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Utah health officials share rabies warning after numerous bat encounters
The Department of Health and Human Services reports, over the last month, dozens of Utah residents came in close contact with bats staying at a cabin in Idaho. Some are now receiving preventative treatment for rabies. The department says bats are one of the most common carriers of the virus....
Dave Buhler, longtime commissioner of higher education and politician, dies at 67
SALT LAKE CITY — Dave Buhler, a longtime politician and former Utah commissioner of higher education, has died at the age of 67. "Dave Buhler was a pillar of the community who was dedicated to public service," Utah Gov. Spencer Cox wrote in a statement posted Wednesday to the social media platform X. "Abby and I are grateful for his friendship, his generosity and his commitment to our state. We send our deepest condolences to his family and offer prayers of gratitude for his life well lived."
Draper traffic light destroyed by dump truck with bed hoisted
DRAPER, Utah (KUTV) — A dump truck crash in Draper forced the hours-long closure of one of the city's busiest roads. It's at least the third dump truck-related incident to affect a major highway in Utah in less than a month - and the second such incident caused as a result of a dump truck driving with its bed hoisted up.
Deepak Chopra to speak at Ameyalli groundbreaking Friday
Chopra is visiting the valley for a ceremonial groundbreaking on the latest phase of the Ameyalli resort. The wellness-focused resort is located at approximately 800 North 200 East in Midway. It’s inspired by Chopra’s teachings. The Midway City Council granted final approval to the plans Tuesday night, July...
See hoop dancers and browse hand-crafted Native Market Days
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (Good Things Utah) — A market highlighting Utah’s innovative Indigenous community is happening this weekend at Thanksgiving Point. Chauma Kee-Jansen, the executive director and former scholarship recipient of American Indian Services, tells us what we can experience while browsing local vendors such as Tishna Campbell, native artist of @tlcbeadwork and administrative assistant at American Indian Services. The stunning earrings she shows us all have specific meaning, and can take up to seven hours hours to handcraft.
LISTEN: Thieves using modern tech to steal cars
SALT LAKE CITY — Three men arrested at the Salt Lake International Airport in connection with a coordinated carjacking operation revealed a more modern, high tech approach used by car thieves. Salt Lake City police found a laptop, signal communication hardware, and a key fob programming device. Detective Dalton...
Smith’s Marketplace opens in Heber this weekend
In addition to groceries, the 123,000-square-foot store will offer clothing, household goods, a garden center and sports equipment. There will also be a pharmacy and a Starbucks inside the store. Outside, a gas station features 11 pumps, including four that can accommodate RVs and boats. Smith’s says this is its...
St. George area grocery stores may be sold as part of Kroger-Albertsons merger
ST. GEORGE — Two grocery stores in the St. George area are set to be sold by Kroger Foods should that company’s bid to merge with Albertsons go through. As part of a pending $25 million merger plan announced in October 2022, the two companies released a list of stores to be offloaded earlier this week. In all, 579 grocery stores, six distribution centers and one processing plant spread across 18 states and the District of Columbia are to be sold.
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