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The Utah County Health Department is reporting the first detected case of West Nile Virus in the beehive state for 2024. A press release from the UCHD said the patient is a female from Utah County with no comment on how severe her symptoms are. West Nile Virus is a...

EAGLE MOUNTAIN, Utah (ABC4) — More than 20,000 residences are without power in Utah County, according to Rocky Mountain Power. The company said Friday morning that the power outage is affecting 21,837 customers in Cedar Fork, Eagle Mountain, and Fairfield and could last until 8 p.m. Friday night. The outages were first reported around 11:30 a.m.

Events at the American Fork Library — Here are some upcoming events at the American Fork Library: Sept. 2: Library closed for Labor Day. Sept. 3: Adult Writing Class at 6:30 p.m. In-person meeting to discuss questions from the YouTube instruction videos, receive help editing and review works in progress. Sept. 5: The Eras Tour (AF Library Version) for adults at 6:30 p.m. Celebrate “The Eras Tour” with friendship bracelets and “play stupid games and win stupid prizes.” Register online. Sept: 9: Writer’s Club for teens at 3 p.m. Monthly challenges given. Sept. 9: Family Night: Inside Out 2 Activities at 7 p.m. Fun activities for the whole family. NOTE: The film will not be shown. Sept. 9: Gardening Class for adults at 7 p.m. This class will teach attendees what to include in fall printing. Sept. 11: Art After School for teens at 4:30 p.m. September’s activity is making abstract paintings. All supplies provided. Sept. 11: Adult Writing Class at 6:30 p.m. In-person meeting to discuss questions from the YouTube instruction videos, receive help editing and review works in progress. Sept. 12: My First Book Club for ages 7 to 9 at 4 p.m. The club features book discussions and an activity for children. This month’s theme is space. Register online. Sept. 12: Success with Potty Training at 7 p.m. The basics of getting your child motivated, focused and potty training. Sept. 13: ’80s Trivia Night for adults at 7 p.m. Register online. Sept. 14: Read With Me for children ages 6 to 11 at 11 a.m. Children are invited to come to the library and ready with Vinson, a certified therapy dog. Sign-up at the Children’s Desk for a 15-minute session. Space is limited.

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — The weather world shifted a bit during the month of August in Utah’s capital city with monsoon rains changing the precipitation narrative and the heat maintaining its spot as a summer weather headline. As far as precipitation goes, Salt Lake City has been...

Rocky Mountain Power is still seeking to increase its rates to combat the rising cost of producing power in Utah, but it's no longer seeking as high of a rate increase as it initially proposed. The company submitted a new document to the Utah Public Service Commission on Wednesday, amending...

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Gov. Spencer Cox declared Sunday as a Day of Prayer, Fasting and Contemplation for our nation as America is "approaching a precipitous time in our democratic republic." He also declared September as American Founders and Constitution Month. "For more than two centuries, the U.S....

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 31, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — A Georgia man has pleaded guilty to more than $210,000 in check fraud in Utah. Toddorius Goodwin, 34, of Lithonia, Georgia, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud and aggravated identity fraud. According to court documents and admissions...

During the Democratic National Convention, when top Democrats were out of town, Utah’s Republican-dominated legislature pulled a fast one on the citizenry and rushed into an emergency special session to vote on a constitutional amendment to limit the initiative power of the people. The details of the amendment weren’t available until the day before the […]

SALT LAKE CITY — Communities across Utah are recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day, a global campaign to encourage support and recovery for everyone impacted by substance abuse, and remember those who have been lost to drug overdose. Gov. Spencer Cox ordered flags to be lowered at half-staff in recognition.

Long-term care registered nurses in Alaska and Utah are working the longest hours of any state, putting them at greatest risk of burnout and increased fatigue, according to a new report from Vivian Health. Nationwide, the average full shift for a nursing home RN was 10.5 hours per day in...

Happy Labor Day weekend, Utah! Temperatures are running a few degrees above average with most Utahns seeing highs in the upper 80s to low 90s, and mid 90s to low 100s for the hotter spots in the south. Temperatures shouldn't vary too much over the weekend, staying in the low to mid 90s.

I’m not a fan of the Utah Legislature. To be fair, when looking at the big picture, they get the job done. State government is funded and operates better than a lot of states, the state bond rating is solid, stuff generally works. They even try to do the...

A couple in Michigan loves to tell the story of how they used to nag their teenage son to get up off the couch and quit playing video games all the time. "It seemed like such a waste of time," Jen Waller said. "We'd yell at him to get up and do something productive and he always used to tell us that he was doing something productive and that he'd prove it someday."

The Longhorn Band was established in 1900 and will continue marching forward in the new SEC

SALT LAKE CITY – Officials are urging people to be careful while out on the water heading into the holiday weekend. “Utah has some great recreational activities. We want you to be outside, but be safe doing it,” said Steve Bullock, the chief of law enforcement for the Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation.

If you've been around Utah for a while, you've probably heard of these banks or credit unions:. But the Utah Credit Union in the middle of controversy today is... America First Credit Union. America First is the jersey sponsor of the new Women's Professional Soccer Team, Utah Royals. Their jersey sponsor is America First Credit Union. Recently, two fan support pages for both the North Carolina Courage, and Chicago Red Stars have both released statements in disagreement with the jersey sponsor.

Per the title, that’s the important takeaway from August’s DABS get-together. Going into the gathering, six bar licenses were available in Utah. This after HB 548 passed this year, increasing the supply, albeit also compelling the commission to hand them out as and when any qualifying business appeared before them; said licensees then have more than a year to open their doors…

Utah is facing a pressing need for more physicians, and Provo's Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine (Noorda-COM) is stepping up to meet this challenge. As the state's newest and soon-to-be largest medical school, Noorda-COM is committed to making a significant impact on medical education and healthcare in Utah. From major...

A tearful mom who dropped off her kids at kindergarten received the best encouragement from a teacher. “She was so warm and welcoming,” Tavia Wade, a mother of three in Utah, tells TODAY.com. Wade shared what happened in a TikTok video: “My daughter’s kindergarten teacher made me cry today...

SALT LAKE CITY – The Pleasant Grove Vikings snuck out with their first win of the season in a one-point victory over the Granger Lancers in week three. The Vikings went up 14-0 in the first quarter but were quickly matched by a 13-0 quarter from the Lancers going into the half.