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'It's abrupt, it's sad': Weber State, University of Utah students brace for cultural center closings
OGDEN — As Weber State University phases out several cultural centers geared to Black, Latino, LGBTQ+ and female students, among others, the reaction has been strong. "It's abrupt, it's sad, it's very surprising," said Rob Steedley, a Weber State undergraduate. Standing outside the Black Cultural Center on Friday, when the Ogden university held "closing receptions" to mark the looming closure of the varied centers, he added, "It's been an emotional train wreck."
Arrested by federal agents in Cambodia, defendant appears for sentencing in St. George
ST. GEORGE — A northern Utah man arrested in Washington County with a juvenile runaway in February appeared for sentencing in St. George. The fugitive was later arrested in Cambodia by US Marshals Service agents in April. On June 18, the defendant, 58-year-old Philip Alan Rogers, of Davis County,...
Southern Utah triathletes to share water safety tips learned from experience
HURRICANE — With summer already started, the Southern Utah Triathlon Club has recently switched focus from competition training to educational focus in hopes to raise awareness for water safety. The triathlon club, made up of more than 200 members, will be hosting a free water safety seminar in Hurricane...
Single and buying: Women take the lead in purchasing real estate
SALT LAKE CITY — Erin Woodlief Ellis would consider herself a natural saver, but it didn't really cross her mind to save up for real estate till she watched her friend going through the homebuying process. "I had been single and working for a few years and lived in...
Free concert, organization raises awareness of SLC homelessness
SALT LAKE CITY — Hands of Hope is putting on a free, live music concert on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. to raise awareness of homelessness in the city. The concert will be at Liberty Park, at 600 Harvey Milk Blvd. The event will have local church...
One person in custody after fleeing two-vehicle crash in Midvale
MIDVALE — Unified Police says one person is in custody Saturday evening after allegedly fleeing the scene of a two-vehicle crash that resulted in one vehicle striking a Midvale building. Police said the driver turned north into a southbound lane. It swerved out of the lane and jumped the...
Discover The Magic Of Utah Shakespeare Festival’s 63rd Season
The Utah Shakespeare Festival kicked off its 63rd season in Cedar City last week, promising a summer filled with cultural enrichment and entertainment for audiences of all ages. Known as a beloved tradition for theatre enthusiasts and families alike, the Festival invites newcomers to discover its magic this season. Featuring...
St. George police investigating report of nude man near Tonaquint Nature Park
ST. GEORGE — St. George police are asking the public to be on the lookout for a nude man. After receiving a report of a white male with gray hair roaming in the area of Tonaquint Nature Park, police spent nearly two hours looking for the man, but did not find him. Police said he was last seen near the amphitheater.
Lyric Rep debuts 'Driving Miss Daisy,' a heartwarming story of enduring friendship
LOGAN – The 2024 season of the Lyric Repertory Company continued on June 28 with the debut of Driving Miss Daisy, a heartwarming story of friendship learning to overcome prejudice. Deftly directed by guest artist Summer Session, the Pulitzer Prize winning play was beautifully performed by a trio of...
13 states with Republican governors opt out of summer food program for kids
A new, permanent summer grocery program will help nearly 21 million kids across 37 states get enough to eat this year while school’s out. But 13 states with Republican governors have opted out of the federal program, citing their opposition to what they deride as “welfare” and their unwillingness to cover administrative costs. Under the […] The post 13 states with Republican governors opt out of summer food program for kids appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.
A teenager fell off a Utah cliff to his death. His sister found a unique way to keep his memory alive
Jonathan Fielding was visiting southern Utah with friends in January when the 19-year-old tumbled off a ledge and fell to his death. His grieving sister journeyed to the spot where he died and left a journal as a tribute. It’s since taken on a life of its own.
Utah environmentalists worry about consequences of Supreme Court’s ‘good neighbor’ suspension
After the Supreme Court temporarily halted an Environmental Protection Agency rule that would regulate air pollutants across state lines, Utah environmentalists warn of the effects such a block could have on both the environment and on Utahns’ health. Under the 2015 EPA policy, also known as the “Good Neighbor” plan, states had to design their […] The post Utah environmentalists worry about consequences of Supreme Court’s ‘good neighbor’ suspension appeared first on Utah News Dispatch.
Colorado River officials propose tracking conserved water
Water managers in the upper Colorado River basin took another step this week toward a more formal water conservation program that they say will benefit the upper basin states. Representatives from Colorado, Utah, Wyoming and New Mexico unanimously passed a motion Wednesday at a meeting of the Upper Colorado River Commission to explore creating a way to track, measure and store conserved water in Lake Powell and other upper basin reservoirs.
Utah mill linked to Arizona uranium mining takes 136 tons of Japanese nuclear waste
The White Mesa Mill in southeastern Utah is where uranium ore from the Pinyon Plain Mine in Arizona will soon be trucked through the Navajo Nation. Meanwhile, that same facility has also recently received waste materials from a much farther location, one that is frustrating another tribe. Energy Fuels, the...
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