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Squirrel knocks out power in Murray, crews on site
MURRAY, Utah (ABC4) — A few dozen people in Murray have been left without power thanks to the menacing acts of a local squirrel. Murray City Power said the squirrel caused damage to the power just after noon on Tuesday, July 2. The damage sparked an outage that has affected about 50 Murray City Power customers in the area of 700 West near I-15 and 5900 South near I-215.
Fourth of July a favorite holiday for everyone, except pets!
SALT LAKE CITY — The Fourth of July is a day when the streets are filled with the scent of an all-American barbecue and the Utah night sky is painted a blanket of color and smoke from the customary display of fireworks. The fun-filled traditions may be a favorite for most Americans, but not for your pets.
Fire restrictions put in place for 9 northern Utah counties beginning July 1
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Fire restrictions will be implemented in nine northern Utah counties beginning July 1. Officials with the Utah Department of Natural Resources announced Sunday that "all unincorporated Private and State lands in Box Elder, Cache, Rich, Weber, Tooele, Utah, Salt Lake, Davis, & Morgan Counties" will be placed under stage one fire restrictions.
Rude Dudes?! Did Utah’s Biggest City Make The Top 10 List Of Rudest Metros?
About one-third of Americans believe New York City is the rudest place in our fair country. "What?! You got a problem with that?! You talkin' to me?!" I can hear NYC saying in a brash tone. Business Insider polled more than 2,000 Americans and asked them to choose the five...
Utah's largest school district could split through interlocal agreements
DRAPER — Alpine School District could still be splitting, though not by way of a ballot measure put forward by the district's school board. That possibility was struck down when Utah lawmakers in June passed HB303 — sponsored by sponsored by Rep. Brady Brammer, R-Highland — during a special legislative session, which prevents local school boards from initiating a process to divide a district. Instead, two separate interlocal agreement proposals to split the district will be on voters' ballots come November.
SLC’s Main Street goes pedestrians-only for two weekends in July as Open Streets returns
Downtown Salt Lake City's Main Street will be transformed into a pedestrian-only promenade for two weekends in July, bringing the street to life with live entertainment and sidewalk dining.
Enjoying the Utah Arts Festival
The Utah Arts Festival took over Liberty Square Park in Salt Lake City for its 48th annual three-day event on June 28-30. The festival provided a weekend full of various Utah artists, vendors, art performances and community engagement opportunities for visitors to explore their own personal artistic potential. With rows...
Salt Lake City officials to discuss new entertainment district ahead of council vote
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Smith Entertainment Group and Salt Lake City leaders have been negotiating an agreement for the proposed downtown entertainment district. Tuesday, the Salt Lake City Council will discuss an agreement between the city and SEG because of Utah’s new hockey team. In June, the...
Updated Smith Entertainment Group proposal includes tax hike, new Delta Center ticket fees
SALT LAKE CITY — Smith Entertainment Group's adjusted agreement with Salt Lake City over a revitalization district includes a proposed tax increase and new ticket fees for Delta Center events. The Salt Lake City Mayor's Office unveiled the latest proposed agreement during an update to the Salt Lake City...
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.
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.
Spencer Cox, Matthew McConaughey to speak at US governors event in Salt Lake City
SALT LAKE CITY — Spencer Cox's turn as chairman of the National Governors Association is coming to an end and the Utah Republican will hand off the reins next week at a series of meetings in Salt Lake City that will feature Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey. Cox has...
Salt Lake City Fire Department hosts heavy rescue competition for a good cause
SALT LAKE CITY — Departments from across Utah, Los Angeles and Orange County met on Salt Lake City Fire Department's turf to put their heavy rescue skills to the test Thursday. Firefighters trained for heavy rescues were timed and judged for their rescue tactics, to strengthen their skills. "Earlier...
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