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Bountiful City Council member succumbs to aggressive form of brain cancer
City Councilmember Kate Bradshaw and Jesse Bell take a ride on one of the trails. The pair shared a passion for the outdoors. Courtesy photos. BOUNTIFUL—Bountiful City staff and council members are mourning the loss of their friend and colleague Jesse Bell who passed away Aug. 13 after a 14-month battle with the effects of an aggressive form of brain cancer. Bell was 47. He had served as a council member since 2022.
East Layton residents raise concern over secondary water charges
LAYTON -- Residents of a handful of developments in the foothills east of U.S. Highway 89 near Adams Canyon are seeking answers -- and, in some cases, refunds -- from Weber Basin Water Conservancy District in relation to charges appearing in their property tax assessments. Greg Hoffman, who purchased his...
Landscaping Equipment Exchange Spring 2024 Program Outcomes
Here at SLCgreen, we’re always working to find actionable, high-impact strategies to improve local air quality. This spring, we ran our first-ever Landscaping Equipment Exchange (in the past we’ve partnered with the State’s program). Our goal is to remove highly polluting gas-powered landscaping tools from the airshed and replace them with electric alternatives. Through this spring’s program, the City was able to:
High fire danger, flash floods expected across Utah
SALT LAKE CITY — Officials have issued red flag warnings across Utah, and said weekend storms may cause flash flooding. According to KSL meteorologist Matt Johnson, winds are expected along western regions. The Wasatch front will likely see gusts up to 40 mph, with the west desert experiencing winds up to 50 mph on Friday and Saturday.
What teachers wish you wouldn’t say
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (Good Things Utah) – It’s back-to-school season again, which means there’s no shortage of commentary about the essential work that teachers do and the sacrifices they make. Veteran teachers are accustomed to being told — by administrators, parents, politicians or simply members of the general public — how to do their jobs.
Potential interest rate cuts on the horizon good news for Utah home buyers
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Utahns looking to buy a home might be in for some good news after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell suggested that interest rates could be decreasing soon. This has sparked optimism among prospective homebuyers and local economists alike. In Salt Lake City, where home...
Community rallies to save West Valley Performing Arts Center
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — A few months ago, the West Valley Performing Arts Center was on the brink of closing. The community and businesses rallied to save it. While work is underway to keep a steady flow of funding, audiences are loving the current production Legally Blonde. It's...
Opinion: Call for Utah constitutional amendment is about safeguarding checks and balances in lawmaking
In a recent statement, Sutherland Institute called for legislative action in a special session, preparatory to a constitutional amendment on the ballot in November. The catalyst is the peril created by the recent Utah Supreme Court ruling stating that when citizens pass initiatives, those initiatives are protected from “unfettered legislative amendment, repeal or replacement.” In an election year, any hint of action designed to protect the Legislature can quickly devolve into partisan reactions. To be clear, this call for constitutional action is not based on any single ballot initiative. Rather, it is because — in a nation founded on an...
'This is my light' — Davis County orchestra brings free music to community
LAYTON — Jonathan Nish, who works as a criminal defense lawyer during the day, says being director of a community symphony gives him a respite from the darkness. For director Jonathan Nish, who works as a criminal defense lawyer during the day, the Skyward Symphony provides a respite from the darkness.
SLCPD Social Workers Provide Outreach to People Experiencing Homelessness
SALT LAKE CITY — As part of the Salt Lake City Police Department’s ongoing enhanced patrols in response to community and public safety concerns in Liberty Park, the Salt Lake City Police Department’s Community Connection Team (CCT), recently contacted more than 90 people as part of outreach efforts.
Utah’s Rise In Anime And Cosplay Culture
Utah loves anime, and no I’m not talking about the pervy ones that everybody loves to joke about. Though Utah has a conservative reputation and for good reason, it hasn’t stopped people from building a pretty large anime community. The state has seen an uptick in interest in anime conventions in recent years. However, these dedicated fans aren’t just gearing up for these events, they're living for them.
As demand for raw milk rises in Utah, 1 lawmaker seeks to help farmers resume sales
When the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food found campylobacter bacteria in the raw milk that Shayn and Kristen Bowler sold in Utah Natural Meat and Milk, their West Jordan farm, it triggered a monthslong process to reinstate their permit. The department had linked the bacteria to 14 illnesses in...
These Utah intersections could get safer with the help of laser technology
There’s a new watchdog carefully monitoring major Salt Lake Valley intersections. It’s called lidar, which stands for light detection and ranging. The technology uses eye-safe laser beams to measure the distance and movement of cars, pedestrians and cyclists alike in order to understand how to make intersections safer and more efficient for all.
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