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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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SWATC offers volunteer benefits

Jun 19, 2013 12:49 am

The federal program known as Volunteers in Service for America, which operates under the AmeriCorps network of volunteer programs, is seeking five volunteers to serve full time for a year beginning in...

Brooks family donates papers to DSU

Jun 18, 2013 11:27 pm

The children of famed historian Juanita Brooks donated a complete microfilm collection of her correspondence, manuscripts and historical records to Dixie State University on Tuesday amid a drive to fi...

Council hopefuls get early vetting

Jun 18, 2013 10:50 pm

Two months before they face off in an August primary, candidates running for two open seats on the St. George City Council had a chance Tuesday to prove their conservative bona fides in front of the D...

Incidents

Jun 18, 2013 10:37 pm

Misdemeanor theft on the 1000 East block of 700 South.

Accidents

Jun 18, 2013 10:28 pm

Traffic accident with injuries on the 500 East block of Tabernacle Street.

Fire restrictions to be implemented

Jun 18, 2013 10:15 pm

Local fire agencies are relieved by a relatively late coming wildfire season, but human activity has prompted officials in Southwest Utah and Northwest Arizona to enact strict fire restrictions in an ...

Fire causes fuel tank explosion in Leeds

Jun 18, 2013 8:04 pm

Leeds Area Fire Department and assisting fire agencies responded to a small brush fire Tuesday in Leeds, which spread to a 500-gallon fuel tank, causing a small explosion and damaging some old vehicle...

Cool off in scenic national parks

Jun 18, 2013 3:50 pm

Last weekend, I had the opportunity to escape the desert heat and spend some time at Brian Head and Cedar Breaks. When I left St. George, it was 108 degrees outside and when I arrived at the resort, i...

Politics get social

Jun 18, 2013 12:19 am

For some, talking politics is considered taboo in a casual social setting but not so for some politic-minded meal-goers in Washington County.

Utah Top News Stories from Deseretnews.com

Utah leads the way in Internet connectivity; see where other states fall

Jun 20, 2013 6:00 am

According to a new census.gov report, Utah has the country's highest rate of Internet connectivity. ...

Nevada ruling in Johnson case could bring Swallow deposition

Jun 20, 2013 3:00 am

A judge in Nevada has ruled against federal prosecutors who sought to delay the civil case against Johnson. ...

High school softball: 2013 Deseret News MVPs led, inspired their teams

Jun 20, 2013 12:00 am

This year's Deseret News softball MVPs earned the honor with the way they played and inspired their teams. ...

SLC Mayor vetoes property tax increase; City Council considers override

Jun 20, 2013 12:00 am

Mayor Becker voiced concern for Salt Lake City's poorest residents before vetoing a 13.8 percent tax increase. ...

Utah Jazz hire Jerry Sloan in a senior basketball adviser role

Jun 19, 2013 11:00 pm

Hall of Fame coach will help out with scouting on the professional and college ranks among other duties. ...

Washington Post guest writer asks, 'can faith prevent teen pregnancy?'

Jun 19, 2013 9:00 pm

A recent article published in The Washington Post connects a drop in teen pregnancies over the past 20 years. ...

Lehi imposes emergency watering restrictions on 12,000 households.

Jun 19, 2013 8:00 pm

Lehi is dangerously close to running out of drinking water and is imposing watering restrictions. ...

Swimsuit designer speaks out on issues of modesty, bikinis in viral video

Jun 19, 2013 5:00 pm

Jessica Rey is an actress/designer with an MBA who has addressed a very sensitive and timeless topic: the bikini. ...

Ryan Teeples: BYU sports is for BYUtv, not the other way around

Jun 19, 2013 5:00 pm

Once you understand the mission of BYUtv, athletics’ role in fulfilling business goals becomes very clear. ...

Men's Wearhouse fires founder and current executive chairman

Jun 19, 2013 5:00 pm

Men's Wearhouse has fired current executive chairman George Zimmer, 40 years after he founded the clothier. ...

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