Acord Acres, UT News RSS Feed - YourStreet http://www.yourstreet.com/news/acord-acres-ut The latest Acord Acres, UT news updated hourly from thousands of sources. To see this news on a map, visit YourStreet.com. en-us Population's rise slowed in 2008 Utah for years grew by more than 80,000 residents annually the equivalent of adding a new city the size of Ogden. But it slowed down this year, adding only about 58,000 people,... http://www.yourstreet.com/4696805/population-s-rise-slowed-in-2008 YouTube video of WVC truck fire leads to insurance fraud investigation WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah (ABC 4 News) - Difficult economic times are causing a spike in economic crimes. The latest trend is car owners “giving up” on their vehicles when... http://www.yourstreet.com/4694584/youtube-video-of-wvc-truck-fire-leads-to-insurance-fraud-investigation South Salt Lake police looking for bank robber A man held up a Chase bank on State Street and 2600 South this afternoon. Police say he entered the bank, walked up to a teller's counter, then scribbled a note demanding money... http://www.yourstreet.com/4694012/south-salt-lake-police-looking-for-bank-robber Draper offering millions to private developer The City Council is considering a development agreement that would make $16 million in public funding available for a massive development along the planned commuter rail tracks... http://www.yourstreet.com/4692759/draper-offering-millions-to-private-developer BYU vs. Utah 2008: Viewpoint -- Utah, BYU battle for bragging rights in... For the love of bragging rights. At what point can one school officially say it is better than the other? Is it after the respective football team wins that the school can start... http://www.yourstreet.com/4691004/byu-vs-utah-2008-viewpoint-utah-byu-battle-for-bragging-rights-in West Valley police looking for armed robber K-9 units helped track an armed robber tonight in West Valley City. The dogs were after a man who fled into a neighborhood after he robbed the X-Press Lube at 5300 West and 3500... http://www.yourstreet.com/4686303/west-valley-police-looking-for-armed-robber Neighbors get into BYU-Utah rivalry The battle between the cougars and the Utes on Saturday is pitting neighbor against neighbor on one Taylorsville street. http://www.yourstreet.com/4682813/neighbors-get-into-byu-utah-rivalry New Animal Shelter A Doggy Death House? An emotional meeting Tuesday night in West Valley City as dozens of animal lovers packed the city council chambers to express outrage over a plan to include a carbon monoxide... http://www.yourstreet.com/4677351/new-animal-shelter-a-doggy-death-house Utahns against animal gas chamber say it could harm residents WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah (ABC 4 News) - Plans for firing up an animal gas chamber in West Valley, instead fired up some people who live there Tuesday night. http://www.yourstreet.com/4676819/utahns-against-animal-gas-chamber-say-it-could-harm-residents Taylorsville suing guardian of tagger The city of Taylorsville is suing the older brother of a graffiti artist in hopes of putting a stop to the practice, but it could be just the beginning. http://www.yourstreet.com/4675208/taylorsville-suing-guardian-of-tagger Chaffetz tries for meeting with Cannon Utah's newest congressman is having trouble arranging a meeting with the man he's replacing. http://www.yourstreet.com/4671534/chaffetz-tries-for-meeting-with-cannon GAME WEEK: 14 BYU at 7 Utah, BYU Edition Coming off a 38-24 win at Air Force last Saturday, the Cougars are set to close the regular season with a visit to in-state rival, University of Utah, in the second annual... http://www.yourstreet.com/4668914/game-week-14-byu-at-7-utah-byu-edition Head on Collision Traffic was backed up a bit this evening on Sunset Boulevard after a head on collision at the corner of Westridge Drive and Sunset. http://www.yourstreet.com/4667144/head-on-collision GAME WEEK: 7 Utah vs 14 BYU, Utah Edition No. 7 Utah hosts No. 14 Brigham Young in the Deseret First Duel Rivalry game on Saturday, Nov. 22. Kickoff is 4:00 p.m. MT in Rice-Eccles Stadium. Read the game notes and watch... http://www.yourstreet.com/4667046/game-week-7-utah-vs-14-byu-utah-edition Salt Lake police searching for two store robbers Salt Lake police are looking for two men who robbed the Olympia Furniture store at 1842 S. Redwood Rd. on Sunday around 4:30 p.m. http://www.yourstreet.com/4666120/salt-lake-police-searching-for-two-store-robbers I-80 construction causes sewage mess in South Salt Lake Seven homes in South Salt Lake were flooded with sewage after I-80 construction debris backed up a sewage