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Ogden folk artist pays tribute to his mentor, Justin Townes Earle
OGDEN — Words capture our feelings and tell our stories. When paired with music they can inspire. And that’s exactly what happened when Sammy Brue was introduced to folk music at a young age. “I just took a real keen liking to folk music,” he said, “it’s just...
Free concert, organization raises awareness of SLC homelessness
SALT LAKE CITY — Hands of Hope is putting on a free, live music concert on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. to raise awareness of homelessness in the city. The concert will be at Liberty Park, at 600 Harvey Milk Blvd. The event will have local church...
'It's abrupt, it's sad': Weber State, University of Utah students brace for cultural center closings
OGDEN — As Weber State University phases out several cultural centers geared to Black, Latino, LGBTQ+ and female students, among others, the reaction has been strong. "It's abrupt, it's sad, it's very surprising," said Rob Steedley, a Weber State undergraduate. Standing outside the Black Cultural Center on Friday, when the Ogden university held "closing receptions" to mark the looming closure of the varied centers, he added, "It's been an emotional train wreck."
Salt Lake City fire captain killed in Green River rafting incident
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Capt. Michael Harp with the Salt Lake City Fire Department has been identified as the man killed during a rafting trip on the Green River in Dinosaur National Monument. Officials with the US National Park Service said the 54-year-old Sandy resident died Thursday while...
Murals of Midvale: Life and legacy bring new hope to Main Street
MIDVALE, Utah (ABC4) — Midvale Main Street is starting to look more colorful, with vibrant hues of red, blue, yellow, and green across the walls depicting the city’s rich history. In June, the city held its third “Los Muros on Main” event, marking 40 murals across historic Main...
¡Vamos! Health aims to support Hispanic community in Utah
WEST VALLEY, Utah — As the Hispanic population in the U.S. continues to grow, ¡Vamos! Health says it wants to serve that community locally. That starts with the grand opening of its first clinic location this week. ¡Vamos! Health is a healthcare company that supports Hispanic families by...
13 states with Republican governors opt out of summer food program for kids
A new, permanent summer grocery program will help nearly 21 million kids across 37 states get enough to eat this year while school’s out. But 13 states with Republican governors have opted out of the federal program, citing their opposition to what they deride as “welfare” and their unwillingness to cover administrative costs. Under the […] The post 13 states with Republican governors opt out of summer food program for kids appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
Lightning strike near Utah church youth group sends 7 to hospital
Seven members of a youth group hiking in Utah were transported to hospitals Thursday after lightning struck the ground near them. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints youth group from Salina, Utah, were in the eastern part of Sevier County around 1:45 p.m. when a light rain began.Officials said the rainstorm caused water to puddle before lightning struck the ground, reports CBS Salt Lake City affiliate KUTV. "Approximately 50 youth felt the shock of the lightning," Sevier County Sheriff Nathan Curtis said in a statement, adding that seven of the young people had "medical concerns due to the electrocution." Two had serious symptoms and were flown by helicopter to Primary Children's Hospital in Lehi, Utah. Five others were transported by ambulances to Sevier Valley Hospital in Richfield and Gunnison Valley Hospital in Gunnison, Curtis said. None of the injuries were considered life-threatening, according to Curtis, who said the other hikers were returned to their families in Salina, which is 139 miles south of Salt Lake City.
Severe storms move across Utah generating strong wind gusts, heavy rainfall
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Severe storms are moving across eastern Utah this afternoon generating strong wind gusts and heavy rainfall. Active skies have returned this afternoon as the threat of severe thunderstorms is here. A storm system passing through the Pacific Northwest will swing a cold front through the state this afternoon, bringing a […]
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