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New plan outlines big changes ahead for Salt Lake City's fast-growing Granary District
SALT LAKE CITY — The Granary District has become a somewhat unlikely spot for Salt Lake City growth as its downtown core continues to move beyond its existing footprint. What was once a forgotten warehouse district by the entrance to Utah's capital from I-15 at 600 South, this area southwest of downtown is quickly budding into the next hip residential, restaurant and office space hub.
Utah's Straw Test Crackdown
Utah is known for many things—beautiful mountains, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Mitt Romney—but it truly distinguishes itself when it comes to notoriously ridiculous alcohol laws. While the state's so-called "Zion Curtain" has widely been considered one of the dumbest booze rules in America, it turns out there is no limit on inane drinks laws in the Beehive State. In fact, state regulators have recently upped their bureaucratic ante by cracking down on bartenders who use a "straw test" to sample cocktails before serving.
Governors urged not to ‘tear down’ bipartisan leadership group
It’s been a year since Utah Gov. Spencer Cox was elected as chairman of the National Governors Association and launched his “Disagree Better” campaign. At the time, Politico columnist Jonathan Martin pointed out that the NGA, which he described as a “once-vital forum for common ground,” had appeared to have “fallen prey to polarization,” noting […] The post Governors urged not to ‘tear down’ bipartisan leadership group appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Deepak Chopra, Midway leaders share holistic wellness focus at Ameyalli groundbreaking
Friday’s ceremony came just as some of the homes at Ameyalli are ready for residents to move in, while construction of more resort amenities gets underway. Last week, the Midway City Council granted final approval to the project. One distinctive feature of the development is Ameyalli’s partnership with the...
Elder David A. Bednar named grand marshal for Days of ’47 Parade
SALT LAKE CITY — As a apostle for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Elder David A. Bednar and his wife, Susan, have traveled around the world. In addition to being a husband and a father, Elder Bednar has served in many callings in his years in church leadership.
Utahns facing possible 'unprecedented' power hikes, surprising gas cuts
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Utahns may be expecting big changes to their bills soon as at the same time the state's largest electricity provider is proposing a rate hike, a major gas company said it's doing an almost identical price drop. While a mobile carrier or internet provider...
Be a Little Bit Naughty at Lehi Art’s MATILDA
LEHI — Growing up, the books of Roald Dahl and the imagination behind them were very important in my household. Making a drive to Lehi to see Matilda the Musical at the Lehi Arts Council in Friday traffic may seem a bit crazy for a Northern Utahn, but since this is the year anniversary of my mother’s death and I have vivid memories of her reading the book to me, I take any opportunity I can to see the musical with music and lyrics by Tim Minchin and a book by Dennis Kelly. The story follows young, brilliant Matilda, played the night I saw the show by Alicia Wright, as she struggles with the trauma of parents who do not love her, a principal who mistreats her, and powers that she cannot understand.
Weber State wins 2023-24 Big Sky Presidents’ Cup
SPOKANE, Wash. - For the sixth time in school history, Weber State University Athletics has earned the Big Sky Conference Presidents' Cup, the league announced Sunday. Weber State has now won the Presidents' Cup more than any school in conference history. The trophy was presented to WSU Athletic Director Tim...
4 Southern Utahns advance to ‘American Ninja Warrior’ semifinals
ST. GEORGE — Four St. George area residents remain in contention in the 16th season of “American Ninja Warrior,” with the first of the semifinal competitions scheduled to air on Monday, July 22. Teenage brothers Kai Beckstrand and Luke Beckstrand are scheduled to appear in Monday night’s...
Tracks Lurking in Southern Utah Reveal That Dinosaurs Swam
Tracks Found in St. George Changed Our Understanding of Dinosaurs. If you visit the St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site in St. George, you will see tracks from these early reptiles left in the mud and clay of an ancient lake. These were discovered in St. George in 2000 and are on display. These dinosaur tracks settled one of the controversies among paleontologists.
It’s Going To Be A Smokey Week Across Wyoming
Parts of Wyoming saw hazy skies during this past weekend that were even worse Sunday night, 07/21/24. This week will bring in more smoke down from Canada and across from Utah. Also, fires in Montana that picked up in intensity over the weekend made the situation much worse for northeastern Wyoming.
Two southern Utah men sentenced for defrauding hunters, leading ‘canned’ cougar hunts
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 22, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — A U.S. District Court Judge sentenced the final defendant Monday in a crime that involved a Utah licensed big game outfitter and his employee, a cougar hunting guide in the District of Utah. The two defendants were sentenced separately...
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