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SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — New U.S. Census numbers show that Utah was among the fastest-growing states in the country this year, thanks primarily to its high birth rate. The report says that 2.99 million people lived in Utah in July, and state counts show that number hit the milestone of 3 million a few months later. The census data shows Utah's population grew 1.7 percent between July 2014 and July 2015, placing Utah among the top-10 fastest-growing states.

PROVO, Utah (AP) — A national ad campaign by students at Brigham Young University is running this week with the intent to inform people that buzzed driving is drunk driving. The Daily Herald reports these students were the first hired to create and complete the Ad Council's annual campaign, traditionally designed with the goal of reducing traffic accidents and deaths. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, impaired driving fatalities can reach high rates between Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah environmental officials are issuing a ban on burning devices such as fire pits and campfires because of air quality restrictions. The Utah Department of Environmental Quality put out a "Mandatory" Air Quality Action advisory for yesterday for several counties including Salt Lake County. Officials are also urging reduced vehicle use by carpooling or consolidating car rides.

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A new record is set for sales at the state's liquor stores, topping the previous peak set the day before Thanksgiving. The Salt lake Tribune reports beverage sales at Utah's 44 liquor stores totaled $3.3 million, roughly a 3.1 percent increase from the pre-Thanksgiving Day record.