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Scientists Study Genetic History of the Four Corners Potato
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH—According to a statement released by the University of Utah, genetic analysis of the Four Corners potato, (Solanum jamesii), by scientists from Red Butte Garden and the Natural History Museum of Utah (NHMU) suggests that the nutritious wild tuber became a staple crop planted by the ancestors of modern Diné, Southern Paiute, Apache, and Pueblo peoples on the arid Colorado Plateau. The samples in the study came from 25 modern Four Corners potato populations in the Mogollon Rim of central Arizona and New Mexico. Fourteen of the potato populations were found growing near archaeological sites, and were determined to be smaller and less genetically diverse than plants from S. jamesii populations growing wild in areas without archaeological sites. The researchers also determined that the S. jamesii populations in southern Utah’s Escalante Valley originated from plants growing in other locations. “Domestication of a plant species can begin with people gathering and replanting propagules in a new location,” said Lisbeth Louderback of NHMU. “The potato joins a large assemblage of goods that were traded across this vast cultural landscape,” she explained. The researchers plan to continue to study the Four Corners potato to learn about the early stages of its domestication. Read the original scholarly article about this research in Nature. To learn more about the origins of potatoes of the American Southwest, go to "Letter from the Four Corners: In Search of Prehistoric Potatoes."
UVU grad with cancer supports Primary Children's Hospital
SALT LAKE CITY — A Utah Valley University graduate battling cancer is providing patients at Primary Children's Hospital with some comfort. "Well, I was just going through all my stuff in my room while I was moving home because I was going to start treatment," said Isabelle Ramos. "I noticed that I had a ton of Squishmallows and so I thought, 'You know, some other kid would rather have this than me.'"
What is that red smoke fire fighters drop on wildfires?
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Salt Lakers watched as firefighters battled the Sandhurst Fire as it burned over 200 acres near Ensign Peak just above the Utah State Capitol over the weekend. Among their efforts, low-flying planes could be seen dropping what appeared to be red smoke onto the...
ESPN reporter's home threatened by wildfire
Holly Rowe did an excellent job being at the forefront of ESPN’s coverage for the WNBA All-Star Weekend. And if you hadn’t been on social media or seen her message on X (formerly Twitter), you wouldn’t have known that Rowe was doing while overburdened by things beyond her control. While in Phoenix for the weekend’s Read more... The post Holly Rowe covered WNBA All-Star Game while neighborhood battled wildfire appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Utah teen stuck in Miami by himself during worldwide IT outage, causing airport chaos
SALT LAKE CITY — The ongoing string of canceled flights from the recent worldwide IT outage has left a 16-year-old Sandy boy stuck in Miami, traveling by himself for the last four days. His family is desperately trying to bring him home. Navigating through seemingly endless canceled flights and...
Stylish wraps for cars, boats, RVs and more
KUTV — Do you want a new look for your car or RV but you don't want to buy a whole new vehicle?. Chris Hatch came into the studio to chat with David Osmond about all thing’s vehicle wraps. TBD Graphix is a visual marketing company that designs,...
John Williams Urges Salt Lake City Council to Preserve Abravanel Hall
The iconic hall's future is uncertain following a proposal to develop a new sports and entertainment district in the city's downtown area. The renowned film composer John Williams has written a letter in support of Abravanel Hall, the home of the Utah Symphony. Questions have arisen over the hall's future...
Law enforcement would need over $2.7 million this year to police and clean up new Fairpark District
The resources available to ensure public safety in the area of Salt Lake City chosen to become home to a possible new baseball stadium are insufficient, according projections by Utah’s public safety commissioner. “It just is to the point that I’ve got to have full-time resources given the amount of what we’re seeing, what we’re […] The post Law enforcement would need over $2.7 million this year to police and clean up new Fairpark District appeared first on Utah News Dispatch.
Salt Lake Bees soar to victory over Las Vegas Aviators in extra inning
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - The Salt Lake Bees defeated the Las Vegas Aviators, 9-8 in 10 innings, in the finale of the three-game homestand before a crowd of 5,495 at Las Vegas Ballpark. Salt Lake swept the series and improved to 12-9 in the second half (44-51 overall) and...
AF opened store 3 in Utah, with another on the horizon
DELAWARE, Ohio — Top 100 retailer American Freight held a grand opening for its third showroom in Utah in Orem over the weekend of July 19. The 24,000-square-foot store is located at 21 W. Center St. and joins the Delaware, Ohio-based company’s other Utah stores in Ogden and Layton, with an expected fourth in Logan.
Utah man makes a name for himself in the world of professional basketball
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — From living in his car to becoming an NBA trainer to the stars, Utah resident Jasper Bibbs persevered to make a name for himself in the professional sports world. He spent five years with the Utah Jazz working closely with Donovan Mitchell before joining...
Utah's Straw Test Crackdown
Utah is known for many things—beautiful mountains, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Mitt Romney—but it truly distinguishes itself when it comes to notoriously ridiculous alcohol laws. While the state's so-called "Zion Curtain" has widely been considered one of the dumbest booze rules in America, it turns out there is no limit on inane drinks laws in the Beehive State. In fact, state regulators have recently upped their bureaucratic ante by cracking down on bartenders who use a "straw test" to sample cocktails before serving.
Utah Hikers Confused by Missing Lake
Usually, when you set out on a trail called Twin Lakes Trail, you expect a pair of lakes. However, some hikers in Utah didn’t find a pair of lakes at the end of their trail; they found a drained reservoir instead. Though confusing and disappointing for hikers who didn’t know what was going on, there’s a perfectly reasonable explanation for the missing Utah lake.
Evacuations lifted for Salt Lake City fire that triggered evacuations near state Capitol
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Authorities in Utah lifted evacuation orders for a wildfire in Salt Lake City that threatened neighborhoods near the state Capitol over the weekend. The evacuation order was lifted late Sunday after authorities said more than 100 firefighters worked to protect homes. Officials cautioned that residents needed to remain ready to evacuate, with the fire only partially under control as of Monday morning.
2024 Fall sports season tickets on sale
Join us at Clyde Field and in the Lockhart Arena as men's soccer, women's soccer, and volleyball look to build on last year's successes! Kyle Beckerman and the men's soccer team are on a program-best 12 game unbeaten streak at Clyde Field and looks to extend that record! Chris Lemay and the women's soccer team are looking to win their third-straight WAC Regular Season Champs and make another run to the NCAA Tournament! Sam Atoa and the volleyball team look to earn their third NCAA tournament appearance in five years! Be part of history. We'll see you at the game!
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