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Russ Wilson selected as Honored Veteran for the 4th of July Parade
Russ Wilson found out that he was to be named the Honored Veteran for the 4th of July Parade at the last meeting of the Legion, when he was nominated by the leadership. “They said, ‘I’m nominating Russ Wilson for the Honored Veteran and I’m not hearing anything else,’” Wilson laughs, before adding “I’m going to get even with them.”
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...
HOW MUCH?? Hourly Wage for Utah Skyscraper Washers
First of all, does Salt Lake City even have skyscrapers? Well... "The definition of a skyscraper has changed throughout history. In the 1880s, the term was first coined in Chicago to describe the Home Insurance Building. The Home Insurance Building was only 10-stories high, but at the time the building and its steel-framed construction was considered a true innovation. Buildings that ranged between 10 and 20 floors continued to be labeled as “skyscrapers” for years to come. As advances were made in construction, the qualifications to be considered a skyscraper grew to 150-meter (492-foot) minimum."
Salt Lake City and Smith Entertainment Group discuss $900M downtown revitalization plan
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — New details about a proposed contract between Salt Lake City and Smith Entertainment Group to revitalize downtown have been released. Salt Lake City Council members discussed the proposed contract on Tuesday night. The proposal details that the most money SEG can get from net...
SLC's tallest buildings, ticket fees for housing and more in NHL arena deal
A proposal before the Salt Lake City Council would allow building heights to rise to a stunning 600 feet in the downtown sports, arts and entertainment district that would house a remodeled NHL arena.
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.
Newly approved funding helps clear wildfire fuels near Ogden-area homes
OGDEN — Firefighters in Ogden are working to prepare and protect high-risk areas from wildfires, thanks to new state funding approved in early 2024. The funding is aimed at areas in the wildland-urban interface, where a lot could be lost quickly in the right conditions. This is something that almost happened to Ryan Bessey two years ago.
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 begin for 9 northern Utah counties | News
LOGAN — New fire restrictions are in effect for nine northern Utah counties. The limitations begin Monday, 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.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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