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Castle Country Focus: Helper Mayor Lenise Peterman Talks Helper River Revitalization
In 2013, RiverRestoration.org laid forth a plan to help restore and revitalize the Helper River, a mainstay in the Carbon County Area which serves as the backdrop for the Helper River Walkway, with its iconic suspension bridge and beautiful city views. This plan was divided into phases to make it easier to manage, with the first phase being completed in the fall of 2014.
The Taberon Honie Death Sentence Case
In this edition of Legally Speaking, we examine the legal issues surrounding Taberon Honie’s death sentence, which is set to be carried out August 8, 2024. Honie has been on Utah’s Death Row for 25 years. In June 2024, he made one last plea for clemency with the Board of Pardons and Parole, but other than that, his death warrant has been signed and his execution set for August 8. We’ll update the case as of July 17, 2024.
This Nonprofit Gives Free Laptops To K-12 Kids In ID, UT, OR, & WA…No Strings Attached
CFK: bridging the digital gap for kids in ID, UT, WA & OR. Wouldn't it be amazing if every kid had the laptop they needed for school regardless of their family's income? Computers for Kids sure thinks so! Computers for Kids, Inc. (CFK) is a Pacific Northwest nonprofit based in Boise bridging the digital gap for kids in Idaho, Utah Washington, and Oregon.
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."
Utahn among 'Big Brother' houseguest lineup for show's 26th season
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — A Utah real estate agent is competing for a $750,000 prize on season 26 of CBS's"Big Brother," which is throwing a new voting twist into the mix. The two-night season premier begins Wednesday just before 2News at 10. Angela Murray, 50, of Syracuse, is...
Peruvian Consulate up and running; nation becomes 3rd with diplomatic offices in Utah
SALT LAKE CITY — The new Peruvian Consulate office in Utah is operable and already inundated with requests for services from the sizable contingent of Peruvians living in the state. "The population is very big. The Peruvian community is large," perhaps numbering 45,000 to 50,000, maybe more, said Czibor...
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