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Tens of thousands ‘overwhelmingly support’ using Indigenous knowledge to manage Bears Ears
Five Native American tribes are joining the federal government in looking over tens of thousands of public comments on the future of the Bears Ears National Monument in Utah. The three-month public comment period ended on June 11, and more than 20,000 people submitted responses, according to the Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition. The public comments […] The post Tens of thousands ‘overwhelmingly support’ using Indigenous knowledge to manage Bears Ears appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.
USU researchers work with UDOT to develop vertiports for urban air transportation
A group at Utah State University is working with the Utah Department of Transportation to bring air transportation to an urban level using vertiports. Associate professor Brent Chamberlain and some of his students are working with UDOT Aeronautics Division to identify possible locations for these ‘vertical airports’ in the Wasatch Front. The ongoing project is part of UDOT’s efforts to integrate air travel into urban transportation. Vertiports are centers for...
Stephen Wade’s Red Tag sale and giveaway returns with ‘so much to offer’; look back through the years
CONTRIBUTED CONTENT — Every summer, as temperatures rise in St. George, prices drop during the Red Tag Sales Event at Stephen Wade Auto Center. On top of the sizzling deals that customers have come to expect, Southern Utah’s Auto Mall continues to sweeten the pot by giving away $15,000 in 15 days.
This Assistant Could Follow ‘Real Housewives’ Star to Jail
Jen Shah is in jail for fraud and while fans of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City found her entire case captivating, it isn't over yet. Shah admitted to her part in "running a nationwide telemarketing fraud scheme" after her former assistant, Stuart Smith, flipped on her. Smith and Shah originally both pleaded not guilty before Smith changed his mind (and Shah followed after). Now, Smith is preparing for his court case.
Wellsville woman admits to passing nearly 400 bad checks at Hyrum grocery store
LOGAN — A 40-year-old Wellsville woman has confessed to passing almost $180,000 in bad checks at a Hyrum grocery store. Jolene Ann Hervey has accepted a plea deal that could still send her to prison. According to court records, Hervey appeared July 8, in Logan’s 1st District Court. She...
Empowering girls: St. George construction camp aims to build future industry professionals
ST. GEORGE — While their peers enjoyed the beginning of summer break, 16 girls learned hands-on construction skills through the "Build the World, Girls! Construction Camp," held at Career Tech High School. Kathy Tolleson, district manager for the Associated General Contractors of Utah, told St. George News there is...
Chabad of Park City to host evening of solidarity for Israel with message from a hostage's mother
PARK CITY — The Chabad of Park City is presenting a "once-in-a-lifetime" evening on Wednesday, as the mother of Ori Danino, a hostage in the Israeli-Hamas war since Oct. 7, 2023, is sharing her story. The event's webpage said the event will be an opportunity to show respect and...
Kyle Whittingham expresses excitement for Utah to control its Playoff destiny
By Andrew Graham, On3 Sports: Utah has as clear a path as ever to the College Football Playoff in 2024. In the Big 12 and with a 12-team format, the Utes are expected to contend for the leagues automatic bid into the postseason. It’s a position that head coach Kyle...
Sunday Edition: Mayor Erin Mendenhall
Editor’s note: This week’s programming was overridden on live television by a special episode of Sunday Edition which covered the aftermath of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Below are the details of the episode originally scheduled to air. This week on Sunday Edition Boyd Matheson...
Seizure of 25,000 fentanyl pills prompts federal charges
KEARNS — An investigation into an alleged fentanyl distribution operation recently resulted in tens of thousands of pills being seized and federal charges against a man. Brayan Ariel Arteaga-Ramos, 32, was indicted on July 3 on charges of fentanyl possession went intent to distribute and illegal reentry into the U.S. after previously being deported.
Insurance companies drop Utah homeowners due to wildfire risk
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Insurance companies are dropping Utah homeowners because of increased wildfire risk. It’s a risk the state is aware of, and some said action needs to happen right now to lower it. Jon Watkins, a homeowner in the Edelweiss neighborhood of Suncrest in Draper,...
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