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Utah County cities have mix of firework restrictions. Here’s where you can, can’t discharge them
July in Utah means hot weather, two major holidays, family gatherings and fireworks. Late Tuesday morning, the window to light fireworks in permitted areas across the state opened. Utah law states that personal fireworks are only permitted for discharge between the hours of 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. from July...
Utah study examines fireworks and pollution in July
SALT LAKE CITY — Researchers at BYU have learned a little more about that cloud of smoke, or pollution, that hangs around after fireworks. After a two-year study, BYU Geology Professor Greg Carling said his team identified several metals in the smoke. The team collected particulate matter in northern...
OPINION: Alpine School District Split: Let us not allow fear to take over
The upcoming Alpine School District split question on November’s ballot has already caused deep divisions within our community. With four months left until the vote, fear often dominates the discourse surrounding this issue. Like me, I’m sure you always strive to put your kids in the best educational environment to succeed, so resisting the temptation to let fear dictate the narrative is essential. I have my thoughts on the split, but there is no right or wrong answer. There is no good side or bad side to this issue. Each voter has their feelings and will make their decision when filling in the ballot bubble during the General Election.
Exurbs, suburbs outpace principal cities in housing stock growth
Housing stock in exurbs and suburbs outgrew that of major markets over the past decade, according to new analysis from StorageCafe. Inventory in exurbs grew by an average of 15% in the past 10 years, with suburbs trailing closely at 14% housing inventory growth. Housing supply in principal cities, on the other hand, saw an average increase of 10%.
Stage 1 fire restrictions now in place for Northern Utah
LEHI — You know a big summer holiday is coming when the Willes family sets up in the Lehi High School parking lot, especially when that holiday is celebrated with fireworks. “It is our Heaven. We wait for months and months for this,” Shane Willes said. Willes is...
Heber leaders modify water and sewer line replacement project due to nearly $11M budget shortfall
Since 2022, the city has been working to replace pipes that are more than 70 years old in some sections. But inflation pressures mean that the total cost of updating the lines on the city’s east side has soared almost $11 million since the project began. That raises the price tag well above the $43 million budgeted for the work.
Utah fireworks season significantly contributes to air pollution, BYU study shows
PROVO — Summer in Utah isn't complete without fireworks almost every weekend between two patriotic holidays and dozens of city festivals. And, while most are dazzled by the colors in the air, some BYU professors are concerned about the air pollution created by the explosive shows. For two years,...
Celebrate the 4th of July in Heber at Red, White & Blue Festival
KUTV — The following information was submitted by Heber Valley Tourism. The second annual Gordon Law Group Red, White, and Blue Festival is poised to illuminate Heber Valley with a vibrant celebration of patriotism and community spirit on Thursday, July 4th, 2024. From dawn till dusk, the festivities promise a day of engaging activities and entertainment, creating an unforgettable Independence Day celebration with small-town charm.
Potentially toxic algal bloom detected at Utah Lake
SARATOGA SPRINGS, Utah — Concerns over algal blooms are mounting as lakes and reservoirs across the state, including Utah Lake, are experiencing the rapid growth of harmful algae. The Utah Department of Environmental Quality has issued algal bloom warnings for Provo Bay, Lincoln Beach, American Fork Beach, and Saratoga...
Opinion: Utah’s primary election results raise questions about caucus-convention system
The initial primary election results point to the likely conclusion that Republican primary voters want the opposite of what they got from their party convention in the highest-profile races — and by significant margins. This raises important questions about how we use taxpayer dollars to nominate candidates for office. The state GOP leadership’s new push for candidates to sign a pledge to support the caucus-convention system magnifies the issue. We need a principled framework to answer such questions. The framers of the U.S. Constitution offer such a framework: 1) Limit the power of factions, and 2) Use a broad base...
UTA offering free rides to Stadium of Fire 4th of July show
PROVO, Utah, July 3, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — The Utah Transit Authority is providing free bus service to the 4th of July Stadium of Fire show. The UTA is asking Stadium of Fire attendees “to save time, avoid parking hassles and travel safely by taking UVX for free,” reads a UTA press release. “This will ensure that you arrive at the stadium with ease, making your journey more enjoyable.”
Pickleball Kingdom to Open Second Location in Utah
Pickleball Kingdom will see its latest franchise open in American Fork, UT. This new facility is the second announced in Utah and reportedly “underscores Pickleball Kingdom’s commitment to bringing premier indoor pickleball facilities to the Beehive State.”. “We’re pleased to bring Pickleball Kingdom to American Fork. The local...
Wasatch County considers tax bump for transit
The county council has been discussing the future of public transportation in the Heber Valley since February, when High Valley Transit Executive Director Caroline Rodriguez said demand for the service has soared since it was first introduced in the county. Fare-free transit arrived in the valley in November 2022, with...
No traction in Orem, Pleasant Grove, Lindon, Vineyard on school district agreement
As 10 of the 14 cities within Alpine School District are exploring the possibility of splitting off and forming their own districts through interlocal agreements, the remaining four municipalities could have a tough decision to make soon. The two interlocal agreements created include one with Saratoga Springs, Eagle Mountain, Fairfield...
Wasatch County joins Midway in North Fields funding commitment
The Wasatch County Council pledged $3.6 million for a conservation easement for the North Fields, a large swath of farmlands north of Heber and west of U.S. 189. Its decision June 26 came a week after the Midway City Council made a similar promise of $1.25 million for conservation. Both...
Dentons grows litigation practice with addition of seven elite lawyers in Salt Lake City and Lehi
Salt Lake City — Dentons Durham Jones Pinegar, a member of Dentons, the world’s largest law firm, announces the addition of shareholders Aaron Clark, Peter Donaldson, Michael A. Gehret and Trinity Jordan along with of counsel attorneys Kristin A. Baughman and Jordan Westgate and associate Jake R. Lee to its litigation practice. Prior to joining Dentons Durham Jones Pinegar, all seven lawyers practiced in the Salt Lake City office of Armstrong Teasdale LLP.
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