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Utah’s homeless dying 10 times the rate of state’s general population
In 2023, 216 people died while homeless in Utah. Out of 21,816 deaths reported in the state that year, people experiencing homelessness in Utah had 10 times the rate of death compared to the rest of Utah’s population. And, on average, Utah’s homeless died 16 years younger. Those are some of the top takeaways from […]
Utah’s Democratic delegates are returning from Chicago’s DNC feeling electric
The Utah delegates to the Democratic National Convention had a wild ride. They left Chicago energized, excited and enlivened. Over and over, from the convention’s massive stage, Democrats described their nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, as a historic figure, the embodiment of hope, “the president of joy.”. It...
These Utah intersections could get safer with the help of laser technology
There’s a new watchdog carefully monitoring major Salt Lake Valley intersections. It’s called lidar, which stands for light detection and ranging. The technology uses eye-safe laser beams to measure the distance and movement of cars, pedestrians and cyclists alike in order to understand how to make intersections safer and more efficient for all.
1,000 players attend the Picklr Utah Open pickleball tournament, as the sport’s popularity surges
SALT LAKE CITY — The Professional Pickleball Association is hosting a pickleball tournament at the Salt Palace Convention Center this week. The Picklr Utah Open, part of the PPA tour, hosts both amateurs and professionals who have fallen in love with the sport. “(The) PPA tour is really the...
Utah schools to implement new safety law
OREM — As the new school year gets underway, safety is top of mind. A new safety law is in effect and will be implemented over the next year. The Alpine School District said this school safety law includes wearable devices to make sure teachers are safe, plus, armed school guardians.
Utah expected to spend almost $12 million fighting wildfires this year
So far, at least $28 million has been spent fighting almost 1,000 wildfires in Utah this year, with about $7.2 million shouldered by the state. That’s according to Jamie Barnes, director of the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands, who said with roughly three months left in the fire season, that number will […]
Rose Anvil: 'Twisters' Stole this Utah business owners design and he can prove it
KUTV — Did you see the re-make of 'Twisters' this summer?. If you did...then you definitely saw a camera harness design that was created by Utah business owner, Weston Kay. Weston Kay is the founder of Rose Anvil and he came into the studio to chat with Elora Murray about his leather designs and how he first noticed his camera harness on the big screen.
High fire danger, flash floods expected across Utah
SALT LAKE CITY — Officials have issued red flag warnings across Utah, and said weekend storms may cause flash flooding. According to KSL meteorologist Matt Johnson, winds are expected along western regions. The Wasatch front will likely see gusts up to 40 mph, with the west desert experiencing winds up to 50 mph on Friday and Saturday.
Utah voters to decide on constitutional amendment granting legislature power to amend or repeal initiatives and banning foreign influence on ballot measures
Voters in Utah will decide on a constitutional amendment to provide the Utah State Legislature with explicit power to amend or repeal voter-approved ballot initiatives. The constitutional amendment would also ban foreign individuals, entities, or governments from influencing, supporting, or opposing initiatives and referendums. On Aug. 21, 2024, the Utah...
How a business, water district, and farm are sending water to Great Salt Lake
Water conservation efforts across the state have increased over recent years. We visited a business, a farm, and a water district, all utilizing strategies that will save water and benefit Great Salt Lake. Brian Steed, Great Salt Lake commissioner, told UPR that Great Salt Lake is in a much better...
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