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Wildfires continue to burn across Utah, temperatures stay hot
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — It's been an active weekend for Utah's wildfire season. More hot weather is in the forecast, which could make things worse. Sunday, blown tires sparked a massive grass fire off I-15 near Enoch. The fire, named the "Tank Fire," affected southbound lanes for a...
New Utah nonprofit wants teens to ditch smartphones for a year
SALT LAKE CITY — Glen Andersen has worked with teenagers for years — at summer camps, in group homes and as a seminary teacher for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. About seven years ago, he realized something was off. "I just started to see that...
‘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,...
Wildfire Smoke and Heatwave to Impact Utah Residents
Salt Lake City, UT – Utah residents should prepare for a week of hazy skies and rising temperatures. According to the US National Weather Service in Salt Lake City, wildfire smoke is drifting in from the southwest, causing significant haze across much of the state. The 10-day forecast for...
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...
Semi Tips Over In Richfield
Just before 9:30 a.m. July 27, a semi truck hauling a large, 77,000 lb., lithium battery tipped over while making a left turn into Flying J in Richfield. According to a post to the Richfield City Police Facebook page, “due to the extreme fire hazard, the immediate area was blocked off until it could be uprighted and moved off the roadway.” It took about four and a half hours to remove the battery and Main Street reopened around 2:00 p.m. Flying J Dr. was partially closed until a trailer could be brought in to haul the batter out.
Salt Lake City, UT – Utah Faces Critical Fire Weather Conditions Amid Gusty Winds
Utah residents are warned of critical fire weather conditions starting Sunday, July 28, 2024, through Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Gusty southwesterly winds reaching up to 30 mph, combined with relative humidity as low as 5 percent, are expected to create dangerous fire conditions across much of central and southern Utah.
Delta plane clips wing of parked aircraft at Salt Lake City International Airport
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Two flights were delayed after a Delta plane clipped another parked near the terminal at Salt Lake City International Airport. Officials from Delta Airlines confirmed the incident happened Saturday evening. They said a Boeing 737 made contact with the parked Airbus A320. Delta issued...
2 men hurt in motorcycle crash in central Utah
SCIPIO, Millard County — Two men were transported to the hospital by helicopter Sunday after the motorcycle they were riding crashed on Interstate 15 in central Utah. According to the Utah Highway Patrol, the crash occurred on the northbound lanes of I-15 at milepost 200, roughly 10 miles north of Scipio.
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.
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