line. http://www.yourstreet.com/4659328/i-80-construction-causes-sewage-mess-in-south-salt-lake Nelson Laboratories to add 350 jobs in Utah Nelson Laboratories will add more than 350 new full-time jobs over the next decade as it expands its operations in Taylorsville. http://www.yourstreet.com/4641928/nelson-laboratories-to-add-350-jobs-in-utah Millcreek teacher arrested on drug related violation ST. GEORGE - A Millcreek High School teacher was arrested in Mesquite on Monday afternoon for a drug related violation. http://www.yourstreet.com/4643846/millcreek-teacher-arrested-on-drug-related-violation Millcreek teacher arrested on drug charge http://www.yourstreet.com/4637010/millcreek-teacher-arrested-on-drug-charge South Salt Lake OKs ambulance plan The South Salt Lake City Council has given preliminary approval to a plan to add its own ambulance service to the city fire department. http://www.yourstreet.com/4635237/south-salt-lake-oks-ambulance-plan Stories you missed during the election: Murder suspect awaits... The brutal murder of Hser Nay Moo shocked neighbors and other South Salt Lake residents. Yet the man accused of her murder has yet to have his preliminary hearing. http://www.yourstreet.com/4635017/stories-you-missed-during-the-election-murder-suspect-awaits BYU prepares for take two vs. Utah This weekend the women's volleyball team will travel to Salt Lake City to compete against Utah in the second round of the Deseret First Duel rivalry series for women's... http://www.yourstreet.com/4635607/byu-prepares-for-take-two-vs-utah Gas drops below $2 at some Utah stations Murray resident Tyler Strong visits his mother, who lives in West Valley City, every week and sometimes even twice a week since gas prices have dropped to a level he can afford. http://www.yourstreet.com/4631557/gas-drops-below-2-at-some-utah-stations Crews battle apartment fire in West Valley Firefighters are on the scene of an early morning house fire in West Valley City. The fire started in a four-plex around 4 a.m. http://www.yourstreet.com/4605753/crews-battle-apartment-fire-in-west-valley Home Alone Elderly face huge challenges in seeing that needs are met Jack Aoyagi is doing what gerontologists call "aging in place." For Aoyagi, that place is a little rambler in West Valley City, where his daughter once found him sitting in an... http://www.yourstreet.com/4603514/home-alone-elderly-face-huge-challenges-in-seeing-that-needs-are-met Animal advocates upset over CO chamber at new pet shelter The West Valley City Animal Shelter broke ground just last month and already there's opposition to a part of the building. http://www.yourstreet.com/4603064/animal-advocates-upset-over-co-chamber-at-new-pet-shelter Animal rights activists fight carbon monoxide chamber at new WVC shelter WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah (ABC 4 News) - West Valley's new animal shelter just broke ground, but it's already coming under fire. There are plans to build a carbon monoxide... http://www.yourstreet.com/4591431/animal-rights-activists-fight-carbon-monoxide-chamber-at-new-wvc-shelter South Salt Lake man faces rape charges Charges have been filed against a 31-year-old man who allegedly forced a 13-year-old girl he met at a substance abuse center into having sexual relations with him. http://www.yourstreet.com/4591389/south-salt-lake-man-faces-rape-charges Heroes save woman from burning house in Taylorsville Two people were being called heroes by firefighters Friday after pulling a semi-conscious woman out of a burning house. http://www.yourstreet.com/4591120/heroes-save-woman-from-burning-house-in-taylorsville Hundreds Without Phone Service After Cable Struck Under I-80 Overpass Hundreds of residents in Sugar House, Millcreek and South Salt Lake City are without phone service. http://www.yourstreet.com/4591207/hundreds-without-phone-service-after-cable-struck-under-i-80-overpass Fire causes substantial damage to Taylorsville home Neighbors called 911 early this morning after seeing smoke and flames coming out of the windows of the house. http://www.yourstreet.com/4589225/fire-causes-substantial-damage-to-taylorsville-home Two Men Shot In West Valley City Two Latino men were shot in separate locations in West Valley City and police are still looking for the gunmen. http://www.yourstreet.com/4588976/two-men-shot-in-west-valley-city Historic plaques stolen from Taylorsville Freedom Shrine TAYLORSVILLE, Utah (ABC 4 News) – The Taylorsville Police Department is asking for the public’s help in their investigation of several stolen commemorative plaques. http://www.yourstreet.com/4579003/historic-plaques-stolen-from-taylorsville-freedom-shrine Millcreek man shot multiple times