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After an uptick in crashes, Utah police, advocates plead for change
SALT LAKE CITY — After statistics in recent years showed an increase in bicycle crashes and a decrease in riders wearing helmets, both Utah law enforcement and Bicycle Collective are asking drivers and cyclists to make the roads safer. One crash victim, Levi Roberts, believes his helmet saved his...
National Democrats think they can flip two legislative districts in Utah
The Capitol in Salt Lake City is pictured on Monday, May 6, 2024. (Photo by Spenser Heaps for Utah News Dispatch) The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee, an arm of the national party, thinks it can flip two legislative districts in Utah currently held by Republicans. Stacy Bernal, challenging state Sen....
Silver King Fire reaches 78% containment, perimeter stable
MARYSVALE, Utah (KUTV) — Officials said the Silver King Fire has reached 78% containment at 18,074 acres. The containment was announced Thursday morning. Officials said the perimeter of the fire is stable, meaning personnel have a secure eye on it. This means Thursday night is projected to be the last night shift for personnel, officials said.
City places lien on W. 13th St. property after house demolition
CASPER, Wyo. — The owner of a property on West 13th Street owes the City of Casper more than $12,000. During its regular meeting Tuesday, the Casper City Council authorized placement of a lien for no more than $12,105 against the property at 1342 W. 13th St. for costs relating to asbestos testing and demolition.
Green River’s 2nd “Street Eats” food truck event is tonight
Expedition Island will once again host “Street Eats on the Green,” a family-friendly food truck evening. Tonight’s event, put on by the Green River Parks and Recreation Department, will run from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. This event, now in its second iteration this summer, offers free entry and promises a delightful evening of food, music, and community. Last time, nearly 150 residents attended, with more expected tonight.
Faith and resilience: How Utah cares for its refugees
SALT LAKE CITY — Therapist Saydi Shumway had her plate full with kids, work, church responsibilities and everything else in between. "How can we take something else on?" the Utah woman recalled thinking. But shortly after the war in Ukraine broke out in February 2022, she felt she couldn't ignore the refugees fleeing the war zone.
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