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Utah Company Claimed to be “Racist”—All Because of Its Name!
If you've been around Utah for a while, you've probably heard of these banks or credit unions:. But the Utah Credit Union in the middle of controversy today is... America First Credit Union. America First is the jersey sponsor of the new Women's Professional Soccer Team, Utah Royals. Their jersey sponsor is America First Credit Union. Recently, two fan support pages for both the North Carolina Courage, and Chicago Red Stars have both released statements in disagreement with the jersey sponsor.
Utah’s homeless dying 10 times the rate of state’s general population
In 2023, 216 people died while homeless in Utah. Out of 21,816 deaths reported in the state that year, people experiencing homelessness in Utah had 10 times the rate of death compared to the rest of Utah’s population. And, on average, Utah’s homeless died 16 years younger. Those are some of the top takeaways from […]
These Utah intersections could get safer with the help of laser technology
There’s a new watchdog carefully monitoring major Salt Lake Valley intersections. It’s called lidar, which stands for light detection and ranging. The technology uses eye-safe laser beams to measure the distance and movement of cars, pedestrians and cyclists alike in order to understand how to make intersections safer and more efficient for all.
Utah’s Democratic delegates are returning from Chicago’s DNC feeling electric
The Utah delegates to the Democratic National Convention had a wild ride. They left Chicago energized, excited and enlivened. Over and over, from the convention’s massive stage, Democrats described their nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, as a historic figure, the embodiment of hope, “the president of joy.”. It...
Utah voters to decide on constitutional amendment granting legislature power to amend or repeal initiatives and banning foreign influence on ballot measures
Voters in Utah will decide on a constitutional amendment to provide the Utah State Legislature with explicit power to amend or repeal voter-approved ballot initiatives. The constitutional amendment would also ban foreign individuals, entities, or governments from influencing, supporting, or opposing initiatives and referendums. On Aug. 21, 2024, the Utah...
Three Utah veterans given military funeral service after remains were unclaimed
BLUFFDALE — Motorcycles and summer weekends just go together. For some, there is nothing like the freedom to just hit the open road and ride. A group of nearly two dozens bikers in Salt Lake County did that Saturday morning, but it wasn’t just to have fun. It...
Ogden Valley, Spring Lake incorporation proposals go to voters in November
EDEN, Weber County — Utah could be getting two new cities. The proposal to incorporate the Ogden Valley in Weber County, a focus of debate since 2022, will be put to voters in a referendum on the Nov. 5 ballot, when the simmering issue could be decided once and for all.
Park City schools implement no phones in classrooms policy
PARK CITY — Starting Monday, another northern Utah school district will ban phones in schools during class in an effort to reduce in-class distractions. The Park City School District is the latest to adopt a no-cellphone policy for schools. But implementing that rule is a whole other process, said Caleb Fine, the principal at Treasure Mountain Junior High.
Top 18 Male FreeRide Mountain Bikers in the World Are Invited to 2024 Red Bull Rampage
VIRGIN, Utah (August 21, 2024) – Eighteen of the top male freeride athletes have been invited to the 2024 Red Bull Rampage, the world’s premier big-mountain freeride competition. Part of a brand-new two-day format, the men’s contest will return on Saturday, Oct. 12th following the women’s event two days beforehand. Returning to Virgin, Utah, the athletes will attempt to tame the jagged ridgelines and steep cliffs of the unforgiving Southwestern Utah desert to determine the best in the sport.
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