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Fireworks restrictions differ by city and county across the Wasatch Back
Utah’s general regulations allow personal fireworks from July 2 to July 5 between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. On July 4, fireworks are allowed until midnight. However, cities and counties can set their own restrictions. Fire danger is now considered high in Summit County. So far, there are no...
The 4th of July fireworks window is here, so be careful Utah
July means fireworks. But in a dry state like Utah, fireworks are only legal to set off from July 2-5 and July 22-25 for Pioneer Day. They’re also legal during New Year’s Eve and Chinese New Year’s Eve. Additionally, they are never allowed on federal lands and local restrictions vary from city to city.
'Game on!' Utah leaders go over to-do list ahead of 2034 Winter Olympics
Utah political leaders met Tuesday to start planning what the state needs to do over the next ten years ahead of the 2034 Winter Olympics which are expected to be awarded to Salt Lake City.
Utah Highway Patrol increasing DUI shifts for July holidays
With two holidays this month, Lt. Zach Randall with Utah Highway Patrol said throughout July, there will be over 280 DUI shifts by 37 law enforcement agencies, keeping an eye out for signs drivers may be under the influence.
New study shows impact fireworks have on air quality
Led by BYU geology professor Greg Carlig, the study found a mixture of dust, trace metals, smoke, liquid droplets and other pollutants is released into the air when fireworks explode. This particulate matter includes PM2.5, or particles about 2.5 micrometers and smaller, which can be easily inhaled and get stuck...
RECALL: Minnesota Eggs Sold in Nine States Mislabeled
More than 4,000 pounds of liquid egg products manufactured in Minnesota and sold to food service locations in nine states across America are being recalled after they were mislabeled with undeclared allergens. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is reporting that Gaylord-based Michael Foods Inc. failed to disclose the presence...
Harmful dust from Great Salt Lake disproportionately affects minority populatoins, study finds
Wind-swept dust from the exposed lakebed of the Great Salt Lake disproportionately affects minority communities in Salt Lake City, new research from the University of Utah shows.
USU study highlights gender disparity in unpaid care work
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — A study by the Utah Women and Leadership Project at Utah State University shed light on the gender disparity in unpaid caregiving work in Utah. The research found that when it comes to doing unpaid work like childcare, eldercare and household chores, women carry most of the burden — doing over four hours of unpaid care work daily compared to over two hours for men.
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