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Summer ozone study looks for root causes of Utah pollution
SOUTH SALT LAKE — Parked alongside a Department of Environmental Quality air quality monitoring station, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and researchers from Weber State University are combining resources to drill down on the causes behind Utah's summer air pollution problem. As Demetrios Pagonis, an assistant professor of...
Sheep Rock Fire sparks in southern Utah, threatened power for nearly 11K people
A new fire was discovered in Beaver County on Tuesday -- and officials with Rocky Mountain Power said infrastructure was being threatened by the fire, leading to nearly 11,000 customers losing power in southern Utah.
Big Changes Coming To Olive Garden & Utahn’s Aren’t Happy
The CEO of Olive Garden's parent company has doubled down on a decision that isn't sitting well with customers. Across the country, restaurants are struggling as more people stay home to save money. With gas price high, as well as everything else, we have had to adjust and not drive as often and eat out far less than we already did.
Utah Area Presidency invites young adults to weekend conference
The Utah Area Presidency is inviting young single adults ages 18-35 to the upcoming Utah Area YSA Conference on Aug. 2-4 in Salt Lake City. The conference is a ticketed event, and registration will be open throughout the weekend. Conference highlights will include a devotional with Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf...
Hey Southern Utah! Beware The PID
There's a new trend in housing developments and it's not good for the average consumer. Basically, if a developer wants to build a new housing development that doesn't yet have infrastructure (roads, water pipes, electricity, gas, etc.) the area government is allowing the developer to borrow the money to create the infrastructure and then pass the debt onto the homebuyer.
Democratic nominee for Congressional District 2 waits for opponent to be declared
SALT LAKE CITY — Democratic nominee Nathaniel Woodward will soon know who his Republican opponent will be for Utah’s 2nd Congressional District race. Republican Colby Jenkins requested a recount in his race against Rep. Celeste Maloy, who won the Republican nomination by 214 votes. Earlier this month, Woodward...
Judge tosses Taberon Honie’s lawsuit that argued Utah’s execution plan is incomplete
A judge on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit from death row inmate Taberon Honie, rejecting arguments from his attorney that prison officials are not prepared and that inconsistencies in their current plan could lead to a “botched execution.” When asked whether he would appeal the ruling, Honie’s attorney Eric Zuckerman said he is evaluating all options. […]
Rep. Phil Lyman’s attempt to contest the election rejected for failing to follow procedure
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox’s unsuccessful Republican challenger, Rep. Phil Lyman, announced last week that his campaign had “filed official notice contesting” the results of the 2024 primary — but a letter Utah New Dispatch obtained from the Utah Supreme Court on Monday shows his filing was rejected because it failed to follow proper procedures.
Congress Threatens WADA Funding Over Olympic ‘Blackmail’
Last week, the International Olympic Committee made a stunning request that the state of Utah agreed to at the last minute: Respect the “supreme authority” of the World Anti-Doping Agency—or Salt Lake City could lose the Games. On Tuesday, U.S. lawmakers struck back. A bipartisan group of...
VA Names New National Cemetery in Southern Utah
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has named its cemetery under construction in Cedar City, Utah, the Southern Utah National Cemetery. The facility will serve 14,906 Veterans and their families in the greater Cedar City and St. George communities who will now have a VA burial option within 75 miles of their home.
Utah Renaissance Faire returns for its 12th year, promises royal fun at new venue
The Utah Renaissance Faire is returning for its 12th run on August 23-24 at a new venue, the Young Living Mona Lavender Farm. The two-day event will feature the Knights of Mayhem, the Harp Twins, as well as a variety of food and merchant vendors.
Spanish Fork man with learner permit tried to avoid 2nd ticket by fleeing at 108 mph, charges say
SPANISH FORK — A 20-year-old Spanish Fork man with a motorcycle learner's permit is facing criminal charges accusing him of trying to get away from police at double the speed limit to avoid getting another ticket. The man was recorded going 108 mph in a 50-mph zone on a...
Top247 OT Aaron Dunn set to announce commitment on 247Sports YouTube channel
Spanish Fork (Utah) offensive tackle Aaron Dunn is set to announce his commitment next Thursday, Aug. 8, on the 247Sports YouTube channel. He will choose from BYU, Oregon, UCLA, USC and Utah at 3 p.m. MT/5 p.m. ET. Dunn officially visited all five schools received this past spring. UCLA was...
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