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Law school grads could earn license through work rather than bar exam in some states
PORTLAND, Ore. — Before Bailey McQueeny-Rose attended law school at the University of Oregon, she worked in reproductive health care, first as a medical assistant and then as a trainer, teaching others to do the same job. The work opened her eyes to how access to health care differed based on the laws in the […]
Church of Jesus Christ young single adult conference aims to be record breaking
SALT LAKE CITY — Haley McFadden, a young single adult in Salt Lake City who works in the church's broadcasting events division, said the Utah Area YSA Conference is one of the more fun things she has worked on in her position. "We want to gather together; it's really...
Risk and reward: Inside the life of a professional bull rider
SALT LAKE CITY — In the grand scheme of things, eight seconds is nothing. But in the world of rodeo, it can be the most dangerous and rewarding seconds of a cowboy's life. Most people work their daily 9–5 to support themselves financially. Hayes Weight's livelihood depends on him staying seated for eight seconds on the back of a bull, and doing it with style. On Tuesday, Weight punched his ticket for the gold medal round after winning his set with a score of 91 in the Days of '47 Rodeo at the Utah State Fairpark in Salt Lake City.
Garbage truck driver hits and kills bicyclist in Ogden crosswalk
OGDEN, Utah (KUTV) — A garbage truck driver reportedly did not see a bicyclist in a crosswalk before hitting and killing him Monday morning. This incident comes just over a week after a similar accident in Tooele that also resulted in a cyclist's death. Monday's tragedy brings the total...
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,...
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