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Repertory Dance Theatre Awarded Grant from Utah State Historical Records Advisory Board
The Utah State Historical Records Advisory Board, administered by the Utah Division of Archives and Records Service, has announced Repertory Dance Theatre (RDT) as a recipient of its Fall 2024 grant funding to preserve and provide access to Utah's history. RDT was awarded $7,500 for the inventory, assessment, and cataloging...
Hungry, hungry bovines: Cows helping in fight against invasive phragmites around Great Salt Lake
SYRACUSE — Conservationists, waging a yearslong battle against an invasive marsh reed grass that has choked out native plants and wildlife in the wetlands near the Great Salt Lake, have enlisted an unlikely ally: Cows. The animals are part of a tactic The Nature Conservancy Utah employs to fight...
Utah health officials share rabies warning after numerous bat encounters
The Department of Health and Human Services reports, over the last month, dozens of Utah residents came in close contact with bats staying at a cabin in Idaho. Some are now receiving preventative treatment for rabies. The department says bats are one of the most common carriers of the virus....
Dave Buhler, longtime commissioner of higher education and politician, dies at 67
SALT LAKE CITY — Dave Buhler, a longtime politician and former Utah commissioner of higher education, has died at the age of 67. "Dave Buhler was a pillar of the community who was dedicated to public service," Utah Gov. Spencer Cox wrote in a statement posted Wednesday to the social media platform X. "Abby and I are grateful for his friendship, his generosity and his commitment to our state. We send our deepest condolences to his family and offer prayers of gratitude for his life well lived."
96 Snow College Student-Athletes Highlight NJCAA All-Academic Awards
The National Junior College Athletic Association announced honorees for the 2023-2024 NJCAA All-Academic Teams Thursday. Snow College landed 96 Student-Athletes in total across nine sports. The minimum GPA required to be given an academic award is 3.60 for 3rd Team honors. 2nd Team honors are for those student-athletes between a...
Silver King Fire reaches 78% containment, perimeter stable
MARYSVALE, Utah (KUTV) — Officials said the Silver King Fire has reached 78% containment at 18,074 acres. The containment was announced Thursday morning. Officials said the perimeter of the fire is stable, meaning personnel have a secure eye on it. This means Thursday night is projected to be the last night shift for personnel, officials said.
Draper traffic light destroyed by dump truck with bed hoisted
DRAPER, Utah (KUTV) — A dump truck crash in Draper forced the hours-long closure of one of the city's busiest roads. It's at least the third dump truck-related incident to affect a major highway in Utah in less than a month - and the second such incident caused as a result of a dump truck driving with its bed hoisted up.
Deepak Chopra to speak at Ameyalli groundbreaking Friday
Chopra is visiting the valley for a ceremonial groundbreaking on the latest phase of the Ameyalli resort. The wellness-focused resort is located at approximately 800 North 200 East in Midway. It’s inspired by Chopra’s teachings. The Midway City Council granted final approval to the plans Tuesday night, July...
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