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John Aubrey on celebrating disability pride month and his new children's book
In celebration of Disability Pride Month, John Aubrey, a local advocate and author whose journey is a testament to turning challenges into victories, came into the studio to chat about his newest book with Kari. John shared his inspiring story and encourage children everywhere to embrace their strengths. His resilience and positivity serve as a beacon of empowerment for all, proving that with determination and belief in oneself, anything is possible.
Hottest temperature recorded on Earth in 125,000 years
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - European Climate Service Copernicus recorded the hottest day ever globally on July 22, as people around the world and here in Nevada continue to feel the heat. An article published by the Associated Press says:. “Climate scientists say the world is now as warm as it...
Carey Wilson Joins HNTB As Senior Project Director in the Northwest Division
DENVER –– Carey Wilson, PE, has joined HNTB as senior project director and vice president in Denver. In this role, Wilson provides leadership and innovative solutions to transportation clients, addressing critical infrastructure improvement needs. Wilson works closely with clients throughout Colorado, Utah, Washington and other Western states to develop and deliver the region’s largest and most complex transportation projects.
UTRF’s Accelerate Fund Makes First Investment in UT Startup, Co-Investing with LaunchTN’s InvestTN Fund
The University of Tennessee Research Foundation’s Accelerate Fund made its first investment in Orion Therapeutics, a biotechnology startup developing next-generation RNA medicines using a novel drug delivery system. UTRF and Launch Tennessee (LaunchTN) co-invested, both contributing $150,000 of pre seed investment. UTRF’s Accelerate Fund launched in 2023 and provides...
Utah soldier killed in Alaska 'did so much with the little he was given'
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Army infantryman Arturo Gomez is being remembered for a heroic life, two days after he was struck and killed by a car in Alaska, driven by an accused drunk driver. "He did so much with the little he was given," said Scott Vranes, of...
Here’s why Utah’s raging wildfire season is different this year
The team fighting the Silver King Fire raging northeast of Beaver works 16 hour shifts. Of those hours, at least 12 are spent at the fire line — and that’s on a good day, said team supervisor Sheena Waters Gilbert. Fire incident management teams like Waters Gilbert’s are...
Utah Olympic bobsledder plays role in 2034 bid
SALT LAKE CITY — A Utah Olympic bobsledder is on the team dedicated to bringing the Winter Olympics back to Salt Lake City in 2034. KSL’s Tamara Vaifanua caught up with bobsledder Kaysha Love – a driving force behind the bid. Bobsledder Kaysha Love thrives on overcoming...
Utah drug trafficking ringleader sentenced to 20 years in prison
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 24, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — Joe Robert Rael, of Salt Lake City was sentenced to 20 years in prison and a term of 60 months of supervised release for engaging in a conspiracy to traffic narcotics and launder money. The sentence, imposed by U.S....
Six young Utah athletes attend Sport dans la Ville’s Festival 24 in Paris
PARIS — Six young Utah athletes appeared alongside hundreds of other young athletes on the grassy Le Jardin d’Acclimatation, Paris’ oldest park, for the Sport dans la Ville’s Festival 24. The event formalized a partnership between the French youth group Sport dans le Ville and the...
South Jordan now home to USA Cycling's new BMX freestyle training facility
SOUTH JORDAN — South Jordan is now the home to USA Cycling's new BMX Freestyle Training facility. The training facility finished up in March. Since six cyclists from Team USA were using it to get ready to compete in Paris, the owners kept it under wraps. Joe Sirlin is...
Wasatch County celebrates Pioneer Day with Wallsburg parade, Charleston fireworks
Temperatures in the upper 90s didn’t deter Utahns from celebrating their heritage with all-day festivities in the Heber Valley Wednesday. Residents of Wallsburg, a town of 300 people east of Deer Creek Reservoir, lined the streets early Wednesday morning for a holiday parade. Led by the national and state...
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