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National Democrats think they can flip two legislative districts in Utah
The Capitol in Salt Lake City is pictured on Monday, May 6, 2024. (Photo by Spenser Heaps for Utah News Dispatch) The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee, an arm of the national party, thinks it can flip two legislative districts in Utah currently held by Republicans. Stacy Bernal, challenging state Sen....
BYU researchers play central role in state's approval of drought-resistant grass in Utah
In the midst of a sweltering heat wave, the state of Utah this week approved a type of grass that will have a critical impact on future water conservation — and a couple of BYU professors (and their students) have been a key part in making it happen. BYU...
Happy Mermaid From Utah Wins First in Speed Challenge
The Olympics haven’t begun but already Utah is showing up in what is a big deal in the world of mythical underwater creatures. This woman from Provo proved to be the fastest in a competition featuring mermaids. The Merlympics takes place in Geneva, Switzerland each year and features athletes...
Support local vendors at an upcoming market
CLEARFIELD, UT (GOOD THINGS UTAH)- Shop local and support Utah creators at a vendors market happening this Saturday, July 20th. Stephanie O’Brien with Radiate Vendor Markets joins us on GTU to showcase some of the cute summer items that will be on sale. Colorful tumblers, fresh Utah honey, scented candles, press-on nails, and hand-made earrings are just a few of the products you will be able to pick up!
St. George Police Launch Campaign To Improve Pedestrian Safety
The St. George City Police Department has seen too many tragedies involving pedestrians and crosswalks and their officers are determined to do something about it. Just in the past year, several pedestrians have died in St. George and eve one death is too many. So SGPD is embarking on a...
Winter Olympic room rates ‘appear to be on the high side’ in 2034
The group seeking to host a second Winter Olympics in the state by the middle of June had secured 21,000 rooms in the lodging industry for the time period of the 2034 Games. But the rates the Salt Lake City-Utah Committee for the Games agreed to pay may have topped what had been envisioned.
16,600 Pounds of Paper Shredded at AARP Utah Events
Every two seconds, someone’s identity is stolen. But this summer, hundreds of vigilant Utahns took a stand against fraud by shredding their sensitive documents at our events. AARP Utah hosted two very successful shredding events, one in Ogden and another in Salt Lake City. The turnout was incredible, with...
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