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New warning system installed in Sardine Canyon | News
LOGAN — Motorists travelling through Sardine Canyon, US-89/91, will notice new signs and warning lights near the summit of the highway. The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has installed a new Rural Intersection Conflict Warning System, near Mt. Pisgah Road. UDOT Senior Communications Manager Mitch Shaw said the purpose...
31-year-old bicyclist hit, killed by recycling truck in Ogden
OGDEN — One person was killed in a crash involving a recycling truck in Ogden Monday morning. Lt. Will Farr with the Ogden Police Department said a man was crossing 12th Street at Wall Avenue when he was struck by the Ace Recycling truck. The driver of the truck, a man in his 50s, did not see the bicyclist as he turned right onto 12th Street, according to police.
Pop-up event set for August First Friday Art Stroll
OGDEN -- The calendar flipping to August means a First Friday Art Stroll is near. This upcoming art stroll, happening from 6-9 p.m. Friday, will include a double-feature pop-up event at the Local Artisan Collective's location in The Junction, according to a press release. This includes the Oddity Showcase Extravaganza...
Utah faces more critical fire conditions, smokey air as dry, hot weather continues
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Utah faces a dual threat of poor air quality and high fire danger as multiple wildfires burn across the state and region. Smoke from California fires is drifting into northern Utah to begin the week, where it's expected to linger until Wednesday. Shifting winds may bring some relief after that.
Two Utahns killed in motorcycle crash in Idaho
SPENCER, Idaho — Two Utahns riding a motorcycle in Idaho were killed in a crash on July 22, Idaho State police say. According to a press release, the single-vehicle accident happened on the southbound lanes of Interstate 15 at approximately 10:51 a.m. Police said the motorcycle, driven by a 69-year-old man from Farr West, Utah, lost control of the bike and crashed.
Roy mayor wants Ogden Airport moved
ROY, Utah — After a plane crashed into the yard of a Roy home last Wednesday, Roy City Mayor Robert Dandoy said he wants to see the Ogden Airport moved. According to Dandoy, plane crashes are not uncommon in Roy. In 2020, a plane crash damaged two homes. In 2017, there was a crash on one of the city’s major roadways. Both of those crashes were fatal.
‘It’s always worth it’: Panorama Elementary teacher recognized in Utah for special skills
ST. GEORGE — Rabecca Juarez, a life skills teacher at Panorama Elementary, has been honored with the 2024 Utah Special Education Teacher Rising Star Award. The award, presented by the Council for Exceptional Children, recognizes outstanding special education teachers within their first five years of teaching in Utah. Juarez,...
Saturday Social: Making More Olympic Memories
Wednesday was one of the most iconic days in Utah sports history. It was the day when Salt Lake was awarded the XXVII Olympic Winter Games, on Pioneer Day, no less, capping off a nearly ten-year project to bring the Games back to Utah. And people did not waste any time in recounting the memories of those Games, including the Salt Lake Tribune. Related: Salt Lake City Officially Awarded 2034 Winter Olympic Games And owner Ryan Smith and his wife Ashley didn't waste any time either promoting their new brand for 2034. They made a special appearance in Paris with...
Swaner EcoCenter offers mindfulness workshop and more
A four-part mindfulness workshop is one of several upcoming events happening at Park City’s Swaner Preserve & EcoCenter. The 1,200-acre nature preserve and education center offers a number of hands-on programs year-round. Every Monday in August, a group will gather to learn and practice mindfulness in the serene setting at Swaner. Led by long-time mindfulness teacher and practitioner Rebecca Brenner, the workshop will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 5 – 26. The cost is $100 for the series.
USU Blanding to Host Weaving Our Stories Conference, Amplifying Voices of Native American Students
BLANDING, Utah — Utah State University Blanding will host The Weaving Our Stories Conference this September, bringing together students, faculty, staff, and community members to delve into the rich tapestry of topics surrounding Indigenous education and empowerment. “We are deeply grateful for the NASNTI grant funding that has made...
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