Utahns Make Effort to Get Accurate Count in Census 2010

Everyone is supposed to be counted in the 2010 Census, but what about those who may not want to be counted? It sounds unusual but it is a perplexing problem for Census takers especially for Utah's polygamous population who aren't counted.

People in polygamous communities have a historical fear of government which advocates say have led to some resistance in participating in the Census. "I think our people have been hesitant in the past, because they were afraid the information would be used with other government agencies, such as IRS, law enforcement. And as the Utah state law stands, it is a felony in the state of Utah," Anne Wilde of Principle Voices said.

The Pro-polygamy group, Principle Voices, is urging people in the Fundamentalist Mormon communities to fill out the Census.

Another group that is often under-counted is illegal immigrants. "It's so important, today and always, to be counted, regardless of your legal status, because social programs depend a lot on the Census," Tony Yapias of Proyecto Latino de Utah said. Yapias finds it a hard sell to get people who try to fly under the radar to be counted, but he says it's vital for everyone. "We're going to make it every effort in the community, to get the word out to make sure that everyone is counted,' Yapias said.

Besides being constitutionally required, Census data helps states get federal funding and representation in Congress.

FOX 13's Ben Winslow reports.

 

 

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.....human thigh bones are stronger than concrete.

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Thunder is caused when the air around a lightning bolt is superheated to about five times the temperature of the Sun . This sudden heating causes the air to expand faster than the speed of sound, which compresses the air and forms a shock wave; we hear it as thunder.

Amber Alert Cancelled For 2-Year Old Virginia Boy

On January 14, 2010, the Roanoke Police Department received a report of the abduction of Aveion Malik Lewis from the 2100 block of King Charles Avenue. Since then, the department has investigated the reported abduction and received varying degrees of cooperation from key persons in the investigation; which lead police to question the validity of information received from some individuals. As a result, investigators began to focus on the possibility that Brandon Lockett, Aveion' step-father was not providing accurate details. Based on conflicting statements given, and significant developments within the last 24 hours, police determined that it was necessary to expand the previous and ongoing ground search. As the search progressed, Police were advised that the reported abduction did not occur. It is with great regret and sadness that the Roanoke Police Department announces that our investigation has moved from an abduction to an investigation into the death of Aveion Malik Lewis. All indications are that Aveion was deceased prior to the 911 call made on January 14. This information has been provided by Brandon Lockett. Unfortunately, police do not yet have a known location of Aveion's body. The expanded ground search, which began this morning will continue in an effort locate Aveion. Investigators are working to obtain more information surrounding the circumstances of Aveion's death, and those details cannot be released at this time. During this investigation we have received overwhelming support and cooperation from the public, and the Roanoke Police Department thanks everyone for their cooperation. The department asks for the public's continued support, assistance, and cooperation. This investigation is ongoing, and anyone with additional information regarding this investigation should call the Roanoke Police Department. The department thanks the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Virginia State Police, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, and numerous public safety agencies and search teams from across the state and outside Virginia.

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There are 60,000 miles of blood vessels in the human body.

The Martians Are Coming! The Martians Are Coming!

Well, the planet Mars is. On January 27, 2010, Mars will be the closest to Earth it has been since 2003. Mars will be 61.2 million miles away from Earth on that evening. In 2003, Mars was 34.7 million miles away. Mars will rising in the east just after sunset. It’ll be at its closest point to Earth on Jan. 27 until the next two-year period brings it close again.

AMBER ALERT: 2-YEAR OLD VIRGINIA BOY

Aveion Malik Lewis, a 2-year-old Virginia boy, is missing from his home in Roanoke, Va. Authorities are searching for three suspects who they believe kidnapped the boy, tied up his 4-year-old sister, knocked his step-father unconscious, and left a ransom note demanding money.

The two year old male is described as black, with black hair and brown eyes. He is about 2 feet tall. He was last seen wearing yellow Sponge Bob Squarepants footie pajamas.

The three suspects are described as black males. One is said to be in his late 20’s and is about 6ft. 2 in. tall with a dark complexion, stocky build and a beard. He was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt, jacket and a scarf. Another was in his late 20’s and is about 5ft. 11 in tall, light complexion and a muscular upper body with dread locked hair and slanted eyes. He was wearing a red St. Louis Cardinals baseball cap. The third man was said to be 5 ft 11 in tall, light complexion and thin build with no facial hair and about 23 or 24 years old. He was wearing a black hat with white writing on it. He also was wearing a white shirt and blue jeans.
The suspects are believed to be driving a 1990 Chevrolet Blazer.

If you have any information as to the whereabouts of Aveion Malik Lewis, please call Roanoke City Police Department at (540) 853-2211 or Virginia State Police at 1(800) 822-4453.

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If stomachs did not have a lining of mucus, your stomach would digest itself.

Amber Alert Canceled For 7-Year Old Detroit Michigan Girl

An Amber Alert for 7-year-old girl has been canceled. She has been found safe. Amanda Gretchen Wambar was found in the 15000 block of Cheyenne with her non-custodial mother and father. Both parents are in police custody.

AMBER ALERT: 7-YEAR OLD DETROIT, MICHIGAN GIRL

Amanda Gretchen Wambar, 7, was taken by her mother Sunday night after social services removed the child from her mother's home due to drug abuse. The child was last seen at her aunt's house on the 6800 block of Penrod. Police believe that Amanda, an African-American female with brown hair and eyes, may be in extreme danger.


The suspect is Laquanda Monique Barnes-Wambar, 39, 5 feet, 8 inches tall, 150 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. She is believed to be traveling in a purple cab.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Detroit Police Department at (313) 596-5640 or 911.