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Mia Love makes it official: She's running again

Last updated Saturday, May 18, 2013 - 4:58pm

SANDY — Saratoga Springs Mayor Mia Love has declared she wants another shot at the congressional seat occupied by Democrat Jim Matheson.

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Competition tests students’ mechanical prowess

Dana Rimington Standard-Examiner

Last updated Saturday, May 4, 2013 - 11:48pm

SANDY — “If you can, start your engines.”

That was the command given by Rick Bouillon, dean of the School of Technical Specialties at Salt Lake Community College, as he started the Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills Competition last week for the top 10 high school automotive teams from across the state.

Of course, none of the 2013 Ford Fusions started when the competition began because they had all been deliberately bugged with identical issues.

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Real Salt Lake adds Star Wars theme for fans to Saturday's match

Contributed Standard-Examiner

Last updated Monday, April 29, 2013 - 5:37pm

SANDY – Real Salt Lake announced on Monday that the club will host Star Wars Day during its May 4 match against Vancouver Whitecaps FC at Rio Tinto Stadium.

The 7 p.m. kickoff will feature interactive games, costumed characters and promotions inspired by George Lucas’ iconic film series.

Real Salt Lake fans who attend the match dressed in a Star Wars costume will have the opportunity to march on the field in the Parade of Kings, with up to 300 fans allowed on the Rio Tinto Stadium pitch for the pregame procession.

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New facts emerge about man killed in shooting

Scott Schwebke Standard-Examiner

Last updated Wednesday, April 3, 2013 - 7:30am

SANDY — Relatives of a 49-year-old man shot and killed by a Willard police officer Friday night told Sandy police repeatedly in the days leading up to his death that he intended to commit suicide, according to records obtained by the Standard-Examiner.

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MLS punishes 2 Salt Lake players, warns KC

The Associated Press The Associated Press

Last updated Thursday, March 14, 2013 - 4:21pm

NEW YORK — Major League Soccer’s disciplinary committee has suspended Real Salt Lake defender Abdoulie Mansally one game and fined him an undisclosed amount for head-butting D.C. United midfielder Perry Kitchen in the 61st minute of Saturday’s game.

RSL forward Alvaro Saborio was fined for arguing with a referee at the end of the game, a 1-0 win by DC.

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Fake cop involved in Sandy home invasion burglary

The Associated Press The Associated Press

Last updated Sunday, March 10, 2013 - 12:51am

SANDY — Sandy police are searching for as many as three suspects who staged a home invasion burglary after one of them gained entry by posing as a police officer.

Police say a young man was at home alone when he heard a knock on the door around 7 a.m. Friday.

The victim told police a man at the door had a badge and said he was an officer working on an investigation.

After the victim let him in, he was overpowered and restrained by the initial suspect and by one or two other men who joined him.

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Rimando makes big saves; RSL falls to Sounders in Desert Diamond Cup final to wrap preseason

Contributed Standard-Examiner

Last updated Saturday, February 23, 2013 - 10:17pm

TUCSON, Ariz. — Real Salt Lake dropped the FC Tucson Desert Diamond Cup Final on Saturday night, conceding a second-half goal to fall to Seattle Sounders FC 1-0 at Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium.

Saturday’s game was RSL’s final preseason contest. The Claret-and-Cobalt will return to Utah on Sunday to begin preparations for its March 3 MLS regular season opener at defending Supporters’ Shield winners San Jose Earthquakes.

RSL coach Jason Kreis ran out his first-choice lineup against a reserve-laden Sounders FC side, which played its starters on Friday in a friendly against Mexican side Veracruz.

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LDS stake president gives speech in church attacking Obama election

Contributed The Associated Press

Last updated Sunday, February 24, 2013 - 6:32pm

SANDY -- The president of a Mormon church stake is being accused of crossing the line by giving a speech from the pulpit that decried last year's re-election of President Barack Obama.

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16 Utah couples to marry on Ferris wheel

Contributed The Associated Press

Last updated Wednesday, February 13, 2013 - 6:52pm

SANDY — Sixteen Utah couples plan to get married on Valentine’s Day while riding a Ferris wheel at Scheels sporting goods store in Sandy.

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Rey Edward Koster

Obituaries Obituaries

Last updated Thursday, January 31, 2013 - 10:38pm

Rey Edward Koster died Friday, January 25, 2013. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 4, 2013 in the Larkin Sunset Gardens Chapel, 1950 E. 10600 South, Sandy, where a visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Graveside services will be held following the service at 3:30 p.m. in the Ogden City Cemetery. Post condolences to the family at www.larkincares.com. To read the full obituary, see the Standard-Examiner's e-edition.

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Jacquelyn Ann Grow Tichenor Freebairn

Obituaries Standard-Examiner

Last updated Tuesday, January 29, 2013 - 5:57pm

Jacquelyn Ann Grow Tichenor Freebairn, born September 19, 1932, has died. A viewing will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday February 1, 2013, at Mountain View Memorial Mortuary, 3115 E. Bengal Blvd. (7800 South), Cottonwood Heights, with the funeral being held at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 2, at the LDS Peruvian Park Ward, 1475 E. 8600 South, Sandy. Visitation will be at the ward from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Saturday. See the complete obituary in the Standard-Examiner's e-edition.

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Former Alta High student gets $100K in racial abuse settlement

Contributed The Associated Press

Last updated Saturday, January 26, 2013 - 9:02am

SANDY -- A former Alta High School student has received $100,000 in a settlement related to his claims that he was racially abused by fellow students that included members of white supremacist group.

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Dave Checketts sells Real Salt Lake to Hansen

Justin Johnson Standard-Examiner

Last updated Friday, January 25, 2013 - 1:17am

After nearly nine years of tireless effort to build Real Salt Lake into one of Major League Soccer’s most consistent franchises, team founder and majority owner Dave Checketts is moving on.

Checketts announced during a press conference at Rio Tinto Stadium on Thursday afternoon that he has sold his controlling interest in Sports Capital Partners Worldwide’s Utah-based properties to minority owner Dell Loy Hansen.

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After short offseason, RSL gets back to work

Justin Johnson Standard-Examiner

Last updated Sunday, January 20, 2013 - 10:33pm

SANDY — After an offseason that lasted a scant 10 weeks, Real Salt Lake’s players and coaches reported for duty on Saturday afternoon as the franchise prepares to get its ninth season underway.

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