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Utah's parental leave policies are changing
Data: U.S. Department of Labor; Map: Tory Lysik/Axios VisualsPaid family leave is still not mandated in Utah, but new laws across the country are expanding access to benefits for expecting and new parents.The big picture: Utah employers must offer 12 weeks of job-protected, unpaid family leave under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act.Meanwhile, most countries guarantee paid maternity leave and paid paternity leave.Why it matters: Studies have shown parental leave can lower the risk of developing postpartum depression and can provide better interactions between the birthing parent and child.State of play: More Utah moms are going back to work less...
Mexican baseball teams to visit SLC in October, test waters of Hispanic interest in sports
The Latino community in Utah is all in on the state’s hopes of hosting its own Major League Baseball franchise, some elected officials say. But, while those plans are still in the works, Mexicans in Utah will get to experience the feeling of having a baseball team from home play in Salt Lake City, with […]
Recovery efforts underway for missing swimmer at Grantsville Reservoir
GRANTSVILLE — Search crews say their efforts have shifted to recovery after a man went under the water at Grantsville Reservoir and did not resurface Thursday evening. Another swimmer made it back to shore and said the weather had picked up in the area. The missing man, who firefighters say is in his 20s, was out swimming and got pulled under the water when winds picked up.
Lindsey Vonn helping bring families to 2034 Winter Games
PARIS (ABC4 Sports) – 3-time Olympic medal winning skier Lindsey Vonn couldn’t hold back her excitement when the 2034 Winter Games were awarded to Salt Lake City early Wednesday morning. “We nailed it,” said Vonn, who was part of the Utah contingent that traveled to Paris. “We had so many people, I know it’s been […]
IOC awards 2034 Winter Games to Utah and pushes state officials to help end FBI investigation
As expected, Salt Lake City will be an Olympics host again after the IOC formally awarded the 2034 Winter Games to the United States bid. The capital city of Utah was the only candidate after the International Olympic Committee gave Salt Lake City exclusive negotiating rights last year in a fast-track contest for 2034. Salt Lake City’s final approval was in a vote Wednesday by IOC members. The IOC also made an unusual demand, pushing local officials to pledge to help end an FBI investigation into actions taken by the World Anti-Doping Agency regarding Chinese swimmers who were allowed to compete at the last Olympics despite positive drug tests.
Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI) Adds Dan Jones as Chief Data Officer as It Expands Data Initiatives and Features
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /Massachusetts Newswire – National News/ — Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI), a leader in data intelligence and market insight tools for the mortgage and real estate industries, announced today that Dan Jones, a seasoned data and artificial intelligence (AI) strategist, has joined the company as chief data officer.
Victim Advocate meets them where they’re at
Colette Rampton is Bountiful City’s Victim Advocate. Rampton’s goal is to make victims feel safe and walk them through the justice system. Photo by Becky Ginos. BOUNTIFUL—As a victim of a crime it can be overwhelming not knowing where to turn for help. That’s Colette Rampton’s job as Bountiful City’s Victim Advocate – helping them through the process and offering a listening ear.
Broadwater’s Whitaker chose to score AP exams
In June, Broadwater Academy faculty member Michele Whitaker traveled to Salt Lake City at the invitation of the College Board to score AP exams. Michele Whitaker, was chosen by the College Board to join other educators from around the world to perform the scoring of the Advanced Placement examination in English Literature and Composition. She traveled to Salt Lake City, Utah in June to exchange ideas and experiences with a global network of teachers, faculty, and AP Development Committee members.
2 escape with injuries from burning home in Salt Lake City's Ballpark neighborhood
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — A late-night blaze consumed a home in Salt Lake City and left two residents displaced, authorities said. The fire erupted shortly after midnight on Van Buren Avenue in the Ballpark Neighborhood. Salt Lake Fire Capt. Shane Moser said responding firefighters were met with intense...
Sundance early-bird ticket sale now sold out
For the first time ever, Sundance launched an early bird ticket sale for its 2025 film festival in Park City. A limited number of ticket packages and passes went on sale Tuesday, July 23. By Wednesday, they were sold out. The sale was originally going to last one week. The...
Grantsville’s newest football coach has deep roots within organization
In his 25 years at Grantsville High School, new Cowboys football head coach David Millward has always had football at the forefront of his mind. In addition to being a math teacher at the school, he has been part of the school’s football staff for just over two decades.
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