaurant Thursday afternoon.

SALT LAKE CITY — The Salt Lake County Animal Services "Pit Crew" has reported an increase in pit bull-type dogs...

SALT LAKE CITY — A man faces up to five years in prison for preparing false tax returns for two people to avoid $2...

Utah panel pushing for energy-efficient homes By Kristen Moulton The Salt Lake Tribune Updated Sep 3, 2010 09:58AM MDT Utah’s Uniform Building Code Commission is poised to push the Legislature to mandate that new houses be more energy-efficient. But a key group is already pushing back. Homebuilders say the new standards would unnecessarily jack up the prices for new houses, while conservation advocates counter that they would save energy — and homeowners’ money. The commission last month approved the new code on a 5-2 vote but will take a final vote after a public hearing Wednesday. An ad hoc committee of the co... Copyright 2010 The Salt Lake Tribune. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

SOUTH JORDAN — A Payless shoe store clerk was pistol-whipped Thursday when an armed suspect came into the South Jordan...

BLUFFDALE — Officials have selected a new judge to fill a vacant spot on the Bluffdale City Justice Court bench.

County GOP goes nearly two years without finance report By Jeremiah Stettler The Salt Lake Tribune Updated Sep 3, 2010 09:55AM MDT The Salt Lake County Republican Party hasn’t disclosed information about campaign contributions or expenses for nearly 20 months — a gap that has Democrats crying foul and Republicans pledging to fix the problem. The Lieutenant Governor’s Office confirmed Thursday the county GOP hasn’t filed a campaign finance report since January 2009, when it closed its books on the previous year. It’s a hole in campaign reporting that state officials link to a change in party leadership — when former chairma... Copyright 2010 The Salt Lake Tribune. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

SALT LAKE CITY — A Midvale man is under federal indictment in connection with a mortgage fraud scheme in which he...

UHP: Woman arrested for DUI in fatal I-15 crash By bob mims The Salt Lake Tribune Updated Sep 3, 2010 09:32AM MDT A Springville man was killed and his female passenger was injured in a collision with a suspected drunken driver on Interstate 15. Utah Highway Patrol Lt. Steven Winward said the accident occurred about 2:40 p.m. Thursday in a construction zone of the freeway’s southbound lanes just south of Provo. Killed was the driver of a Pontiac Grand Prix, Brice C. Mickelsen, 71. UHP said he suffered severe head trauma. A 39-year-old passenger, Mary Jacobsen of Springville, was taken to Utah Valley Regiona... Copyright 2010 The Salt Lake Tribune. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

ORDERVILLE — U.S. 89 will be closed in the Orderville area this afternoon during the funeral of Kane County deputy...

Companies add 67K workers, but jobless rate rises By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER The Associated Press Updated Sep 3, 2010 09:06AM MDT Washington • Private employers hired more workers over the past three months than first thought, lifting hopes for the weak economy ahead of the Labor Day weekend. But the unemployment rate rose in August for the first time in four months as more people entered the market looking for work. Companies added a net total of 67,000 new jobs last month and both July and June’s private-sector job figures were upwardly revised, the Labor Department said Friday. Stocks surged after the report’s release, ... Copyright 2010 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Firehouse roof collapses in Santa Clara the associated press Updated Sep 3, 2010 08:55AM MDT Santa Clara • The roof over the Santa Clara Fire Department caved in Thursday, but no one was hurt. Washington County dispatcher Tyler Johnson says his office received a call late Thursday afternoon that the roof over the garage housing the engines had collapsed. He says authorities at first thought a firefighter was trapped, but he was later found outside the building. Santa Clara city manager Wally Ritchie says no one was injured in the incident. He says crews have secured the building and inv... Copyright 2010 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Provo residents wary of Turley’s plans for Slate Canyon By Donald W. Meyers The Salt Lake Tribune Updated Sep 3, 2010 07:19AM MDT Provo • Slate Canyon’s supporters felt Thursday’s night multi-neighborhood meeting gave short shrift to the issue of preserving the canyon for recreational purposes. “Not enough people were able to voice their concerns,” said Brandi Daniel, Provost neighborhood vice chairwoman. “It was diluted,” observed Melanie McCoard, a Provost resident. In August, the Provo Municipal Council voted to delete recreational purposes from a General Plan clause calling for the protection of Slate Canyon. Thursday... Copyright 2010 The Salt Lake Tribune. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

SALT LAKE CITY — Despite signs that the economy is mired in a prolonged recession, there is another indication that...

WEST JORDAN — The judge just wanted the man to apologize.

HILL AIR FORCE BASE — If you're a pilot, you have to wear a flight suit.

WEST VALLEY CITY — A 16-year-old boy has been charged as an adult with murder, a first-degree felony, in the stabbing...

ORDERVILLE — As Bruce Harris addressed the media late Thursday, he was able to smile and even crack a few jokes while...

SALT LAKE CITY — It's usually hard to surprise law enforcement officers. But even they are astounded at how widespread...