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Jose Lopez points to an undated photo of Ricardo Portillo, center, his brother-in-law, following a news conference, at Intermountain Medical Center, in Murray, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Teen charged with homicide by assault for referee death

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- A Utah teen accused of punching a soccer referee who later died was charged Wednesday with homicide by assault, a count issued when an … Read More

Johana Portillo, center, and her sister Ana Portillo hold hands while Dr. Shawn Smith looks on during a news conference Thursday, May 2, 2013, at Intermountain Medical Center, in Murray, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Ref’s death a consequence of lack of sportsmanship

The football teams were still on the field, exchanging the traditional postgame handshakes, when Pete McCabe walked by. The veteran referee heard another … Read More

Johana Portillo, Ricardo Portillo's oldest daughter, cries during a news conference Thursday, May 2, 2013, at Intermountain Medical Center, in Murray, Utah. . (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Utah prosecutor weighs charges in soccer ref death

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Utah prosecutor says he plans to decide within a day or two what charges to file against a teenager accused of punching a soccer … Read More

Jose Lopez points to an undated photo of Ricardo Portillo, center, his brother-in-law, following a news conference, at Intermountain Medical Center, in Murray, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Family of Utah soccer referee who died holds vigil

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Family members of a Utah soccer referee who died a week after a player punched him in the head called on athletes around the world Sunday … Read More

Johana Portillo, left, and her sister Ana Portillo, daughters of Riccardo Portillo hold hands during a news conference Thursday, May 2, 2013, at Intermountain Medical Center, in Murray, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Utah soccer referee dies after being hit by player

MURRAY, Utah (AP) — Police say a Utah soccer referee who was in a coma after being punched by a teenage player has died. They say 46-year-old Ricardo … Read More

Johana Portillo, center, and her sister Ana Portillo hold hands while Dr. Shawn Smith looks on during a news conference Thursday, May 2, 2013, at Intermountain Medical Center, in Murray, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Utah soccer league to hire security

MURRAY, Utah (AP) — The president of the Hispanic soccer league where a Utah referee was punched by a player and sent into a coma says the league will be … Read More

Johana Portillo, left, and her sister Ana Portillo, daughters of Riccardo Portillo hold hands during a news conference Thursday, May 2, 2013, at Intermountain Medical Center, in Murray, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Utah soccer referee in coma from player’s punch

MURRAY, Utah (AP) -- A longtime Utah soccer referee is in a coma after being punched by a teenage player unhappy with one of his calls during a weekend game, … Read More

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Latino youth aim to increase parent involvement in school

ST. GEORGE — As many Utah schools wrap up mid-year parent-teacher conferences, schools recognize parent attendance plays a big role in student … Read More

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Dual-immersion program brings out-of-state educators to Utah

SALT LAKE CITY — A group of Wyoming educators came to Utah Thursday with one mission: find out how a state like Utah teaches language immersion so well to so … Read More

In this Jan. 7, 2013 file photo, supporters of granting illegal immigrants drivers licenses cheer after a House committee hearing at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman, File)

Fraud concerns linger over Illinois license law

CHICAGO (AP) -- As Illinois becomes the fourth and most populous state to give undocumented immigrants permission to drive, nagging concerns remain about … Read More