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CROSSROADS, N.M. (AP) — The U.S. oil and gas production boom of the past decade has an unwanted side effect: Millions of gallons of briny wastewater have spilled onto land and flowed into waterways, often doing severe damage. An Associated Press analysis of state and federal record finds nearly 22,000 spills of oilfield wastewater between 2009 and 2014. They add up to more than 180 million gallons.
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Authorities have identified a man who died when his truck smashed into a commuter train in Midvale as 80-year-old Howard Hillam of West Jordan. Unified Police say Hillam was driving about 55 mph yesterday morning in Midvale when he smashed through railroad crossing arms and collided with southbound light rail train. No one on the train was injured.
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Starting in November 2017, Utah residents buying a new water heater will be required to buy a new model that emits less nitrogen oxide. The new rule was passed Aug. 2 by the Utah Air Quality Board in a move aimed at reducing wintertime pollution. The Salt Lake Tribune reports the new models will cost more.
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah coach Kyle Whittingham is reinstating suspended cornerback Dominique Hatfield. Hatfield was dismissed from the team, but not the school, in July after he was charged with aggravated robbery and theft. The charges were later dropped, but Hatfield has been charged in another incident.
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