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A tiny rabbit could prompt environmental groups to sue the federal government
Environmental groups say a lawsuit is iminent unless the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service takes steps to protect the pygmy rabbit, a small species found in Utah, Nevada, and other Western states. On Wednesday, attorneys for the Center for Biological Diversity, Western Watersheds Project and WildEarth Guardians filed a 60-day notice of their intent to […]
Local nonprofit, plant nursery to host event dedicated to Utah native plants
PARK CITY, Utah — Save Our Canyons has partnered with Park City Gardens to host an event dedicated to Utah native plants. Boost Biodiversity: Native Plants will feature live music, presentations by local nonprofits, and a native plant sale. Park City Gardens will host the event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 18.
Utah doctor helps parents navigate social media challenges
SALT LAKE CITY — Social media is increasingly associated with mental health challenges among youth. How can parents help kids navigate them?. Dr. Richard Ferguson, the founder of Black Physicians Utah, said banning social media entirely isn’t the solution. While many kids see their parents use social media...
Utah man's initiative leads to better care for autistic patients
TAYLORSVILLE, Utah (KUTV) — Jeff Wilson has a 7-year-old son on the autism spectrum, for the most part he is non-verbal until he started learning sign language. “When John started learning sign language, he took off with it and started teaching himself with his tablet and so he knows over 700 signs or words,” Jeff said.
Contested Treasure Hill home secures all planning approvals to break ground
Park City Planning Director Rebecca Ward signed off on a Historic District Design Review Thursday for the proposed home, which has faced significant opposition from some Old Town neighbors. Outside of a building permit, the project now has all necessary approvals from Park City government for construction. During the public...
Vandals cut down pride flags again in Logan. This time they were caught on camera
A center for inclusion in northern Utah has been targeted again by vandals, but this time, the culprits were caught on camera. On Aug. 9, two masked individuals slashed and stole the pride flags outside of Logan’s Pride House, just minutes after a large group had left. Dorothy Wallis, president of the nonprofit, said people were still inside the building when the flags were stolen, leaving shortly after to witness the aftermath of the crime.
Residents north of Utah Lake assess large hail damage after record-breaking storm
LEHI — Homeowners in the Loch Lomond subdivision spent Wednesday cleaning up and repairing extensive damage caused by Tuesday's storms. Zarela Stallings said her neighborhood was usually quiet until the strong storms hitting Utah County caused her pets to become frightened. "They were crawling on my head because they...
Billionaire’s controversial Treasure Hill home up for historic review
Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince and his wife Tatiana are planning to build a 10,000-square-foot home on King Road overlooking Main Street. At city hall Thursday, planners will go through a historic district design review to ensure the home complies with the historic nature and character of Old Town. A consultant...
Upgrade Labs to open Park City location Aug. 24
Upgrade Labs, the world’s first “Human Upgrade Center” and brainchild of Bulletproof Coffee founder Dave Asprey, will soft launch a new location in Park City at 6030 Market St., Suite 135 on Aug. 24. The location will also host a grand opening event Oct. 11-12 that will...
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