Utah

MORGAN -- When lightning struck a major power line in Morgan County this week, school administrators discovered deficiencies in the districtwide emergency plan.

ELKO, Nev. -- A federal appeals court has denied an environmental group's request for an emergency injunction to block construction of a gas pipeline across Utah and three other Western states.

OGDEN -- City animal-control officers are stepping up foot patrols along East Bench walking trails because of an increasing number of complaints about dogs running at large.

OGDEN -- As voters consider the Pioneer League MVP award, several Raptors made strong statements with their efforts during Ogden's 10-4 win over the Idaho Falls Chukars on Thursday night at Lindquist Field.

OGDEN -- The Weber State University women's soccer team kicks off a five-match homestand this afternoon when the Wildcats take on unbeaten St. Mary's College at Wildcat Soccer Field.

WASHINGTON TERRACE -- City Manager Mark Christensen has been hired for the same position in Saratoga Springs and will be leaving in 90 days.