Local Headlines 1-8-16

Salt Lake Tribune

Op-ed: A year after James Barker died, SLC still needs to address police accountability

Herbert says governors want presidential candidates to pay attention to states

State school board seeks $90M in per-pupil funding, puts flexible spending before technology

Candidate signatures coming in, but Utah GOP says, ‘Not so fast’

Utah upholds long-term renewable-power contracts

Utah group travels to Oregon seeking conclusion to Bundy militia occupation

Deseret News

A. Scott Anderson: U.S. economy is strengthening

Editorial: All drivers should reconsider the dangers of distracted driving

Herbert calls for restoration of balance of power between states, feds

Rep. Stewart: North Korea’s actions indicate ‘extraordinarily dangerous time’

Candidate petitions causing more strife in Utah GOP

State School Board creates new advisory group for educational equity

Outdoor Retailer show brings new products, new revenue to Utah

Former Ogden Mayor Matthew Godfrey called as LDS mission president

Inspector general: Thousands of Interior Department laptops vulnerable to cyber attack

Veteran underemployment represents growing concern

Other

Provo air ranked dirtiest in the nation (Daily Herald)

Senator Lee to hold Provo public forum at his old high school (Daily Herald)