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SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Officials say a wildfire encroaching on homes in the Tooele County town of Stockton has overtaken 400-500 acres. Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands spokesman Jason Curry says he believes no homes have been destroyed. Crews are evacuating houses as strong winds propel the blaze near the 600-resident town about 45 minutes southwest of Salt Lake City.
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to extend a stay that's preventing more than 1,000 same-sex couples from getting state benefits. Utah filed its appeal yesterday, arguing that benefits should be delayed while the larger issue of the marriage ban makes its way through the courts. The state's same-sex marriage ban was struck down in December and many couples got married before the U.S. Supreme Court ordered a halt.
FARMINGTON, Utah (AP) — The Davis County Commission chambers are now sporting the motto "In God We Trust" in 5-inch-tall gold letters on the dais. The Standard-Examiner reports the display, which sits above a gold Davis County seal, was unveiled on Tuesday. Commissioner Louenda Downs says a California-based group called In God We Trust - America Inc. had sent a request to the commissioners encouraging them to display the national motto as part of an effort to revive the slogan. Davis was among the first Utah counties to respond.
ST. GEORGE, Utah (AP) — Spurred by ongoing drought conditions that have greatly diminished water levels in the Virgin River and its tributaries, many farmers and residents in southern Utah will no longer be able to use water from the river. The Spectrum of St. George reports that only people with water rights going dating back earlier than 1900 will be able to divert water to irrigate crops, grow pastures and give animals drinking water.
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