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Rachel Lowry

Mariah Hanaike reacts to realizing it is free ice cream cone day as she uses Facebook.
Utah
Straddling online and offline profiles, millennials search for identity
Millenials, the term given for those born between 1980 and 2000, may be suffering from an identity crisis as they search for their authentic self.
By Rachel Lowry
Katie Burke and her husband, Gregory Burke, have been happily married for three years. They currently live in West Jordan, Utah, where Katie works as a hairstylist.
Family
Schools ill-equipped to respond to teen dating violence
Most schools do not consider teen dating violence a high-priority issue, according to a new study. Parents sending their children back to school can do so more confidently when informed about what schools are and aren’t equipped to handle.
By Rachel Lowry
The new building will have some modern elements but has also been designed with the community in mind.
Utah
Plans for new Glendale Branch Library underway
Architects and artists alike met last week to further plans on the new Glendale Branch Library, a project anticipated to be completed October 2014.
By Rachel Lowry
The Okinawa Kenjinkai Dance group performs at the Nihon Matsuri Festival in Salt Lake City on Saturday, April 27, 2013.
Utah
The shaping of Utah culture through the lens of a small Japanese newspaper
Participants learn about Japanese culture in Utah through Japanese newspaper exhibit at the annual Japan Festival, Saturday in downtown Salt Lake City.
By Rachel Lowry
Kelly Campbell and others work to load yard debris onto a trailer on McCall Street in South Salt Lake as more than 1,100 employees of the LHM Group of Companies paid tribute to the late Larry H. Miller Friday, April 26, 2013. by participating in community
Utah
Utahns honor Larry H. Miller’s legacy with day of service
Nearly 600 Larry H. Miller Group employees volunteered at six locations along the Wasatch Front to honor the legacy of Larry H. Miller.
By Rachel Lowry
Local law enforcement agencies gather around a drone and surveillance equipment demonstration Thursday at Weber County Fairgrounds, considering the advantages and disadvantages of drones as a tool for police work.
Utah
Drones in Utah: Invasion of privacy or protection against crime?
Local law enforcement agencies gathered around a drone and surveillance equipment demonstration Thursday in Weber, considering the use of the latest technologies to fight crime and the ramifications entailed.
By Rachel Lowry
Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker signs and gives a book to Melissa Portillo, right, outside the St. Vincent de Paul soup kitchen in Salt Lake City, Tuesday, April 23, 2013, in commemoration of World Book Night.
Utah
Community members bring books to the homeless for World Book Night
Salt Lake Mayor Ralph Becker, Police Chief Chris Burbank, community advocate Pamela Atkinson and other community leaders distributed books for World Book Night, an annual celebration of Shakespeare’s birthday.
By Rachel Lowry
Clearfield Community Church youth leaders Ramon and Tina Ramirez talk with youths about fundraising near their fire-damaged church in Clearfield on Thursday, April 11, 2013. They will have a yard sale April 20 to raise money for a youth missionary trip an
Utah
Church burned, but Clearfield residents pull together to save youth trip
The blackened vestiges of the burned Clearfield Community Church have been pulled away but the resolve of a congregation and the community that supports it will be on display Saturday at its annual garage sale fundraiser.
By Rachel Lowry
In this April 2012 file photo, Jenifer Perdomo Mejia, left, and Stratton Rogers, students in Danielle Wilson's kindergarten class, participate in an earthquake drill at Vista Elementary in Taylorsville.
Utah
Thousands of Utahns dive for cover during Great Utah ShakeOut earthquake drill
More than 860,000 children and adults registered for the Great Utah ShakeOut, a statewide drill to practice emergency procedures in event of an earthquake.
By Rachel Lowry
University Neighborhood Partners celebrates the grand opening of the new 10,000-square-foot Hartland Partnership Center with tours, entertainment and food in Salt Lake City Tuesday, April 16, 2013.
Utah
New Hartland Partnership Center opens to community
Abdulkhaliq Mohamed stood before a crowd of people Tuesday and spoke of a new building behind him and a new day before him.
By Rachel Lowry
A 3-year-old girl is in critical condition after getting her neck tangled in a rope of a swing Thursday, April 4, 2013, in Farr West. She was transported to Primary Children\'s Medical Center in Salt Lake City.
Utah
Swing accident claims life of 3-year-old girl
A 3-year-old girl died late Saturday at Primary Children’s Medical Center from injuries sustained after getting her neck tangled in a rope of a swing, according to Weber County Sgt. Wayne Smith.
By Rachel Lowry
Utah
Police shoot, kill Sandy man following I-15 crash
A man who led police on a high-speed chase was shot and killed by officers Friday night after the driver crashed.
By Rachel Lowry
Thousands attend the groundbreaking for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Provo City Center Temple in Provo Saturday, May 12, 2012.
Utah
Gallup poll: Provo named most religious metropolitan area in the U.S.
Provo, Utah, a cultural pocket of Latter Day Saints, has been dubbed the most religious of 189 metropolitan areas in the U.S., finds a recent Gallup Poll.
By Rachel Lowry
A 4x4 driver navigates over a gap in the terrain during an Easter Jeep Safari at Moab, Utah.
Utah
Risk-takers head to Moab to balance thrills and spills
John Beall is a self-proclaimed adrenaline junkie. Having shredded terrain across the country in his souped-up Jeep, the Texan was thrilled to be wheeling up The Metal Masher, an appropriately named four-wheel drive trail in the backcountry of Moab this week for the 2013 Easter Jeep Safari.
