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Utah woman bounces back from liver transplant using modern technique
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.
Pickleball Kingdom to Open Second Location in Utah
Pickleball Kingdom will see its latest franchise open in American Fork, UT. This new facility is the second announced in Utah and reportedly “underscores Pickleball Kingdom’s commitment to bringing premier indoor pickleball facilities to the Beehive State.”. “We’re pleased to bring Pickleball Kingdom to American Fork. The local...
Judge dismisses lawsuit from former Marine against OUR founder Tim Ballard
SALT LAKE CITY — A Utah judge dismissed a lawsuit by a former Marine against Operation Underground Railroad founder and former CEO Tim Ballard, finding a liability waiver barred the woman from filing suit. The lawsuit is one of several filed against Ballard last year. In it, Bree Righter...
Utah County cities have mix of firework restrictions. Here’s where you can, can’t discharge them
July in Utah means hot weather, two major holidays, family gatherings and fireworks. Late Tuesday morning, the window to light fireworks in permitted areas across the state opened. Utah law states that personal fireworks are only permitted for discharge between the hours of 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. from July...
Three Midvale businesses broken into overnight
MIDVALE — Three small Midvale businesses are reeling after a man smashed out their office windows. It happened near 7100 South and State Street on Monday night. Security footage from Sagato’s Bakery & Cafe showed the man hitting the window with a rock and kicking it, breaking it enough to get in. He did the same thing at Alexander’s Pet Salon and EZ Pawn.
'Water running through like waterfalls': Home damaged by recent Moab flooding
MOAB — Recent flash flooding in Moab hit streets, canyons, and damaged some residents' homes. One couple said they've been living under a hole-covered roof since severe storms hit southeastern Utah last week. The couple told KSL-TV it was easily the biggest and scariest storm they've ever experienced. Tammie...
Get ready for a Special Doubleheader at Price Culture Connection Featuring Route 89 and Mountain Country
This week’s rendition of Price Culture Connection falls on the Fourth of July, and because of this Price City has teamed up with Carbon County to put on a special event for residents of the Castle Valley Area. Instead of the typical one-band performance, the event is doubling the fun with performances from both Mountain Country and Route 89. Also due to the size, a new venue was needed, with this week’s concerts being held at the Carbon County Fairgrounds.
Spencer Cox, Matthew McConaughey to speak at US governors event in Salt Lake City
SALT LAKE CITY — Spencer Cox's turn as chairman of the National Governors Association is coming to an end and the Utah Republican will hand off the reins next week at a series of meetings in Salt Lake City that will feature Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey. Cox has...
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...
‘Overrun’: Cedar City animal shelter raises surrender fees due to limited space
CEDAR CITY — An older man enters the Cedar City Animal Adoption Shelter, carrier in hand. Inside is a black cat; its pupils are enlarged, its ears are tucked back, and it meows loudly. But when shelter staff pet the cat with a pen, it doesn’t react aggressively.
Public pays for private attorneys to defend man accused of killing Santaquin officer
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — The man accused of killing Sgt. Bill Hooser has new private practice attorneys after initially asking for a public defender. Officials with the Utah County Public Defender’s Office said it doesn’t have the resources to defend Michael Jayne due to Utah County having two capital murder cases.
Petition to Not Renew Park City Superintendent’s Contract Until New School Board Assumes Office
On June 20th, KPCW’s Leslie Thatcher asked Park City School Board President Andrew Caplan if he was going to let the new school board decide whether to renew Superintendent Jill Gildea’s contract. Dr. Gildea is one year into a two-year contract, and the board must notify her by February 1, 2025, if they intend to renew it.
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