Many projects funded with federal stimulus money are improving the lives of Northern Utah residents, says U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan .

NEW YORK -- Guns. Religion. Abortion. These are the no-win arguments that spoil family gatherings -- and the stuff of retailers' nightmares.

HILL AIR FORCE BASE -- Recent suicides at Hill Air Force Base have prompted officials to hire a full-time psychologist.

So far in 2010, three base personnel have committed suicide.

NORTH OGDEN -- A new councilman wants the city to address the way it handles signs and businesses -- and he wants it done right away.

The Wasatch Front Regional Council estimates that the Top of Utah will see a 60 percent population increase over the next 30 years. Unfortunately, we're not a public transportation-oriented community in Utah. It's clear that we have to make some strides toward using public transit. If we don't, our freeways won't be able to handle the traffic flow. Add the resulting increase in pollution and we've got a big problem.

The head-on collision was devastating, midday Monday, at the intersection of California's Interstate 8 and the information highway.

Miraculously, there appeared to be only one fatality -- the mind-bogglingly impervious arrogance and intransigence of the Toyota car family. Yet, frankly, it is far from certain that the victim will have the decency to remain dead.

(UNEDITED) There is a growing issue with people not putting their dogs on leashes. My dogs have been attacked twice by dogs that should have been on leashes. I am scared to walk my dogs anymore.

(UNEDITED) I LOVE horses ... ALL horses ... they smell good and I even don't mind cleaning up after them ... or at least I used to not mind, when I had my horse so many years ago (smile).

I am ENRAGED at this story of such a brutal attack on this sweet, young filly!

SLIDESHOW: Utah Jazz vs Chicago Bulls

CHICAGO -- Deron Williams got the better of Derrick Rose, finishing with 28 points and a season-high 17 assists, while CJ Miles scored a season-best 26 points Tuesday night to lead the Utah Jazz to a 132-108 victory over the Chicago Bulls.

OGDEN -- It might be difficult to find a throat lozenge in Weber or Davis counties Thursday morning.

At least that's what Weber State University faithful anticipate as they host the Big Sky Conference men's basketball tournament this week.

If Eden Buxton doesn't get enough sleep, she suffers from headaches, daytime drowsiness and poor concentration in classes at Weber High School.

SLIDESHOW: See some of Meyer's photos

David W. Meyer left Weber College to serve in World War II, and before he came home, he saw more scenes of courage and carnage than most.

SLIDESHOW: 82nd Annual Oscar Awards

AUDIO SLIDESHOW: The Red Carpet

LINK: See a complete list of the winners

LOS ANGELES — The Iraq War drama “The Hurt Locker” won best picture and five other prizes Sunday at the Academy Awards, its haul including best director for Kathryn Bigelow.

There are few things that catch my attention quite like the Olympics. It is exhilarating to watch the athletes make history doing things beyond my comprehension and it definitely beats doing math homework.