WILLARD -- After almost a year of negotiations and several public hearings, the city council has approved a planned unit development that has plans for both a school and a church.

NEW YORK -- Think Sunday night's Super Bowl seemed like it had a lot of ads? You're right. Commercials took up nearly 48 minutes of the game -- the most for any Super Bowl.

OGDEN -- The second of two men who embezzled a quarter million dollars from Big D Construction has pleaded guilty in a plea bargain.

The recipe might call for honey, whiskey, rosemary, or even ground coffee -- then wrap that around some cheddar cheese, and enjoy.

(UNEDITED)Utah State Senator Christensen (R-North Ogden) is noticeably passionate about keeping wolves out of Utah. His Senate bill 36 entitled Wolf Management sailed through the Senate, is now in the House, and appears to be on fast track for passing.

How sweet it would be if Senator Christensen, or any state legislator, had just a smidgin of passion to keep foreign radioactive waste out of Utah.

(UNEDITED)Boy Scouts are Americans too, but some activists and government bureaucrats seem to think otherwise.

I first hiked in the back country of Yellowstone National Park as a 12-year-old boy from Camp Loll, which is near the park's southern border. Like countless others, I probably would never have experienced the wonders of this treasured environment except for my involvement in the Boy Scouts.

I was looking forward to hiking to Union Falls with my son and his troop this summer. Now, unless something changes, my son and thousands of other American youth will be barred from visiting this wilderness simply because they are Boy Scouts.

Top of Utahn Senate Majority Leader Scott Jenkins, R-Plain City, is pitching a change to the way the chief justice of the Utah Supreme Court is selected. Jenkins' proposal, Senate Bill 109, would allow Utah's governor to select a chief justice of the Utah Supreme Court, rather than continuing the longstanding rule of having the five justices who comprise the state Supreme Court decide who leads the court.

Hey, been reading articles in the Standard Examiner concerning wolves and the need to control them, when and if they enter Utah. I read about the introduction of senate bill 36, by Republican Senator Allen Christensen. Senator Christensen has stated that wolves are evil creatures and kill other animals for fun. He does not want them to be a detriment to anyone or thing in Utah. I wonder if the Senator has thought of, or is able to make a comparison to the killing by man, of the buffalo during the manifest destiny period in the history of America. We killed many of these animals just for the " fun of it".

SALT LAKE CITY - As early as Monday morning, Jazz forward Carlos Boozer held out hope he might find he way onto the Western Conference All-Star team.

BOUNTIFUL -- At the Region 1 Championship swim meet two weeks ago, Viewmont High School celebrated a double victory, as both boys and girls teams stormed to solid wins. Their wins on Jan. 29 at South Davis Recreation Center were a parting gift for a longtime coach, Scott Balling, who is stepping back after 10 years of coaching.

CHICAGO -- With their focus directed on winning the Stanley Cup, the Chicago Blackhawks aren't putting much thought into individual honors.

Not by choice did U.S. Olympic skier Kaylin Richardson politely decline dinners out with teammates.

Valentine's Day is all about love, but there are plenty of other celebrations to warm the heart during the cold winter months:

Red roses are a popular Valentine's Day gift.

"I think most people want something different, but guys don't know how to order flowers,' " said Jeremy Trentelman. "Roses are great. Red roses are, in my opinion ... kind of played out."

ROY -- Taralee Litster arrived at her doctor's office for a routine pregnancy exam, expecting to see her obstetrician. Instead, she found out she would be seeing a certified nurse midwife at the clinic.

You'll have an easier time running, jumping, walking, climbing stairs and doing everyday movements if you have strong hamstring muscles, certified personal trainer Keelee Kap says.