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Sunset townhouse fire displaces 8 residents in 3 units, causes estimated $900K in damage
SUNSET, Utah, July 3, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — Eight residents from three families were displaced when a Wednesday morning fire tore through townhouse apartment units in Sunset. North Davis Fire responded to the area of 496 W. and 2650 North at about 8:15 a.m., and found a building with...
Cedar City lets freedom ring with Independence Day parade
CEDAR CITY — Thousands of people lined the streets of downtown Cedar City on Thursday morning for Cedar Lion’s Club’s annual Independence Day parade. The procession featured dozens of patriotic entries, beginning with a color guard comprising Civil Air Patrol cadets and members of the Utah National Guard.
Jordan School District is 1 of 3 US districts honored for use of technology in education
WEST JORDAN — When Graham Bany first heard that the Jordan School District was planning to integrate generative artificial intelligence into K-12 classrooms, he didn't want to use it. "I really was apprehensive at first, but it was the digital coaching team that kind of encouraged trying it, trying...
Community advocates continue call for affordable housing in SEG/SLC plan
SALT LAKE CITY — Community advocates are continuing a call for affordable housing to be part of any plans to revitalize downtown, arguing that ticket fees that would go to Salt Lake City to help pay for more housing are not enough. That was part of the newly proposed...
'It's a good start': Jazz rookies arrive in Utah with something to prove
SALT LAKE CITY — Cody Williams can only remember a few things clearly since last Wednesday. There was hearing his name called at the draft, making him the 10th overall pick by the Utah Jazz; there was the celebratory handshake with his brother, and a happy dinner with his family. But the rest of it?
High Social Media Use Tied to Depression in Only Some Teens
TUESDAY, July 2, 2024 (HealthDay News) — High social media use is only tied to increased depression in teens who are already vulnerable, according to a study published online June 26 in the Journal of Adolescence. W. Justin Dyer, Ph.D., from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, and colleagues...
Utah to Face Intense Heatwave and Critical Fire Weather Conditions
Salt Lake City, UT – Utah is set to experience extreme weather conditions, with a significant heatwave and critical fire weather warnings issued for the coming days. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) Salt Lake City, a strengthening ridge of high pressure will bring dangerously high temperatures to southern Utah, starting Sunday. Afternoon highs are expected to reach between 110 and 115 degrees, with overnight lows remaining in the upper 70s. This Excessive Heat Warning will be in effect from 9 AM Sunday through 9 PM Tuesday, with the potential for further extensions.
Utah’s plan to retain Sundance Film Festival would split it between 2 cities
SALT LAKE CITY — It appears that Utah’s bid to retain the Sundance Film Festival beyond 2026 will focus on splitting it between its current home and its first one. Few details about Utah’s bid have been made available since the Utah Film Commission announced Utah had filed a request for proposal response to the Sundance Institute in May. The commission confirmed that it submitted a request-for-proposals response — to Sundance’s questions about the bid — on June 20, but it declined to offer many details about what’s in the request.
Firefighters urge caution after target shooting sparks fire in red flag conditions
TOOELE — Target shooters sparked a brush fire Wednesday that quickly spread to more than 15 acres, firefighters said. According to Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands spokesman Karl Hunt, the target shooters called 911, and dispatchers got local, state and federal crews out to the hillside northwest of Grantsville and southwest of Interstate 80.
Firework Safety for the Fourth
Each year, July 3 is a day of silent mourning, as it is the last day that someone out there is going to spend with all 10 fingers. Because of this, here are some tips and tricks from Price Fire Chief Dave Johnson, the Utah Division of Natural Resources (DNR) and others to minimize the chance of losing any ligaments.
USDA invests in clean energy projects in rural Utah: Moroni restaurant benefits from solar initiative
SALT LAKE CITY – In a significant boost to rural clean energy initiatives, U.S. Department of Agriculture State Director Michele Weaver announced a $1,162,239 investment in 11 clean energy projects across rural Utah. This investment, funded by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, aims to lower energy bills, expand access to clean energy, and create jobs for Utah agricultural producers and rural small businesses. Among the beneficiaries is Shalan’s Enterprises, Inc. in Moroni, a small walk-up restaurant that will receive a $20,000 grant to install a solar photovoltaic (PV) system.
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