Connections - Thursday, August 28, 2008

Thursday, August 28, 2008 - 14:09

Huntsman Corp. wants $3B for failed Hexion buyout
Huntsman Corp., the chemical maker fighting to force completion of a takeover by Apollo Management LP, is seeking more than $3 billion in damages over the failed buyout, a company official said Wednesday. For more…

Finally, Utah gas prices drop below $4
Utah's gasoline prices finally are below the $4 mark, settling Wednesday at an average of $3.95 per unleaded gallon. For more…

Utah is poised to join suit over foreign N-waste

The state has been asked to join the federal court fight over a Salt Lake City company's proposal to import foreign radioactive waste. For more…

Utah gets failing grade for loan protections
Utah is failing consumers by not capping "abusive" interest rates on small-dollar loans that ultimately pull individuals into debt spirals and drag down the U.S. economy. For more…

$21M power plant now supplying Heber

Residents of the Heber Valley have a fresh source of power in the Jordanelle Dam Hydroelectric Power plant, which was formally opened in a dedication ceremony Wednesday. For more…

BYU flips for new version of Monopoly
Pink dice jumped and kicked across a pink game board on a brown folding table outside the Brigham Young University bookstore early Wednesday morning and instantly became part of a world record. For more…