MILLCREEK, Utah (ABC 4 News) - A Millcreek man was in serious condition after police say three men entered his apartment and shot him several times Thursday morning. http://www.yourstreet.com/4578490/millcreek-man-shot-multiple-times Man in hospital after being shot four times A Salt Lake County man is in the hospital after being shot four times. It happened at 10:20 a.m. at 1407 E. 3605 South (Murphy's Lane). http://www.yourstreet.com/4577911/man-in-hospital-after-being-shot-four-times Fugitives arrested after running from police A fresh blanket of snow helped officers track down two wanted fugitives overnight. Officers arrested Damian Evans and Steve Contreras at a house in West Valley City last night. http://www.yourstreet.com/4575184/fugitives-arrested-after-running-from-police Zagat lists Utah's top restaurants Zagat Survey that little red book of restaurant reviews has named its 2009 America's Top Restaurants. The guide covers 1,516 eateries in 45 major markets. It's based on 25... http://www.yourstreet.com/4562621/zagat-lists-utah-s-top-restaurants Police searching for bank robber A man wearing a wig and a beard robbed a Taylorsville bank this afternoon. http://www.yourstreet.com/4558259/police-searching-for-bank-robber Feds say drug cartels moving pot farms to rural Utah SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Federal law enforcers says drug cartels could have plans to expand the kind of marijuana growing operations discovered in rural Utah this year. http://www.yourstreet.com/4545394/feds-say-drug-cartels-moving-pot-farms-to-rural-utah Feds say cartels moving pot farms to rural Utah Federal law enforcers says drug cartels could have plans to expand the kind of marijuana growing operations discovered in rural Utah this year. http://www.yourstreet.com/4540892/feds-say-cartels-moving-pot-farms-to-rural-utah Feds say cartels moving pot farms to rural Utah SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Federal law enforcers says drug cartels could have plans to expand the kind of marijuana growing operations discovered in rural Utah this year. http://www.yourstreet.com/4541507/feds-say-cartels-moving-pot-farms-to-rural-utah Weekend housing and job fair offers help Over 30 exhibitors will pack the South Salt Lake Columbus Center on Saturday to offer housing and job assistance. http://www.yourstreet.com/4530653/weekend-housing-and-job-fair-offers-help Will American Express layoffs hurt Utah? TAYLORSVILLE, Utah (ABC 4 News) - American Express won’t be making drastic cuts in Utah. On Thursday, the company announced 7,000 employees worldwide would be laid off. http://www.yourstreet.com/4525565/will-american-express-layoffs-hurt-utah Driver arrested after running from police A driver trying to escape police ended up crashing in South Salt Lake. http://www.yourstreet.com/4520824/driver-arrested-after-running-from-police Log Haven's staff reports ghostly goings-on Some restaurants have dishes "to die for" and hauntingly good food. Although Log Haven in Millcreek Canyon usually wins "most romantic" dining awards, there may be more than... http://www.yourstreet.com/4507835/log-haven-s-staff-reports-ghostly-goings-on Ridding our cities of litter Hearing that West Valley City is taking one more run at ridding itself of litter, an old expression comes to mind: "It doesn't matter how well you shave today, tomorrow you'll... http://www.yourstreet.com/4498595/ridding-our-cities-of-litter Clinton tells Utah Democrats what to expect in the upcoming election WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah (ABC 4 News) - Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton gave a brief campaign speech to Obama supporters Saturday, and told the crowd that Obama will be the... http://www.yourstreet.com/4482975/clinton-tells-utah-democrats-what-to-expect-in-the-upcoming-election Documents show armed robbery was planned Charging documents reveal new details about a carjacking in West Valley City that ended with police shooting and killing a man. http://www.yourstreet.com/4477523/documents-show-armed-robbery-was-planned Glendale neighbors take action to curb violence SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News)- A neighbor took action in Glendale to make the streets safer. It ended with a crash near 1250 West Harris in Glendale early Friday.... http://www.yourstreet.com/4477343/glendale-neighbors-take-action-to-curb-violence Politics Up Close: Michael Renckert Michael Renckert is the Republican candidate for Salt Lake County mayor. He works as a supervisor for Utah Adult Probation and Parole. He's also an adjunct professor at Salt... http://www.yourstreet.com/4475754/politics-up-close-michael-renckert