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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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Voters to decide on Cedar recreation center

Jul 24, 2008 4:30 pm

CEDAR CITY ? Following years of planning and months of regular discussion during city council meetings, Cedar City's elected officials are putting the issue of a recreation center and swimming pool in...

Conservation team aims to educate public

Jul 24, 2008 10:32 am

CEDAR CITY - As part of the continuing effort to conserve water, the Governor's Water Conservation Team is sponsoring slowtheflow.org, a Web site dedicated to providing the public with information abo...

Incidents

Jul 24, 2008 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.

Support Groups

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Al-Anon

Pioneer Day Activities

Jul 24, 2008 3:00 am

Enoch

Virgin, Toquerville prepare for Pioneer Day events

Jul 24, 2008 3:00 am

Residents of Toquerville and Virgin are singing birthday tunes this weekend as the two communities mark the 150th anniversary of when they were settled.

Officer praised for his actions

Jul 24, 2008 3:00 am

ST. GEORGE - A 54-year-old man was arrested Tuesday night after allegedly dragging an off-duty police officer in the Bloomington Wal-Mart parking lot.

Community celebrates ADA

Jul 24, 2008 3:00 am

ST. GEORGE - On Saturday, the Americans with Disabilities Act will officially celebrate its 18th anniversary, but members of the St. George community celebrated the act's inception Wednesday at Bluff ...

Utah Top News Stories from Deseretnews.com

'90210' optimism waning

Jul 25, 2008 7:15 am

In the nearly two decades that yours truly has been attending the Television Critics Association press tours, this has to rank near the top of the list of Worst Announcements Ever (based on both conte...

MormonTimes.com: Bloggernacle Back Bench - Pioneers in the Bloggernacle

Jul 25, 2008 7:15 am

Honor pioneers, both old and new, including spiritual, musical, prophetic and other pioneers on the Bloggernacle back bench today.

MormonTimes.com: Couple 'Scouts' for families, community, church

Jul 25, 2008 7:15 am

Twenty years ago, Andres and Rita Ramos didn't know anything about Scouting. Now they each put in 30 to 40 hours a week for its cause.

Dining out: Five Guys Burgers and Fries

Jul 25, 2008 7:15 am

Five Guys Burgers and Fries has burger-making down cold. I don't mean that to sound insulting; in fact, I mean just the opposite.

BYU grad dances in national 'High School Musical' tour

Jul 25, 2008 7:14 am

When thinking back to the year 2006 and the year's top CD, it's doubtful Disney is the first thing to cross your mind.

Night's latest 'Voyage' is a joy

Jul 25, 2008 7:14 am

A few months ago, I had the privilege to interview Candice Night, singer for the Baroque-inspired, classically highlighted group Blackmore's Night.

Summer's superheroes superviolent

Jul 25, 2008 7:14 am

This has been quite a violent summer on the screens of our friendly neighborhood movie houses. As the 1960s "Batman" TV show used to say, it's all "Pow!" "Zap!" "...

'Mad Men' is cool blast from the past

Jul 25, 2008 7:14 am

Enter the world of ""Mad Men"" and you're stepping into the past. Whether you turn on the television when the second season begins or step onto the set in downtown Los Angeles, it ...

Veteran filmmaker takes look at Antarctica, the 'End of World'

Jul 25, 2008 7:14 am

For his latest big-screen adventure, Werner Herzog went where few other filmmakers have gone before him and that includes "Transformers" director Michael Bay.

Avenues Bakery closing shop due to increase in food prices

Jul 25, 2008 7:14 am

A South Temple bakery frequented by Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. and his family is closing shop for good Saturday, largely because of high food costs.

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