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As Utah political threats rise, security measures becoming tighter, says DPS
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Department of Public Safety Commissioner Jess Anderson says it takes more than just security measures, which he feels confident about in this state, to prevent violence against politicians. Anderson said it also takes the American people to say enough is enough. Locally, threats against...
With six large fires burning in Utah, conditions could worsen with upcoming forecast
This weekend brought new fire activity to an already smokey Utah, with two new blazes — the Graff Point and Speirs fires — both growing more than 200 acres since Friday. Meanwhile, the Silver King Fire, which was sparked by lightning on July 5 and has since become the state’s largest at over 17,000 acres, […] The post With six large fires burning in Utah, conditions could worsen with upcoming forecast appeared first on Utah News Dispatch.
Influencer Roblox stars, chocolate bars: Utah's crazy YouTube meet-up
SALT LAKE CITY — It was a recipe for chaos: One downtown Salt Lake City venue, a mountain of 15,000 chocolate bars and an open invite to millions of people. "Nobody ever does anything cool in Utah — it's pretty boring here," said "Steak," one of the YouTubers who organized the event. "We thought we'd spice it up a little bit."
Moisture on the move, showers and thunderstorms popping up in Utah this week
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) – Happy Monday, Utah! Monsoon moisture rotating around a ridge of high pressure will trickle into Utah this week, keeping a chance of afternoon thunderstorms in the forecast. Active skies returning to the region today as monsoon moisture continues to rotate through the ridge of high pressure to the east of […]
Salt Lake has a year’s worth of 100-degree days with two months of summer left
SALT LAKE CITY— We’re not even halfway through summer, and Salt Lake City has already clocked the number of 100-degree days seen typically in an entire year. KSL Meteorologist Matt Johnson said that, on average, Salt Lake City will have nine days per year where temperatures are at least 100 degrees. This year, there have already been nine triple-digit days in Salt Lake.
Health Department Closes Hotel Pool After Pool Users Experience Health Problems
TriCounty Health Department has issued a pool closure at a Vernal hotel after they responded to an event that resulted in several people being treated at area hospitals. The investigation is underway at the Comfort Inn pool. “TriCounty Health Department responded to the scene after learning of dispatch calls reporting that pool users were experiencing respiratory distress, nausea and vomiting,” shares the health department’s announcement. “TriCounty Health believes there is no ongoing risk to the public or to hotel staff or guests. Those who were affected were transported to area hospitals. Ashley Regional Medical Center reports that all who came in for treatment have been discharged.” The health department will provide more information as the investigation develops.
Allegedly intoxicated e-biker arrested in Sun Peak neighborhood
A Summit County sheriff’s deputy saw the man swerving in the Sun Peak neighborhood of Park City around 11 p.m. July 14, according to Chief Deputy Kacey Bates. The arresting deputy said they saw the biker nearly collide with vehicles multiple times and drift into oncoming traffic before they pulled him over.
Union Pacific Big Boy returns to Ogden this weekend for 2-day display at Union Station
OGDEN -- A legendary locomotive's return to Ogden is imminent. Union Pacific's Big Boy No. 4014 is set to be displayed at Union Station Saturday and Sunday as part of its ongoing "Westward Bound" tour. The Big Boy will be on display Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and...
Guardsman Pass Road closes for repaving in two phases late July through August
Beginning Monday, July 29, crews will repave Guardsman Pass Road, causing closures. This work will be done in two phases, according to Summit County, with each phase requiring a full Monday-Thursday closure. From July 29 to August 1, Guardsman Pass Road between the Winter Gate and the Pass Overlook will...
A rolled semi causes 5 hours of delays into Parleys Canyon
SALT LAKE CITY — This morning a rolled semi-truck caused major delays after tipping over taking the connecting ramp from I-215 northbound to go eastbound I-80 into Parleys Canyon. Sgt. Chris Bishop with Utah Highway Patrol says this happened about 5:30 this morning but there were no injuries to...
Logan City officials announce schedule of events for Pioneer Day celebration
LOGAN – Local favorites the Bear River Ramblers will be one of the headliners at Logan City’s all-day festivities to celebrate Pioneer Day on Wednesday, July 24 at Willow/Horseshoe Park. Based here in Logan, the folk/bluegrass/country band has been performing together for more than five years throughout Utah...
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