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70 active wildfires cause US air quality concerns
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - A blanket of grey haze covers the Grand Valley and shields the mountain view. Several Western states are under an air quality alert due to wildfires. The National Interagency Fire Center says about 70 wildfires are burning across the country. Those fires have burned over a million acres so far.
Utahns facing possible 'unprecedented' power hikes, surprising gas cuts
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Utahns may be expecting big changes to their bills soon as at the same time the state's largest electricity provider is proposing a rate hike, a major gas company said it's doing an almost identical price drop. While a mobile carrier or internet provider...
2 Dogs Help Rescue Lost Woman With Dementia in Utah
Last month, a lost Utah woman with dementia was finally rescued with the help of two dogs. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources recently shared the incident on Facebook. The agency commended the work of the woman’s pet dog and a K-9 officer, who worked together to help find and save her. Although dehydrated and […] The post 2 Dogs Help Rescue Lost Woman With Dementia in Utah appeared first on DogTime.
West Haven family appears in court for death of 12-year-old, community holds vigil
Two weeks after Gavin Peterson died on July 9, his stepmother and older brother appeared virtually in court for the first time just hours ahead of a community candlelight vigil in memory of the 12-year-old boy.
Utah creates plan to mitigate toxic dust from Great Salt Lake
The Great Salt Lake Deputy Commissioner has created a priority list to tackle potentially toxic dust coming from the exposed lakebed. Though Great Salt Lake's water levels have improved after two consecutive strong winters, only 15-20% of dust hot spots have been covered, climate scientist Kevin Perry with the University of Utah told FOX 13 News.
Utah Olympic delegation flies to Paris ahead of last pitch to bring the games in 2034
The greeting room at the Salt Lake City International Airport, where many Utah families welcome home Latter-day Saint missionaries, was full instead of elected officials, athletes and cameras on Monday afternoon. Many, wearing dark blue Team USA T-shirts, waited with excitement to send off the delegation that will make the final pitch to the International […] The post Utah Olympic delegation flies to Paris ahead of last pitch to bring the games in 2034 appeared first on Utah News Dispatch.
16-year-old figure skater represents Utah in Paris for 2034 Winter Olympics pitch
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — The Utah Olympic committee is making its final bid in Paris for the 2034 Winter Games. KUTV’s Kristen Kenney caught up with sixteen-year-old Utah figure skater Kate Pressgrove who received a once in a lifetime invitation to join the Utah delegation in Paris for the final pitch.
1 hospitalized after Kaysville house catches fire
KAYSVILLE — A house adjacent to Morgan Elementary School caught fire Tuesday, sending one person to the hospital. Crews were dispatched about 12:15 p.m. to a house near 800 E. Oxford Drive in Kaysville. Layton, Farmington and Hill Air Force Base fire departments also responded, according to a Kaysville Fire Department social media post. Temperatures at the time exceeded 90 degrees, with a heat advisory from the National Weather Service in effect.
Utah’s 2024 primary election results are certified — but recount, other challenges loom
Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson officially certified Utah’s statewide election results on Monday — but the Republican contest for 2nd Congressional District is still in flux. While Henderson, after reviewing multi-county election results, gave her stamp of approval as required by state law and effectively made statewide election results official, razor-thin vote margins between Utah […] The post Utah’s 2024 primary election results are certified — but recount, other challenges loom appeared first on Utah News Dispatch.
‘Completely unprecedented’: Utah expert reacts on Biden’s decision to drop out
When Jason Perry, the director of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, saw the news that President Joe Biden was dropping his re-election bid, he knew the country was heading into uncharted political waters.
Who Is Angela Murray From ‘Big Brother’ Season 26? Meet the Real Estate Agent and Houseguest
Big Brother season 26 introduced viewers to Angela Murray, a 50-year-old real estate agent based in Syracuse, Utah. Many fans of the reality show became intrigued by the contestant after she had an unexpected blow-up at a fellow houseguest. Who Is Angela Murray on ‘Big Brother’?. Though Angela...
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