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4:14 pm
Fri July 6, 2012

$10,000 Reward for St. George Bank Robbery Information

On June 21 a man entered the Bloomington Branch of Wells Fargo Bank in St. George and demanded money. No weapons were displayed, nor was anyone inured, but the suspect did leave on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash.

Wells Fargo and the Utah Bankers Association are offering up to $10,000 as a reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction.

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Utah News
5:26 pm
Thu July 5, 2012

Amid Rain Showers, Shingle Fire Holding Steady at 8,200 Acres

After several days of multiplying acreage, the Shingle Fire in Kane County has remained an 8,200-acre blaze for 2 days. But generally cooler temperatures, higher relative humidity, and even some rain fall has helped the 350 or so firefighters stabilize fire lines.

Even though the fire hasn't gained new acreage for 2 days, it is still only 10% contained. The aggressive aerial bombardment of water and fire retardant also continues.

A town meeting is scheduled for Thursday evening in Duck Creek Village to inform residents on the present fire situation.

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Utah News
5:41 pm
Tue July 3, 2012

2nd Amendment Won't Prevent Target Shooting Ban in Utah

Steel core bullets are responsible for starting 21 fires in Utah so far this year.

State forester Dick Buehler is expected to issue new rules within days after consulting with local authorities.

Buehler told UPR's Brianna Bodily that he has been authorized by Utah's Governor Herbert and legislative leaders to ban shooting in unincorporated areas where he deems the fire risk to be extreme.

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Utah News
5:23 pm
Tue July 3, 2012

Critter Collision Bill Would Reduce Deadly Wildlife-Motorist Incidents

Weekend work by Congress moved a federal transportation bill to the President's desk, just in time to avert the shutdown of funding. The bill contains provisions that, for the first time, will allow Utah and federal agencies to retrofit roads to help prevent wildlife-traffic collisions.

Rob Ament of the Western Transportation Institute says there are several solutions to pursue including wildlife underpasses, animal detection systems, and pipes or tubes under roadways to protect small mammals or reptiles.

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Utah News
5:05 pm
Tue July 3, 2012

Will Affordable Health Care Mean Coverage for Utahns with Autism?

One in 47 Utah children is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. That’s why many Utahns are paying close attention to what last week’s Supreme Court decision means for autism insurance coverage in Utah.

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