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Burn experts warn of hot surfaces, other heat-related dangers during summer months
SALT LAKE CITY — The summer heat is great for dipping in the pool and eating a snow cone, but the heat can also quickly add danger during outdoor recreation. University of Utah Health's burn center and Salt Lake fire officials gathered Tuesday at Sunnyside Park to address common heat-related dangers families face during the hottest months of the year.
Man arrested by SLCPD after found asleep in running pickup with drug paraphernalia visible
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 2, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — A 52-year-old man was arrested Monday after he was found sleeping in a Chevrolet pickup with the engine running and with drug paraphernalia visible through the windows. A search of the vehicle found blue pills stamped “M30,” determined to...
New Lady Dino basketball coach Jordan Blanc talks about summer workouts
Jordan Blanc was named the new head coach of the Lady Dinos basketball team in April and hit the ground running this summer with camps that have already taken place at USU Eastern and the University of Utah plus plenty of open gym time. The girl’s season doesn’t start until...
Amy Rodriguez firing was based on performance
SANDY, Utah (ABC4 Sports) – On Sunday, Amy Rodriguez was fired during her first season as head coach of the Utah Royals. On Tuesday, we found out why. Rodriguez and the Royals were off to a dismal 2-11-2 start, and with 11 games to go, management felt like this was the time for a change. […]
Why homeless enforcement efforts could become stricter in Salt Lake City
A recent Supreme Court decision that allows local governments to ban sleeping in public even when no shelter space is available could lead to stricter enforcement of homeless encampment bans. Why it matters: The decision effectively gives the OK for cities facing rising homelessness to enact similar restrictive laws targeting...
Bountiful woman bounces back from liver transplant using modern technique
MURRAY — A Bountiful woman is one of just a handful of Utah patients whose lives have been saved by new state-of-art liver technology. Sophie Hansen, 22, was just 3 years old when she was diagnosed with primary sclerosing cholangitis, a disease that causes inflammation and scarring within the bile ducts, which carry digestive bile from the liver to the small intestine. The scarring causes the bile ducts to become hard and narrow, eventually causing serious damage to the liver.
Fireworks Season Underway but New Study Highlights Pollution Concerns
Help keep One Green Planet free and independent! Together we can ensure our platform remains a hub for empowering ideas committed to fighting for a sustainable, healthy, and compassionate world. Please support us in keeping our mission strong. Fireworks season is underway across the Wasatch Front, bringing vibrant celebrations but...
Rocky Mountain Power proposes 30.5% electricity rate increase, points to fuel prices as culprit
Rocky Mountain Power, the largest electricity provider in Utah, has filed an application to increase residential electricity rates in the state by 30.5%. In its proposal to the state’s Public Service Commission, the utility said the residential increase would be done in two installments, starting with one that would drive the average price of every […] The post Rocky Mountain Power proposes 30.5% electricity rate increase, points to fuel prices as culprit appeared first on Utah News Dispatch.
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