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Dust from the Great Salt Lake has outsized impact on disadvantaged communities, study says
When wind kicks up toxic dust from the dry lakebed of the shrinking Great Salt Lake, it has an outsized impact on disadvantaged communities along the Wasatch Front, according to new research from the University of Utah. Currently about 800 square miles of lakebed is exposed, with decades of drought taking its toll on the […] The post Dust from the Great Salt Lake has outsized impact on disadvantaged communities, study says appeared first on Utah News Dispatch.
Utah State Track & Field Standout Chari Hawkins Earns Spot On Team U.S.A
SALT LAKE CITY – Former Utah State track & field great Chari Hawkins is in line to check off a career achievement when she dons the red, white, and blue of Team U.S.A. at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Hawkins would be the first USU athlete to represent Team U.S.A....
Utah State Basketball: Jerrod Calhoun looks to be next successful Aggies coaching hire
Three things are guaranteed in life: death, taxes, and the Utah State Aggies Men’s Basketball program hitting a home run coaching hire. Whether it was under Athletic Directors John Hartwell, Diana Sabau, or Interim AD, Jerry Bovee, Utah State’s philosophy remains the same: attain under-the-radar, low-major coaches who have had immense success at those levels.
“Poor Kids,” Multiple Employees Respond To Entitled Parent’s Drama Before Kicking Family Out of Amusement Park
An entitled parent caused a lengthy scene at a popular amusement park, ruining the experience for his family and dozens of other guests. Amusement parks in the United States are fan-favorite destinations, welcoming millions of families yearly to experience fun rides, thrilling attractions, and more. Unfortunately, an entitled parent recently...
Heber Valley draws Independence Day revelers from near and far
Fourth of July celebrations in the Heber Valley began just after the sun came up and were scheduled to continue until after the sun went down. The morning started with a 5k and 10k race from downtown Heber to downtown Midway and back. In Heber’s City Park, runners and community members gathered for breakfast.
“Utah Black Diamonds Pickleball Center” Coming to Utah Summer 2025, Establishing the First-Ever Home Facility for a Professional Pickleball Team
“Utah Black Diamonds Pickleball Center” Coming to Utah Summer 2025, Establishing the First-Ever Home Facility for a Professional Pickleball Team. Facility will be home to Utah’s Major League Pickleball team and will serve as a high-end pickleball club for players of all levels. Salt Lake City, Utah–April 12,...
Protecting your pets on the Fourth of July
SALT LAKE CITY — Fourth of July celebrations are fun for many parents and children, but they can be distressing to pets and animals. According to the Best Friends Animal Society, July 4th is one of the biggest times of year when pets go missing. “Most pets, they’re most...
PFF Lists Utah’s Brant Kuithe as Top Returning Tight End
With the college football season less than two months away, PFF released its top returning players at each position in 2024. At the tight end position, Utah’s Brant Kuithe came in at No. 3 after missing last season with an injury, so the last time the 6-foot-2 offensive threat took the field was in 2022. That season, he totaled 206 receiving yards and three touchdowns before it was cut short.
Magna invests its small-town charm into its annual 4th of July 5K race
Every year Joe Hastings runs the Magna 4th of July 5K dressed head to toe in the stars and stripes. To him, it’s simple. Hastings grew up in Magna and has been running for as long as he can remember. His dad used to run this race when it first got started in the 80s. It was a pretty small event for a while but “has gotten really, really popular within the last six, seven, years. Across the whole valley, across the whole state,” he said.
Women’s Giving Fund members to select $75k grant recipient
Three organizations are in the running to receive a share of the Park City Community Foundation’s Women’s Giving Fund largest-ever grant. All of the nearly 2,200 members of the Women’s Giving Fund can vote to decide which community group receives the top prize. This year, the group will give away three grants totaling $125,000.
Box Elder farmers share concerns at the first Great Salt Lake Roadshow
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PHOTOS: 'Big Boy' steam engine makes 4th of July stop in Salt Lake City
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Union Pacific's legendary Big Boy No. 4014, a testament to American ingenuity and the spirit of westward expansion, made a patriotic appearance in Salt Lake City on Independence Day as part of its 2024 Westward Bound Tour. The world's largest operating steam locomotive, weighing...
Chalk It Up Festival delights art lovers of all ages
Artists from across the state transformed the central courtyard of the Adobe Campus into an outdoor art gallery for the sixth annual Chalk It Up chalk art festival on June 27 through 29. Around 10,000 people came to enjoy the vibrant colors, eclectic collection of subjects, and amazing artistic talent at the three-day event. Music and food trucks added to the festive feel of the event.
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