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These Utah cities are using drones instead of fireworks for Fourth of July
Following tradition, on the night of the Fourth of July, there will be bright, colorful lights decorating Salt Lake City’s sky. However, at least in city-sponsored events, those displays won’t come from fireworks — but from 150 drones. Salt Lake City started the new drone show tradition...
'Thankful for our freedoms': Utahns gather across Utah for Independence Day
LAYTON — Maybe it's not the biggest or flashiest Independence Day parade in Utah. But the annual Liberty Days Parade in Layton suits Jennifer Wanless, a Layton resident, just fine. "It's just fun, a great way to celebrate Independence Day ... plus, I'm a Layton girl," said Wanless, sitting alongside the parade route with about 10 other family members and friends.
Human-caused wildfires keep Utah officials jumping on July 4
SALT LAKE CITY — Wildfires started by humans cropped up in East Carbon, Tooele, Garland City and Kaysville, Utah on Thursday. The wind drove the new wildfires. All of the new starts were human-caused according to fire officials. Wildfires in Horse Canyon and Garland City, Utah. Utah Fire Info...
PHOTOS: 'Big Boy' steam engine makes 4th of July stop in Salt Lake City
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Union Pacific's legendary Big Boy No. 4014, a testament to American ingenuity and the spirit of westward expansion, made a patriotic appearance in Salt Lake City on Independence Day as part of its 2024 Westward Bound Tour. The world's largest operating steam locomotive, weighing...
BLM Reminds Public About Current Restrictions Ahead of Holiday Weekend
SALT LAKE CITY — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) West Desert District is reminding the public about Stage 1 fire restrictions ahead of the Independence Day holiday and holiday weekend. These restrictions apply to BLM-managed lands within the counties of Box Elder, Cache, Morgan, Rich, Salt Lake, Summit, Tooele, Utah, Wasatch and Weber. Additionally, the WDD fire prevention order is still in effect.
HOW MUCH?? Hourly Wage for Utah Skyscraper Washers
First of all, does Salt Lake City even have skyscrapers? Well... "The definition of a skyscraper has changed throughout history. In the 1880s, the term was first coined in Chicago to describe the Home Insurance Building. The Home Insurance Building was only 10-stories high, but at the time the building and its steel-framed construction was considered a true innovation. Buildings that ranged between 10 and 20 floors continued to be labeled as “skyscrapers” for years to come. As advances were made in construction, the qualifications to be considered a skyscraper grew to 150-meter (492-foot) minimum."
Fourth of July a favorite holiday for everyone, except pets!
SALT LAKE CITY — The Fourth of July is a day when the streets are filled with the scent of an all-American barbecue and the Utah night sky is painted a blanket of color and smoke from the customary display of fireworks. The fun-filled traditions may be a favorite for most Americans, but not for your pets.
Salt Lake City apartments are getting smaller
Bigger apartments are back — unless you live in Salt Lake City. The big picture: Developers nationwide are catering to people who want more space while they postpone buying a house or spend time working from home. The average U.S. apartment built in 2023 measured 916 square feet, a...
Salt Lake City, Smith Entertainment Group discuss $900M downtown revitalization plan
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — New details about a proposed contract between Salt Lake City and Smith Entertainment Group to revitalize downtown have been released. Salt Lake City Council members discussed the proposed contract on Tuesday night. The proposal details that the most money SEG can get from net...
Opinion: Want to feel part of your community? Make memories on a budget? Be civically engaged? Attend a city event
City events in Utah have a rich tradition of bringing together residents to celebrate shared values, interests and hobbies. Here are some upcoming events in Utah.
“Open Streets” in downtown Salt Lake City plans to bring community together
SALT LAKE CITY — On Friday and Saturday, July 12-13, and July 19-20, Main Street. will be closed to car traffic between 100 S. and 200 S. Instead, it will be open to foot traffic for which is the goal of Open Streets. “Main Street and downtown are at...
Community advocates continue call for affordable housing in SEG/SLC plan
SALT LAKE CITY — Community advocates are continuing a call for affordable housing to be part of any plans to revitalize downtown, arguing that ticket fees that would go to Salt Lake City to help pay for more housing are not enough. That was part of the newly proposed...
A Utah Trail That Is For Dog Lovers
Living in Utah means being surrounded by gorgeous nature and outdoor enthusiasts and even “discovering” new spots. Places like Zion National Park, Lake Blanche, Arches National Park and others are well known not just in the state but also in the world. People travel far to get a look at these sites that Utahns basically have in our backyards. I know, we are privileged.
The 4th of July fireworks window is here, so be careful Utah
July means fireworks. But in a dry state like Utah, fireworks are only legal to set off from July 2-5 and July 22-25 for Pioneer Day. They’re also legal during New Year’s Eve and Chinese New Year’s Eve. Additionally, they are never allowed on federal lands and local restrictions vary from city to city.
Utah’s plan to retain Sundance Film Festival would split it between 2 cities
SALT LAKE CITY — It appears that Utah’s bid to retain the Sundance Film Festival beyond 2026 will focus on splitting it between its current home and its first one. Few details about Utah’s bid have been made available since the Utah Film Commission announced Utah had filed a request for proposal response to the Sundance Institute in May. The commission confirmed that it submitted a request-for-proposals response — to Sundance’s questions about the bid — on June 20, but it declined to offer many details about what’s in the request.
Harmful dust from Great Salt Lake disproportionately affects minority populatoins, study finds
Wind-swept dust from the exposed lakebed of the Great Salt Lake disproportionately affects minority communities in Salt Lake City, new research from the University of Utah shows.
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