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Utah was the 45th state admitted to the union, on January 4, 1896. Approximately 88% of Utah's 2,500,000 people, known as "Utahns," live in an urban concentration with Salt Lake City as the center, known as the Wasatch Front. In contrast, vast expanses of the state are nearly uninhabited, making the population the sixth most urbanized in the U.S. The name "Utah" is derived from the Ute Indian language, meaning "people of the mountains". Utah is known for its geological diversity ranging from snowcapped mountains to well-watered river valleys to rugged, stony deserts. Meanwhile, Utah is also known for being one of the most religiously homogeneous states in the Union, with approximately 62% of its inhabitants claiming membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which greatly influences Utahn culture and daily life.

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Incidents

Mar 10, 2010 3:00 am

At the discretion of the editorial department, The Spectrum reports police or rescue incidents of general interest where no arrest is made.

Accidents

Mar 10, 2010 3:00 am

At the discretion of the editorial department, The Spectrum reports accidents of general interest where no arrest is made.

DSC tote bag design winners named

Mar 10, 2010 3:00 am

ST. GEORGE - Dixie State College announced Thursday the high school and collegiate contest winners of the DOCUTAH tote bag design contest.

Academy principal dismissed

Mar 10, 2010 3:00 am

ST. GEORGE - When Amy Trombetti was dismissed as principal of George Washington Academy Thursday by the school board it took everyone at the school, including Trombetti, by surprise.

City yet to discuss gay rights

Mar 10, 2010 3:00 am

CEDAR CITY - Though some northern Utah cities may follow suit with Salt Lake City and county to adopt ordinances banning anti-gay discrimination in housing and employment, Southern Utah has yet to add...

Accident sends 2 to hospital

Mar 10, 2010 3:00 am

ST. GEORGE - Two people were transported to Dixie Regional Medical Center following a two-car collision on 700 South on Tuesday.

Worrisome water

Mar 10, 2010 3:00 am

HURRICANE - Whenever there's heavy rainfall like there was Tuesday, Gail and Lester Black usually do two things: work around the predictable flooding of their ranch and curse the city of Hurricane.

Wet winter nears segue into spring

Mar 10, 2010 3:00 am

ST. GEORGE - The latest round of winter weather played a part in a handful of highway accidents and several slide-offs Tuesday as Mother Nature continued to send El Nino-cooled wet air into Southern U...

Council to vote on veteran home

Mar 10, 2010 3:00 am

CEDAR CITY - To begin the process to get a new veterans' nursing home built in Cedar City, council members will discuss and vote whether to donate land to the project during Wednesday's city council m...

Utah Top News Stories from Deseretnews.com

Utah Utes basketball: Utes aim to atone for their bumpy season

Mar 11, 2010 7:35 am

When you're 14-16 and near the end of an inconsistent, roller-coaster season, there's only one way to approach a conference...

Weber State basketball: Montana rallies for 66-65 win over Wildcats

Mar 11, 2010 6:57 am

Weber State was on the wrong end of history on Wednesday night.

BYU football: Max Hall, Dennis Pitta do their best to bolster NFL profile

Mar 11, 2010 6:17 am

Since leading BYU to a Las Vegas Bowl victory last December, quarterback Max Hall has been busy.

Beauty contestants organize princess party for Make-A-Wish

Mar 11, 2010 5:45 am

Whitney Potter, 11, wears slippers everywhere she goes to protect the nerves in her bony feet from painful contact with the...

Consumer complaints skyrocketed in 2009

Mar 11, 2010 5:21 am

Consumer complaints to the Better Business Bureau last year rose astronomically in Utah, according to an annual report...

Virginia joins Utah in opposing mandated health coverage

Mar 11, 2010 5:18 am

Virginia's General Assembly on Wednesday joined Utah in approving measures bucking attempts by Congress to implement a...

Clan Flynn carries on proud tradition at St. Patrick's Day Parade

Mar 11, 2010 5:15 am

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Utah Legislature: Senate Oks bill limiting scholarships

Mar 11, 2010 4:08 am

Mercedes Pearce graduated from college last year, at age 19. She's now working her first real job and said that she wouldn't...

Medical errors increasing in Utah

Mar 11, 2010 1:12 am

Whether it's a sponge, a towel or a surgical instrument, the idea of having surgeons sew up a patient with a foreign object...

Horse whisperer: Utah equestrian trainer up for another challenge

Mar 11, 2010 12:01 am

Marty Simper stood silently next to his new student and tried to hear her name.

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