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PROVO, Utah (AP) — Federal environmental officials say Provo residents were breathing in the most polluted air in the country on Dec. 29. The Daily Herald reports that Provo has not maintained the top ranking on the EPA's airnow.gov website since then, but the city has consistently ranked among the top five cities with the filthiest air on the website.
FARMINGTON, Utah (AP) — A Layton man accused of beating a 2-year-old boy to death over potty training has been ordered to stand trial on aggravated murder and child abuse charges. The Standard-Examiner in Ogden reports that a judge ruled yesterday after hearing evidence against Joshua Schoenenberger. Authorities say he stomped on and dropped James "JJ" Sieger after the boy used his diaper instead of the toilet.
CENTERVILLE, Utah (AP) — Authorities have arrested a 17-year-old who they say led officers on a high-speed chase in a stolen car before crashing the vehicle in Centerville. KSL-TV reports that police say an officer had recognized the vehicle was stolen and tried to stop the car, but the teen ran a red light and sped off. The teen eventually crashed near a trailhead.
HOUSTON (AP) — James Harden scored 33 points to lead the Houston Rockets to a 103-94 victory over the Utah Jazz last night. Houston beat Utah for the second time in four days, following a 93-91 win Monday in Salt Lake City. Gordon Hayward scored 15 points for Utah.
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