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Utah County cities have mix of firework restrictions. Here’s where you can, can’t discharge them
July in Utah means hot weather, two major holidays, family gatherings and fireworks. Late Tuesday morning, the window to light fireworks in permitted areas across the state opened. Utah law states that personal fireworks are only permitted for discharge between the hours of 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. from July...
Opinion: Utah’s primary election results raise questions about caucus-convention system
The initial primary election results point to the likely conclusion that Republican primary voters want the opposite of what they got from their party convention in the highest-profile races — and by significant margins. This raises important questions about how we use taxpayer dollars to nominate candidates for office. The state GOP leadership’s new push for candidates to sign a pledge to support the caucus-convention system magnifies the issue. We need a principled framework to answer such questions. The framers of the U.S. Constitution offer such a framework: 1) Limit the power of factions, and 2) Use a broad base...
Utah study examines fireworks and pollution in July
SALT LAKE CITY — Researchers at BYU have learned a little more about that cloud of smoke, or pollution, that hangs around after fireworks. After a two-year study, BYU Geology Professor Greg Carling said his team identified several metals in the smoke. The team collected particulate matter in northern...
Utah fireworks season significantly contributes to air pollution, BYU study shows
PROVO — Summer in Utah isn't complete without fireworks almost every weekend between two patriotic holidays and dozens of city festivals. And, while most are dazzled by the colors in the air, some BYU professors are concerned about the air pollution created by the explosive shows. For two years,...
Provo’s Epic Sports Park taking form; tournaments booked ahead of fall opening
Crews continue to make headway on the soon-to-be opened multiuse sports complex in west Provo. Sodding recently has been completed on more than half of the planned 21 turf grass fields at the new Epic Sports Park, while construction of the playground, parking lot and other features of the 100-acre park is currently underway.
Exurbs, suburbs outpace principal cities in housing stock growth
Housing stock in exurbs and suburbs outgrew that of major markets over the past decade, according to new analysis from StorageCafe. Inventory in exurbs grew by an average of 15% in the past 10 years, with suburbs trailing closely at 14% housing inventory growth. Housing supply in principal cities, on the other hand, saw an average increase of 10%.
Warning advisory issued for harmful algal bloom in areas of Utah Lake
SARATOGA SPRINGS, Utah (KUTV) — A warning advisory has been issued by the Utah Department of Water Quality for certain areas of Utah Lake due to a harmful algal bloom. The warning was put into effect for Provo Bay, Lincoln Beach, American Fork Beach and Saratoga Springs Marina, officials said.
No traction in Orem, Pleasant Grove, Lindon, Vineyard on school district agreement
As 10 of the 14 cities within Alpine School District are exploring the possibility of splitting off and forming their own districts through interlocal agreements, the remaining four municipalities could have a tough decision to make soon. The two interlocal agreements created include one with Saratoga Springs, Eagle Mountain, Fairfield...
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