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Intermountain 1st in nation to use “Iris” for cancer surgery | News
An innovative new tool that uses a 3D computer model to guide surgeons during rectal cancer surgery is now available to patients and Intermountain Healthcare is the first in the nation to use it. The new technology is called Iris. A colorectal surgeon at Intermountain LDS Hospital in Salt Lake...
Being outside for just 10 minutes can improve mental health
SALT LAKE CITY — A study from the University of Utah shows that being outside for at least 10 minutes a day helps improve mental health. Researchers found that being outside can reduce stress and better your mood. Professor of Social Work, Joanna Bettmann Schaefer said no matter what...
Andrew Clark Promoted to Assistant Volleyball Coach
SALT LAKE CITY – Utah Volleyball Head Coach Beth Launiere has elevated Andrew Clark, naming him the Utes' third full-time assistant coach on staff heading into the 2024 season. "I couldn't be more pleased to have Andrew on our staff as an Assistant Coach," Launiere said. "He has been...
Think twice before covering your child’s car seat with a blanket
SALT LAKE CITY — Covering a car seat or stroller with a thin blanket may be a common way to protect babies from the sun, but it can actually do more harm than good. “People want to protect their babies when they’re out in the sun,” Intermountain Health Community Health Child Advocacy Coordinator Michelle Cameron said. “But, covering the car seat actually makes it warmer.”
Spring Ball Review: A Look At Utah Football’s Cornerbacks
SALT LAKE CITY – The Utes wrapped up a very productive spring ball that has fans antsy for the start of the 2024 football season. All of the promise is there, and opportunities feel plentiful for an overall very experienced group heading into a new conference in the Big 12.
Patrick Kinahan: BYU, Utah face different questions at quarterback
SALT LAKE CITY — BYU and Utah open football training camps next week with similar concerns for different reasons at the game's most important position. Starting with the team that has the more pressing need, the Cougars will use the next few weeks to determine a quarterback for the season-opening game against Southern Illinois on Aug. 31. Jake Retzlaff and Gerry Bohanon are the leading candidates, with recent transfers McCae Hillstead and Treyson Bourguet also in the mix.
Jazz rookie already proving to be the steal of the 2024 NBA Draft
The Utah Jazz headlines are dominated by Lauri Markkanen trade rumors, but their young talent got in plenty of work during summer league. They won two of their three games in Salt Lake City before going 3-2 in Las Vegas. The rebuilding Jazz had most of their regular roster when they hosted, but left some of those players behind for Vegas.
Salt Lake City Council to hear ‘Green Loop’ proposal
SALT LAKE CITY –The Salt Lake City Council will soon hear a proposal for a green space park that would encircle the downtown area. Imagine a loop around Salt Lake City’s downtown. The loop would be safe for walkers and cyclists and provide spaces for mini-parks and trees.
Atomic Provides Solution to Fifth Third Bank to Enhance Digital Banking Experience with Advanced Direct Deposit Technology
SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 23, 2024-- Atomic is pleased to announce a collaboration with Fifth Third Bank to leverage Atomic’s cutting-edge Deposit solution within its mobile banking applications. This provides account holders with a secure, fast, and hassle-free method to manage their direct deposits. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240723709797/en/ Atomic Provides Solution to Fifth Third Bank to Enhance Digital Banking Experience with Advanced Direct Deposit Technology (Graphic: Business Wire)
Level up in the outdoors with Wasatch Women’s Mountain Collective hiking groups, fishing clinics
PARK CITY, Utah — Wasatch Adventure Guides and outdoor apparel brand Stio have teamed up to provide a series of guided hikes and fly fishing clinics exclusively for women. These
SLC travelers remain stranded as Delta's flight delays persist
Dozens of flights in and out of Salt Lake City were canceled Monday as Delta Airlines struggled to recover from the weekend's travel meltdown.The big picture: Delays and cancellations plagued almost every airline starting Friday due to a technical problem with widely-used cybersecurity software that also affected hospitals, law enforcement and more.The intrigue: Most airlines have recovered, but Delta had canceled about 20% and delayed about 15% of its Monday flights as of mid-morning, per FlightAware.Technical issues were stymying Delta's crew-tracking software, which matches available pilots and flight attendants to particular flights, Delta CEO Ed Bastian said in a statement...
Height cut in half for proposed Sugar House high rise building
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — A proposal to build a new high rise in Sugar House won't be nearly as tall as first planned. In an updated proposal, the company behind the effort to construct the new tower has significantly scaled back their plans. Originally, the developers had asked...
Isaiah Collier has to be realistic about place in Jazz rotation
USC guard Isaiah Collier is beginning to adjust to the NBA game and the realities of professional sports. Collier has potential, but that doesn’t mean everything is going to come together for him in his first NBA season. Utah Jazz beat writer Andy Larsen of the Salt Lake Tribune lays out a blueprint for the Jazz’ 2024-2025 NBA rotation in which Collier will be a bit player, not a centerpiece:
Friday’s Microsoft outage canceled 70 flights at Salt Lake International
SALT LAKE CITY — The July 19 Microsoft outage left hundreds of travelers stuck or delayed on Friday. Seventy flights leaving or arriving at the Salt Lake City International Airport were canceled. There were also several flights that faced delays. Associated Press reported that Friday’s outage caused many carriers...
VAMC athletes prepare for national competitions this summer
MARTINSBURG, W.Va – Athletes from the Martinsburg Veterans Affairs Medical Center are set to compete in a pair of national competitions this summer. Local competitors are headed to both the National Veterans Wheelchair Games in New Orleans from July 25-30 and the National Veterans Golden Age Games from August 24-29 in Salt Lake City, UT.
Attorneys for state of Utah ask parole board to keep death sentence for man convicted in 1998 murder
Attorneys for the state of Utah are expected on Tuesday to urge a parole board to deny a death row inmate’s request for his life to be spared ahead of his scheduled Aug. 8 execution. Representatives of the 49-year-old victim, Claudia Benn, were scheduled to testify before both sides...
University of Utah Swim & Dive Excels Under New Associate Head Coach Jos Smith
University of Utah's Jos Smith has been promoted to associate head coach for the swim and dive team, with accolades for his coaching leading to personal-best performances, program records, and national recognition. Jos Smith promoted to associate head coach for University of Utah's swim and dive team. 2024-25 campaign will...
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