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New commander looks to future of Tooele Army Depot
TOOELE — Residents of Tooele and beyond may encounter the new Tooele Army Depot commander riding his mountain bike through Settlement Canyon, or camping in the Oquirrhs. "It's beautiful, I'm super excited," Col. Luke Clover said, sitting in a borrowed desk at one of the installation's gatehouses. The harsh sunlight of late morning scattered off the straw grass and sand outside, giving the room a yellow tinge.
Tooele taxes may increase by hundreds to compensate for school deficit after massive loss
TOOELE — Residents in Tooele County are calling on the state to perform an audit of their school district after another tax increase proposal could cost some hundreds per month. The district made the proposal earlier this summer, citing a budget deficit of $7 million after losing state funds,...
Recent Tooele power outages have a purpose says Rocky Mountain Power
TOOELE, Utah — Multiple Tooele power outages have residents complaining. However, Rocky Mountain Power says there’s a good reason behind them. The power outages have been on purpose according to Jona Whitesides of Rocky Mountain Power. It’s part of an effort to harden the power lines by wrapping the poles with flame resistant fabric, replacing wooden poles with steel towers and powering down lines when weather or wildfire threats are detected.
First-of-Its-Kind Device Extracts Water From Thin Air
Utah engineers, funded by the Army, have developed a device that harvests water from the atmosphere, even in arid locations. Researchers at the University of Utah have unveiled a compact device for atmospheric water harvesting that efficiently extracts water from the air using a fuel-fired process, promising to alleviate global water shortages.
Utah Weather Warning: Thunderstorms with 60+ MPH Winds Predicted Through 9 PM
Salt Lake City, UT – A severe weather alert has been issued for Northern Utah and Southwest Wyoming, predicting another round of thunderstorms with gusty winds this afternoon and evening. Residents are advised to take precautions and stay updated on weather conditions, especially if they have outdoor plans. According...
Herriman mom thrilled for son's Olympic debut in Paris
HERRIMAN — The family of a world-class marathon runner who grew up in Herriman will be cheering him on in the Paris Olympics, but he won't be sporting red, white and blue. There's a reason Rory Linkletter isn't competing for Team USA, and his family and friends — especially his mom — are absolutely ecstatic about it.
Set for 6: Kelsey Chugg holds off rising star Ali Mulhall for 6th Utah women's amateur title
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Kelsey Chugg's amateur golf career in the state of Utah has been tested, and occasionally bested, since the Salt Lake City director of golf won her first Utah women's state amateur title in 2012. But if she wasn't there already, the former Weber State standout cemented...
Have You Seen This? Utah children's choir's 'Wicked' medley will give you chills
SALT LAKE CITY — I saw a short clip of of this video, showing a soloist and children's choir singing a song from "Wicked," and I knew I had to go find the full thing. During this entire seven-minute medley, I was awed at the various soloists and the entire Utah choir, One Voice Children's Choir. Their facial expressions and enthusiasm proves these children are definitely enjoying themselves.
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.
Utah campgrounds close as bear activity increases
KAMAS, Utah (KUTV) — Summertime in Utah brings campers, and campers bring bears. Several campgrounds in the state have been closed due to repeated visits from bears. One of the latest is the Soapstone Campground near Kamas. On Tuesday, there were several reports of a black bear that had...
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