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Northern Utah to Experience Extreme Heat on Wednesday
Salt Lake City, UT – Utah residents should prepare for a significant heatwave this week, particularly in the northern valleys, with temperatures expected to soar between 100-104°F. The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a warning, highlighting Wednesday as the hottest day of the week. This extreme heat is anticipated to challenge daily records and pose dangers, especially to individuals sensitive to high temperatures.
Utah Black Chamber Of Commerce To Host Wealth Esteem Conference
The Utah Black Chamber of Commerce will host the inaugural Utah Black Chamber Wealth Esteem Conference on August 14. The event, held at Millcreek Commons, is aimed at empowering both people and businesses to achieve success. The conference is also designed for its attendees to learn from industry experts and potentially connect with investors and business partners. “The Wealth Esteem Conference represents a significant step towards economic empowerment for our community,” Dr. Sidni Shorter, president and CEO of the Utah Black Chamber of Commerce, said in a press release. “We are bringing together some of the brightest minds and industry leaders...
Utah’s 4th-largest city isn’t a part of the state’s grass replacement plan. Why?
Utah launched its Landscape Conversion Incentive Program in 2023. It offers a rebate to homeowners who switch out their grass with more water-efficient landscaping. But there’s a catch. To get the rebate, you need to live in one of the 67 cities that signed on to participate. That doesn’t...
$20,000 Reward For Information On The Illegal Shooting Of Two Endangered California Condors In Utah
A $20,000 reward is being offered for information leading to a conviction for the illegal shooting of two endangered California condors near Cedar City, Utah. The Center for Biological Diversity offered the reward after the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) announced the shootings on Friday. According to the agency, the first condor was found in the fall of 2022 in a remote area southeast of Cedar City, north of Zion National Park. A second condor was discovered in the same area in June 2024. Both birds had reportedly been shot with firearms. It is currently unclear if the two incidents are connected or what type of firearms were used.
Why Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn wants the 2034 Winter Games in Utah
SALT LAKE CITY — As a 17-year-old from Minnesota competing her first Winter Games in 2002, Olympic champion skier Lindsey Vonn was surrounded by family. "It was the only Olympics that every single member of my family was in attendance," Vonn told the Deseret News. A member of the Salt Lake City-Utah Committee for the Games, she's in Paris to help make a final pitch on July 24 for the state to host another Winter Games, in 2034, ahead of the International Olympic Committee's deciding vote.
‘Uncalled for’: Utah officials react to Salt Lake County District Attorney’s posts about Trump
Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill posted on Twitter/X on the night of Saturday, July 20, to share his opinion on former President Donald Trump — and that post has received intense backlash from other users.
Utahns can get their Sundance Film Festival tickets early
Utahns can get a deal on 2025 Sundance Film Festival ticket packages for a limited window starting Tuesday through July 30 as part of the summer sale. Zoom in: The Locals Ticket Package — for Utah residents only — includes 10 in-person screenings and early ticket selection for $650.
Building heat into Pioneer Day with afternoon thunderstorms for some Utah areas
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) – Happy Tuesday, Utah! Showers and storms are in place today over southwest Utah with near-record heat settling in along the Wasatch Front Wednesday. A similar weather pattern is in store this afternoon compared to what we saw yesterday. With high pressure still in place, it’s bringing little changes to Monday’s […]
Utahns at Washington Square betting they'll live their Olympic dreams
SALT LAKE CITY — Brad Winn's keeping office hours with the backdrop of the Olympic rings off to the side behind him. The former Republican state legislator and current Utah State University professor is a dedicated Winter Games enthusiast, so he showed up at Washington Square at noon, well ahead of the crowd that's filtering in.
LISTEN: 2002 Olympic athlete, and native Utahn, reflects on Olympic past, present
SALT LAKE CITY — Track and field athlete turned bobsledder, Bill Schuffenhauer, learned about the sport that got him a spot, and eventually a silver medal, in the Olympic games, through a movie. That movie, “Cool Runnings,” chronicled the experience of the first Jamaican bobsled team, consisting of track...
2 Dogs Help Rescue Lost Woman With Dementia in Utah
Last month, a lost Utah woman with dementia was finally rescued with the help of two dogs. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources recently shared the incident on Facebook. The agency commended the work of the woman’s pet dog and a K-9 officer, who worked together to help find and save her. Although dehydrated and […] The post 2 Dogs Help Rescue Lost Woman With Dementia in Utah appeared first on DogTime.
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