By Rachel Lowry
A group of friends eat dinner and talk in Holladay Friday, March 15, 2013. As college graduates leave the cocoon of a strong social support network, learning where and how to meet people in the professional adult world as a young adult can help many fee
Utah
Social networking: Young adults searching for a way to connect
As college graduates leave the cocoon of a strong social support network, learning where and how to meet people in the professional adult world as a young adult can help many feel connected again.
By Rachel Lowry
C.J. Saulsgiver, with his mother, Christine, Friday, March 22, 2013, in her hospital room. C.J. performed CPR on her, saving her life after she suffered a heart attack.
Utah
12-year-old helps save his mother’s life by performing CPR
Its a sound no 12-year-old wants to hear. But as the piercing scream of his mother echoed throughout the house Tuesday afternoon, C.J. Saulsgiver responded immediately, performing CPR and saving her life.
By Rachel Lowry
Upon picking her children up from daycare, Melissa Bartzen looks at a book (made by her son Adam) with her sons 3 year-old David, 5 year-old Adam, and her daughter 6 year-old Rachel. Plain City resident Melissa Bartzen is a single mother who is currently
Utah
Single working mothers find hope at job seminar
The recruitment fair and seminar was hosted by People Helping People, a local nonprofit organization partnering with Intermountain Healthcare career services to provide support to single working mothers.
By Rachel Lowry
Church member Linda Phillips and North Davis firefighter Alan Hadley look at the Clearfield Community Church on Wednesday, March 20, 2013, following a three-alarm fire.
Utah
Fire decimates Clearfield church, ignites community spirit
As Linda Phillips shuffles tearfully among the charred debris of what used to be the Clearfield Community Church, her spirits are bolstered by the surrounding community support.
By Rachel Lowry
Former Geneva Steel plant site. There are plans to turn the property into commercial and residential use.
Utah
Developers planning 2 million square feet of office space at Geneva site
Developers of the former Geneva Steel site have announced plans to build 2 million square feet of office space as part of its 100-acre mixed-use project.
By Rachel Lowry
In this 2007 file photo, a Salt Lake City Police Officer uses a license plate reader on his patrol car.
Utah
Legislature passes license plate reader bill
A substituted bill requiring law enforcement to delete data scanned on license plate readers passed 24-0 Thursday in the Senate.
By Rachel Lowry
Utah
Bill modifying insurance code passes in House
A bill that would modify the insurance code regarding uninsured and underinsured motorists passed unanimously Tuesday in the House.
By Rachel Lowry
Under SB38, the Veteran's Reintegration Task Force would be reauthorized to examine the issues affecting veterans and their families dealing with the challenges associated with returning home and adjusting to civilian society.
Utah
Legislature passes bill reauthorizing task force to assist returning veterans
A bill reauthorizing a task force to create a statewide action plan that assists veterans to adjust to civilian society passed 68-7 Wednesday in the House.
By Rachel Lowry
Utah
Utah commission would assess federal government’s budget cuts
A bill that would establish the Federal Funds Commission to prepare a plan to address potential federal fund reductions passed 59-14 in the House Wednesday.
By Rachel Lowry
Bill HB103, sponsored by Rep. Lee Perry, R-Perry, would still allow teens to call in medical emergencies, road hazards or criminal acts — or to speak with parents or legal guardians. Violating the proposed law would be an infraction and teens could be fin
Utah
Legislature passes bill banning teen drivers from talking on cellphones
A bill that would fine teen drivers a maximum of $25 for talking on the phone was passed by the Senate Wednesday.
By Rachel Lowry
A bill that would fine minors as much as $50 for talking on the phone while driving failed 11-13 Tuesday in the Senate.
Utah
Bill to fine teens for talking on phone while driving fails in Senate
A bill that would fine minors as much as $50 for talking on the phone while driving failed 11-13 Tuesday in the Senate.
By Rachel Lowry
Utah
House lawmakers reject e-cigarette and tobacco products tax
A bill that would have taxed tobacco candies that arent yet sold in Utah failed 29-44 in the House Monday.
By Rachel Lowry
In this Nov. 17, 2011 file photo, the 2012 Honda Civic Natural Gas car, named Green Car of the Year for 2012, is displayed after its unveiling at press preview day for the Los Angeles Auto Show.
Utah
Senate approves bill facilitating transition to natural gas vehicles
Utah lawmakers overwhelmingly passed a bill that establishes a public service commission to facilitate the transition to natural gas in Utah.
By Rachel Lowry
Patrons wait in line at Kranky Franks in Springville on Friday, March 8, 2013. John Dangerfield, owner of Kranky Franks, recently underwent brain surgery to have a tumor removed. His children opened the hot dog restaurant to help pay for his medical bills
Utah
Community crowds tiny hot dog joint in support of owner with brain tumor
Since the restaurant’s owner, John Dangerfield, underwent brain surgery to have a tumor removed, the community has showed up to give support in the best way they know how — buying “dawgs.”
By Rachel Lowry
Utah
Sharp metal found in doughnut purchased at Draper grocery store, police say
Police received a call Wednesday from someone who reportedly found a triangular piece of sharp metal in a doughnut purchased at Smith’s Food Store, 262 E. 12300 South.
By Rachel Lowry
Utah
Man accused in freeway shootings charged in third incident
A man police say was involved in two highway shootings was charged Thursday in connection with another incident, this time near 600 North and 1200 West on Jan. 12.
By Rachel Lowry
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